Monday, October 20, 2025

Pre-Game Lions Links for Monday 10-20-25

Articles:






Lions Sign CB, Release LB, Elevate Two From Practice Squad:  https://www.si.com/nfl/lions/news/lions-sign-cb-release-lb-elevate-two-from-practice-squad

Detroit Lions Jared Goff Going Off Against Buccaneers Is Best Bet:  https://www.si.com/nfl/lions/news/detroit-lions-jared-goff-going-off-against-buccaneers-best-bet

Key Matchup Detroit Lions Must Win Against Tampa Bay Buccaneers:  https://www.si.com/nfl/lions/news/key-matchup-detroit-lions-must-win-against-tampa-bay-buccaneers

1 Player at Every Offensive Position Detroit Lions Could Trade For:  https://www.si.com/nfl/lions/news/one-player-every-offensive-position-lions-could-trade-for-2025





Roundtable: Which Lions RB Should Get First Series Against Bucs?:   https://www.si.com/nfl/lions/news/roundtable-which-lions-rb-should-get-first-series

1 Player at Every Defensive Position Detroit Lions Could Trade For:  https://www.si.com/nfl/lions/news/one-player-every-defensive-position-lions-could-trade-for-2025





David Montgomery not sweating lighter workload, but now is the time to get him the ball:  https://www.audacy.com/971theticket/sports/detroit-lions/detroit-lions-david-montgomery-not-sweating-smaller-role

Detroit Lions injury report: 4 players out, 3 questionable for MNF matchup vs. Buccaneers:  https://www.clickondetroit.com/sports/2025/10/20/detroit-lions-injury-report-4-players-out-3-questionable-for-mnf-matchup-vs-buccaneers/

St. Brown, Reader, Williams reflect on loss, NFL fallout, big MNF home game vs. Buccaneers:  https://www.clickondetroit.com/news/local/2025/10/20/st-brown-reader-williams-reflect-on-loss-nfl-fallout-big-mnf-home-game-vs-buccaneers/


Monday Night Football Week 7 Preview: Odds, lines, best bets (Tampa Bay Buccaneers vs. Detroit Lions (-6) [Total: 52.5] - Game Overview:   Two of the NFC’s finest in the Buccaneers and Lions have seen each other frequently over recent years. They faced off twice in 2023, with the Lions covering twice as the favorite, including a six-point cover in Detroit during the NFC Divisional round playoff. That wasn’t the same story when they met up early in 2024, with the Bucs stealing the outright win as 7.5-point underdogs in Detroit.  This time around, there will be no shortage of bad blood, with each team vying for control of the conference. The Bucs are currently seated atop the NFC with a 5-1 overall record, while the Lions aren’t far behind at 4-2. It’s a similar story in betting markets, with both franchises tied among many teams for the NFL’s best cover rate (66.7%). Tampa has been deadly on the road this season, holding a 3-0 ATS record that includes a pair of outright wins as the dog. That’s a common theme since Baker Mayfield entered the picture. Since 2023, Mayfield’s Bucs hold a 16-5 ATS record on the road, the second-highest in the NFL over that span.   There’s a similar sentiment for Detroit, which has been a monster covering home spreads this season. The Lions hold a 2-0 ATS record at Ford Field, covering greater than six-point spreads against the Bears and Browns. However, this matchup will pose a far more difficult task, as the Buccaneers are in the upper echelon of the NFL compared to Detroit’s prior opponents.  At a 52.5-point game total line, this matchup is expected to have plenty of fireworks, setting up well for angles in the anytime touchdown and prop markets.  QB Baker Mayfield, Tampa Bay Buccaneers: Over 240.5 passing yards (-118).  Questions surrounding the health and status of the Bucs’ receiving corps have thrown markets for this offense into disarray. The latest news of Mike Evans’ likely return and Emeka Egbuka being a potential game-time decision paint this matchup in a much better light for Tampa. Even without his top two receivers for most of last week’s game, Mayfield was able to surpass his passing yardage line, marking his third over performance in the past three weeks. Mayfield is going to rip the ball regardless of who he’s throwing to.  Without Bucky Irving again this week, and facing off with one of the highest scoring offenses in the NFL, the conditions are ripe for a high-volume passing performance from Mayfield. The 53-point game total is evidence of that. A depleted Lions secondary will have a difficult time matching up in this one, particularly if Egbuka and Evan are both able to go. With Brian Branch suspended and Kerby Joseph, Terrion Arnold and Avonte Maddox all ruled out due to injury, this Lions coverage unit will be extremely shorthanded.  If that wasn’t bad enough, per PFF’s Key Insights, Mayfield is dangerous against single-high coverages, having earned the fifth-highest PFF passing grade when faced with them. Detroit runs single-high looks at the eighth-highest rate in the NFL.):  https://www.pff.com/news/monday-night-football-week-7-preview-odds-lines-best-bets

Buccaneers vs. Lions Week 7: Two must-know storylines for 'Monday Night Football' doubleheader:  https://www.nfl.com/news/buccaneers-vs-lions-week-7-two-must-know-storylines-mnf



Predictions:


Video:



Previewing the Lions vs. Buccaneers Monday Night Football game:  https://www.fox2detroit.com/video/1726764

Lions Gameday Live: Pick 'em:  https://www.fox2detroit.com/video/1726717

1-on-1 with Detroit Lions General Manager Brad Holmes:  https://www.fox2detroit.com/video/1726716

WIRED FOR SOUND: Detroit Lions vs. Kansas City Chiefs:  https://www.fox2detroit.com/video/1726715

Sam LaPorta on picking up blocks in the backfield, relationship with Jared Goff:  https://www.fox2detroit.com/video/1726709

Lions coach Dan Campbell breaks down film on Tampa Bay Buccaneers:  https://www.fox2detroit.com/video/1726708

Jared Goff vs. Baker Mayfield, quarterback comparison:  https://www.fox2detroit.com/video/1726705

3 keys to a Detroit Lions victory over the Tampa Bay Buccaneers:  https://www.fox2detroit.com/video/1726704

Wojnowski: Lions need to get mad, get back against the Buccaneers:  https://www.fox2detroit.com/video/1726701

Gameday Live: Week 7 Preview of Lions vs Buccaneers:  https://www.fox2detroit.com/video/1726598

Lions/Bucs game is a Monday Night Football rematch:  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eifhSMYWxNU

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