5 questions with Pride of Detroit: How will the Lions attack Drake Maye?
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The New England Patriots are preparing for a unique matchup against the Detroit Lions in Munich, marking the first time the franchise has played in the German city. Head coach Mike Vrabel leads his squad into this contest against a Detroit team they have not faced since 2022.
The Lions enter the game with a defense that has recorded 27 sacks and maintains a 41.2 percent pressure rate, though they have struggled with efficiency in coverage throughout the season. Analysts are watching to see if this pass rush can disrupt rookie quarterback Drake Maye, similar to how the Lions defense limited Jordan Love during a Week 7 game at Ford Field.
On the offensive side, Detroit features a versatile group of playmakers including Amon-Ra St. Brown, Sam LaPorta, Jameson Williams, and Jahmyr Gibbs, all of whom have helped Jared Goff maintain high efficiency against both man and zone defensive schemes.