Tampa Bay
Buccaneers
2-7
10
FINAL
44
Detroit
Lions
2-7
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a commanding performance, the Detroit Lions triumphed over the Tampa Bay Buccaneers with a decisive 44-10 victory in Week 11 of the 2026 season. This win solidifies the Lions' playoff aspirations while the Buccaneers face increasing pressure as the season winds down.
Jared Goff was the standout for the Lions, throwing for 260 yards and two touchdowns, showcasing his ability to lead the offense effectively. The Lions' passing game was efficient, and they capitalized on opportunities to put points on the board, while the Buccaneers struggled to keep pace. On the ground, Bucky Irving led Tampa Bay with 69 rushing yards, but it wasn't enough to spark a comeback.
Defensively, the Lions were relentless, with Christian Izien leading the charge with seven total tackles. Alim McNeill made his presence felt, recording two sacks that disrupted Tampa Bay's offensive rhythm. The game's turning point came when Ennis Rakestraw Jr. intercepted a pass, shifting momentum firmly in the Lions' favor and paving the way for their dominant victory.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | CMP% | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jared Goff | QB | 30 | 24 | 80% | 260 | 2 | 0 | 125.0 |
| Baker Mayfield | QB | 32 | 16 | 50% | 180 | 1 | 2 | 51.5 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bucky Irving | HB | 18 | 69 | 3.8 | 19 | 0 | 23 | 0 |
| Jahmyr Gibbs | HB | 10 | 68 | 6.8 | 41 | 0 | 25 | 0 |
| Isiah Pacheco | HB | 11 | 49 | 4.5 | — | 1 | 6 | 0 |
| Sione Vaki | HB | 1 | 18 | 18.0 | 14 | 1 | 18 | 0 |
| Kenny Gainwell | HB | 3 | 17 | 5.7 | — | 0 | 7 | 0 |
| Sean Tucker | HB | 2 | 7 | 3.5 | — | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| Baker Mayfield | QB | 3 | 6 | 2.0 | — | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| Jared Goff | QB | 1 | 4 | 4.0 | — | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| Jakob Johnson | FB | 1 | 4 | 4.0 | — | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| Jameson Williams | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Isaac TeSlaa | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Emeka Egbuka | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Emeka Egbuka | WR | 5 | 94 | 18.8 | 20 | 0 | 28 | 0 |
| Isaac TeSlaa | WR | 6 | 77 | 12.8 | 31 | 0 | 16 | 0 |
| Jameson Williams | WR | 6 | 64 | 10.7 | 35 | 1 | 34 | 0 |
| Chris Godwin Jr | WR | 5 | 51 | 10.2 | 11 | 0 | 15 | 1 |
| Amon-Ra St. Brown | WR | 3 | 35 | 11.7 | 14 | 0 | 21 | 0 |
| Kendrick Law | WR | 2 | 31 | 15.5 | 4 | 1 | 24 | 0 |
| Tyler Conklin | TE | 2 | 29 | 14.5 | 11 | 0 | 15 | 0 |
| Sam LaPorta | TE | 4 | 20 | 5.0 | 9 | 0 | 9 | 1 |
| Cade Otton | TE | 2 | 18 | 9.0 | 8 | 0 | 14 | 1 |
| Bauer Sharp | TE | 2 | 11 | 5.5 | — | 0 | 9 | 0 |
| Jalen McMillan | WR | 1 | 5 | 5.0 | 2 | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| Jahmyr Gibbs | HB | 1 | 4 | 4.0 | 2 | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| Kenny Gainwell | HB | 1 | 1 | 1.0 | — | 1 | 1 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kerby Joseph | FS | 5 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Derrick Moore | REDG | 4 | 1.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Christian Izien | SS | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ennis Rakestraw Jr | CB | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Keith Abney II | CB | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Josiah Trotter | MIKE | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Alex Anzalone | WILL | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Geno Stone | FS | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Alim McNeill | DT | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Aidan Hutchinson | LEDG | 4 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jack Campbell | MIKE | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Vita Vea | DT | 2 | 1.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Antoine Winfield Jr | FS | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Brian Branch | SS | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tykee Smith | SS | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jacob Parrish | CB | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Rueben Bain Jr. | LEDG | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Yaya Diaby | REDG | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| D.J. Reed | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Zyon McCollum | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tyleik Williams | DT | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kenny Moore II | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Skyler Gill-Howard | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| D.J. Wonnum | REDG | 0 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Roger McCreary | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Joey Bosa | REDG | 0 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tyrel Dodson | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Elijah Roberts | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Benjamin Morrison | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Demonte Capehart | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Calijah Kancey | DT | 0 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Sebastian Joseph-Day | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| SirVocea Dennis | MIKE | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jake Bates | K | 3 | 3 | 5 | 46 |
| Chase McLaughlin | K | 1 | 1 | 1 | 40 |

