Tampa Bay
Buccaneers
7-2
28
FINAL
45
Detroit
Lions
6-3
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a commanding performance, the Detroit Lions topped the Tampa Bay Buccaneers 45-28 in Week 11 of the 2026 season. With playoff implications on the line, the Lions demonstrated their offensive prowess, while the Buccaneers struggled to match their intensity.
Jared Goff led the charge for Detroit with an impressive three touchdown passes, showcasing his accuracy and decision-making. Jahmyr Gibbs was a force on the ground, racking up 114 rushing yards to keep the chains moving, while Jameson Williams emerged as a standout target, accumulating 123 receiving yards and proving to be a reliable option for Goff throughout the game.
Defensively, the Lions made their presence felt with Aidan Hutchinson recording two sacks, putting pressure on Baker Mayfield and disrupting the Buccaneers' offensive rhythm. The turning point came in the second quarter when Nazeeh Johnson intercepted Mayfield twice, shifting momentum firmly in Detroit's favor and allowing the Lions to extend their lead to a comfortable margin.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | CMP% | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Baker Mayfield | QB | 38 | 21 | 55% | 316 | 2 | 2 | 78.3 |
| Jared Goff | QB | 21 | 14 | 67% | 246 | 3 | 1 | 126.1 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jahmyr Gibbs | HB | 11 | 114 | 10.4 | 80 | 3 | 76 | 0 |
| Bucky Irving | HB | 10 | 65 | 6.5 | 17 | 2 | 25 | 0 |
| Baker Mayfield | QB | 1 | 10 | 10.0 | 1 | 0 | 10 | 0 |
| Bauer Sharp | TE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jameson Williams | WR | 3 | 123 | 41.0 | 22 | 2 | 51 | 0 |
| Emeka Egbuka | WR | 5 | 115 | 23.0 | 62 | 0 | 29 | 0 |
| Bucky Irving | HB | 5 | 90 | 18.0 | 34 | 1 | 51 | 0 |
| Bauer Sharp | TE | 5 | 68 | 13.6 | 23 | 1 | 28 | 0 |
| Jahmyr Gibbs | HB | 5 | 56 | 11.2 | 42 | 0 | 20 | 0 |
| Sam LaPorta | TE | 2 | 26 | 13.0 | 10 | 0 | 14 | 0 |
| Chris Godwin Jr | WR | 1 | 21 | 21.0 | 12 | 0 | 21 | 0 |
| Amon-Ra St. Brown | WR | 2 | 21 | 10.5 | 18 | 0 | 16 | 0 |
| Isaac TeSlaa | WR | 2 | 20 | 10.0 | 10 | 1 | 16 | 0 |
| Jalen McMillan | WR | 3 | 14 | 4.7 | 13 | 0 | 9 | 0 |
| Ted Hurst III | WR | 2 | 8 | 4.0 | 2 | 0 | 5 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nazeeh Johnson | FS | 4 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 1 |
| Zyon McCollum | CB | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Aidan Hutchinson | REDG | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dru Phillips | FS | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Antoine Winfield Jr | FS | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Art Green | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Lonnie Johnson Jr | FS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Demonte Capehart | DT | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| D.J. Reed | SS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Kerby Joseph | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Christian Izien | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Josiah Trotter | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Yaya Diaby | REDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Alex Anzalone | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Keionte Scott | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Vita Vea | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Jacob Parrish | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tykee Smith | SS | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Brian Branch | CB | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Damarri Mathis | CB | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Ifeatu Melifonwu | SS | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jake Bates | K | 1 | 1 | 6 | 25 |
| Chase McLaughlin | K | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 |

