The Detroit Lions take on the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in a game that could have huge implications on the NFC playoff race come January. The Lions have not lost back-to-back games in several years, but the 5-1 Bucs are going to put a tough test to that streak, especially given Detroit’s current injury situation.

Let’s see who has the statistical advantage in our Lions vs. Buccaneers preview and prediction. It’s On Paper: Week 7.

Lions pass offense (5th in DVOA) vs. Bucs pass defense (20th)

The Lions’ passing attack continues to chug along at a pretty strong rate. Even last week against the Chiefs, when they only mustered 17 points, it wasn’t because of a poor passing attack. Jared Goff was accurate and efficient, as he’s been pretty much all year. For the season, the Lions rank: • First i

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