Detroit Lions vs. Tampa Bay Buccaneers Prediction: Can the Lions Pull Off the Upset?

The Detroit Lions (1-6) will travel to Raymond James Stadium to take on the Tampa Bay Buccaneers (3-4) in a Week 8 matchup. The Buccaneers are coming off a bye week, while the Lions are looking to snap a three-game losing streak.

Can the Lions pull off the upset? Here's a preview of the matchup:

Quarterbacks

Tom Brady is one of the greatest quarterbacks of all time, and he's still playing at a high level at age 45. He's completing 67.5% of his passes for 2,065 yards, 15 touchdowns, and four interceptions this season.

Jared Goff is in his second season with the Lions, and he's shown some improvement this year. He's completing 64.8% of his passes for 1,958 yards, eight touchdowns, and six interceptions.

Running Backs

Leonard Fournette is the Buccaneers' lead running back, and he's coming off a strong performance in Week 7. He rushed for 100 yards and a touchdown on 14 carries.

D'Andre Swift is the Lions' lead running back, and he's one of the most dynamic players in the NFL. He's rushed for 381 yards and two touchdowns this season, and he also has 25 receptions for 218 yards and two touchdowns.

Wide Receivers

Mike Evans is the Buccaneers' top wide receiver, and he's one of the best in the NFL. He's caught 35 passes for 559 yards and three touchdowns this season.

Amon-Ra St. Brown is the Lions' top wide receiver, and he's one of the most promising young receivers in the NFL. He's caught 41 passes for 454 yards and four touchdowns this season.

Defense

The Buccaneers' defense has been one of the best in the NFL this season. They're allowing just 18.9 points per game, and they're tied for the league lead with 24 sacks.

The Lions' defense has been one of the worst in the NFL this season. They're allowing 32.9 points per game, and they have just 11 sacks.

Prediction

The Buccaneers are a much better team than the Lions on paper, and they're coming off a bye week. The Lions are also dealing with a number of injuries, including to starting quarterback Jared Goff. The Buccaneers should win this game handily.

Buccaneers 34, Lions 17