Buccaneers at Lions
Detroit Lions 45, Tampa Bay Buccaneers 20 · New Era Draft
Final Score
Buccaneers 20 3 TD · 0 FG · 2 XP
Lions 45 5 TD · 1 FG · 6 XPBaker Mayfield 250 yds passingJahmyr Gibbs 93 yds rushingJameson Williams 154 yds receivingJack Jones 1 tkl defenseTotal yards 242 · 299Passing yards 242 · 201Rushing yards 0 · 98Completions 10/22 · 11/14Yards per carry 0.0 · 8.2Recap
Franchise Hub Beat · 3h ago
In a commanding performance, the Detroit Lions topped the Tampa Bay Buccaneers 45-20 in Week 11 of the 2026 season. The victory keeps the Lions firmly in contention for a playoff spot while the Buccaneers struggle to maintain their footing in a competitive NFC landscape.
Jared Goff led the charge for Detroit, throwing for four touchdowns and showcasing his precision in the passing game. Jameson Williams was a standout target, racking up an impressive 154 receiving yards, while Jahmyr Gibbs contributed significantly on the ground with 93 rushing yards. Baker Mayfield put up solid numbers for Tampa Bay with 250 passing yards, but it wasn’t enough to keep pace with Detroit's explosive offense.
Defensively, the Lions were impactful, with Aidan Hutchinson notching a sack and Fred Warner intercepting a pass to stifle any momentum the Buccaneers tried to build. The game’s turning point came in the second quarter when Goff threw a quick touchdown after a turnover, allowing Detroit to stretch their lead and ultimately control the tempo of the game. The defensive pressure and opportunistic plays were key in securing this decisive win for the Lions.
Scoring
| Team | TD | FG | XP | Other | PTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Buccaneers | 3 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 20 |
| Lions | 5 | 1 | 6 | 6 | 45 |
Team Stats
Box Score
| Player | C/A | PCT | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Buccaneers | ||||||
| Baker MayfieldQB | 10/22 | 45% | 250 | 3 | 2 | 89.0 |
| Lions | ||||||
| Jared GoffQB | 11/14 | 79% | 212 | 4 | 1 | 128.5 |
| Player | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Buccaneers | |||||||
| Baker MayfieldQB | 2 | 1 | 0.5 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Darren WallerTE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Bucky IrvingHB | 1 | -1 | -1.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Lions | |||||||
| Jahmyr GibbsHB | 11 | 93 | 8.5 | 19 | 1 | 27 | 0 |
| Jared GoffQB | 1 | 5 | 5.0 | — | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| Player | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Buccaneers | |||||||
| Ty DraytonWR | 5 | 107 | 21.4 | 61 | 2 | 65 | 0 |
| Darren WallerTE | 2 | 69 | 34.5 | 35 | 0 | 49 | 0 |
| Nick SingletonHB | 1 | 32 | 32.0 | 30 | 0 | 32 | 0 |
| Bucky IrvingHB | 1 | 31 | 31.0 | 20 | 1 | 31 | 0 |
| Emeka EgbukaWR | 1 | 11 | 11.0 | 6 | 0 | 11 | 0 |
| Lions | |||||||
| Jameson WilliamsWR | 4 | 154 | 38.5 | 18 | 4 | 65 | 0 |
| Jahmyr GibbsHB | 4 | 24 | 6.0 | 25 | 0 | 13 | 0 |
| Sam LaPortaTE | 2 | 23 | 11.5 | 13 | 0 | 12 | 0 |
| Tyler ConklinTE | 1 | 11 | 11.0 | 3 | 0 | 11 | 0 |
| Player | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Buccaneers | |||||
| Zyon McCollumCB | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Keionte ScottCB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Vita VeaDT | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Owen PappoeWILL | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ifeatu MelifonwuSS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Tykee SmithSS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Christian RozeboomWILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Yaya DiabyREDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Antoine Winfield JrFS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jacob ParrishCB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Josiah TrotterMIKE | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Lions | |||||
| Jack JonesCB | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Fred WarnerMIKE | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Aidan HutchinsonLEDG | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Dylan GowdyCB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Levi OnwuzurikeDT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kader KohouCB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Malcolm RodriguezSAM | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Matt MilanoWILL | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Player | FG | XP | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|
| Buccaneers | |||
| Chase McLaughlinK | 0/0 | 2 | 0 |
| Lions | |||
| Jack FoxP | 0/0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jake BatesK | 1/1 | 6 | 50 |