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As the Detroit Lions’ ragtag group of inexperienced defensive backs celebrated their unexpected success in a 24-9 victory over the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, most had one thing in common: they were sporting Brian Branch #32 jerseys. Over the past week, it’s clear the Lions defense took offense at how the NFL treated one of its […]
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It was a reversal of roles on Monday night and in the unlikeliest of circumstances. The Detroit Lions offense has regularly buoyed the team, given the immense amount of talent on that side of the ball. And with the entire Lions’ starting secondary missing against a red-hot Tampa Bay Buccaneers offense, many—myself included—expected a bit […]
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That is how you shake off a loss. A week after falling to the Kansas City Chiefs in disappointing fashion, the Detroit Lions did a complete 180 against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. Despite entering the night with a battered and short-staffed secondary, it was Detroit putting the defensive clams on MVP-frontrunner Baker Mayfield and the […]
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By playoff seeding, the Detroit Lions are currently holding the five spot. Technically, the Green Bay Packers lead the division (and conference) with their 4-1-1 record, because a tie counts as a half win and 4.5 wins in six games is a better win percentage than five wins in seven games. But playoff seeding is […]
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You could sense Detroit Lions fans’ heart sink when the surprising news hit that Buccaneers star rookie receiver Emeka Egbuka was going to play on Monday night against Detroit. Many coped throughout the week that although Detroit’s secondary was beat up—set to miss all four starting defensive backs—at least the Buccaneers were going to be […]
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It’s been eight long days since the Detroit Lions last played football. It’s not just because they lost to the Kansas City Chiefs, but also because of the drama that came after the game. Thankfully, once the weekend came, it felt like it was time to focus on the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on “Monday Night […]
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The Detroit Lions have put the rest of the NFC on notice by taking down the top team in the conference on Monday, and it was enough to keep them knocking on the door to the top spot themselves. For now, though, they remain just out of the division lead but they have moved up […]
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The Detroit Lions rode an impressive defensive performance into a 14-3 lead at halftime over the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. Can they hold onto the lead? Join our second half live chat by scrolling to the bottom of the page and hanging out in our comment section.
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The Detroit Lions went into their Monday night bout with a tough task ahead of them. Not only was their secondary depleted with injuries, but MVP-candidate Baker Mayfield was in town. After letting the Kansas City Chiefs walk all over them last week, there was not a lot of hope for Detroit’s defense. But the […]
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The Detroit Lions and Tampa Bay Buccaneers face off on Monday night for a place near the top of the NFC. If the Buccaneers win, they’ll stand alone atop the conference with a 6-1 record. If the Lions win, both teams will be 5-2—technically behind the Green Bay Packers, who are 4-1-1 through seven weeks. […]
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The Detroit Lions and Tampa Bay Buccaneers have declared their inactives ahead of their Week 7 matchup on “Monday Night Football.” The big news for the Lions is that starting left tackle Taylor Decker will play and, based on warmups, looks in line to step back into a starting role. If you missed any of the […]
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As expected, the Detroit Lions made a bunch of roster moves ahead of their “Monday Night Football” game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. Primarily, they fortified their injury-filled secondary with three players now eligible to play Monday night. And, as expected, Lions defensive tackle Alim McNeill has been activated from the Physically Unable to Perform […]
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Ahead of every Detroit Lions game in 2025, we will provide readers with an updated depth chart of the team’s roster based on information gathered throughout the week. In Week 7, the Detroit Lions (4-2) are back at home and taking on the Tampa Bay Buccaneers (5-1) on “Monday Night Football.” To help you prepare for this […]
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Monday night brings together two recent multi-time division leaders—the Buccaneers, who have ruled the NFC South since 2021, and the Lions, who have risen to prominence atop the NFC North—in their fourth meeting over the past three seasons. After Detroit swept Tampa Bay in 2023, including their playoff clash, the Buccaneers struck back early last […]
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After a drama-filled game with the Kansas City Chiefs, the Detroit Lions fell to 4-2, losing due to mistakes and some learning of the rulebook. The Lions need to focus on the now, though, as they return home for a “Monday Night Football” game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. The Bucs enter 5-1, and the […]
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The Detroit Lions are looking to bounce back after a tough Week 6 loss, but a strong Tampa Bay Buccaneers team stands in their way. The former NFC Central foes have had a little bit of a rivalry going as of late. Back in 2023, the Lions beat the Bucs twice—once in their own home, […]
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It seems like a big return is just around the corner. The Detroit Lions appear poised to welcome defensive tackle Alim McNeill back into the lineup for Monday night’s tilt against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. The star lineman has been on the Physically Unable to Perform list all season while recovering from a brutal ACL […]
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The Atlanta Falcons (3-2) and San Francisco 49ers (4-2) will close out Sunday of Week 7 with a “Sunday Night Football” matchup in Santa Clara. Despite having a similar record, these two teams feel like they’re headed in different directions. The Falcons enter this game coming off a big win over the Bills in Week […]
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The Detroit Lions don’t play until Monday night in Week 7, but there’s still plenty of football happening on Sunday for Lions fans to consume. This threat will allow you to chat during all of Sunday afternoon’s action. Simply scroll down to the bottom of this page and share your observations from the Week 7 […]
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The Detroit Lions take on the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in a game that could have huge implications on the NFC playoff race come January. The Lions have not lost back-to-back games in several years, but the 5-1 Bucs are going to put a tough test to that streak, especially given Detroit’s current injury situation. Let’s […]
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For the fourth straight week, Sunday football kicks off with an NFL International Series game—this week featuring the Los Angeles Rams (4-2) and Jacksonville Jaguars (4-2). This will be the third and final NFL game played in England during the 2025 season. Jacksonville has played 13 international games in the last 18 years (this will […]
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It’s another primetime game for the Detroit Lions in Week 7, as they settle into the comfy confines of Ford Field, welcome in 65,000 fans, and host the NFC-leading Tampa Bay Buccaneers. If the Lions want to enter their bye week with some positive momentum, they’ll need to follow the offensive keys to victory laid […]
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On Saturday, we discussed the most important Detroit Lions players this week in order to come away from Week 7 with a key victory over the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. Now it’s time to turn that conversation on its head. The Buccaneers are a really, really solid team that has gone 5-1 to start the year. […]
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If you’re a Detroit Lions fan looking for some vindication via officiating from the team’s Week 6 loss to the Kansas City Chiefs, you won’t find any after the NFL fines for the week were revealed. Only two players were fined from the Lions/Chiefs game, and neither of them were from Kansas City. Lions defenders […]
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The Detroit Lions (4-2) and Tampa Bay Buccaneers (5-1) have declared their injury designations ahead of their NFC battle on “Monday Night Football.” Let’s take a look at the latest injury report and get you up to date with what we know. Note: Any changes from the last injury report will be bolded. Ruled OUT […]
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