When do the Lions get to Germany? Dan Campbell details travel plans
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The Detroit Lions are all business as they prepare for an overseas flight to Munich, Germany, for an international game with the New England Patriots on Sunday, Nov. 15.
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Lions coach Dan Campbell relayed the team's plans for the trip, including how they'll deal with practice, when they'll make the flight, and how they'll handle the acclimation process upon arrival, during his weekly radio interview with Costa & Jansen with Heather on 97.1 The Ticket.
Campbell said the travel is "not going to" impact the team as they look to make it five straight wins against the reigning AFC champion.
"We're gonna practice our tails off [Wednesday] and Thursday. We're gonna take a shower. We're gonna jump on this freaking plane. We're gonna take a nap, and then we're going to wake up, we're going to meet, and we're going to walk-through red-zone practice," Campbell said.
"We're gonna stay up for another four or five hours later than normal. We're gonna wake up, go full speed for about 45 minutes the day before the game. They're going to walk around a little bit, enjoy the sights, get a good sleep. We're going to wake up and be ready to play.
"And then we're going to jump on the plane, get ready for Tampa (Bay in Week 11), and be ready for that game, too. Then we're going to be ready for the Chicago Bears, Thanksgiving, at our place. We're gonna be ready to go."
The Patriots (5-4) will be highly motivated coming off a devastating 45-27 home loss to the Green Bay Packers. New England has had an up-and-down season since last year's Super Bowl appearance, but Campbell expects coach Mike Vrabel to have his guys ready for the trip in a game the Patriots need to win after losing two of their last three.
Campbell said the Patriots' performance against Green Bay "is not a good snapshot of what New England is."
"This team plays hard, man. It's a talented unit," Campbell said.
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