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Week 14

Weekly
Grade
Detroit Lions
5-9 314.14
244.76
 
VS
proj
Tampa Bay Buccaneers
210.78 5-9
249.18

Detroit Lions hand Tampa Bay Buccaneers third consecutive loss in 314.14-210.78 rout

Detroit Lions rolled to a 314.14-210.78 win to hand Tampa Bay Buccaneers their third consecutive loss. Detroit Lions got out to a 25.52-point lead early Sunday afternoon behind Zach Cunningham (33 points) and Robby Anderson (25) and never looked back. Darius Leonard (9 Tackles, 2 Ints) and Zach Ertz (9 Rec, 91 Rec Yds, 2 Rec TDs) were the leading performers for Tampa Bay Buccaneers in defeat. This marks the first time this season Detroit Lions have gotten the best of Tampa Bay Buccaneers, after falling 258.22-198.92 in their last matchup. Detroit Lions improve to 5-9 for the season, while Tampa Bay Buccaneers fall to 5-9.

Matchup Timeline

  Detroit Lions   Tampa Bay Buccaneers

Inside the Matchup

Matchup Player of the Week

Facing the Saints in Week 14, Mostert racked up 109 yards from scrimmage and scored 2 touchdowns. In doing so, he put up 24.9 points to more-than-double his 10.46-point projection, the highest percent increase of any player on Detroit Lions this week. Next week, Mostert will square off against the Falcons.
Raheem Mostert

Top Player Comparison

Detroit Lions
Points
% of total points 314.14
1
Zach Cunningham
LB
33
14.04
10.5%
2
Ryan Tannehill
QB
30.54
18.45
9.7%
3
Robby Anderson
WR
25
12.6
8%
4
Raheem Mostert
RB
24.9
10.46
7.9%
Tampa Bay Buccaneers
Points
% of total points 210.78
1
Darius Leonard
LB
34
18.91
16.1%
2
Zach Ertz
TE
30.1
15.29
14.3%
3
Todd Davis
LB
20
15.46
9.5%
4
Devonta Freeman
RB
19.4
15.34
9.2%

Matchup Highlights

Sunday Early
Robby Anderson had a 26-yard touchdown catch for Detroit Lions, while Raheem Mostert had a 35-yard touchdown catch to contribute to a 197.90-172.38 lead for Detroit Lions.
Sunday Late
Ryan Tannehill had a 91-yard touchdown pass and a 42-yard pass for Detroit Lions, while Julian Edelman had a 37-yard touchdown catch, helping Detroit Lions to a 290.64-172.38 lead.

Points By Position

  Detroit Lions   Tampa Bay Buccaneers

StatSmack

Tampa Bay Buccaneers would be doing great, if the goal was to lose. They've lost three in a row.
We heard scoring helps you win. Detroit Lions are doing a better job of that, averaging 228.47 versus Tampa Bay Buccaneers's 207.68.
You can't win if you don't play. Detroit Lions has left fewer points on the bench this season (756.28) than Tampa Bay Buccaneers (970.74).
In dire times, at least Detroit Lions keep it close. They've been blown out less times than Tampa Bay Buccaneers (1 vs 2).
By position, Detroit Lions have outscored Tampa Bay Buccaneers at QB, WR, K, and IDP this season.
The starters for Detroit Lions had more big plays in their NFL games this week (5) than the starters for Tampa Bay Buccaneers (0).
Hey Tampa Bay Buccaneers, maybe you'll have better luck next year!

Coach Talk

Detroit Lions
Well done, Detroit Lions. Good job assembling a starting crew that earned more than 314 points this past week.
Tampa Bay Buccaneers
Your starting QB threw an interception and not a single touchdown? It might be wise to go back and review the game tape: Was Andy Dalton actually that off-rhythm with his receivers, or was the Browns secondary just that strong defending the pass?