Photo: Nathan Ray Seebeck ~ USA TODAY Sports
TAMPA BAY, Oct. 16, 2023 ~ With yet another outstanding victory, the NFC North-leading Detroit Lions defeated the NFC-South-leading Tampa Bay Buccaneers.
The Lions knocked out the Buccaneers with a 20-6 win on the road, continuing their winning streak and improving to a 5-1 record.
Jared Goff played some of his best football, completing 30 of 44 passes and leading the team to two touchdowns, one of which was a 45-yard rocket to Jameson Williams. Running back Craig Reynolds made an impressive block in the second quarter, freeing up space for receiver Amon-Ra St. Brown to run in for a touchdown. After returning from an abdomen injury, St. Brown finished with 12 receptions and 124 yards, serving as a key player in the game.
The Lions defense played their “A-game“, giving up only 6 points. The Buccaneers were shut down, unable to score a single touchdown throughout the entirety of the game.
Only downside was star running back David Montgomery suffering a rib injury in the second quarter, forcing him to leave mid-game. His status for next Sunday’s game is to be determined.
PODCAST:
Oct. 16, 2023 ~ Lomas Brown, color analyst for the Detroit Lions Radio Network and host of WJR’s “SportsWrap“, talks with Guy Gordon, Lloyd Jackson, and Jamie Edmonds about the Detroit Lions win over the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. Photo: Nathan Ray Seebeck ~ USA Today Sports
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Oct. 15, 2023 ~ Detroit Lions wide receiver Jameson Williams (9) catches a pass for a touchdown defended by Tampa Bay Buccaneers safety Ryan Neal (23) in the third quarter at Raymond James Stadium. Photo: Nathan Ray Seebeck ~ USA TODAY Sports
(CONTINUED) Detroit Lions fans are roaring with thrill and excitement. For the first time in many years, the Lions are tied for the best record in the league, initiating talk that the team could be potential Super Bowl contenders.
Next up, the Lions remain on the road, gearing up to play the Baltimore Ravens on Sunday, October 22.
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