DETROIT -- The Detroit Lions are heading into the bye week after a big-time win at the top of the NFC’s standings.

Detroit beat the Tampa Bay Buccaneers 24-9 on Monday Night Football. The Lions head into the bye at 5-2, and with their win, drop the Bucs to 5-2.

Here are some notable quotes from the Lions and Bucs players and coaches on Monday:

Lions HC Dan Campbell, on not losing back-to-back games since 2022: “Well, I hate when you guys ask that because it’s like the kiss of death is coming. We just got a special group. A special group of coaches and players. They’re competitive, they want to win, and they’re able to focus on what needs to be fixed, what cost us the loss the week before, and simply keep it in that compartment. Don’t make more of it than it needs be, don’t lose confide

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