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• Open thread: Which Lions player could take over game vs. Rams?

  06-09-2024 12:00 via prideofdetroit.com
  
  Kimberly P. Mitchell / USA TODAY NETWORK Who could you see taking over the game in the Lions’ Week 1 matchup against the Rams? One of my favorite things to witness as a fan of sports is when an athlete shifts into that extra gear, when they enter their zone—you get what I mean. At some point throughout the course of the game or competition, they find a way to reach an almost-new level of skill, and typically their opponents can do nothing to slow them down.It can be amazing to witnes
  
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• Live thread: Bears at Texans on ‘Sunday Night Football’

  16-09-2024 02:00 via prideofdetroit.com
  
  Photo by Nick Cammett/Diamond Images via Getty Images The Chicago Bears and Houston Texans will close out a busy day of football when they clash on “Sunday Night Football.” Come chat with us in our open thread. The Houston Texans will welcome the Chicago Bears to NRG Stadium for a Week 2, “Sunday Night Football” matchup. The Texans and Bears have only faced off six times in their histories, with Houston holding a 4-2 series lead. The home teams have previously done well i
  
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• Campbell: Amon-Ra St. Brown appears to avoid long-term injury

  16-09-2024 00:17 via prideofdetroit.com
  
  Lon Horwedel-Imagn Images Per Dan Campbell, it appears Amon-Ra St. Brown avoided a long-term injury at the end of the Detroit Lions game.To add injury to insult, Detroit Lions All-Pro receiver Amon-Ra St. Brown went down with a lower-body injury late in the team’s 20-16 loss to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. That said, coach Dan Campbell seemed to indicate he won’t miss much (if any) time going forward.
  “He’s alright,” Campbell said. “I don’t think it’s
  
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• 6 takeaways from Detroit Lions’ loss to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers

  15-09-2024 23:30 via prideofdetroit.com
  
  Eamon Horwedel-Imagn Images Six takeaways from the Detroit Lions’ 20-16 defeat at the hands of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.We all knew that repeating an NFC Championship appearance would be difficult for the Detroit Lions, but we did not envision a struggle like this.
  After pulling out a victory with overtime heroics in Week 1, the Lions could not muster a similar result against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in Week 2, falling to 1-1 to start the season. The defense was solid on the day, but the L
  
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• Dan Campbell says he ‘totally screwed my team’ in Lions’ loss to Bucs

  15-09-2024 23:11 via prideofdetroit.com
  
  Junfu Han / USA TODAY NETWORK Dan Campbell said it was 100% his fault for the Detroit Lions’ snafu at the end of the first half vs. the Buccaneers.Detroit Lions coach Dan Campbell said an error that cost the team three points at the end of the first half was completely his fault.“(I) totally screwed my team,” Campbell told the FOX broadcast at halftime. “That is mine, we’re going for the clock, clock it, it’s not a Hurricane (call). I made a decision I shouldn
  
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• 3 winners, 3 losers from the Lions’ loss against Bucs

  15-09-2024 23:00 via prideofdetroit.com
  
  Lon Horwedel-Imagn Images In the Lions’ Week 2 loss to the Buccaneers, there were a few winners and losers for Detroit. Here’s who made the list. After starting the year with a big win on “Sunday Night Football” over the Los Angeles Rams, the Detroit Lions wanted to begin the year with a winning streak as they looked to knock off the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. Another playoff opponent in Tampa Bay, the Bucs came in banged up against the Lions, missing three starters on defense
  
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• Recap: Lions red zone struggles lead to 20-16 loss to Buccaneers

  15-09-2024 22:03 via prideofdetroit.com
  
  Photo by Gregory Shamus/Getty Images The Detroit Lions offense could not produce when they needed to, leading to a 20-16 loss to the Buccaneers.The Detroit Lions offense was one of the best in the league last year, but they’re off to a slow start in 2024, and this time it cost them a chance at victory. After putting up 20 points in regulation last week, Detroit managed just 16 this week, despite SEVEN trips into the red zone.In the end, the Lions lost to the Buccaneers 20-16 and fell to 1-
  
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• Recap: Lions red zone struggles against Buccaneers leads to 20-16 loss

  15-09-2024 22:03 via prideofdetroit.com
  
  Photo by Gregory Shamus/Getty Images The Detroit Lions offense could not produce when they needed to, leading to a 20-16 loss to the Buccaneers.The Detroit Lions offense was one of the best in the league last year, but they’re off to a slow start in 2024, and this time it cost them a chance at victory. After putting up 20 points in regulation last week, Detroit managed just 16 this week, despite SEVEN trips into the red zone.In the end, the Lions lost to the Buccaneers 20-16 and fell to a
  
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• Detroit Lions vs. Tampa Bay Buccaneers second half live chat open thread

  15-09-2024 20:31 via prideofdetroit.com
  
  Photo by Mike Mulholland/Getty Images Join us for the second half of Detroit Lions vs. Tampa Bay Buccaneers.The Detroit Lions trail the Tampa Bay Buccaneers 13-6 at halftime. Come hang out with us for the final two quarters by scrolling down to the comment section and joining our live chat.
  
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• Detroit Lions vs. Tampa Bay Buccaneers live score updates, highlights, news

  15-09-2024 19:12 via prideofdetroit.com
  
  Photo by Gregory Shamus/Getty Images We’re providing live score updates, highlights, injury news and more for Lions vs. Buccaneers:The Detroit Lions and Tampa Bay Buccaneers face off in a big Week 2 matchup. It’s a clash of NFC contenders, the winner of which will hold a tiebreaker that could be critical come January.Both teams are dealing with some notable injuries that could impact Sunday’s results. On the Bucs’ side, they’ll be missing starting right tackle Luke
  
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• Lions vs. Buccaneers: First half live chat, open thread

  15-09-2024 18:15 via prideofdetroit.com
  
  Photo by Kevin Sabitus/Getty Images Come hang out with us and chat during the first half of Lions vs. Buccaneers.The Detroit Lions and Tampa Bay Buccaneers clash on Sunday afternoon in Week 2 of the 2024 NFL regular season. These two teams have an extremely long history. Previously, NFC Central foes, the Lions and Bucs have faced each other 62 times, with Detroit leading the historic series 33-29. The Lions only recently pulled ahead, as they’ve won six of the past nine matchups, including
  
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• Lions RT Penei Sewell, DT DJ Reader ACTIVE vs. Buccaneers

  15-09-2024 17:32 via prideofdetroit.com
  
  Photo by Cooper Neill/Getty Images Lions RT Penei Sewell, DT DJ Reader ACTIVE vs. Buccaneers. Here is who is inactive in week 2: The Detroit Lions have declared their inactives ahead of the Week 2 matchup with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.
  The big news is that All-Pro right tackle Penei Sewell is active and will start, despite dealing with an ankle injury. Sewell is an incredibly important cog in the Lions offense scheme and his presence will allow offensive coordinator Ben Johnson to utilize his en
  
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• Notes: 5 questions with Lions CB Terrion Arnold

  15-09-2024 16:00 via prideofdetroit.com
  
  Junfu Han / USA TODAY NETWORK Detroit Lions rookie CB Terrion Arnold did a Q&A with the Detroit Free Press and explained why he wears the number zero.Ahead of another tough matchup in Week 2 against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Detroit Lions rookie cornerback Terrion Arnold sat down with Dave Birkett of the Detroit Free Press and answered five questions. And staying true to the unwavering confidence Arnold possesses, the answers did not disappoint. Like the fact Arnold said he has known he woul
  
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• 4 best player prop bets for Lions vs. Bucs, Week 2

  15-09-2024 15:00 via prideofdetroit.com
  
  Photo by Kevin Sabitus/Getty Images We identify our favorite player prop bets to consider for the Detroit Lions Week 2 matchup with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. On Sunday, the Detroit Lions will face the Tampa Bay Buccaneers for the third time in less than a year. While both teams have seen changes to their overall teams, the Lions offense and Bucs defense largely remain the same, giving us some reliable history to access when considering this week's wagers.Here are a few prop bets we are consideri
  
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• Lions updated depth chart: Week 1 vs. Buccaneers

  15-09-2024 14:00 via prideofdetroit.com
  
  Junfu Han / USA TODAY NETWORK An updated look at the Detroit Lions 2024 depth chart heading into their Week 2 matchup with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. For the second week in a row, the Detroit Lions will host a team they faced in last year’s playoffs, as they welcome the Tampa Bay Buccaneers back to Ford Field for Week 2 of the 2024 regular season.
  To help you get prepared for the big game, we have a detailed and updated Lions depth chart that not only lists/ranks all the players but gives y
  
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• Test your NFL knowledge on Sunday with our new daily trivia game

  15-09-2024 13:42 via prideofdetroit.com
  
  Today’s daily NFL guessing game is LIVE! How many guesses did it take you to get the player?We’re back for another day of the SB Nation in-5 daily trivia game. Just a reminder that this remains a beta that we’re testing out this week. Today’s game is down below and you can play the previous day’s games as well:
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• Lions vs. Bucs: How to watch, game time, TV schedule, streaming and more 

  15-09-2024 13:00 via prideofdetroit.com
  
  Photo by Jorge Lemus/NurPhoto via Getty Images Everything you need to know to watch Lions vs. Bucs, including kickoff time, TV channel, announcers, streaming options, and more!For the second straight week, the Detroit Lions will try to avoid being on the wrong end of a revenge tour. The Tampa Bay Buccaneers are back in town after the Lions disposed of them in the Divisional Round of the playoffs by a score of 31-23. Last week, the Lions avoided revenge at the hands of the Los Angeles Rams by eki
  
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• Open thread: Who is the Lions’ most important defensive player vs. Bucs?

  15-09-2024 12:00 via prideofdetroit.com
  
  Photo by Cooper Neill/Getty Images Which Lions defender is key to victory against the Buccaneers? We break down some candidates.The Detroit Lions offense had a slow start to the season last week, but there is little concern that they’ll get things turned around. Detroit has been too good on that side of the ball for the past few years, and with so many ways to attack opposing defenses, they’re going to be fine in the long term.
  Although it was an encouraging opening performance again
  
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• Detroit Lions elevate 2 wide receivers for Buccaneers game

  14-09-2024 22:18 via prideofdetroit.com
  
  Photo by Tyler Schank/Getty Images The Detroit Lions announced that they’ve elevated 2 wide receivers for Sunday’s game against the Buccaneers.The Detroit Lions announced the elevations of two wide receivers for Sunday’s game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. Both Tom Kennedy and Tim Patrick are now eligible to play on Sunday, joining the rest of the wide receiving crew: Amon-Ra St. Brown, Jameson Williams, and Kalif Raymond.
  The Lions are a little banged up at the receiver pos
  
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• Lions vs. Buccaneers preview: 3 key players matchups

  14-09-2024 20:00 via prideofdetroit.com
  
  Photo by Kevin Sabitus/Getty Images A look at the three biggest player-on-player matchups in Lions vs. Buccaneers in Week 2.After their nail-biting overtime game in Week 1, the Detroit Lions now travel to another 2023 playoffs opponent: The Tampa Bay Buccaneers. Both of these teams are sitting at 1-0 and currently look like the best teams in their respective divisions. At the same time, both are heading into this game with extensive injury reports.
  In Week 1, both the Lions and Buccaneers had so
  
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• Buccaneers vs. Lions bold prediction: Jared Goff finds treasure against Tampa Bay

  14-09-2024 18:30 via prideofdetroit.com
  
  Photo by Nic Antaya/Getty Images Last week, the Washington Commanders found more offensive success than the score would indicate against Tampa Bay. Can Detroit exploit the same weaknesses? Last week, the Washington Commanders got manhandled by the Tampa Bay Buccaneers by a score of 37-20. Baker Mayfield and the Bucs offense looked like they didn’t miss a step following the departure of former offensive coordinator Dave Canales for the Carolina Panthers’ head coaching job.However, Was
  
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• WATCH LIVE: Lions vs. Buccaneers preview, Madden 25 simulation

  14-09-2024 15:00 via prideofdetroit.com
  
  Come join our LIVE Detroit Lions vs. Tampa Bay Buccaneers Madden 25 simulation preview at 10 a.m ET Saturday. Our Madden simulations are back this year, and (hopefully) better than ever.For the uninitiated, over on our streaming platforms (both YouTube and Twitch), every Saturday before a Sunday game, we take the Detroit Lions’ upcoming matchup, fire up a game of the latest Madden, adjust the lineups as close as we can reflecting the latest injury news, and then let the computer face off
  
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• How Lions fans expect Week 2 vs. the Buccaneers to play out

  14-09-2024 14:15 via prideofdetroit.com
  
  Photo by Nic Antaya/Getty Images The results from our latest SB Nation Reacts surveys are in and Lions fans are buying the hype that Detroit could not only beat the Bucs in Week 2 but potentially win big. Welcome to SB Nation Reacts, a survey of fans across the NFL. Throughout the year we ask questions of the most plugged-in Detroit Lions fans and fans across the country. Sign up here to participate in the weekly emailed surveys.In this week’s SB Nation Reacts survey, we asked Detr
  
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• Test your NFL knowledge on Saturday with our new daily trivia game

  14-09-2024 14:00 via prideofdetroit.com
  
  Your new daily word game obsession is here. Be one of the first people to try out our new NFL player guessing game. We’re back for another day of the SB Nation in-5 daily trivia game. Just a reminder that this remains a beta that we’re testing out this week. Today’s game is down below and you can play the previous day’s games as well:
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• Discussion: How many yards will Amon-Ra St. Brown have vs. the Buccaneers

  14-09-2024 13:00 via prideofdetroit.com
  
  Lon Horwedel-Imagn Images After a quiet Week 1, predicting how many yards Amon-Ra St. Brown will have vs. the Buccaneers.Detroit Lions wide receiver Amon-Ra St. Brown had a quiet opening game of the 2024 season. He finished with just three catches for 17 yards in a winning effort over the Los Angeles Rams.
  St. Brown told the media this week that he doesn’t really care about the production, as long as the team is winning.“A win is the most important thing for us to get to where we nee
  
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• Lions Week 2 injury designations: Penei Sewell questionable, Bucs RT OUT

  13-09-2024 21:50 via prideofdetroit.com
  
  Photo by Cooper Neill/Getty Images The Detroit Lions have released their Week 2 injury designations and Penei Sewell is listed as questionable, while three other Lions may not be available. The Detroit Lions and Tampa Bay Buccaneers have declared their injury designations as they prepare to face off in Week 2. Both teams starting right tackles were dealing with injuries this week, but the Lions appeared to get some positive news with Penei Sewell, while the Bucs were forced to rule out Luke Goed
  
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• 5Qs preview: Depleted Bucs defense makes life easier for Jared Goff

  13-09-2024 20:30 via prideofdetroit.com
  
  Photo by Jorge Lemus/NurPhoto via Getty Images A Week 2 preview with Evan Wanish of @Bucs_Nation about the matchup between the Detroit Lions and Tampa Bay Buccaneers. For the second week in a row, the Detroit Lions will have a rematch from their NFL playoff schedule a year ago. The Tampa Bay Buccaneers travel to Ford Field, fresh off a beatdown of the Washington Commanders in Week 1. An NFC showdown this early in the year, between two teams with playoff aspirations, would never be described as a
  
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• NFL Week 2 expert picks, score predictions: Lions vs. Buccaneers

  13-09-2024 19:30 via prideofdetroit.com
  
  Junfu Han / USA TODAY NETWORK Our staff makes their expert picks for the NFL Week 2 battle between the Detroit Lions and Tampa Bay Buccaneers. The Detroit Lions are hosting the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in Week 2 of the 2024 NFL season, in a rematch from last year’s NFC Divisional Playoff round. Both teams are 1-0 on the season, with the Lions beating the Rams in overtime, while the Bucs dismantled the Commanders by over two touchdowns.
  As of this moment, according to the folks over at Fan Duel
  
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• Film review: The Detroit Lions’ new-look pass rush

  13-09-2024 18:30 via prideofdetroit.com
  
  Photo by Gregory Shamus/Getty Images The Detroit Lions’ formidable defensive front had an underrated performance against the Rams. Let’s take a closer look.In the Detroit Lions’ thrilling overtime victory over the Los Angeles Rams, we got a first taste of the revamped defensive line. Throughout the contest, the Lions defensive line was winning their individual matchups with the Rams’ M.A.S.H. unit offensive line and recorded 27 total quarterback pressures (per PFF). Their
  
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• Lions still ‘not sure’ if Penei Sewell, Marcus Davenport will play vs. Bucs

  13-09-2024 18:21 via prideofdetroit.com
  
  Lon Horwedel-Imagn Images The Lions will try to get Penei Sewell and Marcus Davenport out to practice Friday, but their status vs. TB is still unclear. Here’s what Dan Campbell had to say.It’s still unclear whether Detroit Lions All-Pro right tackle Penei Sewell or defensive end Marcus Davenport will be available to play this week against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. Both have missed the last two practices, although coach Dan Campbell noted that they’ll try to get both out there d
  
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