Tampa Bay
Buccaneers
7-2
20
FINAL
37
Detroit
Lions
7-2
AI Recap
AI RECAP
Franchise Hub Beat· 3d ago
In a decisive Week 11 matchup, the Detroit Lions secured a commanding victory over the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, winning 37-20. With playoff implications on the line, the Lions showcased their dominance at home, further asserting their position in the standings as the season heads into its final stretch. Jared Goff was the standout performer for Detroit, throwing for an impressive 488 yards and four touchdowns, demonstrating both precision and power in his passing game. Jaxon Smith-Njigba emerged as his top target, racking up 210 receiving yards, making several key catches that kept the Lions' offense rolling. Despite a solid effort from Bucky Irving, who led the Buccaneers with 50 rushing yards, Tampa Bay struggled to keep pace with Detroit's offensive fireworks. Defensively, Detroit's pressure was felt throughout the game, with Alim McNeill recording a sack that disrupted Tampa Bay's rhythm. The Lions' ability to stifle the Buccaneers' drives was pivotal, especially in the second half when Goff's fourth touchdown pass extended their lead. Antoine Winfield Jr. made his presence known for Tampa Bay with nine tackles and an interception, but it wasn't enough to shift the momentum back in their favor as the Lions effectively controlled the game.
Passing
Box score: passing stats by player
PlayerPosATTCMPCMP%YDSTDINTQBR
Jared GoffQB422969%48841129.8
Baker MayfieldQB372054%2200071.9
Rushing
Box score: rushing stats by player
PlayerPosATTYDSYPCYACTDLNGFUM
Bucky IrvingHB15503.362100
Jahmyr GibbsHB12312.6—080
Isiah PachecoHB7304.3240290
Sean TuckerHB3113.7—051
Baker MayfieldQB273.5—040
Amon-Ra St. BrownWR231.5—050
Chris Godwin JrWR000.0—001
Cade OttonTE000.0—000
Jared GoffQB1-1-1.0—000
Jaxon Smith-NjigbaWR1-3-3.0—000
Receiving
Box score: receiving stats by player
PlayerPosRECYDSYPRYACTDLNGDROP
Jaxon Smith-NjigbaWR821026.31322800
Amon-Ra St. BrownWR916918.81082710
Emeka EgbukaWR58216.4100270
Cade OttonTE56012.0160291
Sam LaPortaTE7537.6220130
Marvin Harrison JrWR44310.890180
Jameson WilliamsWR22713.5—0240
Tom KennedyWR12424.0—0240
Chris Godwin JrWR3175.720100
Bucky IrvingHB2105.090120
Sean TuckerHB188.04080
Jahmyr GibbsHB252.59040
Kicking
Box score: kicking stats by player
PlayerPosFGMFGAXPMLNG
Jake BatesK34450
Jack FoxP0000
Matt PraterK0020