Tampa Bay
Buccaneers
1-8
14
FINAL
35
Detroit
Lions
3-6
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a decisive matchup in Week 11, the Detroit Lions topped the Tampa Bay Buccaneers with a final score of 35-14, solidifying their playoff aspirations. The victory not only boosts Detroit’s confidence but also highlights their offensive prowess as the season approaches its climax.
Justin Fields was the star of the night for Detroit, throwing for an impressive 404 yards and three touchdowns, showcasing his ability to lead the offense effectively. KaVontae Turpin was his favorite target, racking up 207 receiving yards and making significant plays that stretched the field. On the ground, the Buccaneers’ Bucky Irving made a notable impact with 127 rushing yards, but it wasn’t enough to keep pace with Detroit's explosive scoring.
Defensively, the Lions were stout, particularly with Sheldon Rankins leading the charge with seven tackles, ensuring that Tampa Bay struggled to find rhythm. The turning point came when Detroit's defense forced critical turnovers, preventing any momentum from the Buccaneers and allowing the Lions to capitalize on their scoring opportunities. Despite T'Vondre Sweat’s lone sack for Tampa Bay and two interceptions from Davison Igbinosun, Detroit’s overall defensive effort was pivotal in securing the win.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | CMP% | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Justin Fields | QB | 47 | 21 | 45% | 404 | 3 | 7 | 56.8 |
| Matthew Stafford | QB | 32 | 22 | 69% | 214 | 2 | 2 | 82.0 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bucky Irving | HB | 27 | 127 | 4.7 | 64 | 0 | 29 | 0 |
| Mike Washington Jr | HB | 7 | 24 | 3.4 | 4 | 2 | 10 | 0 |
| Justin Fields | QB | 1 | 12 | 12.0 | — | 0 | 12 | 0 |
| Matthew Stafford | QB | 1 | 6 | 6.0 | — | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| DJ Moore | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kendrick Bourne | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| KaVontae Turpin | WR | 9 | 207 | 23.0 | 9 | 2 | 35 | 0 |
| Zavion Thomas | WR | 4 | 105 | 26.3 | 14 | 0 | 36 | 0 |
| DJ Moore | WR | 7 | 104 | 14.9 | 68 | 1 | 70 | 0 |
| Garrett Wilson | WR | 6 | 59 | 9.8 | 20 | 0 | 14 | 0 |
| Mike Washington Jr | HB | 6 | 39 | 6.5 | 31 | 1 | 26 | 1 |
| Tyreek Hill | WR | 1 | 34 | 34.0 | 2 | 0 | 34 | 0 |
| Kendrick Bourne | WR | 3 | 27 | 9.0 | 6 | 1 | 13 | 0 |
| Jonnu Smith | TE | 1 | 19 | 19.0 | — | 0 | 19 | 0 |
| Bucky Irving | HB | 5 | 16 | 3.2 | 17 | 0 | 8 | 0 |
| Pat Freiermuth | TE | 1 | 8 | 8.0 | — | 0 | 8 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Davison Igbinosun | CB | 3 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 1 |
| Xavier Woods | FS | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 2 |
| Kam Curl | SS | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 2 |
| Eric Stokes | CB | 5 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Sheldon Rankins | DT | 7 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| K'Von Wallace | FS | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Jailin Walker | MIKE | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dalvin Tomlinson | DT | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jakobe Thomas | SS | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Marcus Epps | SS | 3 | 0.5 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Byron Murphy Jr | CB | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Nick Cross | SS | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| T'Vondre Sweat | DT | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kayvon Thibodeaux | LEDG | 2 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Maxx Crosby | LEDG | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jordan Magee | WILL | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Landon Jackson | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ashtyn Davis | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| LT Overton | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Roger McCreary | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Dre Greenlaw | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Nick Bolton | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Carlton Davis III | CB | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Jaycee Horn | CB | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jeremy Crawshaw | P | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ryan Fitzgerald | K | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0 |
| Jason Sanders | K | 0 | 0 | 5 | 0 |

