The Tampa Bay Buccaneers defeated last season’s NFC champions, the Philadelphia Eagles, in the Wild Card Round. Now, they’re hoping they can do the same against the Detroit Lions. This time, however, they’re playing on the road against a team that suffered only two losses during the regular season.

When, Where, and How to Watch?

• Place: Ford Field in Detroit, Michigan
• Date: Sunday, January 21, 2024
• Time: 3:00 p.m. ET
• How to Watch: NBC

Can the Bucs Pull Off Another Surprise?

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers demolished the Philadelphia Eagles who were three-point favorites ahead of the Wild Card Round duel. The final score was 32-9 for the Bucs, which was their biggest win in the 2023-24 campaign.

In fact, the last time they defeated someone by 23 points or more was back in January 2022 when they beat the Carolina Panthers 41-17.

So, how did they manage to beat the mighty Eagles? Tampa’s quarterback Baker Mayfield had a fantastic game, going 22-for-36 for 337 yards and three touchdowns, without suffering a single interception. The Bucs also did great defensively, keeping the Eagles offense to just one touchdown.

Detroit Lions Dreaming of the NFC Title Game

This is the first time the Detroit Lions reached the Divisional Round after 22 years. If they win on Sunday, they will get a shot at the conference title, which they last won back in the 1950s. Knowing all this, it’s clear that these guys will be super motivated against the Bucs.

They’ve got the motivation, but do they have the player power to pull it off? Well, their roster might be inexperienced, but that hasn’t bothered them this season. They finished the regular season with a 12-5 record, then went on to beat the in-form Los Angeles Rams in the Wild Card Round.

It was a close game, which they won by a single point. Their next game is almost certainly going to be difficult as well, but will they manage to grab another win?

Tampa Bay Buccaneers vs. Detroit Lions Prediction

Our prediction is that the Detroit Lions will win this game. They’ve looked much better than the Bucs throughout the 2023-24 campaign. Plus, they have huge motivation to win on Sunday and write the franchise’s history. They’re also going to have their fans at Ford Field to cheer them on.

Speaking of Ford Field, the weather forecast says the temperature around this venue is going to be 18°F at the kickoff. That’s the temperature the Lions are used to, but the Bucs prefer playing in sunny Florida. The temperature in Tampa is going to be around 60°F this weekend.

Pick: Detroit Lions -6.0 

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The Los Angeles Rams vs. Detroit Lions 2024 Playoff game is a homecoming game for Matt Stafford. The Rams’ signal-caller is coming back to Ford Field for the first time since moving to LA in 2021 after spending 11 years in Detroit.

He probably won’t get a warm welcome from the Lions’ fans who have a new favorite – Jared Goff – who used to play for the Rams in the past. With his new team, Goff has been brilliant and is looking to take the Lions to the Divisional Playoffs for the first time since 1991. Will his former team crush his dream?

Los Angeles Rams vs. Detroit Lions 2024 NFL Playoffs Odds

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When, Where, and How to Watch?

• Place: Ford Field in Detroit, Michigan    
• Date: Sunday, January 14, 2024
• Time: 8:00 p.m. ET
• How to Watch: NBC

Los Angeles Rams Looking to Cash In On Their Good Form

The Rams finished the regular season on a 10-7 record, with seven of those wins happening in the final eight game weeks.

The only game they lost during that period was the one against the AFC No. 1 seed, the Baltimore Ravens, in a game played in Maryland. But the Ravens too struggled to beat them – they won only after overtime.

So, what have the Rams been doing well lately? They’ve been playing carefully on the offense, with QB Matt Stafford opting to make fewer risky passes than usual. The result is that in four of his last five games, he had zero interceptions.

We also saw him throw for well over 250 yards per game in most games this season. Even when his passes didn’t result in a touchdown, he still made it easy for placekickers to score field goals.

The Rams also did okay defensively, although there’s definitely room for improvement in this aspect. They’re among the top 10 worst teams in the NFL when it comes to opponent passing yards (231.1 allowed per game) and opponent passing TDs (1.4 conceded per game).

Is this something that should worry them ahead of the trip to Detroit? It definitely is! It’s because Dallas is the No. 3 team in the NFL in terms of passing yards.

Can Detroit Get to the Divisional Round for the First Time In 32 Years?

The Detroit Lions are favored to win on Sunday, with the bookies seeing them as 3-point favorites. The main reason is that the Lions were brilliant during the regular season. They won the NFC North Division, going 12-5 overall.

Their strongest weapon has been their passing game, with 258.6 passing yards on average. It’s no surprise given that their quarterback Jared Goff has been on form with his throws, recording a total of 30 touchdown passes.

Truth be told, he’s had a relatively easy job given that Detroit’s receivers have been sensational this season. Wide receivers Amon-Ra St. Brown and tight end Sam LaPorta scored 10 receiving TDs each, while another five players passed the end line at least once this season.

Apart from being good at passing, the Lions have also been dangerous running the ball, especially when David Montgomery or Jahmyr Gibbs get ahold of it. 

Los Angeles Rams vs. Detroit Lions Prediction

This is one of the trickiest Wild Card Round games to predict as the Lions look more talented on paper, but the Rams have experience on their side. It’s really 50-50 if you’re asking us.

However, our Rams vs. Lions pick is going to be the Rams +3.0. The key reason for this is that these guys have been in brilliant form lately. They might not necessarily win, but we think they’re going to give the Lions a really hard time on Sunday.

Pick: Los Angeles Rams +3.0

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Both teams have been sensational in the 2023 NFL season, but it’s the Detroit Lions who have been in better form. They won their last two games, while the Cowboys lost their previous two. Still, to be fair to the boys from Texas, they played against two really tough opponents, each time away from home.

Now, the Cowboys are playing in front of their fans at AT&T Stadium where they’re 7-0 in 2023. Will they stay undefeated at home after the Week 17 clash with the Lions? Let’s find out!

Detroit Lions vs. Dallas Cowboys Week 17 Odds

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When, Where, and How to Watch?

• Place: AT&T Stadium, Arlington, Texas 
• Date: Saturday, December 30, 2023
• Time: 8:15 p.m. ET
• How to Watch: ABC

Detroit Lions Want to Keep Playing Great

The Lions are 11-4 in the 2023 NFL and have already clinched the NFC North. They will play in the Playoffs no matter what happens in the remainder of the regular season.

However, they also have a chance to win the No. 1 seed in the National Football Conference (NFC), which would mean skipping the first round of the postseason.