Buccaneers at Lions
Detroit Lions 45, Tampa Bay Buccaneers 30 · FANTASY LEAGUE
Final Score
Buccaneers 30 4 TD · 1 FG · 3 XP
Lions 45 5 TD · 1 FG · 6 XPTaylen Green 229 yds passingNick Singleton 138 yds rushingTrey Palmer 111 yds receivingA.J. Terrell Jr 4 tkl defenseTotal yards 356 · 272Passing yards 218 · 190Rushing yards 138 · 82Completions 10/24 · 18/32Yards per carry 8.1 · 7.5Recap
Franchise Hub Beat · 37d ago
In a high-octane showdown, the Detroit Lions triumphed over the Tampa Bay Buccaneers with a final score of 45-30 in Week 11 of the 2026 season. This victory keeps the Lions firmly in playoff contention, while the Buccaneers will need to regroup as the season winds down.
Sam Darnold led the Lions' explosive offensive effort, throwing for three touchdowns, while his counterpart, Taylen Green, managed to accumulate 229 passing yards for Tampa Bay. Nick Singleton added to the Buccaneers' ground game with a stellar performance, rushing for 138 yards, complemented by Trey Palmer’s impressive 111 receiving yards. Despite their efforts, it wasn’t enough to overcome Detroit's firepower.
Defensively, A.J. Terrell Jr. shone for the Lions, snagging two interceptions that proved pivotal in shifting the momentum. The turning point came late in the second quarter when Terrell's second pick led to a quick touchdown drive, allowing Detroit to take a commanding lead. The Buccaneers struggled to recover, as Detroit's defense tightened its grip in the second half, sealing the victory.
Scoring
| Team | TD | FG | XP | Other | PTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Buccaneers | 4 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 30 |
| Lions | 5 | 1 | 6 | 6 | 45 |
Team Stats
Box Score
| Player | C/A | PCT | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Buccaneers | ||||||
| Taylen GreenQB | 10/24 | 42% | 229 | 2 | 6 | 64.7 |
| Lions | ||||||
| Sam DarnoldQB | 18/32 | 56% | 200 | 3 | 2 | 80.2 |
| Player | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Buccaneers | |||||||
| Nick SingletonHB | 17 | 138 | 8.1 | 17 | 2 | 62 | 0 |
| Trey PalmerWR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Lions | |||||||
| Jacory Croskey-MerrittHB | 8 | 60 | 7.5 | 7 | 2 | 36 | 0 |
| Tank BigsbyHB | 2 | 16 | 8.0 | 2 | 0 | 15 | 0 |
| Sam DarnoldQB | 1 | 6 | 6.0 | — | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| George PickensWR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tucker KraftTE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Player | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Buccaneers | |||||||
| Trey PalmerWR | 5 | 111 | 22.2 | 24 | 1 | 49 | 0 |
| Devaughn VeleTE | 2 | 41 | 20.5 | 4 | 0 | 39 | 0 |
| Nick SingletonHB | 1 | 35 | 35.0 | — | 1 | 35 | 0 |
| Devontez WalkerWR | 1 | 32 | 32.0 | 20 | 0 | 32 | 0 |
| Ja'Marr ChaseWR | 1 | 10 | 10.0 | 8 | 0 | 10 | 0 |
| Tyler HarrellWR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Lions | |||||||
| George PickensWR | 3 | 65 | 21.7 | 19 | 2 | 28 | 0 |
| Jacory Croskey-MerrittHB | 9 | 63 | 7.0 | 34 | 1 | 24 | 0 |
| Mike EvansWR | 3 | 34 | 11.3 | 22 | 0 | 17 | 0 |
| Gabe DavisWR | 1 | 21 | 21.0 | 9 | 0 | 21 | 0 |
| Tucker KraftTE | 2 | 17 | 8.5 | 5 | 0 | 15 | 0 |
| Player | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Buccaneers | |||||
| Jailin WalkerMIKE | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Isaiah SimmonsFS | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 |
| Rueben Bain Jr.DT | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Emmanuel Forbes JrCB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tyler OwensSS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| James PierreCB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Greg RousseauLEDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Yasir AbdullahSAM | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jamal HillWILL | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Joshua FarmerDT | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Lions | |||||
| A.J. Terrell JrCB | 4 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 1 |
| Charvarius Ward SrCB | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Antonio JohnsonSS | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Kool-Aid McKinstryCB | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Kyler GordonCB | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Will McDonald IVLEDG | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Javon BullardSS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Nakobe DeanMIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Christian GonzalezCB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jevon HollandFS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Player | FG | XP | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|
| Buccaneers | |||
| Matt PraterK | 1/1 | 3 | 46 |
| Lions | |||
| Jake ElliottK | 1/1 | 6 | 24 |