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Lions' 2026 Schedule Highlights Munich Trip, Favorable Odds

5/21/2026

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Lions Kickoff 2026

The Detroit Lions open 2026 at Ford Field versus the New Orleans Saints, who are a 7.5-point Vegas favorite.
They debut at the Buffalo Bills’ stadium in Week 2 and travel to Munich for a Week 10 game against the Patriots, their first overseas contest since 2015.
Vegas odds favor Detroit in 14 of 17 games, with home tickets ranging from $87 for Dec. 6 vs. Falcons to $228 for Dec. 13 vs. Titans.

Summary

Lions Add Undrafted

The Lions entered 2026 with nine undrafted free agents, extending a 15-season streak of at least one making the roster.
Arif Hasan’s model gives defensive tackle Aidan Keanaaina a 15.4% chance, $267,500 guaranteed, rank 545.
Linebacker Erick Hunter has a 13.3% chance, $175,000 guaranteed, rank 414.
After Alex Anzalone left for Tampa Bay on a two-year $17 million deal, Detroit signed Damone Clark, Joe Bachie, Trevor Nowaske and drafted Jimmy Rolder.

History

Historical Context

In 2007 the NFL staged its first regular-season game outside North America, when the New York Giants beat the Miami Dolphins 13-10 before 81,176 fans at Wembley. Owners had just approved up to two international games per season, a policy that has grown to include Germany. The Detroit Lions’ Week 10 matchup in Munich continues that expansion.

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Lions Kickoff 2026

The Detroit Lions open 2026 at Ford Field versus the New Orleans Saints, who are a 7.5-point Vegas favorite.
They debut at the Buffalo Bills’ stadium in Week 2 and travel to Munich for a Week 10 game against the Patriots, their first overseas contest since 2015.
Vegas odds favor Detroit in 14 of 17 games, with home tickets ranging from $87 for Dec. 6 vs. Falcons to $228 for Dec. 13 vs. Titans.

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