Published Oct 15, 7:20pm ET by
James Tillman - Betting Preview Analyst and Sports Writer
Last updated Oct 15, 7:20pm ET
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Updated Oct 15, 7:20pm ET
One of the games on Monday's NFL slate features the Detroit Lions hosting the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. Who has the edge in our Lions vs Buccaneers pick?
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| Detroit Lions | -5.5 (-110) |
| Tampa Bay Buccaneers | +5.5 (-110) |
The game was close in the first half, as Detroit trailed the Chiefs 13-10 at the end of the first 30 minutes. But the team boasting the league's top offense produced only seven points after the break and was defeated by a 30-17 margin.
Final Score: Chiefs defeat Lions 30-17 in Week 6, get to 3-3 https://t.co/WItD6rFbry
— Arrowhead Pride (@ArrowheadPride) October 13, 2025
Jared Goff finished 23 of 29 for 203 yards, along with two touchdowns. Jahmyr Gibbs ran for 65 on 17 rushing attempts, and Jameson Williams caught six passes totaling 66 yards.
Although the 49ers were missing several key players, the Buccaneers led by a slim 20-19 lead in the third quarter. Tampa Bay pulled away, though, courtesy of Baker Mayfield's 45-yard TD pass to Tez Johnson.
With a chance to tie the score, Mac Jones threw an interception from Tampa Bay's 33-yard line. The miscue resulted in the Buccaneers tacking on another field goal, providing the final margin of this contest.
Bucs Finally Solve 49ers Problem With 30-19 Win
— PewterReport 🏴☠️ (@PewterReport) October 13, 2025
What a game for the #Bucs as they improved to 5-1 this season! There were some incredible performances with players stepping up when the team needed them. Bailey Adams has the game recap.https://t.co/RLyP64jj71
Mayfield completed 17 of 23 passes for 256 yards with two touchdowns. Kameron Johnson had four catches for 64 yards, and Rachaad White added 65 rushing yards.
Following their double-digit loss against KC, the Lions enter this contest as a 5.5-point favorite. Here's a look at what you need to know for both teams ahead of this Week 7 matchup.
Detroit is 2-3 in the previous five meetings in this series. However, in their two home wins, the Lions have outscored their opponents by an 86-31 margin. With that in mind, look for Detroit to come out on top in a close one.
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Detroit Lions
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