2024-01-21 22:49:08
Detroit Lions wide receiver Josh Reynolds (8) receives congratulations from teammates after scoring in the first half against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during an NFL divisional round playoff football game Sunday, Jan. 21, 2024, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Rick Osentoski)
The Tampa Bay Buccaneers and Detroit Lions are facing off in the divisional round, but it’s not the first time these teams have played each other this season.
The Lions and Bucs played back in Week 6, just over three months ago. The Lions, in the midst of a strong start, beat the Bucs 20-6. Tampa, on the other hand, was at the beginning of a lengthy midseason swoon.
Things have changed since with the Bucs coming on strong to win the NFC South. Now the stakes are considerably higher.
Follow along as Yahoo Sports provides the latest news, scores and highlights from the divisional round of the NFL playoffs.
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- Sun, January 21, 2024 at 7:48 PM GMT
- Sun, January 21, 2024 at 10:49 PM GMT
Amon-Ra St. Brown does it again. He hauls in a nine-yard touchdown pass from Jared Goff on the right side of the end zone. Lions take a 31-17 lead midway through the fourth, and the Bucs are in trouble.
- Sun, January 21, 2024 at 10:47 PM GMT
The Lions are driving again after forcing a Bucs punt.
Amon-Ra St. Brown with a big third-down conversion:
- Sun, January 21, 2024 at 10:31 PM GMT
Detroit answers back with a quick-strike score. Jahmyr Gibbs caps a five-play, 75-yard drive with a 31-yard touchdown run down the left sideline. 24-17 Lions early in the fourth.
- Sun, January 21, 2024 at 10:24 PM GMT
And we’re tied up. Baker Mayfield finds Rachaad White on a screen pass on third down for a 12-yard touchdown. 17-17 with the fourth quarter approaching.
- Sun, January 21, 2024 at 10:20 PM GMT
What a play by Baker Mayfield. Stands up to a would-be sack, then delivers a first-down dart.
- Sun, January 21, 2024 at 10:17 PM GMT
If you were wondering where Craig Reynolds came from, you weren’t the only one:
Craig Reynolds scores on the 1-yard run on his first career postseason carry – and his first carry this season since Oct. 30 against the Raiders.
— Dave Birkett (@davebirkett) January 21, 2024
- Sun, January 21, 2024 at 10:11 PM GMT
Lions go for it on fourth-and-goal from the 1. Because, of course they do. Backup running back Craig Reynolds punches it in for a 17-10 Lions lead. 3:48 remaining in the third quarter.
- Sun, January 21, 2024 at 10:02 PM GMT
The Bucs lost four yards on their ensuing possession and punted back to the Lions.
- Sun, January 21, 2024 at 9:53 PM GMT
Lions punt after going three-and-out. Bucs take over with good field position at their own 40.
- Sun, January 21, 2024 at 9:52 PM GMT
The Lions will play the rest of the way without former Pro Bowl guard Jonah Johnson. Center Frank Ragnow’s back out there after an injury scare in the first half.
#Lions Injury Update:
G Jonah Jackson (Knee) has been downgraded to Out.
— Detroit Lions PR (@LionsPR) January 21, 2024
- Sun, January 21, 2024 at 9:45 PM GMT
Aidan Hutchinson with a big sack. Gets to Baker Mayfield on third down to knock the Bucs out of field-goal range. Right tackle Luke Goedeke simply didn’t block Hutchinson. Bucs punt after driving to the Detroit 38.
- Sun, January 21, 2024 at 9:41 PM GMT
Tampa Bay’s off to a good start in. First down pass on the first play of the half on a big possession.
- Sun, January 21, 2024 at 9:39 PM GMT
Bucs will have the ball to start the second half. Mike Evans has four catches for 97 yards after a pair of big plays to set up Tampa Bay’s game-tying touchdown before halftime.
- Sun, January 21, 2024 at 9:25 PM GMT
Sensational drive by Tampa Bay. 92 yards in 1:13 to tie the game at the half. What a momentum swing.
- Sun, January 21, 2024 at 9:23 PM GMT
Cade Otton breaks free in the end zone for a 1-yard touchdown catch from Baker Mayfield. Bucs tie it up at 10-10 just before halftime.
- Sun, January 21, 2024 at 9:22 PM GMT
Mike Evans again. This time with a sensational 29-yard catch on a dime from Baker Mayfield. Bucs have first-and-goal with 19 seconds left in the half.
- Sun, January 21, 2024 at 9:20 PM GMT
Baker Mayfield finds Mike Evans, and the Bucs are now in field-goal range.
- Sun, January 21, 2024 at 9:19 PM GMT
Baker Mayfield scrambles 14 yards for a first down, and the Bucs are driving, looking to add points in the final minute of the half.
- Sun, January 21, 2024 at 9:17 PM GMT
Lions are punting with 1:35 left in the half. Ragnow’s on the sideline bench with his teammates after a quick meeting with trainers. Hopefully is OK.
- Sun, January 21, 2024 at 9:15 PM GMT
Ragnow goes straight to the bench, trainers take a quick look and then leave his side. Positive sign that he’ll come back, but we’ll probably have to see after halftime
— Dave Birkett (@davebirkett) January 21, 2024
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