Lions vs. Buccaneers live updates: Score, highlights, analysis for 'MNF'

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Lions have dominated this game in terms of yardage

While it's only 7-0, the Lions are outgaining the Bucs 160-22. Detroit is averaging 8.0 yards per play while Tampa is averaging 2.2. The Goff fumble has played a role in why this game is close, along with the Lions being 0-2 on third down and 0-1 on fourth down.

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That ball was not a forward pass

Yaya Diaby forced the fumble on jared Goff, getting to him before his arm went forward. That is a fumble, and the Bucs have an opportunity to strike. & takeaways to 2 giveaways this year for Tampa.

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3-and-out for Bucs on opening drive

Baker Mayfield was sacked by Jack Campbell on 2nd-and-5, and was pressured to get rid of the ball quickly on 3rd-and-6. Good pressure by the Lions on the first drive.

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Amon-Ra St. Brown gets the Lions on the board

Early 1Q: Lions 7, Buccaneers 0

The Lions easily finish off a 6-play, 69-yard drive, capped by Amon-Ra St. Brown's 27-yard TD catch. St. Brown gets open on an out route, as one of the best route runner sin the league lives up to his reputation. jared Goff was 2-of-3 for 57 yards on that drive, hitting Jahmyr Gibbs for a 30-yard pass as well.

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All this MVP talk for Baker Mayfield...what about Jared Goff?

Goff leads NFL with 14 pass TD entering Week 7

2nd-highest comp pct (75.9%) through 6 team games in NFL history (min. 100 attempts)

2+ pass TD in 8 of last 9 home games

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The Lions are essentially unbeatable at home this season

Here's Detroit's numbers at home this year:

2-0, 43.0 PPG at home this season -- 2-2, 26.3 on road (hence why the Lions are favored)

2nd-most PPG in 2-game home span by DET since 2000 (excludes overlapping streaks)

Have not lost home game by multiple possessions since Week 8, 2021 vs PHI (44-6)

Seeking to win 3 straight home games by 24+ pts for 1st time since 1952 (4 straight)

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Buccaneers are winning the turnover battle

The Buccaneers have 0 giveaways in their wins this season. They have 6 takeaways in their 5 wins. They are tied with the Chiefs for the fewest giveaways in the NFL (2). Both their giveaways were in a Week 4 loss to the Eagles.

Simply put, if the Bucs don't turn the ball over they win.

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Buccaneers inactives: Mike Evans and Emeka Egbuka active

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