Detroit’s offense ran riot at Ford Field on Monday night, piling up 218 yards from scrimmage and a perfect 24‑9 victory over the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. Running back Jahmyr Gibbs was the star, rushing for a season‑high 136 yards and catching three passes for another 82.
His total of 218 yards ranks as the 12th‑best single‑game performance in Detroit history and makes him the first player in the NFL since 2009 to combine over 135 rushing yards and 80 receiving yards with two touchdowns.
Gibbs opened the second quarter with an explosive 78‑yard run that put the Lions ahead 14‑0. He kept the Buccaneers’ defense off‑balance with a 15‑yard scramble, a 28‑yard reception, and a 5‑yard touchdown in the third quarter. “If you can get him to the second level, he can do the rest,” head coach Dan Campbell said after the game.
Detroit’s offense stayed aggressive after a shaky start. Quarterback Jared Goff was 20‑of‑29 for 241 yards and hit Amon‑Ra St. Brown for a 27‑yard touchdown on the opening drive.
Despite a fumble, an overthrown pass on fourth‑and‑2, and an interception in Bucs territory, the Lions’ defense had eight takeaways—an interception, a forced fumble and a fumble recovery that helped keep the Buccaneers’ offense muted.
The Buccaneers, stunned early, managed only a 22‑yard touchdown catch by rookie Tez Johnson in the second half, but they could not stall Gibbs or stop Detroit’s backs. Tampa’s offense, led by quarterback Baker Mayfield, was 28‑of‑50 for 228 yards and one touchdown, with a single interception.
Mayfield later said, “As a skill group, we didn’t connect on a lot of plays.” Their missed opportunities and key turnovers turned the game into a one‑way affair.
Defensively, Detroit’s linebackers were relentless, forcing a missed field‑goal attempt and an fumble that blunt‑ended additional drives. The Lions’ special teams also made a mark when backup kicker Jake Bates converted a 58‑yard field goal early in the fourth quarter to extend the lead to 24‑9.
The result extends Detroit’s streak of 51 straight regular‑season games without two straight losses, a record‑long stretch for an NFL franchise. Under Campbell, the Lions have been 13‑3 in night games and the last five wins have come on Monday Night Football.
This game showcased why the Lions are staples in tonight’s NFL action. With a solid offense, a swarming defense, and a game plan that forces mistakes, Detroit looks to keep its long winning streak rolling and probe for playoffs as the season advances.
Source: New York Post
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