Down all four starters in the secondary? No problem. The Detroit Lions patched-together defensive backfield made enough plays, and Jahmyr Gibbs and company on offense did the rest, beating the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, 24-9, on Monday Night Football. Detroit will go into the bye week at 5-2.
Here are all the sights from Ford Field:
Detroit Lions cornerback Nick Whiteside (38) breaks up a pass intended for Tampa Bay Buccaneers running back Rachaad White (1) during the second half of an NFL football game, Monday, Oct. 20, 2025, in Detroit. AP Photo/Ryan Sun)
Detroit Lions guard Tate Ratledge (69) celebrates a Detroit field goal against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during the second half of an NFL football game, Monday, Oct. 20, 2025, in Detroit. AP Photo/Paul Sancya)
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