The Detroit Lions haven't lost two consecutive games since October 2022, just before they realized the breakthrough that spurred their franchise rebirth.

There was a strange moment during the Detroit Lions' 24-9 victory over the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on Monday in which officials initially ruled Cade Otton picked up a first down only for them to change their mind with a "second look.

The Bucs lost to Detroit on Monday Night Football, the Jaguars lost to the Rams in London, and the Dolphins dropped another one to Cleveland.

Doug Martin, who was a star running back with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and at Boise State, has died. He was 36 years old.

Detroit, sitting at 4-2 and in second place in the NFC North, is coming off a 30-17 defeat at the hands of the Kansas City Chiefs on Sunday night. Meanwhile, Tampa Bay – sitting in first place in the NFC South with a 5-1 record – is coming off a 30-19 victory over the San Francisco 49ers in Week 6.

Mike Evans will miss most of the 2025 NFL season after suffering a severe injury in the Buccaneers' game against the Lions on Monday night.