New England Patriots @ Detroit Lions: Nov 15, 2026

Updated
Week 10
New England PatriotsPatriots
4-3 · Away
9:30 AM ET
Scheduled
Sunday, November 15, 2026
Detroit LionsLions
4-2 · Home

Patriots vs Lions kicks off at 9:30 AM ET (6:30 AM PT) on Sunday, November 15, 2026.

How to Watch Patriots vs Lions: Time, TV & Stream

Date & time
Sunday, November 15, 20269:30 AM ET / 6:30 AM PT
Watch on
TV not announced yet
Stream
NFL Sunday TicketOut of market; local channels in both markets
Week
NFL Week 10All Week 10 games

Outside the US: NFL Game Pass on DAZN.

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Patriots vs Lions Preview

The Patriots (4-3) are No. 8 in the AFC, outside the top seven. The Lions (4-2) are in a Wild Card spot as the No. 6 seed in the NFC and have won two straight.

The Patriots score 22.9 points a game and allow 20.4; the Lions score 30.7 and allow 27.5. The Patriots are 1-3 away from home, and the Lions are 3-0 at home. It is an interconference game (AFC vs NFC), so it affects the overall record but not the conference tiebreakers.

Patriots vs Lions: Tale of the Tape

PatriotsAFC vs NFCLions
4-3
Record
4-2
AFC #8
Playoff seed
NFC #6
22.9
Points per game
30.7
20.4
Points allowed
27.5
+2.4
Point differential
+3.2
1-3
Road / home record
3-0
2-0
Division record
1-0
L1
Streak
W2
7 days
Rest
7 days

Going into the game, from every 2026 regular-season final. Seeds follow the NFL format (division leaders 1-4, Wild Cards 5-7); equal records are split with the NFL tiebreakers.

Injury Report

PlayerTeamPosStatusInjurySince
Avonte MaddoxLionsDBInjured ReserveSep 22, 2026
Ben BartchLionsOLInjured ReserveOct 16, 2026
Brian BranchLionsDBQuestionableAchillesOct 23, 2026
Cade MaysLionsCQuestionableWristOct 23, 2026
Damone ClarkLionsLBInjured ReserveAug 25, 2026
Devin WhiteLionsLBInjured ReserveOct 16, 2026
Giovanni ManuLionsOLNon Football InjuryJul 29, 2026
Isiah PachecoLionsRBInjured ReserveSep 1, 2026
Kendrick LawLionsWRInjured ReserveJun 17, 2026
Kerby JosephLionsSAFPhysically Unable To PerformJul 26, 2026
Mason MillerLionsGInjured ReserveSep 7, 2026
Payton TurnerLionsDEInjured ReserveAug 27, 2026
Thomas HarperLionsSAFInjured ReserveSep 26, 2026
Tom KennedyLionsWRInjured ReserveOct 16, 2026
Alijah Vera-TuckerPatriotsGInjured ReserveOct 22, 2026
Ben BrownPatriotsCOutKneeOct 21, 2026
Bryce BaringerPatriotsPInjured ReserveOct 23, 2026
Carlton Davis IIIPatriotsCBOutNeckOct 21, 2026
Channing CanadaPatriotsCBOutHamstringOct 21, 2026
Christian EllissPatriotsLBQuestionableChestOct 21, 2026
Christian GonzalezPatriotsCBQuestionableIllnessOct 22, 2026
Craig WoodsonPatriotsSAFQuestionableShoulderOct 21, 2026
Dell PettusPatriotsSAFInjured ReserveSep 23, 2026
Greg Van RotenPatriotsOLInjured ReserveSep 29, 2026
Harold Landry IIIPatriotsLBPhysically Unable To PerformJul 21, 2026
Julian HillPatriotsTEInjured ReserveJun 1, 2026
Karon PruntyPatriotsCBOutHamstringOct 21, 2026
Kevin Byard IIIPatriotsSAFQuestionableChestOct 21, 2026
Khalil JacobsPatriotsLBInjured ReserveSep 1, 2026
Mack HollinsPatriotsWRInjured ReserveOct 10, 2026
Marcus BryantPatriotsTInjured ReserveSep 8, 2026
Mike OnwenuPatriotsOLInjured ReserveSep 22, 2026
Morgan MosesPatriotsOTQuestionableFootOct 21, 2026
Myles MontgomeryPatriotsRBInjured ReserveOct 27, 2026
Quintayvious HutchinsPatriotsLBInjured ReserveSep 26, 2026
Reggie GilliamPatriotsFBInjured ReserveOct 10, 2026
Romeo DoubsPatriotsWRInjured ReserveOct 19, 2026

Status as of 11:00 AM ET, Oct 27. Teams can change a player's status up to kickoff; check team announcements before the game.

Playoff Picture

AFC

SeedTeamW-LStatus
6Steelers5-2Wild Card
7Bengals4-2Wild Card
Playoff line
8Patriots4-3Out
9Ravens4-3Out
10Raiders3-4Out

NFC

SeedTeamW-LStatus
4Panthers3-3NFC South leader
5Bears5-2Wild Card
6Lions4-2Wild Card
7Packers4-3Wild Card
Playoff line
8Seahawks4-3Out

The seeds around both teams if the season ended today.

Patriots vs Lions Head-to-Head

2026 season seriesFirst meeting this season
2025 season seriesDid not meet

Patriots last 5

Lions last 5

Patriots vs Lions Key Players

Patriots logoPatriots

Lions logoLions

Season leaders, regular season.

More NFL Games on Nov 15, 2026

This Patriots vs Lions page updates on its own: live score during the game, box score and recap minutes after the final whistle. Next: Patriots visit the Chargers Nov 29; Lions host the Buccaneers Nov 22.

Patriots vs Lions FAQs

What time does Patriots vs Lions start?

The New England Patriots play the Detroit Lions on Sunday, November 15, 2026. Kickoff is 9:30 AM ET (6:30 AM PT).

What are the Patriots and Lions records?

Going into this game the Patriots were 4-3 and the Lions were 4-2 this season.

Where do the Patriots and Lions stand in the playoff race?

The Patriots (4-3) are No. 8 in the AFC, outside the top seven. The Lions (4-2) are in a Wild Card spot as the No. 6 seed in the NFC. Seven teams per conference make the playoffs: four division winners and three Wild Cards.

Is Patriots vs Lions a division game?

No. The Patriots play in the AFC East and the Lions in the NFC North, so this interconference game counts in the overall record only.

Who is injured for Patriots vs Lions?

As of 11:00 AM ET, Oct 27: Avonte Maddox (Lions, injured reserve); Ben Bartch (Lions, injured reserve); Brian Branch (Lions, questionable, achilles); Cade Mays (Lions, questionable, wrist); Damone Clark (Lions, injured reserve); Devin White (Lions, injured reserve).

Is Patriots vs Lions on NFL Sunday Ticket?

Yes, outside the Patriots and Lions markets. Inside them the game is on the local channel. Outside the US, NFL Game Pass on DAZN carries every game.

What is next for the Patriots and Lions?

Patriots visit the Chargers on Sunday, November 29 at 8:20 PM ET; Lions host the Buccaneers on Sunday, November 22 at 1:00 PM ET.