Postgame Reaction: Detroit Lions Dominate Bucs with Defense — A Statement Win Before the Bye
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The Detroit Lions make a statement under the lights! In this postgame episode, we break down Detroit’s 24–9 win over the Tampa Bay Buccaneers — a defensive clinic led by Kelvin Shepard’s unit that held Baker Mayfield and the Bucs to just 3.9 yards per play.
Host Joseph Chapp dives deep into how the Lions overcame major injuries, what Dan Campbell and Jared Goff said postgame, and why this defense might be the best we’ve seen in the Campbell era.
We cover:
How Detroit’s backup DBs Nick Whiteside, Eric Hallett, and Thomas Harper stepped up
Jahmyr Gibbs’ record-breaking night and top speed stats
Aidan Hutchinson’s 56% chip rate and how teams are game-planning for him
What this win means for the Lions’ playoff push and NFC seeding
Plus: full quotes from Dan Campbell’s press conference, locker room reactions, and a look ahead to the Minnesota Vikings matchup after the bye week.
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