Detroit Lions, Monday Night Football and Buccaneers
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The Lions enter this game at 4-2 now, and need to get back in the win column to compete in the races for the NFC North and seeding in the NFC playoffs in general. Tampa won by a somewhat comfortable margin for the first time all year last week,
The Tampa Bay Buccaneers and Detroit Lions are gearing up for a primetime clash under the bright lights of Monday Night Football in Week 7.
For the most part, the teams at the top of the NFC won in Week 7, and the teams at the bottom of the conference lost. Among the top 10 seeded teams, those who played all won their games this week. Meanwhile, all of the teams ranked 11th or lower lost in Week 7.
Here are five things to watch out for in tonight's contest:
Both Tampa Bay and San Francisco, a pair of 4-1 first-place teams, will carry top-six passing attacks into their meeting at Raymond James Stadium on Sunday
The season hasn’t gotten off to an ideal start for Tampa Bay Buccaneers wide receiver Mike Evans. He was pulled during the team’s Week 3 matchup against the New York Jets due to a hamstring injury and missed Week 4 against the Philadelphia Eagles.
The Buccaneers are playing – and winning – close games this season. Their five wins have come by a combined 20 points; their lone loss came in a 31-25 decision to the defending champion Philadelphia Eagles in Week 4.