Bucs Nation
As the Buccaneers get set to take on the Lions in Detroit on Monday night, we here at Bucs Nation will dive into some picks and predictions for Tampa Bay’s big Week 7 matchup under the lights.
Check it all out below.
Offense
Last week against the 49ers, the Bucs offense clicked even without their top receivers in Mike Evans, Chris Godwin, and Emeka Egbuka. In fact, Baker Mayfield knew it was hitting on all cylinders so much, he told one of the coaches on the sideline he’s mad at his own performance because they could have put up 50 points. Well, they certainly won’t come close to that Monday but could get some clock management from the run game that may play part in that. Look for the Bucs to have nearly 150 yards on the ground against the Detroit as they try to limit the sack-crazy Lions defensive front from getting to Mayfield often.
Defense
The Detroit Lions are averaging just over 31 points per game in 2025 while Tampa Bay is giving up 25. The Lions have had some good fortunes against their points when it comes to scoring and with a healthy Buccaneers defense facing off against a tough Detroit offense, we may see a back and forth affair for a bit until the second half. With that said, that will cause enough angst on the Lions offense to force them into turnovers. Look for the Bucs to force at least one fumble and cause Jared Goff to throw two interceptions.
Gil Arcia (6-0): Bucs 26, Lions 20
Mike Kiwak (5-1): Bucs 35, Lions 28
Evan Wanish (5-1): Lions 31, Bucs 27
**Will Walsh (******5-****1): Lions 32, Bucs 25
