As the Detroit Lions (6-2) prepare for their Week 10 matchup against the New England Patriots (5-4) on Sunday at 9:30 a.m. ET on FOX in Munich, Germany, ESPN insider Jeremy Fowler expects star wide receiver Amon-Ra St. Brown to play despite his questionable injury designation.

St. Brown has been dealing with a rib injury that limited his participation in practice throughout the week. However, Fowler indicated Saturday during ESPN's SportsCenter that the receiver is unlikely to miss Sunday's international matchup.

“Amon-Ra St. Brown has a bit of a rib issue. He was limited in practice. He's officially listed as questionable but I would be surprised if he didn't play. He always plays,” Fowler said.

“Just talking to people in Detroit, anytime I check on St. Brown, they almost laugh it off, like yeah, he's going to play. He once played on a high ankle sprain on a Thursday night in Baltimore and balled out so that's the expectation. He's got some family in Germany, he wants to ball out and show what he can do.”

St. Brown has recorded 61 receptions for 657 receiving yards and five touchdowns across eight games this season, averaging 10.8 yards per reception.

The 27-year-old suffered his rib injury during Detroit's Week 8 victory over the Minnesota Vikings but played through the issue in Week 9. He caught eight passes for 86 yards on 10 targets during the Lions' 19-9 victory over the Miami Dolphins.

Ton of Patriots-Lions injuries to monitor from Munich game, including A.J. Brown and Amon-Ra St. Brown. pic.twitter.com/qcP6sxYClX

— Jeremy Fowler (@JFowlerESPN) November 14, 2026

Amon-Ra St. Brown's potential return provides Lions with major boost vs. Patriots

St. Brown's availability would provide Detroit with a significant offensive weapon as the team looks to extend its winning streak to four games.

The former USC standout has remained one of quarterback Jared Goff's most reliable targets, recording at least eight receptions in five games this season.

Meanwhile, Fowler also addressed New England's injury concerns surrounding wide receiver A.J. Brown and running back Rhamondre Stevenson, who are both listed as questionable for Sunday's contest.

Both players participated in limited practice sessions Friday, leaving open the possibility that they could suit up against Detroit.

The Lions will look to improve to 7-2 when they face the Patriots in Munich, with St. Brown's final availability expected to become clear before kickoff.