NFL predictions: Patriots vs. Lions game picks for Week 10

The New England Patriots are taking their act abroad this week, and will have an opportunity to exorcise some demons along the way. Not only will they get a chance to fully move on from last week’s 45-27 shellacking at the hands of the Packers, they also can break what is a two-game losing streak in

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The New England Patriots are taking their act abroad this week, and will have an opportunity to exorcise some demons along the way. Not only will they get a chance to fully move on from last week’s 45-27 shellacking at the hands of the Packers, they also can break what is a two-game losing streak in international play.

Whether or not they will do so against the Detroit Lions is up in the air. The odds at FanDuel Sportsbook slightly favor the Lions as the designated home team, while our staff is split

on who will come out victoriously.

Patriots vs. Lions score predictions

Bernd Buchmasser: Kevin Byard said earlier this week that “this game is highly important,” and the Patriots are treating it accordingly: they want to build some much-needed momentum after a blowout loss to the Packers and with their bye week on the horizon. However, they will have to do so with personnel questions at multiple positions including running back and along the offensive line. Against a team like the Lions, which can match Drake Maye blow for blow, this could end up making the difference | Patriots 24, Lions 31

Matt St. Jean: Mike Vrabel vs. Dan Campbell is a battle of two true physical Football Guys, but it is the quarterbacks who will take center stage in Germany. I expect both passing attacks to run wild on Sunday with how both teams are built, with Drake Maye being tailor-made to attack defenses like Detroit’s. Maybe we’ll see some trick plays from a pair of teams that aren’t afraid to push the envelope. | Patriots 34, Lions 28

Pat Lane: The Patriots have had some very bad games this season, but each time they have, they’ve bounced back with a solid game the next week. I don’t see this as being any different, and getting A.J. Brown back would finally help this offense. | Patriots 27, Lions 21

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