Tampa Bay Buccaneers vs. Detroit Lions match player stats: live leaders, big plays, and box-score snapshots

A high-octane Week 7 matchup in Detroit is delivering early swings and defensive fireworks. With the Lions striking first and the Buccaneers searching for rhythm, the opening quarter-plus produced standout lines from Jared Goff, Amon-Ra St. Brown, and a disruptive Detroit front seven. Below are the clearest live stat snapshots so far, plus quick context on how those numbers are shaping the game.

Live scoreboard context and pace of play

Detroit opened with a scripted march and an explosive touchdown to seize control. Tampa Bay answered with field-position punts while feeling out Detroit’s coverage rules. The tempo has leaned Detroit’s way: more early success on first down, a vertical shot to St. Brown, and a willingness to feed Jahmyr Gibbs in space. Tampa Bay’s defense has stayed in it thanks to timely pressure and a forced fumble.

Status note: Figures below reflect in-game stats through early second quarter (ET) and will evolve as the game continues.

Buccaneers vs. Lions player stats (live leaders)

Passing

• Lions — Jared Goff: 8/10, 137 yards, 1 TD, 1 sack

• Buccaneers — Baker Mayfield: 4/5, 14 yards, 1 sack

Rushing

• Lions — Jahmyr Gibbs: 7 carries, 21 yards (long 10)

• Buccaneers — Rachaad White: 3 carries, 9 yards (long 5)

Receiving

• Lions — Amon-Ra St. Brown: 3 receptions, 67 yards, 1 TD (long 27)

• Lions — Jahmyr Gibbs: 2 receptions, 54 yards (long 30)

• Lions — Brock Wright: 2 receptions, 9 yards

• Buccaneers — Cade Otton: 1 reception, 8 yards

• Buccaneers — Sterling Shepard: 1 reception, 3 yards

• Buccaneers — Rachaad White: 2 receptions, 3 yards

Turnovers and special teams

• Fumbles: Jared Goff — lost 1; Tampa Bay’s Elijah Roberts credited with the recovery

• Kick returns: DET Jacob Saylors — 1 for 28; TB Kameron Johnson — 1 for 23

• Punting: TB Riley Dixon — 2 for 88 yards (45 long, 1 inside 20)

Defensive impact plays

• Lions — Jack Campbell: 5 total tackles, 1 sack, 2 TFL, 1 QB hit

• Buccaneers — Yaya Diaby: 1 sack, 2 TFL, 1 QB hit

• Additional Bucs tacklers active early: Antoine Winfield Jr. and Tykee Smith (multiple stops)

What the early numbers mean

• Explosives tilt Detroit’s way. One deep strike to St. Brown and a chunk gain to Gibbs have already put Goff over 130 yards on limited attempts. That efficiency is masking a lost fumble and a modest ground game.

• Tampa Bay needs a drive starter. Short completions and early-down stuffs have kept Mayfield under 20 passing yards. Look for quick-game concepts to Mike Evans and choice routes to Rachaad White to jump-start rhythm.

• Front-seven battle is real. Detroit’s linebackers—headlined by Jack Campbell—are fitting runs decisively and closing space on check-downs. On the other side, Yaya Diaby’s edge pressure produced a drive-altering takeaway.

Keys to watch the rest of the way

1. Bucs’ intermediate passing: Can Tampa Bay hit in-breakers or seams to loosen Detroit’s underneath defenders?

2. Lions’ ball security: The early fumble kept Tampa within striking distance; avoiding giveaways will matter if the game tightens.

3. Explosive management: If Detroit keeps landing 20+ yard plays, Tampa will be forced into higher-risk coverage calls—opening windows for Goff’s play-action.

4. Red-zone efficiency: The next trip inside the 20 for either team could swing win probability in a one-score game.

Quick-reference table (live)

Live game—stats will update as play continues. If you want the final box with full player lines, say “final stats” and I’ll compile the complete leaders and team splits once the game ends.