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Buccaneers at Lions: Predictions and staff picks for Week 7

Buccaneers at Lions: Predictions and staff picks for Week 7

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.


Predictions

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...

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Former Buccaneers, Boise State RB Doug Martin dies at age 36

Former Buccaneers, Boise State RB Doug Martin dies at age 36

The family of former Buccaneers running back Doug Martin has confirmed to the Tampa Bay Times on Sunday that Martin has died at the age of 36.

“It is with great sadness to inform you all that Doug Martin passed away Saturday morning,” the family’s statement read.

Martin was selected by the Buccaneers with the 31st pick in the 2012 NFL Draft after a stellar college career at Boise State. In his final two seasons with the Broncos he put up 2,559 rushing yards, 28 rushing touchdowns, 593 receiving yards, and four receiving touchdowns. The 5’9, 210-pound running back’s physique...

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NFL Week 8 Opening Odds: Buccaneers at Saints

NFL Week 8 Opening Odds: Buccaneers at Saints

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers have started the season with a 5-1 record as they now await their Monday Night matchup against the Lions in Detroit. Tampa Bay has been able to overcome injuries to key players and close the door on several matchups, however they will have a big task facing off against a Lions team back at home after a tough loss against the Kansas City Chiefs last week.

But looking ahead to next week, odds are already set as they travel to New Orleans to face a divisional foe in the Saints.

So how do the oddsmakers feel...

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Former Buccaneers, Boise State RB Doug Martin dies at age 36

Former Buccaneers, Boise State RB Doug Martin dies at age 36

The family of former Buccaneers running back Doug Martin has confirmed to the Tampa Bay Times on Sunday that Martin has died at the age of 36.

“It is with great sadness to inform you all that Doug Martin passed away Saturday morning,” the family’s statement read.

Martin was selected by the Buccaneers with the 31st pick in the 2012 NFL Draft after a stellar college career at Boise State. In his final two seasons with the Broncos he put up 2,559 rushing yards, 28 rushing touchdowns, 593 receiving yards, and four receiving touchdowns. The 5’9, 210-pound running back’s physique...

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SB Nation reacts: NFL fans feel Buccaneers best team in the NFC

SB Nation reacts: NFL fans feel Buccaneers best team in the NFC

Buccaneers fans are excited for their 5-1 team for good reason. The team has faced adversity all season long with injuries on both sides of the ball and multiple victories in the closing seconds of games thus far. Collectively, this has been the best Bucs team we’ve seen on the field in quite some time. And so far this season fans across the NFL agree with that statement.

This week, fans were asked what who is the best team in the NFC. Your Tampa Bay Buccaneers took the poll confidently, with 48-percent of NFL fans saying the Bucs were the...

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SB Nation reacts: NFL fans feel Buccaneers best team in the NFC

SB Nation reacts: NFL fans feel Buccaneers best team in the NFC

Buccaneers fans are excited for their 5-1 team for good reason. The team has faced adversity all season long with injuries on both sides of the ball and multiple victories in the closing seconds of games thus far. Collectively, this has been the best Bucs team we’ve seen on the field in quite some time. And so far this season fans across the NFL agree with that statement.

This week, fans were asked what who is the best team in the NFC. Your Tampa Bay Buccaneers took the poll confidently, with 48-percent of NFL fans saying the Bucs were the...

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Mike Evans returns to practice as the Buccaneers prepare for the Lions on Monday Night Football

Mike Evans returns to practice as the Buccaneers prepare for the Lions on Monday Night Football

Tampa Bay Buccaneers injury report has been full of names this whole season. At least it feels that way. And still, they carry a 5-1 record and sit atop the conference despite injuries to key players for each game so far in 2025.

Heading into Monday Night Football against Detroit, the Tampa Bay Buccaneers revealed yet another stacked injury report on Thursday. Linebacker Lavonte David (knee/rib), running back Bucky Irving (foot/shoulder), wide receiver Chris Godwin, Jr. (fibula), wide receiver Emeka Egbuka (hamstring), guard Luke Haggard (shoulder), running back Josh Williams (concussion), and punter Riley Dixon (personal reasons) all were listed...

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Mike Evans returns to practice as the Buccaneers prepare for the Lions on Monday Night Football

Mike Evans returns to practice as the Buccaneers prepare for the Lions on Monday Night Football

Tampa Bay Buccaneers injury report has been full of names this whole season. At least it feels that way. And still, they carry a 5-1 record and sit atop the conference despite injuries to key players for each game so far in 2025.

Heading into Monday Night Football against Detroit, the Tampa Bay Buccaneers revealed yet another stacked injury report on Thursday. Linebacker Lavonte David (knee/rib), running back Bucky Irving (foot/shoulder), wide receiver Chris Godwin, Jr. (fibula), wide receiver Emeka Egbuka (hamstring), guard Luke Haggard (shoulder), running back Josh Williams (concussion), and punter Riley Dixon (personal reasons) all were listed...

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Bucs CB Jamel Dean earns Week 6 honors for his performance against 49ers

Bucs CB Jamel Dean earns Week 6 honors for his performance against 49ers

The National Football League today announced that Tampa Bay Buccaneers cornerback Jamel Dean was named the NFC Defensive Player of the Week for Week 6.

In Tampa Bay’s 30-19 win over the San Francisco 49ers in Week 6, Dean recorded an interception, a sack, a forced fumble, four tackles (one for loss), a pass defensed and a quarterback hit. He became the first cornerback to record each an interception, sack and forced fumble in a single game since Week 7 of the 2024 season (Cobie Durant) and was the first NFC defender at any position to accomplish that feat in...

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Bucs CB Jamel Dean earns Week 6 honors for his performance against 49ers

Bucs CB Jamel Dean earns Week 6 honors for his performance against 49ers

The National Football League today announced that Tampa Bay Buccaneers cornerback Jamel Dean was named the NFC Defensive Player of the Week for Week 6.

In Tampa Bay’s 30-19 win over the San Francisco 49ers in Week 6, Dean recorded an interception, a sack, a forced fumble, four tackles (one for loss), a pass defensed and a quarterback hit. He became the first cornerback to record each an interception, sack and forced fumble in a single game since Week 7 of the 2024 season (Cobie Durant) and was the first NFC defender at any position to accomplish that feat in...

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Buccaneers Reacts Survey Week 7

Buccaneers Reacts Survey Week 7

Welcome to SB Nation Reacts, a survey of fans across the NFL. Throughout the year we ask questions of the most plugged-in Buccaneers fans and fans across the country. Sign up here to participate in the weekly emailed surveys.

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NFL Week 7 Opening Odds: Buccaneers at Lions

NFL Week 7 Opening Odds: Buccaneers at Lions

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers have started the season with a 5-1 record after a big win at home against the San Francisco 49ers. Tampa Bay was finally able to close things out in a victory formation for the first time this season after their 30-19 victory. Tampa Bay will look to put together another four quarters of winning football next week when they travel to Detroit to face the Lions on Monday Night Football.

So how do the oddsmakers feel about Tampa Bay’s next matchup? Per FanDuel, Tampa Bay is a 5.5-point underdog for Week 7 of the 2025 regular...

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