SPORTS

Lions 24, Buccaneers 21

Lions kicker Matt Prater's 46-yard field goal attempt goes over the Buccaneers defense and through the uprights to break the 21-21 tie late in the fourth quarter at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa, Florida on December 10, 2017. The Lions would go on to win 24-21.
Lions kicker Matt Prater's 46-yard field goal attempt goes over the Buccaneers defense and through the uprights to break the 21-21 tie late in the fourth quarter at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa, Florida on December 10, 2017. The Lions would go on to win 24-21.
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Lions Glover Quin and Quandre Diggs force the fumble by Buccaneers' O.J. Howard with Lions' Darius Slay recovering in the first quarter.
Lions Glover Quin and Quandre Diggs force the fumble by Buccaneers' O.J. Howard with Lions' Darius Slay recovering in the first quarter.
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Lions cornerback Darius Slay finds the fumble by Buccaneers' O.J. Howard laying on the field and picks it up for Detroit in the first quarter.
Lions cornerback Darius Slay finds the fumble by Buccaneers' O.J. Howard laying on the field and picks it up for Detroit in the first quarter.
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LIons' Teez Tabor celebrates with Glover Quin after Quin's forced fumble that Detroit recovered in the second quarter.
LIons' Teez Tabor celebrates with Glover Quin after Quin's forced fumble that Detroit recovered in the second quarter.
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Lions' Jarrad Davis pressures Buccaneers quarterback Jameis Winston to throw incomplete in the first quarter.
Lions' Jarrad Davis pressures Buccaneers quarterback Jameis Winston to throw incomplete in the first quarter.
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Lions tight Eric Ebron loses the ball after a reception and the Buccaneers recover in the first quarter.
Lions tight Eric Ebron loses the ball after a reception and the Buccaneers recover in the first quarter.
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Lions fans celebrate after a long review finally rewards a Buccaneers' fumbled ball to Detroit in the first quarter.
Lions fans celebrate after a long review finally rewards a Buccaneers' fumbled ball to Detroit in the first quarter.
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Lions quarterback Matthew Stafford throws in the second quarter.
Lions quarterback Matthew Stafford throws in the second quarter.
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Lions' Darius Slay cuts the route of Buccaneers' DeSean Jackson and makes the interception for Detroit in the second quarter.
Lions' Darius Slay cuts the route of Buccaneers' DeSean Jackson and makes the interception for Detroit in the second quarter.
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Lions running back Theo Riddick takes the handoff from quarterback Matthew Stafford in the first quarter.
Lions running back Theo Riddick takes the handoff from quarterback Matthew Stafford in the first quarter.
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The Buccaneers' Mike Evans can't pull in a one-handed reception in the end zone with the Lions' Teez Tabor defending in the first quarter.
The Buccaneers' Mike Evans can't pull in a one-handed reception in the end zone with the Lions' Teez Tabor defending in the first quarter.
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Lions head coach Jim Caldwell on the sideline in the second quarter.
Lions head coach Jim Caldwell on the sideline in the second quarter.
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Lions running Theo Riddick can't find a reception, as the ball bounces around in the air, on a play in the second quarter.
Lions running Theo Riddick can't find a reception, as the ball bounces around in the air, on a play in the second quarter.
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Buccaneers quarterback Jameis Winston avoids pressure from Lions defensive end Anthony Zettel in the second quarter.
Buccaneers quarterback Jameis Winston avoids pressure from Lions defensive end Anthony Zettel in the second quarter.
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Lions' Glover Quin forces the fumble by Buccaneers running back Doug Martin with Detroit recovering in the second quarter.
Lions' Glover Quin forces the fumble by Buccaneers running back Doug Martin with Detroit recovering in the second quarter.
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Lions' Glover Quin forces the fumble by Buccaneers running back Doug Martin with Detroit D.J. Hayden, left, eventually recovering in the second quarter.
Lions' Glover Quin forces the fumble by Buccaneers running back Doug Martin with Detroit D.J. Hayden, left, eventually recovering in the second quarter.
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Lions center Travis Swanson blocks for quarterback Matthew Stafford against Buccaneers' William Gholston in the second quarter.
Lions center Travis Swanson blocks for quarterback Matthew Stafford against Buccaneers' William Gholston in the second quarter.
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Lions wide receiver Golden Tate leaves a trail of Buccaneers' defenders after a long first down run after a reception in the second quarter.
Lions wide receiver Golden Tate leaves a trail of Buccaneers' defenders after a long first down run after a reception in the second quarter.
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Buccaneers' Brent Grimes intercepts a Lions quarterback Matthew Stafford pass intended for Detroit wide receiver Kenny Golladay in the second quarter.
Buccaneers' Brent Grimes intercepts a Lions quarterback Matthew Stafford pass intended for Detroit wide receiver Kenny Golladay in the second quarter.
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Lions' D.J. Hayden strips the ball away from Buccaneers wide receiver Chris Evans for the incompletion in the second quarter.
Lions' D.J. Hayden strips the ball away from Buccaneers wide receiver Chris Evans for the incompletion in the second quarter.
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Lions cornerback D.J. Hayden slams into Buccaneers quarterback Jameis Winston for the sack in the second quarter.
Lions cornerback D.J. Hayden slams into Buccaneers quarterback Jameis Winston for the sack in the second quarter.
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Lions tight end Eric Ebron dives for extra yardage after a reception with Buccaneers' Lavonte David defending in the second quarter.
Lions tight end Eric Ebron dives for extra yardage after a reception with Buccaneers' Lavonte David defending in the second quarter.
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Lions wide receiver Golden Tate holds on to a touchdown reception in the end zone with Buccaneers' Ryan Smith defending in the second quarter.
Lions wide receiver Golden Tate holds on to a touchdown reception in the end zone with Buccaneers' Ryan Smith defending in the second quarter.
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Lions quarterback Matthew Stafford is all smiles after a touchdown pass to wide receiver Golden Tate in the second quarter.
Lions quarterback Matthew Stafford is all smiles after a touchdown pass to wide receiver Golden Tate in the second quarter.
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Lions' Golden Tate pumps his fist after a touchdown reception in the second quarter.
Lions' Golden Tate pumps his fist after a touchdown reception in the second quarter.
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Lions wide receiver Marvin Jones Jr. finds some room, breaking up field after a reception in the third quarter.
Lions wide receiver Marvin Jones Jr. finds some room, breaking up field after a reception in the third quarter.
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Lions tight end Darren Fells blocks upfield against Buccaneers' Justin Evans in the third quarter.
Lions tight end Darren Fells blocks upfield against Buccaneers' Justin Evans in the third quarter.
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Lions' Jarrad Davis hits Buccaneers quarterback Jameis Winston, forcing the fumble with Detroit's Tahir Whitehead recovering in the third quarter.
Lions' Jarrad Davis hits Buccaneers quarterback Jameis Winston, forcing the fumble with Detroit's Tahir Whitehead recovering in the third quarter.
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After an officials review, Detroit's Tahir Whitehead is given the fumble recovery with Buccaneers' Donovan Smith and Caleb Benenoch defending in the third quarter, even though Smith ripped the ball away from Whitehead at the end.
After an officials review, Detroit's Tahir Whitehead is given the fumble recovery with Buccaneers' Donovan Smith and Caleb Benenoch defending in the third quarter, even though Smith ripped the ball away from Whitehead at the end.
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After an officials review, Detroit's Tahir Whitehead is given the fumble recovery with Buccaneers' Donovan Smith and Caleb Benenoch defending in the third quarter, even though Smith ripped the ball away from Whitehead at the end.
After an officials review, Detroit's Tahir Whitehead is given the fumble recovery with Buccaneers' Donovan Smith and Caleb Benenoch defending in the third quarter, even though Smith ripped the ball away from Whitehead at the end.
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After an officials review, Detroit's Tahir Whitehead is given the fumble recovery with Buccaneers Donovan Smith and Caleb Benenoch defending in the third quarter, even though Smith ripped the ball away from Whitehead at the end.
After an officials review, Detroit's Tahir Whitehead is given the fumble recovery with Buccaneers Donovan Smith and Caleb Benenoch defending in the third quarter, even though Smith ripped the ball away from Whitehead at the end.
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Lions running back Theo Riddick finds an opening and fights his way into the end zone for a touchdown in the third quarter.
Lions running back Theo Riddick finds an opening and fights his way into the end zone for a touchdown in the third quarter.
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The Lions' Darius Slay defends against Buccaneers' DeSean Jackson on a play that was initially ruled a fumble, with Detroit's Quandre Diggs recovering, but after review, the play was ruled an incomplete pass and Tampa Bay kept possession in the this quarter.
The Lions' Darius Slay defends against Buccaneers' DeSean Jackson on a play that was initially ruled a fumble, with Detroit's Quandre Diggs recovering, but after review, the play was ruled an incomplete pass and Tampa Bay kept possession in the this quarter.
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Lions defensive end Ezekiel Ansah eyes Buccaneers quarterback Jameis Winston in the third quarter.
Lions defensive end Ezekiel Ansah eyes Buccaneers quarterback Jameis Winston in the third quarter.
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Lions quarterback Matthew Stafford sees tight end Eric Ebron open and passes for the reception in the fourth quarter.
Lions quarterback Matthew Stafford sees tight end Eric Ebron open and passes for the reception in the fourth quarter.
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NFL referee Ed Hochuli, seen here chatting with Jameis Winston, had some interesting calls to make during the 27-24 Detroit win over Tampa Bay.
NFL referee Ed Hochuli, seen here chatting with Jameis Winston, had some interesting calls to make during the 27-24 Detroit win over Tampa Bay.
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Buccaneers tackle Leonard Wester is all alone in the end zone for a touchdown reception to tie the game at 24 late in the fourth quarter.
Buccaneers tackle Leonard Wester is all alone in the end zone for a touchdown reception to tie the game at 24 late in the fourth quarter.
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Lions quarterback Matthew Stafford throws in the fourth quarter.
Lions quarterback Matthew Stafford throws in the fourth quarter.
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Lions' Theo Riddick drives up field along the sidelines with Buccaneers' Lavonte David defending in the fourth quarter.
Lions' Theo Riddick drives up field along the sidelines with Buccaneers' Lavonte David defending in the fourth quarter.
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Lions head coach Jim Caldwell looks to the referee after what looked like interference on Marvin Jone Jr. late in the fourth quarter.
Lions head coach Jim Caldwell looks to the referee after what looked like interference on Marvin Jone Jr. late in the fourth quarter.
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Lions tight end Eric Ebron can't hold onto a reception late in the fourth quarter.
Lions tight end Eric Ebron can't hold onto a reception late in the fourth quarter.
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Lions running back Theo Riddick picks up a big gain on the Lions' game-winning drive late in the fourth quarter.
Lions running back Theo Riddick picks up a big gain on the Lions' game-winning drive late in the fourth quarter.
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Buccaneers' Robert McClain can't prevent Lions wide receiver Golden Tate from pulling in a reception cutting across the middle on Detroit's game winning drive late in the fourth quarter.
Buccaneers' Robert McClain can't prevent Lions wide receiver Golden Tate from pulling in a reception cutting across the middle on Detroit's game winning drive late in the fourth quarter.
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Lions wide receiver Kenny Golladay goes up for a reception over Buccaneers' Ryan Smith but bobbles the ball, with it finally ending up in his lap for the reception as he hit the turf on the game winning drive late in the fourth quarter.
Lions wide receiver Kenny Golladay goes up for a reception over Buccaneers' Ryan Smith but bobbles the ball, with it finally ending up in his lap for the reception as he hit the turf on the game winning drive late in the fourth quarter.
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Lions wide receiver Kenny Golladay goes up for a reception over Buccaneers' Ryan Smith but bobbles the ball, with it finally ending up in his lap for the reception as he hit the turf on the game winning drive late in the fourth quarter.
Lions wide receiver Kenny Golladay goes up for a reception over Buccaneers' Ryan Smith but bobbles the ball, with it finally ending up in his lap for the reception as he hit the turf on the game winning drive late in the fourth quarter.
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Lions wide receiver Kenny Golladay goes up for a reception over Buccaneers' Ryan Smith but bobbles the ball, with it finally ending up in his lap for the reception as he hit the turf on the game winning drive late in the fourth quarter.
Lions wide receiver Kenny Golladay goes up for a reception over Buccaneers' Ryan Smith but bobbles the ball, with it finally ending up in his lap for the reception as he hit the turf on the game winning drive late in the fourth quarter.
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Lions wide receiver Kenny Golladay goes up for a reception over Buccaneers' Ryan Smith but bobbles the ball, with it finally ending up in his lap for the reception as he hit the turf on the game-winning drive late in the fourth quarter.
Lions wide receiver Kenny Golladay goes up for a reception over Buccaneers' Ryan Smith but bobbles the ball, with it finally ending up in his lap for the reception as he hit the turf on the game-winning drive late in the fourth quarter.
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Lions wide receiver Kenny Golladay goes up for a reception over Buccaneers' Ryan Smith but bobbles the ball, with it finally ending up in his lap for the reception as he hit the turf on the game-winning drive late in the fourth quarter.
Lions wide receiver Kenny Golladay goes up for a reception over Buccaneers' Ryan Smith but bobbles the ball, with it finally ending up in his lap for the reception as he hit the turf on the game-winning drive late in the fourth quarter.
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Lions' Golden Tate makes a long run after a reception with Buccaneers' Lavonte David defending to set up the game-winning field goal late in the fourth quarter.
Lions' Golden Tate makes a long run after a reception with Buccaneers' Lavonte David defending to set up the game-winning field goal late in the fourth quarter.
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Lions kicker Matt Prater looks up at the scoreboard after nailing a 46-yard field goal to break the 22-21 tie late in the fourth quarter.
Lions kicker Matt Prater looks up at the scoreboard after nailing a 46-yard field goal to break the 22-21 tie late in the fourth quarter.
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Lions kicker Matt Prater is congratulated by teammates Taylor Decker and Brian Mihalik after Prater's 46-yard field goal broke the 21-21 tie and won the game late in the fourth quarter.
Lions kicker Matt Prater is congratulated by teammates Taylor Decker and Brian Mihalik after Prater's 46-yard field goal broke the 21-21 tie and won the game late in the fourth quarter.
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Lions' Ezekiel Ansah comes around the back and forces Buccaneers' Jameis Winston to fumble on the last play of the game and preserve the win, 27-24, for Detroit.
Lions' Ezekiel Ansah comes around the back and forces Buccaneers' Jameis Winston to fumble on the last play of the game and preserve the win, 27-24, for Detroit.
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Lions' Ezekiel Ansah comes around the back and forces Buccaneers' James Winston to fumble on the last play of the game and preserve the win, 27-24, for Detroit.
Lions' Ezekiel Ansah comes around the back and forces Buccaneers' James Winston to fumble on the last play of the game and preserve the win, 27-24, for Detroit.
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Lions' Ezekiel Ansah comes around the back and forces Buccaneers' Jameis Winston to fumble on the last play of the game and preserve the win, 27-24, for Detroit.
Lions' Ezekiel Ansah comes around the back and forces Buccaneers' Jameis Winston to fumble on the last play of the game and preserve the win, 27-24, for Detroit.
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Former Detroit Lions coach Wayne Fontes and Lions owner Martha Ford talk on the sidelines before Detroit on took Tampa Bay.
Former Detroit Lions coach Wayne Fontes and Lions owner Martha Ford talk on the sidelines before Detroit on took Tampa Bay.
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Lions' Ezekiel Ansah and Darius Slay meet on the field after the 27-24 victory over the Buccaneers in Tampa.
Lions' Ezekiel Ansah and Darius Slay meet on the field after the 27-24 victory over the Buccaneers in Tampa.
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Lions quarterback Matthew Stafford throwing during warm-ups, with two of his fingers on his throwing hand taped up from an injury last week, before Detroit took on the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.
Lions quarterback Matthew Stafford throwing during warm-ups, with two of his fingers on his throwing hand taped up from an injury last week, before Detroit took on the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.
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Buccaneers coach Dirk Koetter says hello to Lions quarterback Matthew Stafford on the field during warm-ups.
Buccaneers coach Dirk Koetter says hello to Lions quarterback Matthew Stafford on the field during warm-ups.
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Lions' Quandre Diggs pulls down a reception during warm-ups on the field.
Lions' Quandre Diggs pulls down a reception during warm-ups on the field.
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Lions quarterbacks Matthew Stafford, with two of his fingers on his throwing hand taped, and backup Jake Rudock on the field during warm-ups.
Lions quarterbacks Matthew Stafford, with two of his fingers on his throwing hand taped, and backup Jake Rudock on the field during warm-ups.
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Lions' Darius Slay pulls in a reception during warm-up drills.
Lions' Darius Slay pulls in a reception during warm-up drills.
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Lions backup quarterback Jake Rudock warms up with Matthew Stafford on the field.
Lions backup quarterback Jake Rudock warms up with Matthew Stafford on the field.
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Lions wide receivers TJ Jones, Kenny Golladay and Golden Tate on the field before warm-ups.
Lions wide receivers TJ Jones, Kenny Golladay and Golden Tate on the field before warm-ups.
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Buccaneers coach Dirk Koetter says hello to Lions coach Jim Caldwell on the field during warm-ups.
Buccaneers coach Dirk Koetter says hello to Lions coach Jim Caldwell on the field during warm-ups.
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Lions owner Martha Ford chats with former Lions coach Wayne Fontes before Detroit took on the Buccaneers in Tampa.
Lions owner Martha Ford chats with former Lions coach Wayne Fontes before Detroit took on the Buccaneers in Tampa.
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Former Lions former coach Wayne Fontes and Lions owner Martha Ford pose for a picture, both pointing at one another, before Detroit took on the Buccaneers in Tampa.
Former Lions former coach Wayne Fontes and Lions owner Martha Ford pose for a picture, both pointing at one another, before Detroit took on the Buccaneers in Tampa.
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