Detroit Lions beat Tampa Bay Buccaneers 24-9
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The Tampa Bay Buccaneers (5-1) visit the Detroit Lions (4-2) to kick off a 'Monday Night Football' doubleheader in NFL Week 7. Baker Mayfield and the Bucs have won two straight games and are coming off of a 30-19 win against the San Francisco 49ers.
Look for Amik Robertson and Rock Ya-Sin to start at outside cornerback for the second straight week. Arthur Maulet filled some reps in the slot against the Kansas City Chiefs. The Lions signed Maulet to their main roster on Monday, so expect to see more of the veteran in the team’s nickel looks.
Jared Goff, Jahmyr Gibbs and the Detroit Lions host the Tampa Bay Buccaneers led by their high-flying offense and quarterback Baker Mayfield on Monday Night Football.
In addition to a hot start and potential championship aspirations, the Tampa Bay Buccaneers are celebrating 50 seasons in 2025.
Doug Martin played for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in the National Football League. He was a running back who made waves at Boise State before entering the NFL. Martin had not played for the NFL since 2018 after a career that spanned six years and included two Pro Bowls.
Evans looked as though he was going to make the catch on the deep throw from Buccaneers quarterback Baker Mayfield, but as he came down, Evans slammed into the ground hard and the ball was knocked loose. The receiver appeared to be in immediate distress and was tended to by the Bucs medical staff.
Amon-Ra St. Brown and Jahmyr Gibbs provided a spark for the Lions, with St. Brown getting the scoring going on a 27-yard touchdown reception on the opening drive of the game. Gibbs started the momentum on that drive with a 30-yard reception, leading to St. Brown's touchdown.