DETROIT -- Thank goodness the offense opened with a touchdown to get something out of the ferocious start by the defense.

After opening with a 27-yard score by Amon-Ra St. Brown on the first drive, Detroit’s offense couldn’t capitalize on its dominating defensive showing for a stretch. But then, Jahmyr Gibbs finally broke one, going 78 yards untouched on the halfback draw to put the Lions up 14-0 with 5:51 left in the half.

The Lions lead the Bucs, 14-3, heading into halftime. Tampa Bay hit a long field goal on the final play of the first half.

They got the ball back after another third-down stop on the next series, too. But the offense got hit with an offensive pass interference penalty on Jameson Williams, and couldn’t dig out of the hold. Let’s just say Ford Field wasn’t pleased by a

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