Detroit Lions ‘unlikely’ to get bye week after Germany game
Pride Of Detroit • • sports
Key Points:
- The NFL no longer guarantees teams a bye week following an international game, and the Detroit Lions do not expect to have a bye week after their 2026 game in Munich, Germany.
- The Lions' opponent and exact date for the Munich game are still unknown, but it is expected to be in early November, consistent with previous Germany games.
- Lions president Rod Wood stated there are no plans for back-to-back international games for Detroit in the upcoming season, and he did not request a bye week after the international game.
- Wood requested the league avoid scheduling Thursday-to-Thursday games around Thanksgiving due to the challenges of travel and player recovery, emphasizing the difficulty of playing multiple games in short succession after international travel.
- Despite uncertainties, the Lions are actively preparing for the Munich game, focusing on fan experience and sending both business and football personnel to Germany for planning and marketing efforts.
