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Lions defense stifles Baker Mayfield in 24-9 win over Buccaneers

DETROIT —A banged up Lions secondary held Baker Mayfield in check and the offense did just enough as the Detroit Lions improved to 5-2 thanks to a 24-9 win over the Tampa Bay Buccaneers Monday night.

Lions QB Jared Goff threw for 241 yards and touchdown while running back Jahmyr Gibbs tallied 136 rushing yards and a touchdown on the ground.

The Detroit defense allowed just one Tampa touchdown as QB Baker Mayfield tossed for 214 yards.

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The Lions also forced a pair of Tampa turnovers.

Detroit now gets ready for a much needed bye week, before hosting division rival Minnesota on November 2nd.

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