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Detroit Lions News / Detroit Lions on SI / October 21

Best Things We Heard Inside Detroit Lions Locker Room After Bucs Win

Here is a collection of postgame quotes from Detroit Lions players and coaches following their 24-9 victory over the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. On the team's next man up mentality: “Yeah, it is.

Arden Key News / A to Z Sports / October 21

Lions trade proposal for Titans edge rusher Arden Key, cost Detroit takes on and what they have to give up

The NFL trade deadline is right around the corner on Nov. 4. We know that the Detroit Lions are already making calls, looking for an edge rusher. With

Nick Whiteside News / Side Lion Report / October 21

Nick Whiteside impresses with his dominant performance for undermanned Lions

Coming into Week 7 against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, the Detroit Lions were severely undermanned on the back end of their defense, lending to plenty of questions about if they could survive.

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The most regrettable NFL coach firings of all time

Many teams have made missteps regarding a separation from a head coach or coordinator. Some have been straight firings, others de facto dismissals described as mutual separations.

Jahmyr Gibbs News / NFL on ClutchPoints / October 21

Lions RB Jahmyr Gibbs in a league of his own with blazing TD runs

The Detroit Lions are now 5-2 after getting a huge win on Monday Night Football. Detroit beat Tampa Bay 24-9 in a dominant defensive effort by both teams.

Detroit Lions News / A to Z Sports / October 21

Beleive it or not, D.J. Reed's injury could garner a huge reward for the Detroit Lions

The Detroit Lions had a big signing in the offseason when they replaced Carlton Davis with D.J. Reed. We've seen how much of a difference he's already made, but sadly, he got hurt early in the year and was put on IR.

Jared Goff News / Side Lion Report / October 21

Jared Goff admitted what Lions fans were thinking the entire game vs. Bucs

The way Monday Night Football opened for the Detroit Lions, this fan base might have thought it was about to be over just as quickly as it began. Don't get it twisted.

Detroit Lions News / Detroit Lions on SI / October 21

Everything Dan Campbell Said After Lions Beat Buccaneers

Here is everything Detroit Lions head coach Dan Campbell said after his team defeated the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, 24-9, in Monday's game. Opening statement: “Man, good to get a win, get back in the win column.

Detroit Lions News / A to Z Sports / October 21

Jared Goff said the thing the world needs to hear after Lions win over Buccaneers

If you've followed my career covering the Detroit Lions for the last 11 seasons, then you know that the thing I say the most is that quarterback wins are not a real stat.

NFL News / Athlon Sports / October 21

Lions Players Respond to NFL Punishment Over Chiefs Incident

The Detroit Lions overcame their week 6 loss to the Kansas City Chiefs and Brian Branch's suspension after beating the Tampa Bay Buccaneers 24-9 in week 7.

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2026 first-round NFL mock draft: Three QBs in the top 10

With the month of September in the books, both the top college prospects and 2026 NFL draft order are coming into focus. Here's a look at our latest first-round NFL mock draft as of October 13, 2025.

Arch Manning salvages season with Red River Rivalry win

Manning taunted Oklahoma fans

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Ty Simpson has Heisman moment in road win at No. 14 Missouri

Penn State QB Drew Allar's season comes to an end after injury

NFL News / Yardbarker / October 21

Why Lions HC knew Gibbs' breakout performance vs. Bucs 'was coming'

Why Lions' Dan Campbell knew Jahmyr Gibbs' breakout performance vs. Buccaneers 'was coming'

Gibbs tallied season highs of 136 rushing yards and 82 receiving yards during what became somewhat of a defensive struggle on Monday night.

'MNF' takeaways: Stout secondary, explosive Jahmyr Gibbs lead Lions to rout of Bucs

How Baker Mayfield helped struggling Buccaneers rookie WR ahead of season

Scary Mike Evans injury puts incredible streak in serious jeopardy

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The 'NFL QBs with the most interceptions in a win' quiz

Detroit Lions News / Pro Football Talk / October 21

Unsung Lions defenders made most of chance to "show the world" on Monday night

The Lions came into Monday night's game against the Buccaneers missing their top two safeties, their top two cornerbacks and a few other defensive backs, but turning to the next men up turned out just fine.

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NFL News / Detroit Lions on SI / October 21

Detroit Lions Grades Against Tampa Bay Buccaneers

The Detroit Lions were fueled by the performance of new faces on defense in a statement win over the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. With four starters in the secondary missing, the Lions relied on unfamiliar faces in a nationally televised showdown against an opponent entering with just one loss.

Detroit Lions News / Side Lion Report / October 21

Lions might be entering bye week with momentum (but it could be a mirage)

The Detroit Lions desperately needed to exit their Week 7 primetime clash against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers with a win. If they didn't, it'd have been their first time experiencing back to back losses since 2022, and it would've landed them firmly in third place within the NFC North at 4-3.

Amon-Ra St. Brown News / NFL on ClutchPoints / October 21

Amon-Ra St. Brown shares eye-opening take on Lions’ MNF defense

Once again, the Detroit Lions avoided back-to-back losses after defeating the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, 24-9, at Ford Field on “Monday Night Football.” The Lions have not lost two straight games in the regular season for nearly three years, as they bounced back from their defeat to the Kansas City Chiefs, 30-17, in Week 6.

Jake Bates News / NFL on ClutchPoints / October 21

Lions’ Jake Bates makes never-before-seen Detroit history with 58-yard FG

The Detroit Lions led the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, 21-9, with 10:18 left in the fourth quarter. They sent kicker Jake Bates out onto the field to attempt a 58-yard field goal instead of trying to draw the defense offside before inevitably punting.

NFL News / 5 GOATs / October 21

John Hussey, officials initiate confusing double review on controversial call, give Lions challenge back after overturn

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers were on the wrong side of a controversial double review during Monday’s Week 7 road contest against the Detroit Lions. Down 21-9 with 11:36 remaining in the fourth quarter, Tampa Bay lined up for a fourth-and-4 attempt from their own 37-yard line.

NFL News / Yardbarker / October 20

Jahmyr Gibbs leads Lions to 'MNF' rout of Bucs

'MNF' takeaways: Stout secondary, explosive Jahmyr Gibbs lead Lions to rout of Bucs

It's the end of an era. In the first game of what could be the last Monday Night doubleheader for the foreseeable future, the Detroit Lions defeated the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, 24-9.

Tampa Bay star is carted off the field after a brutal crash landing

Scary Mike Evans injury puts incredible streak in serious jeopardy

How Baker Mayfield helped struggling Buccaneers rookie WR ahead of season

Lions' Jack Campbell not bothered by NFL rule crackdown aimed at him

Dominant defensive performance lifts Seahawks over gritty Texans

Detroit Lions News / Detroit Lions on SI / October 20