Jared Goff throws 2 TD passes, Lions advance to NFC title game with 31-23 win over Buccaneers
— Jared Goff is good enough for Detroit, as his coach recently reminded him.
National Football League
FINAL
Tampa Bay Buccaneers
23
Detroit Lions
31
| 1st | 2nd | 3rd | 4th | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TB | 3 | 7 | 7 | 6 | 23 |
| DET | 3 | 7 | 7 | 14 | 31 |
Ford Field · 66,201 att.
Match Report
Last five matches
| Date | Opp | Result | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11/1/26 | vs Atlanta Falcons | W 16-0 | NFL |
| 10/25/26 | @ Carolina Panthers | W 43-13 | NFL |
| 10/18/26 | vs Pittsburgh Steelers | L 19-26 | NFL |
| 10/8/26 | @ Dallas Cowboys | W 24-16 | NFL |
| 10/4/26 | vs Green Bay Packers | L 14-17 | NFL |
| Full Schedule | |||
Play by Play
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Touchdown 4:37 23-31
Mike Evans 16 Yd pass from Baker Mayfield (Two-Point Pass Conversion Failed)
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Touchdown 6:22 17-31
Amon-Ra St. Brown 9 Yd pass from Jared Goff (Michael Badgley Kick)
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Touchdown 13:13 17-24
Jahmyr Gibbs 31 Yd Run (Michael Badgley Kick)
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Touchdown 0:10 17-17
Rachaad White 12 Yd pass from Baker Mayfield (Chase McLaughlin Kick)
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Touchdown 3:48 10-17
Craig Reynolds 1 Yd Run (Michael Badgley Kick)
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Touchdown 0:15 10-10
Cade Otton 2 Yd pass from Baker Mayfield (Chase McLaughlin Kick)
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Touchdown 12:33 3-10
Josh Reynolds 9 Yd pass from Jared Goff (Michael Badgley Kick)
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Field Goal 4:19 3-3
Chase McLaughlin 43 Yd Field Goal
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Field Goal 8:25 0-3
Michael Badgley 23 Yd Field Goal
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DET
3 plays, -3 yards, 1:33 · End of Game
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TB 1:33
2 plays, 5 yards, 0:26 · Interception
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DET 1:59
5 plays, 30 yards, 2:38 · Punt
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TB 4:37
9 plays, 75 yards, 1:45 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 4:37 23-31
Mike Evans 16 Yd pass from Baker Mayfield (Two-Point Pass Conversion Failed)
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DET 6:22
10 plays, 89 yards, 5:50 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 6:22 17-31
Amon-Ra St. Brown 9 Yd pass from Jared Goff (Michael Badgley Kick)
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TB 12:12
3 plays, 6 yards, 1:01 · Punt
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DET 13:13
5 plays, 75 yards, 1:57 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 13:13 17-24
Jahmyr Gibbs 31 Yd Run (Michael Badgley Kick)
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TB 0:10
7 plays, 75 yards, 3:38 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 0:10 17-17
Rachaad White 12 Yd pass from Baker Mayfield (Chase McLaughlin Kick)
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DET 3:48
10 plays, 64 yards, 4:23 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 3:48 10-17
Craig Reynolds 1 Yd Run (Michael Badgley Kick)
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TB 8:11
3 plays, -4 yards, 1:02 · Punt
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DET 9:13
3 plays, 0 yards, 1:16 · Punt
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TB 10:29
6 plays, 28 yards, 4:31 · Punt
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DET
1 play, -1 yard, 0:15 · End of Half
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TB 0:15
7 plays, 92 yards, 1:13 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 0:15 10-10
Cade Otton 2 Yd pass from Baker Mayfield (Chase McLaughlin Kick)
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DET 1:28
3 plays, 5 yards, 0:56 · Punt
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TB 2:24
9 plays, 55 yards, 4:20 · Missed FG
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DET 6:44
7 plays, 24 yards, 2:57 · Punt
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TB 9:41
3 plays, 9 yards, 2:52 · Punt
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DET 12:33
14 plays, 75 yards, 6:46 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 12:33 3-10
Josh Reynolds 9 Yd pass from Jared Goff (Michael Badgley Kick)
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TB 4:19
8 plays, 50 yards, 4:06 · Field Goal
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Field Goal 4:19 3-3
Chase McLaughlin 43 Yd Field Goal
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DET 8:25
8 plays, 37 yards, 2:43 · Field Goal
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Field Goal 8:25 0-3
Michael Badgley 23 Yd Field Goal
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TB 11:08
5 plays, 17 yards, 3:06 · Interception
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DET 14:14
3 plays, 7 yards, 0:46 · Punt
Showing the last 32 of 32 events.
Team Stats
TB
DET
23
1st Downs
26
18
Passing 1st downs
18
4
Rushing 1st downs
5
1
1st downs from penalties
3
4-12
3rd down efficiency
6-14
1-1
4th down efficiency
1-1
60
Total Plays
71
408
Total Yards
391
6.8
Yards per Play
5.5
11
Total Drives
12
319
Passing
277
26/41
Comp/Att
30/43
7.1
Yards per pass
6.2
2
Interceptions thrown
0
4-30
Sacks-Yards Lost
2-10
89
Rushing
114
15
Rushing Attempts
26
5.9
Yards per rush
4.4
3-3
Red Zone (Made-Att)
3-4
5-33
Penalties
3-17
2
Turnovers
0
0
Fumbles lost
0
2
Interceptions thrown
0
0
Defensive / Special Teams TDs
0
28:00
Possession
32:00
Highlights
Injuries
Detroit Lions
- Cade Mays Out
- DJ Wonnum Out
- D.J. Reed Out
- Kerby Joseph Out
- Jack Campbell Out
Tampa Bay Buccaneers
- Emeka Egbuka Questionable
- Jalen McMillan Injured Reserve
- Yaya Diaby Out
- Josh Hayes Injured Reserve
- Christian Rozeboom Injured Reserve
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