Detroit Lions cornerback Nick Whiteside (38) breaks up a pass intended for Tampa Bay Buccaneers running back Rachaad White (1) during the second half Monday in Detroit. (AP Photo/Ryan Sun)

DETROIT (AP) — Dan Campbell knew it was going to be a challenge for his banged-up defensive backs to stop Baker Mayfield and the Tampa Bayt Buccaneers.

As it turned out, the biggest difficulty Campbell faced was getting enough game balls to hand out after Detroit’s 24-9 win Monday.

The Lions, missing all four starters from their secondary, held Mayfield to 228 yards on 50 attempts, allowing one touchdown and intercepting one pass.

“That was just an outstanding performance by those guys,” Campbell said on Tuesday. “I mean, every one of those guys got a game ball. Top to bottom, across the whole roster

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