The Detroit Lions moved to 7-2 on Sunday, overpowering the New England Patriots 35-10 in Munich before a crowd of more than 70,000 at Allianz Arena.
Jahmyr Gibbs was the standout, giving the Patriots trouble as both a runner and a receiver. Before coach Dan Campbell took the starters out in the fourth quarter, Gibbs had piled up 252 yards from scrimmage: 153 yards and two touchdowns on 22 carries, plus seven catches for 99 yards.
He was productive from the start, gaining 88 yards on the ground and 78 through the air in the first half alone. One of his biggest plays came just before halftime, when he turned a short pass from Jared Goff into a 50-yard gain.
Gibbs finished the ensuing drive with a touchdown run, helping Detroit take a 21-3 lead into the break. He scored again in the third quarter on a 28-yard run, with Penei Sewell pulling out in front to clear the way.
The 252 yards were the second-most by an NFL player in an international game, according to the broadcast. Jonathan Taylor holds the record, with 286 yards against Washington earlier this year. Both performances came in Germany, which may be becoming a particularly good place for big running-back days.
Gibbs’ total was also the most scrimmage yards the Patriots have allowed in a game this season.
