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The Detroit Lions made a big statement Monday night with a 24-9 victory over the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.
The Lions hoped to avoid losing their third game of the season when they welcomed the Buccaneers to Ford Field. Baker Mayfield was earning MVP candidate buzz, but he also had to deal with injuries to two of his weapons in Mike Evans and Emeka Egbuka.
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Detroit Lions running back Jahmyr Gibbs (0) celebrates his touchdown against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during the second half of an NFL football game, Monday, Oct. 20, 2025, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Ryan Sun)
Detroit opened the game with a touchdown pass from Jared Goff to Amon-Ra St. Brown. Running back Jahmyr Gibbs followed in the second quarter when he burst through a giant hole made by his offensive line and scored a 78-yard touchdown.
Goff was 20 of 29 for 241 yards, a touchdown pass and an interception. Gibbs rushed for 136 yards and two touchdowns. He also had three receptions for 82 yards.
Detroit Lions running back Jahmyr Gibbs (0) celebrates his touchdown against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers with teammate Tate Ratledge (69) during the second half of an NFL football game, Monday, Oct. 20, 2025, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)
Lions defensive coordinator Kelvin Sheppard was able to gear up his defense and prepare it to bother Mayfield and the Buccaneers all night long.
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The defense was able to get to Mayfield four times in the game and force two turnovers.
The last time the Lions allowed fewer than 10 points was against the Minnesota Vikings in the final week of the 2024 regular season.
Tampa Bay Buccaneers wide receiver Mike Evans (13) is carted off the field after an injury during the second half of an NFL football game against the Detroit Lions, Monday, Oct. 20, 2025, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Ryan Sun)
Evans and Egbuka came into the game banged up. Evans ended up leaving the game after suffering a concussion and shoulder injury. Egbuka was targeted several times, but couldn’t do enough to give Mayfield a lifeline during the game.
Mayfield completed 28 of 50 for 228 yards and a touchdown pass to Tez Johnson, who had four receptions for 58 yards. Cade Otton led Buccaneers receivers with seven receptions for 65 yards.
Detroit moved to 5-2 with the win and established itself as one of the best teams in the NFC. Despite losses to the Green Bay Packers and Kansas City Chiefs, the Lions showed no signs of taking their foot off the gas.
Tampa Bay Buccaneers wide receiver Tez Johnson (15) celebrates a touchdown against the Detroit Lions during the second half of an NFL football game, Monday, Oct. 20, 2025, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)
Tampa Bay fell to 5-2 and could really use a bye week to recover. The Buccaneers will get their wish in two weeks. Next week, they will hit the road to face the New Orleans Saints.
