The Detroit Lions are rolling into Week 7 with swagger, confidence, and a chance to expose one of the most glaring weaknesses in the Tampa Bay Buccaneers’ game plan. While Tampa’s defense has been respectable, their biggest flaw has quietly been sitting in plain sight — and it’s one Detroit’s offense is built to exploit.
The Buccaneers have struggled to protect quarterback Baker Mayfield consistently, especially against teams that bring heavy pressure up front. Their offensive line has been shaky, giving up costly sacks and pressures in key moments. That’s bad news when you’re about to face Aidan Hutchinson and a ferocious Detroit pass rush that thrives on collapsing pockets and forcing turnovers.
On the flip side, Detroit’s defensive front isn’t just physical — it’s relentless. With Hutchinson, Alim McNeill, and the emerging rookie rotation, the Lions have turned chaos into an art form. If Mayfield doesn’t get the ball out fast, it could be a long, painful afternoon for Tampa Bay fans.
And let’s not forget: Detroit’s offense under Jared Goff has been humming. Between the precision of Amon-Ra St. Brown, the explosiveness of Jameson Williams, and the versatility of Jahmyr Gibbs, the Lions have all the firepower they need to capitalize on any extra possessions their defense creates.
Bottom line? The Buccaneers’ O-line might be the crack in the armor that the Lions are ready to split wide open. Week 7 could be less about who’s the better team — and more about who survives the trenches.
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