Buccaneers at Lions
Detroit Lions 42, Tampa Bay Buccaneers 35 · Takeover Madden 27
Final Score
Buccaneers 35 1 TD · 0 FG · 0 XP
Lions 42 6 TD · 0 FG · 0 XPJared Goff 268 yds passingBucky Irving 173 yds rushingJahmyr Gibbs 142 yds receivingChristian Izien 1 tkl defenseTotal yards 297 · 410Passing yards 124 · 251Rushing yards 173 · 159Completions 0/0 · 19/25Yards per carry 11.5 · 6.9Recap
Franchise Hub Beat · 24d ago
In a thrilling Divisional Round matchup, the Detroit Lions outlasted the Tampa Bay Buccaneers with a final score of 42-35, securing their spot in the next round of the playoffs. The stakes were high as both teams battled for postseason glory, but it was the Lions who emerged victorious on their home turf.
Jared Goff led the charge for Detroit, throwing for 268 yards and contributing significantly to the win, while Jahmyr Gibbs shined in the receiving department with 142 yards. On the other side, Baker Mayfield kept the Buccaneers competitive with three touchdown passes, and Bucky Irving's impressive 173 rushing yards highlighted Tampa Bay's offensive prowess.
Defensively, the Lions made crucial plays that shifted momentum in their favor, particularly Christian Izien's two interceptions that thwarted Tampa Bay's scoring opportunities. The turning point came in the second half when the Lions capitalized on a turnover, converting it into a touchdown that widened their lead and ultimately sealed the game. The Lions' ability to make key defensive stops proved vital as they secured their playoff advancement.
Scoring
| Team | TD | FG | XP | Other | PTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Buccaneers | 1 | 0 | 0 | 29 | 35 |
| Lions | 6 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 42 |
Team Stats
Box Score
| Player | C/A | PCT | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lions | ||||||
| Jared GoffQB | 19/25 | 76% | 268 | 2 | 2 | 103.4 |
| Other | ||||||
| Baker MayfieldQB | 9/24 | 38% | 124 | 3 | 4 | 54.8 |
| Player | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Buccaneers | |||||||
| Bucky IrvingHB | 15 | 173 | 11.5 | 11 | 1 | 49 | 0 |
| Lions | |||||||
| Jahmyr GibbsHB | 21 | 160 | 7.6 | 24 | 4 | 49 | 0 |
| Jared GoffQB | 2 | -1 | -0.5 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Player | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Buccaneers | |||||||
| Ted Hurst IIIWR | 3 | 41 | 13.7 | 11 | 1 | 29 | 0 |
| Emeka EgbukaWR | 2 | 32 | 16.0 | 2 | 1 | 20 | 0 |
| Chris Godwin JrWR | 2 | 31 | 15.5 | 5 | 1 | 20 | 0 |
| Cade OttonTE | 2 | 20 | 10.0 | 3 | 0 | 16 | 0 |
| Lions | |||||||
| Jahmyr GibbsHB | 12 | 142 | 11.8 | 104 | 1 | 25 | 0 |
| Jameson WilliamsWR | 2 | 76 | 38.0 | 19 | 1 | 64 | 0 |
| Jeff CaldwellWR | 2 | 30 | 15.0 | 15 | 0 | 15 | 0 |
| Amon-Ra St. BrownWR | 1 | 12 | 12.0 | 8 | 0 | 12 | 0 |
| Sam LaPortaTE | 2 | 8 | 4.0 | 13 | 0 | 12 | 0 |
| Player | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Buccaneers | |||||
| Josiah TrotterWILL | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Rueben Bain Jr.LEDG | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tykee SmithSS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Calijah KanceyDT | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Alex AnzaloneWILL | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Zyon McCollumCB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Keionte ScottCB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Yaya DiabyREDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Vita VeaDT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jacob ParrishCB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Benjamin MorrisonCB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Lions | |||||
| Christian IzienSS | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Dominique HamptonMIKE | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Kerby JosephFS | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 |
| Brian BranchSS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| D.J. ReedCB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Alim McNeillDT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Aidan HutchinsonLEDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tyleik WilliamsDT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Zah FrazierCB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Other | |||||
| Damone ClarkMIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Al-Quadin MuhammadLEDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Player | FG | XP | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lions | |||
| Jack FoxP | 0/0 | 0 | 0 |
| Other | |||
| Jake BatesK | 0/0 | 6 | 0 |
| Chase McLaughlinK | 0/0 | 5 | 0 |