Buccaneers 38, Lions 17

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Detroit Lions ' Will Harris can ' t stop a touchdown pass to Tampa Bay Buccaneers ' Scotty Miller in the first quarter of a game at Ford Field in Detroit on Sunday, Dec. 15, 2019.
Detroit Lions' Will Harris can't stop a touchdown pass to Tampa Bay Buccaneers' Scotty Miller in the first quarter of a game at Ford Field in Detroit on Sunday, Dec. 15, 2019.
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A banner with Lions owner Martha Ford ' s likeness and the words " Sell The Team " is unveiled during a missed Tampa Bay field goal attempt in the fourth quarter.
A banner with Lions owner Martha Ford's likeness and the words "Sell The Team" is unveiled during a missed Tampa Bay field goal attempt in the fourth quarter.
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Tampa Bay defensive lineman Ndamukong Suh, a former Lion, tries to get to Detroit quarterback David Blough in the third quarter.
Tampa Bay defensive lineman Ndamukong Suh, a former Lion, tries to get to Detroit quarterback David Blough in the third quarter.
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The video board at Ford Field tells the story as the Lions have only 2 total yards, minus-5 passing and 7 rushing, with 8:13 left in the second quarter.
The video board at Ford Field tells the story as the Lions have only 2 total yards, minus-5 passing and 7 rushing, with 8:13 left in the second quarter.
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Lions ' Devon Kennard sacks Buccaneers quarterback Jameis Winston in the second quarter.
Lions' Devon Kennard sacks Buccaneers quarterback Jameis Winston in the second quarter.
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Buccaneers' Breshad Perriman pulls in a touchdown reception on the run with Lions' Rashaan Melvin defending in the first quarter.
Buccaneers' Breshad Perriman pulls in a touchdown reception on the run with Lions' Rashaan Melvin defending in the first quarter.
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Buccaneers ' Jameis Winston throws in the first quarter.
Buccaneers' Jameis Winston throws in the first quarter.
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Lions quarterback David Blough trips and tosses the ball back to running back Ty Johnson, who is then brought down by Buccaneers ' Ndamukong Suh in the first quarter.
Lions quarterback David Blough trips and tosses the ball back to running back Ty Johnson, who is then brought down by Buccaneers' Ndamukong Suh in the first quarter.
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Lions quarterback David Blough trips and tosses the ball back to running back Ty Johnson, who is then brought down by Buccaneers ' Ndamukong Suh in the first quarter.
Lions quarterback David Blough trips and tosses the ball back to running back Ty Johnson, who is then brought down by Buccaneers' Ndamukong Suh in the first quarter.
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Buccaneers' Breshad Perriman pulls in a reception with Lions' Trey Flowers and Rashaan Melvin defending in the second quarter.
Buccaneers' Breshad Perriman pulls in a reception with Lions' Trey Flowers and Rashaan Melvin defending in the second quarter.
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Buccaneers ' Cameron Brate just misses pulling in a pass in front of Lions ' Tracy Walker in the second quarter.
Buccaneers' Cameron Brate just misses pulling in a pass in front of Lions' Tracy Walker in the second quarter.
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Lions running back Wes Hills is brought down by Buccaneers ' William Gholston in the second quarter.
Lions running back Wes Hills is brought down by Buccaneers' William Gholston in the second quarter.
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Lions ' Jahlani Tavai intercepts a Buccaneers quarterback Jameis Winston pass in the first quarter.
Lions' Jahlani Tavai intercepts a Buccaneers quarterback Jameis Winston pass in the first quarter.
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Lions head coach Matt Patricia looks up towards the video board in the first quarter.
Lions head coach Matt Patricia looks up towards the video board in the first quarter.
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Buccaneers' William Gholston brings down Lions running back J.D. McKissic in the second quarter.
Buccaneers' William Gholston brings down Lions running back J.D. McKissic in the second quarter.
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Lions running back Wes Hills loses the ball somewhere near the goal line, but Detroit was given the touchdown in the fourth quarter.
Lions running back Wes Hills loses the ball somewhere near the goal line, but Detroit was given the touchdown in the fourth quarter.
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A Lions fan completes the fashion statement with a paper grocery bag on his head during the 38-17 loss to Tampa Bay.
A Lions fan completes the fashion statement with a paper grocery bag on his head during the 38-17 loss to Tampa Bay.
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Lions running back Wes Hills celebrates his touchdown run in the fourth quarter.
Lions running back Wes Hills celebrates his touchdown run in the fourth quarter.
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Tampa Bay defensive lineman Ndamukong Suh, a former Lion, tries to get to Detroit quarterback David Blough in the third quarter.
Tampa Bay defensive lineman Ndamukong Suh, a former Lion, tries to get to Detroit quarterback David Blough in the third quarter.
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Lions running back Ty Johnson loses the ball on the handoff, but quarterback David Blough is able to recover in the third quarter.
Lions running back Ty Johnson loses the ball on the handoff, but quarterback David Blough is able to recover in the third quarter.
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Lions' Kenny Golladay stretches out for a reception but is pushed out of bounds by Buccaneers' Mike Edwards in the third quarter.
Lions' Kenny Golladay stretches out for a reception but is pushed out of bounds by Buccaneers' Mike Edwards in the third quarter.
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Lions offensive coordinator Darrell Bevell watches as Detroit falters in a 38-17 loss to Tampa Bay.
Lions offensive coordinator Darrell Bevell watches as Detroit falters in a 38-17 loss to Tampa Bay.
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No joy in Lions-ville today as a Grinchy looking fan watches Detroit drop a 38-17 loss to Tampa Bay at home.
No joy in Lions-ville today as a Grinchy looking fan watches Detroit drop a 38-17 loss to Tampa Bay at home.
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Lions wide receiver Kenny Golladay pulls in a reception from quarterback David Blough in the third quarter. Golladay became the first player in franchise history with two 1,000- yard seasons in a player ' s first three years.
Lions wide receiver Kenny Golladay pulls in a reception from quarterback David Blough in the third quarter. Golladay became the first player in franchise history with two 1,000- yard seasons in a player's first three years.
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Buccaneers quarterback Jameis Winston breaks free of Lions ' Trey Flowers, who looked like he had a sack in the fourth quarter.
Buccaneers quarterback Jameis Winston breaks free of Lions' Trey Flowers, who looked like he had a sack in the fourth quarter.
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Lions quarterback David Blough breaks out of the pocket and runs upfield before going out of bounds in the fourth quarter.
Lions quarterback David Blough breaks out of the pocket and runs upfield before going out of bounds in the fourth quarter.
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Lions running back Wes Hills breaks loose for a long first down in the fourth quarter.
Lions running back Wes Hills breaks loose for a long first down in the fourth quarter.
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Buccaneers ' Ndamukong Suh sacks Lions quarterback David Blough in the fourth quarter.
Buccaneers' Ndamukong Suh sacks Lions quarterback David Blough in the fourth quarter.
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Lions' Ty Johnson fumbles the ball with Buccaneers' Devin Shite recovering in the fourth quarter.
Lions' Ty Johnson fumbles the ball with Buccaneers' Devin Shite recovering in the fourth quarter.
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Buccaneers' Devin Shite recovers a Lions' Ty Johnson fumble in the fourth quarter.
Buccaneers' Devin Shite recovers a Lions' Ty Johnson fumble in the fourth quarter.
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Buccaneers ' Chris Godwin pulls in a long first-down reception and run in the third quarter.
Buccaneers' Chris Godwin pulls in a long first-down reception and run in the third quarter.
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Lions quarterback David Blough and wide receiver Kenny Golladay on the sidelines near the end of the game.
Lions quarterback David Blough and wide receiver Kenny Golladay on the sidelines near the end of the game.
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Matthew Stafford
Matthew Stafford
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Lions head coach Matt Patricia talks with owner Martha Ford and vice chair Sheila Hamp before the game.
Lions head coach Matt Patricia talks with owner Martha Ford and vice chair Sheila Hamp before the game.
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Lions ' Darius Slay pulls in a pass along the sidelines during warm-ups.
Lions' Darius Slay pulls in a pass along the sidelines during warm-ups.
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Lions quarterback David Blough warms up before the game against the Buccaneers at Ford Field.
Lions quarterback David Blough warms up before the game against the Buccaneers at Ford Field.
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Lions quarterback Kyle Sloter warms up before the game against Buccaneers.
Lions quarterback Kyle Sloter warms up before the game against Buccaneers.
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Lions' Danny Amendola and Buccaneers' Cameron Brate walk off the field chatting before the game.
Lions' Danny Amendola and Buccaneers' Cameron Brate walk off the field chatting before the game.
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Lions head coach Matt Patricia talks with the officiating staff before the game against the Buccaneers.
Lions head coach Matt Patricia talks with the officiating staff before the game against the Buccaneers.
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Lions defensive coordinator Paul Pasqualoni looks over his players during stretching before the game.
Lions defensive coordinator Paul Pasqualoni looks over his players during stretching before the game.
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Lions offensive coordinator Darrell Bevell works with his players during warm-ups.
Lions offensive coordinator Darrell Bevell works with his players during warm-ups.
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Lions injured quarterback Matthew Stafford with backup David Blough during warm-ups.
Lions injured quarterback Matthew Stafford with backup David Blough during warm-ups.
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