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Patriots seek fresh start in Munich after previous stumbles in overseas games

New England Patriots head coach Mike Vrabel watches his team during an NFL football practice in Munich, Germany, Friday, Nov.

✦ Extractive summary — built from the sources' own reporting•From 1 source•1 min read•Updated November 14, 2026, 9:09 PM UTC
Key points
  • “So, I think there’s pressure to play well every Sunday and to come out with a win.” In his rookie season in 2024, Maye made his second NFL start and was a lone bright spot in a 32-16 loss to the Jaguars at Wembley Stadium.
  • a guy that wants to be out there.” Before traveling Wednesday night, the Patriots ruled out LG Ben Brown (knee), CB Carlton Davis III (knee) and RB TreVeyon Henderson (illness).
  • Brown and Rhamondre Stevenson at practice The Patriots (5-4) arrived in Bavaria on Thursday morning and held a light jog-through practice amid some late-afternoon sprinkles.

The Patriots won three international games with Brady at the helm: 2009 and 2012 at Wembley and in 2017 in Mexico City.

(AP Photo/Matthias Schrader) Matthias Schrader New England Patriots tight end Hunter Henry is still trying to block out memories of a 10-6 loss to the Indianapolis Colts in Frankfurt, Germany, three years ago.

Additional details
  • “It’s the NFL, it’s a high-pressure business, it’s a high-pressure sport,” quarterback Drake Maye said Thursday after a short practice at Bayern Munich’s facilities.
  • The Patriots are coming off a blowout loss to the Packers and hope to avoid falling to.500 heading into their bye week.
  • DeMario Douglas said he got food poisoning the following season when the Patriots lost to Jacksonville in London.
  • New England gets another chance on the international stage Sunday against the Detroit Lions in Munich.
  • 13, 2026 ahead of the match between the New England Patriots and the Detroit Lions on Sunday.

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