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Detroit Lions vs. Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Sunday, September 15
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Detroit Lions vs. Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Sunday, September 15

After losing twice to the Lions last season, once at home in Week 6 and again in the Divisional Round of the playoffs at Ford Field to end their season, the Tampa Bay Buccaneers got a little revenge on Sunday by beating Detroit 20-16 at Ford Field.

Bucs quarterback Baker Mayfield continued his stellar start to the season with a passing touchdown and a rush. He made several plays with his legs to escape pressure and extend plays.

Detroit’s offense was unable to really get going for the second straight week. Detroit settled for too many field goals and was just 1-for-7 in the red zone, which was the big story of the game for Detroit in a narrow loss. The Lions were a top-three offense in the red zone last year, but the Bucs deserve credit for winning that battle Sunday.

Trailing 20-16 with 5 minutes, 12 seconds left on the clock and starting at their own 18-yard line, quarterback Jared Goff led the Lions to the Bucs’ 10-yard line with just over a minute left. However, he was unable to convert on 4th & 8 as the Lions lost possession.

After the defense forced a three-and-out, Detroit got the ball back at the Bucs’ 44-yard line with 33 seconds left. Detroit got as far as the Bucs’ 28-yard line before giving the ball away again on downs without a shot to the end zone, dropping them to 1-1 on the season.