The Tampa Bay Buccaneers and Detroit Lions will face off in the first game of our Monday night doubleheader. The Bucs own the best record in the NFL, entering this game at 5-1. The Lions have also found plenty of success, posting a 4-2 record through six games.
The Lions feature one of the best offenses in the NFL. They rank second in the league in points (.532) per play, although that number jumps to a ridiculous .754 at home. They’re averaging 31.8 points per game, including 43 points per game in Detroit.
The Bucs have dealt with a plethora of injuries , but they’ve still found a ton of offensive success. They rank seventh in points (.448) per play thus far. They’re also averaging a healthy 27.5 points per game in 2025.
Both of these teams have seen mixed results defensively early t