Detroit’s defense is riding hot after its patchwork secondary and ferocious pass rush put the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in a blender on Monday night. And the offense, despite some inconsistencies along the way, remains one of the league’s most explosive and star-studded units.

Detroit’s taped-together secondary was the catalyst for a lights-out defensive showing in Monday night's 24-9 win against the Buccaneers.

The Detroit Lions could bolster their defense with edge rushers Trey Hendrickson and Jaelan Phillips, aiming to pressure quarterbacks.

Jahmyr Gibbs led the Lions' offense with 218 total yards in a 24-9 victory over Tampa Bay. Detroit's defense, featuring many backups and new players, held the Buccaneers to just nine points. Players like Erick Hallett, Arthur Maulet, and Nick Whiteside stepped up to fill in for injured defensive starters.

As we spin the Lions' victory over Tampa Bay forward, it's hard not to think primarily about the job done by defensive coordinator Kelvin Sheppard.

With Brian Branch suspended and Kerby Joseph out with a knee injury, Thomas Harper will make his first start as a Lion vs. Tampa Bay.

"Is this the year?" The question asked annually by Detroit Lions fans and local media. ESPN's Jeff Saturday says yes, they'll reach Super Bowl 2026.

After being on the wrong end of some controversial officiating in a loss at the Kansas City Chiefs in Week 6, the Detroit Lions benefitted from a rather confusing sequence involving the referees in their 24-9 win over the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on Monday.