Teams in Action
Detroit Lions vs Tampa Bay Buccaneers
Regular Season Records: Tampa Bay 9-8, Detroit 12-5
How to View
- When:Â Sunday, January 21, 2024 at 3 p.m. ET
- Where: Ford Field — Detroit, Michigan
- TV:Â NBC
- Follow:Â CBS Sports App
- Online streaming:Â fuboTV (Try for free. Regional restrictions may apply.)
- Ticket Cost: $530.00
Match Preview
The Lions currently hold a streak of three consecutive home victories, while the Buccaneers have managed to secure three straight wins on the road. One of these streaks is bound to come to an end as the Detroit Lions and the Tampa Bay Buccaneers face off in an NFC playoff match at 3:00 p.m. ET at Ford Field on Sunday. Both teams are fully committed and eager to extend their postseason success.
Detroit gained some bragging rights in the postseason after a close 24-23 victory over the Rams on Sunday.
Conversely, after a disappointing performance in their last game resulting in only nine points, Tampa Bay rebounded by racking up 32 points against Philadelphia on Monday, winning by a margin of 23 points, which stands as a season-best for the team.
Baker Mayfield made a significant impact offensively in the game, with 337 passing yards and three touchdowns.
Detroit has been on a good run recently, securing victory in four of their last five matches, boosting their season record to 12-5. On the other hand, Tampa Bay now holds a winning record of 9-8.
Looking ahead, the Lions are the favorites to win by six points according to experts’ predictions. Both teams have had strong performances against the spread, with the Lions at 12-6 and the Buccaneers at 8-1 ATS.
Probabilities
Detroit is favored by six points over Tampa Bay, as indicated by the latest NFL odds.
The oddsmakers and the betting community are in alignment, as the game opened with a six-point spread and remains at that level.
The over/under has been set at 49.5 points.
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Head-to-Head History
Out of their last four games, Detroit and Tampa Bay have each secured two wins.
- Oct 15, 2023 – Detroit 20 vs Tampa Bay 6
- Dec 26, 2020 – Tampa Bay 47 vs Detroit 7
- Dec 15, 2019 – Tampa Bay 38 vs Detroit 17
- Dec 10, 2017 – Detroit 24 vs Tampa Bay 21
Lions’ Injury Report
- Kalif Raymond: inactive (Knee)
- Tracy Walker: inactive (Coach’s Decision)
- Charles Harris: inactive (Coach’s Decision)
- James Houston: inactive (Ankle)
- Hendon Hooker: inactive (Coach’s Decision)
- Brodric Martin: inactive (Coach’s Decision)
- Steven Gilmore: inactive (Coach’s Decision)
Buccaneers’ Injury Report
- Patrick Laird: inactive (Coach’s Decision)
- Silas Dzansi: inactive (Coach’s Decision)
- Brandon Walton: inactive (Coach’s Decision)
- JJ Russell: inactive (Coach’s Decision)
- Markees Watts: inactive (Coach’s Decision)
- John Wolford: inactive (Illness)
- Rakim Jarrett: inactive (Coach’s Decision)