The Tampa Bay Buccaneers hit the road again in Week Six for another matchup with one of the NFC's top contenders, as they take their NFC-leading 5-1 record to Detroit to face the 4-2 Lions.The game will be played on the Monday Night Football stage, on October 20 at Ford Field, with kickoff at 7:00 p.m. ET and ESPN set to broadcast it nationally during a MNF double-header.
The Buccaneers moved to the head of the conference pack with their 30-19 win in Week Six over the San Francisco 49ers, which had been a matchup of 4-1 teams. The previous Sunday, the Bucs had traveled to Seattle for a contest between two first-place teams and had come away with a 38-35 victory. Tampa Bay's win over the 49ers marked its first game this season that was decided by more than one score. Following an injury to standout rookie Emeka Egbuka, MVP candidate Baker Mayfield kept the offense humming by throwing darts to young receivers Tez Johnson and Kameron Johnson, as well as veteran Sterling Shepard. Both Johnsons scored their first career NFL touchdown. Meanwhile, Tampa Bay's defense sacked 49ers quarterback Mac Jones six times, two by Yaya Diaby, and both Kindle Vildor and Jamel Dean secured interceptions.
The Lions saw a four-game winning streak snapped on Sunday night in Week Six when they lost a 30-17 decision in Kansas City. Jared Goff still threw two touchdown passes to raise his season total to an NFL-leading 14, and Aidan Hutchinson added one of three sacks of Patrick Mahomes. Both of those stars are off to All-Pro-level starts to the 2025 season; Goff has an NFL best 120.6 passer rating and has only been picked off twice, while Hutchinson has already racked up six sacks. Goff is backed up by a powerful two-headed backfield, as Jahmyr Gibbs has 390 rushing yards, four touchdowns and a 4.5-yards per carry average and David Montgomery has 334 rushing yards, four touchdowns and a 5.1-yards per carry average. Safety Kerby Joseph, who was a first-team Associated Press All-Pro last season after securing a league-leading nine interceptions, has picked up where he left off with three more picks in 2025.
Here are four major storylines and four head-to-head player battles to keep an eye on in Week Seven as the Bucs prepare for another game critical to the NFC standings, this time in the national spotlight.
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Battle of Attrition – From the 49ers' defense to the Seahawks' secondary to the Chargers' offensive line, there are plenty of NFC contenders who are dealing with widespread injury issues, so a pair of banged-up rosters doing battle on Monday night is not big news. Still, the nature of the rashes of injuries sustained by the Buccaneers and Lions adds a level of mystery to one phase of the game in particular: Tampa Bay's passing attack versus Detroit's secondary. The Buccaneers started their Week Six game against the 49ers without Mike Evans, Chris Godwin and Jalen McMillan, then lost Egbuka to a hamstring strain before halftime. Evans has a chance to return for the Monday night game but Godwin and McMillan won't and Egbuka is a serious question mark. The Buccaneers will continue to lean heavily on the aforementioned Tez and Kam Johnson as well as the veteran Shepard but their offense would obviously be more important with some of those injured pass-catchers on the field. Meanwhile, the Lions, whose defense was hit extremely hard by injuries in 2024, are having some of the same woes in 2025, with cornerbacks D.J. Reed, Terrion Arnold and Ennis Rakestraw all on injured reserve and safety Brian Branch potentially serving a one-game suspension in Week Seven. Arnold, Branch and Rakestraw were all first or second-round picks in recent drafts and Reed was the team's most important offseason addition in free agency. In addition, cornerback Avonte Maddox could miss a second straight game with a hamstring injury. The Lions have had to do a lot of shuffling in their secondary over the past 14 months and they may need to do some more if Branch's suspension is upheld and Maddox is sidelined.
A Leg Up in a Crowded NFC Race – The Buccaneers have already banked wins over NFC teams that currently have winning records in Week One at Atlanta, Week Five at Seattle and Week Six against San Francisco. The Lions have beaten the 3-2 Bears but lost to the 3-1-1 Packers in Week One. While the AFC has five teams with one or fewer wins through six weeks, the NFC playoff race looks increasingly crowded each successive week. Eleven of the 16 teams in the NFC are sit between 5-1 and 3-3, and all four teams in the Lions' division are over .500. The Buccaneers will still be in first place after Week Seven regardless of the outcome on Monday night, but they suddenly have a pair of streaking teams in the 3-2 Falcons and 3-3 Panthers breathing down their neck. The Lions have the most wins in the NFC North through six weeks but are technically not in first place because the Packers have a better winning percentage (.700 to .667). Neither the Buccaneers nor Lions will be guaranteed a spot at the NFC playoff table with a win on Monday night, and neither will be in dire straits with a loss. Still, with so many teams in the conference looking like legitimate postseason contenders, every win against one of those teams could put a shock in the NFC standings.
Creating Time to Bake – Baker Mayfield's most electric play from the Buccaneers' Week Six win over the 49ers was his 15-yard scramble to convert a third-and-14 near midfield. His escape from a backfield scrum, ability to elude several tacklers in the open field and lunge for the line to gain is already the stuff of legends. That said, for most of that game, Mayfield didn't have to deal with that kind of pressure. The Buccaneers' blockers only allowed him to be pressured on three of his 23 passes and he was sacked just one time. Mayfield was also only sacked once in the Week Five win at Seattle, and in those two games combined he has completed 82% of his passes for 635 yards, four touchdowns and no interceptions, topping 11 yards per attempt in both contests. That would be a nice formula to extend into Monday night, but it will be a serious challenge to keep Mayfield clean against a Lions defense that ranks fourth in the NFL with a sacks-per-pass-play rate of 10.11% and has averaged more than three sacks per game. Hutchinson leads the way with his 6.0 sacks (more on him below) but he's gotten help from edge rusher Al-Quadin Muhammad (4.5 sacks) and off-ball linebackers Jack Campbell and Derrick Barnes (2.0 each). Given the injured state of their secondary, the Lions are likely to do whatever it takes to try to limit the amount of time Mayfield has to survey the field.
Disrupting the Balance – Even after losing Offensive Coordinator Ben Johnson to the Bears' head coaching job and replacing him with John Morton, the Lions continue to emphasize balance on offense. Extreme balance: Through six games, Detroit has run the ball 175 times and thrown it 175 times. Since sacks are factored into the pass play total, the Lions have a slight lean to the pass on 51.3% of their snaps, but that's still the fourth-lowest percentage of pass plays called in the NFL. On first down, the Lions run it 57.7% of the time, seventh most in the league, and they particularly like to run it when they get close to the end zone, with 123 red zone rushing yards, third most in the league. It's a difficult backfield to contain because the duo of Gibbs and Montgomery provide both flash and power and the Lions can have a fresh back in their backfield at all times. That said, the Buccaneers have played strong run defense in 2025, most recently holding the 49ers' Christian McCaffrey to 3.2 yards per carry on 17 attempts. Only one of their six opponents so far has topped 100 rushing yards as a team. When nose tackle Vita Vea is on the field, it is very hard to punch it up the gut against the Buccaneers. The 49ers, for instance, gained just 36 yards on 14 carries between the tackles when Vea was on the field last Sunday. Few teams are successful in bottling up the Gibbs-Montgomery duo, but the Buccaneers will try to do so on Monday night and may have the horses to get it done.
View the top images of Tampa Bay's game against the San Francisco 49ers on Sunday, October 12th, 2025 at Raymond James Stadium.
TAMPA, FL - October 12, 2025 - Fans during the game between the San Francisco 49ers and Tampa Bay Buccaneers. The Bucs won the game, 30-19. Photo By Cian Leach/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
TAMPA, FL - October 12, 2025 - Fans during the game between the San Francisco 49ers and Tampa Bay Buccaneers. The Bucs won the game, 30-19. Photo By Cian Leach/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
TAMPA, FL - October 12, 2025 - Fans during the game between the San Francisco 49ers and Tampa Bay Buccaneers. The Bucs won the game, 30-19. Photo By Cian Leach/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
TAMPA, FL - October 12, 2025 - Fans during the game between the San Francisco 49ers and Tampa Bay Buccaneers. The Bucs won the game, 30-19. Photo By Cian Leach/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
TAMPA, FL - October 12, 2025 - Fans during the game between the San Francisco 49ers and Tampa Bay Buccaneers. The Bucs won the game, 30-19. Photo By Cian Leach/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
TAMPA, FL - October 12, 2025 - Fans during the game between the San Francisco 49ers and Tampa Bay Buccaneers. The Bucs won the game, 30-19. Photo By Cian Leach/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
TAMPA, FL - October 12, 2025 - Krewe Members on field after during the game between the San Francisco 49ers and Tampa Bay Buccaneers. The Bucs won the game, 30-19. Photo By Cian Leach/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
TAMPA, FL - October 12, 2025 - Quarterback Baker Mayfield #6 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers before the game between the San Francisco 49ers and Tampa Bay Buccaneers. The Bucs won the game, 30-19. Photo By Doug DeFelice/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
TAMPA, FL - October 12, 2025 - Quarterback Baker Mayfield #6 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers before the game between the San Francisco 49ers and Tampa Bay Buccaneers. The Bucs won the game, 30-19. Photo By Doug DeFelice/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
TAMPA, FL - October 12, 2025 - Running Back Rachaad White #1 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers before the game between the San Francisco 49ers and Tampa Bay Buccaneers. The Bucs won the game, 30-19. Photo By Doug DeFelice/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
TAMPA, FL - October 12, 2025 - Outside Linebacker Markees Watts #58 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers before the game between the San Francisco 49ers and Tampa Bay Buccaneers. The Bucs won the game, 30-19. Photo By Doug DeFelice/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
TAMPA, FL - October 12, 2025 - Running Back Rachaad White #1 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers before the game between the San Francisco 49ers and Tampa Bay Buccaneers. The Bucs won the game, 30-19. Photo By Doug DeFelice/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
TAMPA, FL - October 12, 2025 - Wide Receiver Tez Johnson #15 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers before the game between the San Francisco 49ers and Tampa Bay Buccaneers. The Bucs won the game, 30-19. Photo By Doug DeFelice/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
TAMPA, FL - October 12, 2025 - Quarterback Baker Mayfield #6 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers before the game between the San Francisco 49ers and Tampa Bay Buccaneers. The Bucs won the game, 30-19. Photo By Doug DeFelice/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
TAMPA, FL - October 12, 2025 - Cornerback Kindle Vildor #22 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers intercepts a pass during the game between the San Francisco 49ers and Tampa Bay Buccaneers. The Bucs won the game, 30-19. Photo By Doug DeFelice/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
TAMPA, FL - October 12, 2025 - Cornerback Kindle Vildor #22, Outside Linebacker Yaya Diaby #0, and Inside Linebacker Lavonte David #54 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers celebrate during the game between the San Francisco 49ers and Tampa Bay Buccaneers. The Bucs won the game, 30-19. Photo By Doug DeFelice/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
TAMPA, FL - October 12, 2025 - Defensive Lineman Elijah Roberts #95 and Defensive Tackle Vita Vea #50 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during the game between the San Francisco 49ers and Tampa Bay Buccaneers. The Bucs won the game, 30-19. Photo By Doug DeFelice/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
TAMPA, FL - October 12, 2025 - Defensive Tackle Vita Vea #50 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during the game between the San Francisco 49ers and Tampa Bay Buccaneers. The Bucs won the game, 30-19. Photo By Doug DeFelice/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
TAMPA, FL - October 12, 2025 - Wide Receiver Kameron Johnson #19 and Defensive Back Josh Hayes #32 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during the game between the San Francisco 49ers and Tampa Bay Buccaneers. The Bucs won the game, 30-19. Photo By Doug DeFelice/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
TAMPA, FL - October 12, 2025 - Outside Linebacker Haason Reddick #5 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during the game between the San Francisco 49ers and Tampa Bay Buccaneers. The Bucs won the game, 30-19. Photo By Doug DeFelice/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
TAMPA, FL - October 12, 2025 - Quarterback Baker Mayfield #6 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during the game between the San Francisco 49ers and Tampa Bay Buccaneers. The Bucs won the game, 30-19. Photo By Doug DeFelice/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
TAMPA, FL - October 12, 2025 - Cornerback Jamel Dean #35 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers forces a fumble during the game between the San Francisco 49ers and Tampa Bay Buccaneers. The Bucs won the game, 30-19. Photo By Doug DeFelice/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
TAMPA, FL - October 12, 2025 - Running Back Sean Tucker #44 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during the game between the San Francisco 49ers and Tampa Bay Buccaneers. The Bucs won the game, 30-19. Photo By Doug DeFelice/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
TAMPA, FL - October 12, 2025 - Quarterback Baker Mayfield #6 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during the game between the San Francisco 49ers and Tampa Bay Buccaneers. The Bucs won the game, 30-19. Photo By Doug DeFelice/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
TAMPA, FL - October 12, 2025 - Tight End Cade Otton #88 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during the game between the San Francisco 49ers and Tampa Bay Buccaneers. The Bucs won the game, 30-19. Photo By Doug DeFelice/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
TAMPA, FL - October 12, 2025 - Quarterback Baker Mayfield #6 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during the game between the San Francisco 49ers and Tampa Bay Buccaneers. The Bucs won the game, 30-19. Photo By Doug DeFelice/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
TAMPA, FL - October 12, 2025 - Quarterback Baker Mayfield #6 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers throws a touchdown pass during the game between the San Francisco 49ers and Tampa Bay Buccaneers. The Bucs won the game, 30-19. Photo By Doug DeFelice/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
TAMPA, FL - October 12, 2025 - Wide Receiver Kameron Johnson #19 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers catches a touchdown pass during the game between the San Francisco 49ers and Tampa Bay Buccaneers. The Bucs won the game, 30-19. Photo By Doug DeFelice/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
TAMPA, FL - October 12, 2025 - Running Back Rachaad White #1 and Wide Receiver Kameron Johnson #19 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers celebrate a touchdown during the game between the San Francisco 49ers and Tampa Bay Buccaneers. The Bucs won the game, 30-19. Photo By Doug DeFelice/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
TAMPA, FL - October 12, 2025 - Running Back Rachaad White #1 and Wide Receiver Kameron Johnson #19 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers celebrate a touchdown during the game between the San Francisco 49ers and Tampa Bay Buccaneers. The Bucs won the game, 30-19. Photo By Doug DeFelice/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
TAMPA, FL - October 12, 2025 - Running Back Rachaad White #1 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during the game between the San Francisco 49ers and Tampa Bay Buccaneers. The Bucs won the game, 30-19. Photo By Doug DeFelice/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
TAMPA, FL - October 12, 2025 - Quarterback Baker Mayfield #6 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during the game between the San Francisco 49ers and Tampa Bay Buccaneers. The Bucs won the game, 30-19. Photo By Doug DeFelice/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
TAMPA, FL - October 12, 2025 - Quarterback Baker Mayfield #6 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during the game between the San Francisco 49ers and Tampa Bay Buccaneers. The Bucs won the game, 30-19. Photo By Doug DeFelice/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
TAMPA, FL - October 12, 2025 - Quarterback Baker Mayfield #6 and Center Graham Barton #62 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during the game between the San Francisco 49ers and Tampa Bay Buccaneers. The Bucs won the game, 30-19. Photo By Doug DeFelice/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
TAMPA, FL - October 12, 2025 - Wide Receiver Tez Johnson #15 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers catches a touchdown pass during the game between the San Francisco 49ers and Tampa Bay Buccaneers. The Bucs won the game, 30-19. Photo By Doug DeFelice/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
TAMPA, FL - October 12, 2025 - Wide Receiver Tez Johnson #15 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers catches a touchdown pass during the game between the San Francisco 49ers and Tampa Bay Buccaneers. The Bucs won the game, 30-19. Photo By Doug DeFelice/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
TAMPA, FL - October 12, 2025 - Wide Receiver Tez Johnson #15 and Wide Receiver Sterling Shepard #17 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers celebrate a touchdown during the game between the San Francisco 49ers and Tampa Bay Buccaneers. The Bucs won the game, 30-19. Photo By Doug DeFelice/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
TAMPA, FL - October 12, 2025 - Wide Receiver Tez Johnson #15 and Wide Receiver Sterling Shepard #17 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers celebrate a touchdown during the game between the San Francisco 49ers and Tampa Bay Buccaneers. The Bucs won the game, 30-19. Photo By Doug DeFelice/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
TAMPA, FL - October 12, 2025 - Inside Linebacker Lavonte David #54 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during the game between the San Francisco 49ers and Tampa Bay Buccaneers. The Bucs won the game, 30-19. Photo By Doug DeFelice/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
TAMPA, FL - October 12, 2025 - Inside Linebacker Lavonte David #54 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during the game between the San Francisco 49ers and Tampa Bay Buccaneers. The Bucs won the game, 30-19. Photo By Doug DeFelice/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
TAMPA, FL - October 12, 2025 - Wide Receiver Sterling Shepard #17 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during the game between the San Francisco 49ers and Tampa Bay Buccaneers. The Bucs won the game, 30-19. Photo By Doug DeFelice/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
TAMPA, FL - October 12, 2025 - Defensive Lineman C.J. Brewer #52 and Outside Linebacker Yaya Diaby #0 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during the game between the San Francisco 49ers and Tampa Bay Buccaneers. The Bucs won the game, 30-19. Photo By Doug DeFelice/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
TAMPA, FL - October 12, 2025 - Wide Receiver Kameron Johnson #19 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during the game between the San Francisco 49ers and Tampa Bay Buccaneers. The Bucs won the game, 30-19. Photo By Doug DeFelice/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
TAMPA, FL - October 12, 2025 - Head Coach Todd Bowles of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and Kyle Shannahan after the game between the San Francisco 49ers and Tampa Bay Buccaneers. The Bucs won the game, 30-19. Photo By Doug DeFelice/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
TAMPA, FL - October 12, 2025 - Quarterback Baker Mayfield #6 and Safety Tykee Smith #23 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers after the game between the San Francisco 49ers and Tampa Bay Buccaneers. The Bucs won the game, 30-19. Photo By Doug DeFelice/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
TAMPA, FL - October 12, 2025 - Fans tailgate before the game between the San Francisco 49ers and Tampa Bay Buccaneers. The Bucs won the game, 30-19. Photo By Dave Pullis/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
TAMPA, FL - October 12, 2025 - Fans tailgate before the game between the San Francisco 49ers and Tampa Bay Buccaneers. The Bucs won the game, 30-19. Photo By Dave Pullis/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
TAMPA, FL - October 12, 2025 - Fans tailgate before the game between the San Francisco 49ers and Tampa Bay Buccaneers. The Bucs won the game, 30-19. Photo By Dave Pullis/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
TAMPA, FL - October 12, 2025 - Fans tailgate before the game between the San Francisco 49ers and Tampa Bay Buccaneers. The Bucs won the game, 30-19. Photo By Dave Pullis/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
TAMPA, FL - October 12, 2025 - Fans tailgate before the game between the San Francisco 49ers and Tampa Bay Buccaneers. The Bucs won the game, 30-19. Photo By Dave Pullis/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
TAMPA, FL - October 12, 2025 - Fans tailgate before the game between the San Francisco 49ers and Tampa Bay Buccaneers. The Bucs won the game, 30-19. Photo By Dave Pullis/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
TAMPA, FL - October 12, 2025 - Fans tailgate before the game between the San Francisco 49ers and Tampa Bay Buccaneers. The Bucs won the game, 30-19. Photo By Dave Pullis/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
TAMPA, FL - October 12, 2025 - Fans tailgate before the game between the San Francisco 49ers and Tampa Bay Buccaneers. The Bucs won the game, 30-19. Photo By Dave Pullis/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
TAMPA, FL - October 12, 2025 - Fans tailgate before the game between the San Francisco 49ers and Tampa Bay Buccaneers. The Bucs won the game, 30-19. Photo By Dave Pullis/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
TAMPA, FL - October 12, 2025 - Fans tailgate before the game between the San Francisco 49ers and Tampa Bay Buccaneers. The Bucs won the game, 30-19. Photo By Dave Pullis/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
TAMPA, FL - October 12, 2025 - Fans tailgate before the game between the San Francisco 49ers and Tampa Bay Buccaneers. The Bucs won the game, 30-19. Photo By Dave Pullis/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
TAMPA, FL - October 12, 2025 - Fans tailgate before the game between the San Francisco 49ers and Tampa Bay Buccaneers. The Bucs won the game, 30-19. Photo By Dave Pullis/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
TAMPA, FL - October 12, 2025 - Fans tailgate before the game between the San Francisco 49ers and Tampa Bay Buccaneers. The Bucs won the game, 30-19. Photo By Dave Pullis/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
TAMPA, FL - October 12, 2025 - Fans tailgate before the game between the San Francisco 49ers and Tampa Bay Buccaneers. The Bucs won the game, 30-19. Photo By Dave Pullis/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
TAMPA, FL - October 12, 2025 - Fans tailgate before the game between the San Francisco 49ers and Tampa Bay Buccaneers. The Bucs won the game, 30-19. Photo By Dave Pullis/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
TAMPA, FL - October 12, 2025 - Fans tailgate before the game between the San Francisco 49ers and Tampa Bay Buccaneers. The Bucs won the game, 30-19. Photo By Dave Pullis/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
TAMPA, FL - October 12, 2025 - Bucs flag at Bucs Beach before the game between the San Francisco 49ers and Tampa Bay Buccaneers. The Bucs won the game, 30-19. Photo By Dave Pullis/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
TAMPA, FL - October 12, 2025 - Fans before the game between the San Francisco 49ers and Tampa Bay Buccaneers. The Bucs won the game, 30-19. Photo By Dave Pullis/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
TAMPA, FL - October 12, 2025 - Buc Beat Line performs at Bucs Beach before the game between the San Francisco 49ers and Tampa Bay Buccaneers. The Bucs won the game, 30-19. Photo By Dave Pullis/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
TAMPA, FL - October 12, 2025 - Buc Beat Line performs at Bucs Beach before the game between the San Francisco 49ers and Tampa Bay Buccaneers. The Bucs won the game, 30-19. Photo By Dave Pullis/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
TAMPA, FL - October 12, 2025 - Captain Fear at Bucs Beach before the game between the San Francisco 49ers and Tampa Bay Buccaneers. The Bucs won the game, 30-19. Photo By Dave Pullis/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
TAMPA, FL - October 12, 2025 - Pirates at Bucs Beach before the game between the San Francisco 49ers and Tampa Bay Buccaneers. The Bucs won the game, 30-19. Photo By Dave Pullis/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
TAMPA, FL - October 12, 2025 - Tampa Bay Buccaneers Cheerleaders before the game between the San Francisco 49ers and Tampa Bay Buccaneers. The Bucs won the game, 30-19. Photo By Dave Pullis/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
TAMPA, FL - October 12, 2025 - A general view of Bucs Beach before the game between the San Francisco 49ers and Tampa Bay Buccaneers. The Bucs won the game, 30-19. Photo By Dave Pullis/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
TAMPA, FL - October 12, 2025 - DJ Ekin before the game between the San Francisco 49ers and Tampa Bay Buccaneers. The Bucs won the game, 30-19. Photo By Dave Pullis/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
TAMPA, FL - October 12, 2025 - A general view from the Pirate Ship before the game between the San Francisco 49ers and Tampa Bay Buccaneers. The Bucs won the game, 30-19. Photo By Dave Pullis/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
TAMPA, FL - October 12, 2025 - Pirates on the Pirate Ship before the game between the San Francisco 49ers and Tampa Bay Buccaneers. The Bucs won the game, 30-19. Photo By Dave Pullis/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
TAMPA, FL - October 12, 2025 - Fans wave flags on the Pirate Ship during the game between the San Francisco 49ers and Tampa Bay Buccaneers. The Bucs won the game, 30-19. Photo By Dave Pullis/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
TAMPA, FL - October 12, 2025 - Bucs fan flags during the game between the San Francisco 49ers and Tampa Bay Buccaneers. The Bucs won the game, 30-19. Photo By Dave Pullis/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
TAMPA, FL - October 12, 2025 - Salute to Service suite during the game between the San Francisco 49ers and Tampa Bay Buccaneers. The Bucs won the game, 30-19. Photo By Dave Pullis/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
TAMPA, FL - October 12, 2025 - Inside Linebacker Lavonte David #54 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers before the game between the San Francisco 49ers and Tampa Bay Buccaneers. The Bucs won the game, 30-19. Photo By Kyle Zedaker/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
TAMPA, FL - October 12, 2025 - Inside Linebacker SirVocea Dennis #8 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers before the game between the San Francisco 49ers and Tampa Bay Buccaneers. The Bucs won the game, 30-19. Photo By Kyle Zedaker/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
TAMPA, FL - October 12, 2025 - Cornerback Kindle Vildor #22, Linebacker John Bullock #57, and Defensive Back Josh Hayes #32 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers before the game between the San Francisco 49ers and Tampa Bay Buccaneers. The Bucs won the game, 30-19. Photo By Kyle Zedaker/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
TAMPA, FL - October 12, 2025 - Safety Antoine Winfield Jr. #31 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers before the game between the San Francisco 49ers and Tampa Bay Buccaneers. The Bucs won the game, 30-19. Photo By Kyle Zedaker/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
TAMPA, FL - October 12, 2025 - Outside Linebacker Yaya Diaby #0 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers before the game between the San Francisco 49ers and Tampa Bay Buccaneers. The Bucs won the game, 30-19. Photo By Kyle Zedaker/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
TAMPA, FL - October 12, 2025 - Cornerback Jacob Parrish #25 and Safety Antoine Winfield Jr. #31 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers before the game between the San Francisco 49ers and Tampa Bay Buccaneers. The Bucs won the game, 30-19. Photo By Kyle Zedaker/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
TAMPA, FL - October 12, 2025 - Safety Antoine Winfield Jr. #31 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers before the game between the San Francisco 49ers and Tampa Bay Buccaneers. The Bucs won the game, 30-19. Photo By Kyle Zedaker/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
TAMPA, FL - October 12, 2025 - Wide Receiver Tez Johnson #15 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers before the game between the San Francisco 49ers and Tampa Bay Buccaneers. The Bucs won the game, 30-19. Photo By Kyle Zedaker/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
TAMPA, FL - October 12, 2025 - Tackle Tristan Wirfs #78 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers before the game between the San Francisco 49ers and Tampa Bay Buccaneers. The Bucs won the game, 30-19. Photo By Kyle Zedaker/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
TAMPA, FL - October 12, 2025 - Punter Riley Dixon #9, Kicker Chase McLaughlin #4, Tight End Cade Otton #88, and Long Snapper Evan Deckers #86 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers before the game between the San Francisco 49ers and Tampa Bay Buccaneers. The Bucs won the game, 30-19. Photo By Kyle Zedaker/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
TAMPA, FL - October 12, 2025 - Tackle Tristan Wirfs #78 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers before the game between the San Francisco 49ers and Tampa Bay Buccaneers. The Bucs won the game, 30-19. Photo By Kyle Zedaker/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
TAMPA, FL - October 12, 2025 - Inside Linebacker Lavonte David #54 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers before the game between the San Francisco 49ers and Tampa Bay Buccaneers. The Bucs won the game, 30-19. Photo By Kyle Zedaker/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
TAMPA, FL - October 12, 2025 - Linebacker John Bullock #57 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers before the game between the San Francisco 49ers and Tampa Bay Buccaneers. The Bucs won the game, 30-19. Photo By Kyle Zedaker/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
TAMPA, FL - October 12, 2025 - Buccaneers Legend Jimmie Giles leads the team before the game between the San Francisco 49ers and Tampa Bay Buccaneers. The Bucs won the game, 30-19. Photo By Kyle Zedaker/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
TAMPA, FL - October 12, 2025 - Cornerback Jacob Parrish #25 and Linebacker Deion Jones #45 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers before the game between the San Francisco 49ers and Tampa Bay Buccaneers. The Bucs won the game, 30-19. Photo By Kyle Zedaker/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
TAMPA, FL - October 12, 2025 - Outside Linebacker Anthony Nelson #98 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers before the game between the San Francisco 49ers and Tampa Bay Buccaneers. The Bucs won the game, 30-19. Photo By Kyle Zedaker/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
TAMPA, FL - October 12, 2025 - Wide Receiver Tez Johnson #15 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers before the game between the San Francisco 49ers and Tampa Bay Buccaneers. The Bucs won the game, 30-19. Photo By Kyle Zedaker/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
TAMPA, FL - October 12, 2025 - Center Graham Barton #62 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers before the game between the San Francisco 49ers and Tampa Bay Buccaneers. The Bucs won the game, 30-19. Photo By Kyle Zedaker/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
TAMPA, FL - October 12, 2025 - Wide Receiver Emeka Egbuka #2, Tackle Tristan Wirfs #78, and Tight End Cade Otton #88 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers before the game between the San Francisco 49ers and Tampa Bay Buccaneers. The Bucs won the game, 30-19. Photo By Kyle Zedaker/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
TAMPA, FL - October 12, 2025 - Quarterback Baker Mayfield #6 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers before the game between the San Francisco 49ers and Tampa Bay Buccaneers. The Bucs won the game, 30-19. Photo By Kyle Zedaker/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
TAMPA, FL - October 12, 2025 - Quarterback Baker Mayfield #6 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers before the game between the San Francisco 49ers and Tampa Bay Buccaneers. The Bucs won the game, 30-19. Photo By Kyle Zedaker/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
TAMPA, FL - October 12, 2025 - Quarterback Baker Mayfield #6 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers before the game between the San Francisco 49ers and Tampa Bay Buccaneers. The Bucs won the game, 30-19. Photo By Kyle Zedaker/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
TAMPA, FL - October 12, 2025 - Outside Linebacker Yaya Diaby #0 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers before the game between the San Francisco 49ers and Tampa Bay Buccaneers. The Bucs won the game, 30-19. Photo By Kyle Zedaker/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
TAMPA, FL - October 12, 2025 - Inside Linebacker Lavonte David #54, Safety Antoine Winfield Jr. #31, Defensive Tackle Vita Vea #50, and Tackle Tristan Wirfs #78 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers before the game between the San Francisco 49ers and Tampa Bay Buccaneers. The Bucs won the game, 30-19. Photo By Kyle Zedaker/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
TAMPA, FL - October 12, 2025 - Wide Receiver Sterling Shepard #17 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during the game between the San Francisco 49ers and Tampa Bay Buccaneers. The Bucs won the game, 30-19. Photo By Kyle Zedaker/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
TAMPA, FL - October 12, 2025 - Cornerback Kindle Vildor #22 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers celebrates a turnover during the game between the San Francisco 49ers and Tampa Bay Buccaneers. The Bucs won the game, 30-19. Photo By Kyle Zedaker/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
TAMPA, FL - October 12, 2025 - Defensive Lineman Elijah Roberts #95 and Defensive Tackle Vita Vea #50 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during the game between the San Francisco 49ers and Tampa Bay Buccaneers. The Bucs won the game, 30-19. Photo By Kyle Zedaker/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
TAMPA, FL - October 12, 2025 - Inside Linebacker Lavonte David #54 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during the game between the San Francisco 49ers and Tampa Bay Buccaneers. The Bucs won the game, 30-19. Photo By Kyle Zedaker/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
TAMPA, FL - October 12, 2025 - Defensive Tackle Vita Vea #50 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during the game between the San Francisco 49ers and Tampa Bay Buccaneers. The Bucs won the game, 30-19. Photo By Kyle Zedaker/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
TAMPA, FL - October 12, 2025 - Wide Receiver Tez Johnson #15 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers before the game between the San Francisco 49ers and Tampa Bay Buccaneers. The Bucs won the game, 30-19. Photo By Kyle Zedaker/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
TAMPA, FL - October 12, 2025 - Outside Linebacker Yaya Diaby #0 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during the game between the San Francisco 49ers and Tampa Bay Buccaneers. The Bucs won the game, 30-19. Photo By Kyle Zedaker/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
TAMPA, FL - October 12, 2025 - Safety Antoine Winfield Jr. #31 and Outside Linebacker Yaya Diaby #0 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during the game between the San Francisco 49ers and Tampa Bay Buccaneers. The Bucs won the game, 30-19. Photo By Kyle Zedaker/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
TAMPA, FL - October 12, 2025 - Outside Linebacker Yaya Diaby #0 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during the game between the San Francisco 49ers and Tampa Bay Buccaneers. The Bucs won the game, 30-19. Photo By Kyle Zedaker/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
TAMPA, FL - October 12, 2025 - Running Back Rachaad White #1 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during the game between the San Francisco 49ers and Tampa Bay Buccaneers. The Bucs won the game, 30-19. Photo By Kyle Zedaker/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
TAMPA, FL - October 12, 2025 - Quarterback Baker Mayfield #6 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during the game between the San Francisco 49ers and Tampa Bay Buccaneers. The Bucs won the game, 30-19. Photo By Kyle Zedaker/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
TAMPA, FL - October 12, 2025 - Quarterback Baker Mayfield #6 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during the game between the San Francisco 49ers and Tampa Bay Buccaneers. The Bucs won the game, 30-19. Photo By Kyle Zedaker/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
TAMPA, FL - October 12, 2025 - Running Back Rachaad White #1 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during the game between the San Francisco 49ers and Tampa Bay Buccaneers. The Bucs won the game, 30-19. Photo By Kyle Zedaker/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
TAMPA, FL - October 12, 2025 - Running Back Rachaad White #1 and Wide Receiver Kameron Johnson #19 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during the game between the San Francisco 49ers and Tampa Bay Buccaneers. The Bucs won the game, 30-19. Photo By Kyle Zedaker/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
TAMPA, FL - October 12, 2025 - Wide Receiver Tez Johnson #15 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers celebrates a touchdown during the game between the San Francisco 49ers and Tampa Bay Buccaneers. The Bucs won the game, 30-19. Photo By Kyle Zedaker/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
TAMPA, FL - October 12, 2025 - Wide Receiver Tez Johnson #15 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers before the game between the San Francisco 49ers and Tampa Bay Buccaneers. The Bucs won the game, 30-19. Photo By Kyle Zedaker/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
TAMPA, FL - October 12, 2025 - Inside Linebacker Lavonte David #54 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during the game between the San Francisco 49ers and Tampa Bay Buccaneers. The Bucs won the game, 30-19. Photo By Kyle Zedaker/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
TAMPA, FL - October 12, 2025 - Cornerback Jamel Dean #35 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers intercepts a pass during the game between the San Francisco 49ers and Tampa Bay Buccaneers. The Bucs won the game, 30-19. Photo By Kyle Zedaker/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
TAMPA, FL - October 12, 2025 - Head Coach Todd Bowles and General Manager Jason Licht after the game between the San Francisco 49ers and Tampa Bay Buccaneers. The Bucs won the game, 30-19. Photo By Kyle Zedaker/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
TAMPA, FL - October 12, 2025 - Quarterback Baker Mayfield #6 and Offensive Coordinator Josh Grizzard of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers after the game between the San Francisco 49ers and Tampa Bay Buccaneers. The Bucs won the game, 30-19. Photo By Kyle Zedaker/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
TAMPA, FL - October 12, 2025 - Head Coach Todd Bowles of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers after the game between the San Francisco 49ers and Tampa Bay Buccaneers. The Bucs won the game, 30-19. Photo By Kyle Zedaker/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
TAMPA, FL - October 12, 2025 - Tackle Tristan Wirfs #78 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers after the game between the San Francisco 49ers and Tampa Bay Buccaneers. The Bucs won the game, 30-19. Photo By Kyle Zedaker/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
TAMPA, FL - October 12, 2025 - Quarterback Baker Mayfield #6 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers after the game between the San Francisco 49ers and Tampa Bay Buccaneers. The Bucs won the game, 30-19. Photo By Kyle Zedaker/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
TAMPA, FL - October 12, 2025 - Center Graham Barton #62, Offensive Coordinator Josh Grizzard and Guard Ben Bredeson #68 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers after the game between the San Francisco 49ers and Tampa Bay Buccaneers. The Bucs won the game, 30-19. Photo By Kyle Zedaker/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
TAMPA, FL - October 12, 2025 - Wide Receiver Kameron Johnson #19 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers before the game between the San Francisco 49ers and Tampa Bay Buccaneers. The Bucs won the game, 30-19. Photo By Kyle Zedaker/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
TAMPA, FL - October 12, 2025 - Wide Receiver Sterling Shepard #17 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers before the game between the San Francisco 49ers and Tampa Bay Buccaneers. The Bucs won the game, 30-19. Photo By Kyle Zedaker/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
TAMPA, FL - October 12, 2025 - Quarterback Baker Mayfield #6 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers before the game between the San Francisco 49ers and Tampa Bay Buccaneers. The Bucs won the game, 30-19. Photo By Kyle Zedaker/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
TAMPA, FL - October 12, 2025 - Wide Receiver Emeka Egbuka #2 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers before the game between the San Francisco 49ers and Tampa Bay Buccaneers. The Bucs won the game, 30-19. Photo By Tori Richman/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
TAMPA, FL - October 12, 2025 - Quarterback Baker Mayfield #6 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and his daughter before the game between the San Francisco 49ers and Tampa Bay Buccaneers. The Bucs won the game, 30-19. Photo By Tori Richman/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
TAMPA, FL - October 12, 2025 - Center Graham Barton #62 and Quarterback Baker Mayfield #6 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers before the game between the San Francisco 49ers and Tampa Bay Buccaneers. The Bucs won the game, 30-19. Photo By Tori Richman/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
TAMPA, FL - October 12, 2025 - Defensive Lineman C.J. Brewer #52 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers before the game between the San Francisco 49ers and Tampa Bay Buccaneers. The Bucs won the game, 30-19. Photo By Tori Richman/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
TAMPA, FL - October 12, 2025 - Safety Antoine Winfield Jr. #31 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers before the game between the San Francisco 49ers and Tampa Bay Buccaneers. The Bucs won the game, 30-19. Photo By Tori Richman/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
TAMPA, FL - October 12, 2025 - Defensive Tackle Vita Vea #50 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and his daughter before the game between the San Francisco 49ers and Tampa Bay Buccaneers. The Bucs won the game, 30-19. Photo By Tori Richman/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
TAMPA, FL - October 12, 2025 - Cornerback Jamel Dean #35, Inside Linebacker Lavonte David #54, Tight End Devin Culp #82 and Running Back Owen Wright #49 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers with Buccaneers Legend Jimmie Giles before the game between the San Francisco 49ers and Tampa Bay Buccaneers. The Bucs won the game, 30-19. Photo By Tori Richman/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
TAMPA, FL - October 12, 2025 - Linebacker John Bullock #57, Outside Linebacker Haason Reddick #5 and Guard Elijah Klein #79 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers before the game between the San Francisco 49ers and Tampa Bay Buccaneers. The Bucs won the game, 30-19. Photo By Tori Richman/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
TAMPA, FL - October 12, 2025 - Wide Receiver Tez Johnson #15 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers before the game between the San Francisco 49ers and Tampa Bay Buccaneers. The Bucs won the game, 30-19. Photo By Tori Richman/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
TAMPA, FL - October 12, 2025 - Wide Receiver Emeka Egbuka #2 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers before the game between the San Francisco 49ers and Tampa Bay Buccaneers. The Bucs won the game, 30-19. Photo By Tori Richman/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
TAMPA, FL - October 12, 2025 - Cornerback Kindle Vildor #22 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during the game between the San Francisco 49ers and Tampa Bay Buccaneers. The Bucs won the game, 30-19. Photo By Tori Richman/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
TAMPA, FL - October 12, 2025 - Cornerback Kindle Vildor #22 and Outside Linebacker Yaya Diaby #0 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during the game between the San Francisco 49ers and Tampa Bay Buccaneers. The Bucs won the game, 30-19. Photo By Tori Richman/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
TAMPA, FL - October 12, 2025 - Quarterback Baker Mayfield #6 and Running Back Rachaad White #1 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during the game between the San Francisco 49ers and Tampa Bay Buccaneers. The Bucs won the game, 30-19. Photo By Tori Richman/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
TAMPA, FL - October 12, 2025 - Quarterback Baker Mayfield #6 and Running Back Rachaad White #1 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during the game between the San Francisco 49ers and Tampa Bay Buccaneers. The Bucs won the game, 30-19. Photo By Tori Richman/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
TAMPA, FL - October 12, 2025 - Defensive Tackle Vita Vea #50 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during the game between the San Francisco 49ers and Tampa Bay Buccaneers. The Bucs won the game, 30-19. Photo By Tori Richman/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
TAMPA, FL - October 12, 2025 - Defensive Lineman Elijah Roberts #95 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during the game between the San Francisco 49ers and Tampa Bay Buccaneers. The Bucs won the game, 30-19. Photo By Tori Richman/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
TAMPA, FL - October 12, 2025 - Defensive Lineman Elijah Roberts #95 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during the game between the San Francisco 49ers and Tampa Bay Buccaneers. The Bucs won the game, 30-19. Photo By Tori Richman/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
TAMPA, FL - October 12, 2025 - Defensive Lineman Elijah Roberts #95 and Outside Linebacker Yaya Diaby #0 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during the game between the San Francisco 49ers and Tampa Bay Buccaneers. The Bucs won the game, 30-19. Photo By Tori Richman/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
TAMPA, FL - October 12, 2025 - Defensive Back Josh Hayes #32 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during the game between the San Francisco 49ers and Tampa Bay Buccaneers. The Bucs won the game, 30-19. Photo By Tori Richman/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
TAMPA, FL - October 12, 2025 - Outside Linebacker Yaya Diaby #0 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during the game between the San Francisco 49ers and Tampa Bay Buccaneers. The Bucs won the game, 30-19. Photo By Tori Richman/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
TAMPA, FL - October 12, 2025 - Safety Antoine Winfield Jr. #31 and Outside Linebacker Yaya Diaby #0 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during the game between the San Francisco 49ers and Tampa Bay Buccaneers. The Bucs won the game, 30-19. Photo By Tori Richman/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
TAMPA, FL - October 12, 2025 - Wide Receiver Emeka Egbuka #2 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during the game between the San Francisco 49ers and Tampa Bay Buccaneers. The Bucs won the game, 30-19. Photo By Tori Richman/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
TAMPA, FL - October 12, 2025 - Cornerback Jamel Dean #35 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during the game between the San Francisco 49ers and Tampa Bay Buccaneers. The Bucs won the game, 30-19. Photo By Tori Richman/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
TAMPA, FL - October 12, 2025 - Cornerback Jacob Parrish #25 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during the game between the San Francisco 49ers and Tampa Bay Buccaneers. The Bucs won the game, 30-19. Photo By Tori Richman/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
TAMPA, FL - October 12, 2025 - Center Graham Barton #62 and Quarterback Baker Mayfield #6 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during the game between the San Francisco 49ers and Tampa Bay Buccaneers. The Bucs won the game, 30-19. Photo By Tori Richman/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
TAMPA, FL - October 12, 2025 - Wide Receiver Emeka Egbuka #2 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during the game between the San Francisco 49ers and Tampa Bay Buccaneers. The Bucs won the game, 30-19. Photo By Tori Richman/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
TAMPA, FL - October 12, 2025 - Quarterback Baker Mayfield #6 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during the game between the San Francisco 49ers and Tampa Bay Buccaneers. The Bucs won the game, 30-19. Photo By Tori Richman/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
TAMPA, FL - October 12, 2025 - Quarterback Baker Mayfield #6 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during the game between the San Francisco 49ers and Tampa Bay Buccaneers. The Bucs won the game, 30-19. Photo By Tori Richman/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
TAMPA, FL - October 12, 2025 - Guard Luke Haggard #72 and Running Back Sean Tucker #44 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during the game between the San Francisco 49ers and Tampa Bay Buccaneers. The Bucs won the game, 30-19. Photo By Tori Richman/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
TAMPA, FL - October 12, 2025 - Running Back Sean Tucker #44 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during the game between the San Francisco 49ers and Tampa Bay Buccaneers. The Bucs won the game, 30-19. Photo By Tori Richman/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
TAMPA, FL - October 12, 2025 - Running Back Sean Tucker #44 and Wide Receiver Emeka Egbuka #2 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during the game between the San Francisco 49ers and Tampa Bay Buccaneers. The Bucs won the game, 30-19. Photo By Tori Richman/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
TAMPA, FL - October 12, 2025 - Outside Linebacker Yaya Diaby #0 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during the game between the San Francisco 49ers and Tampa Bay Buccaneers. The Bucs won the game, 30-19. Photo By Tori Richman/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
TAMPA, FL - October 12, 2025 - Wide Receiver Kameron Johnson #19 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during the game between the San Francisco 49ers and Tampa Bay Buccaneers. The Bucs won the game, 30-19. Photo By Tori Richman/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
TAMPA, FL - October 12, 2025 - Quarterback Baker Mayfield #6 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during the game between the San Francisco 49ers and Tampa Bay Buccaneers. The Bucs won the game, 30-19. Photo By Tori Richman/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
TAMPA, FL - October 12, 2025 - Quarterback Baker Mayfield #6 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during the game between the San Francisco 49ers and Tampa Bay Buccaneers. The Bucs won the game, 30-19. Photo By Tori Richman/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
TAMPA, FL - October 12, 2025 - Wide Receiver Tez Johnson #15 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during the game between the San Francisco 49ers and Tampa Bay Buccaneers. The Bucs won the game, 30-19. Photo By Tori Richman/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
TAMPA, FL - October 12, 2025 - Wide Receiver Tez Johnson #15 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during the game between the San Francisco 49ers and Tampa Bay Buccaneers. The Bucs won the game, 30-19. Photo By Tori Richman/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
TAMPA, FL - October 12, 2025 - Wide Receiver Tez Johnson #15 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during the game between the San Francisco 49ers and Tampa Bay Buccaneers. The Bucs won the game, 30-19. Photo By Tori Richman/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
TAMPA, FL - October 12, 2025 - Wide Receiver Tez Johnson #15 and Cornerback Kindle Vildor #22 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during the game between the San Francisco 49ers and Tampa Bay Buccaneers. The Bucs won the game, 30-19. Photo By Tori Richman/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
TAMPA, FL - October 12, 2025 - Inside Linebacker Lavonte David #54 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during the game between the San Francisco 49ers and Tampa Bay Buccaneers. The Bucs won the game, 30-19. Photo By Tori Richman/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
TAMPA, FL - October 12, 2025 - Defensive Lineman C.J. Brewer #52 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during the game between the San Francisco 49ers and Tampa Bay Buccaneers. The Bucs won the game, 30-19. Photo By Tori Richman/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
TAMPA, FL - October 12, 2025 - Cornerback Jamel Dean #35 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during the game between the San Francisco 49ers and Tampa Bay Buccaneers. The Bucs won the game, 30-19. Photo By Tori Richman/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
TAMPA, FL - October 12, 2025 - Quarterback Baker Mayfield #6 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers after the game between the San Francisco 49ers and Tampa Bay Buccaneers. The Bucs won the game, 30-19. Photo By Tori Richman/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
TAMPA, FL - October 12, 2025 - Quarterback Baker Mayfield #6 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers after the game between the San Francisco 49ers and Tampa Bay Buccaneers. The Bucs won the game, 30-19. Photo By Tori Richman/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
TAMPA, FL - October 12, 2025 - Outside Linebacker Haason Reddick #5 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers after the game between the San Francisco 49ers and Tampa Bay Buccaneers. The Bucs won the game, 30-19. Photo By Tori Richman/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
TAMPA, FL - October 12, 2025 - Tackle Tristan Wirfs #78 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers after the game between the San Francisco 49ers and Tampa Bay Buccaneers. The Bucs won the game, 30-19. Photo By Tori Richman/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
TAMPA, FL - October 12, 2025 - Tackle Tristan Wirfs #78 and Head Coach Todd Bowles of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers after the game between the San Francisco 49ers and Tampa Bay Buccaneers. The Bucs won the game, 30-19. Photo By Tori Richman/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
TAMPA, FL - October 12, 2025 - Tackle Tristan Wirfs #78 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers after the game between the San Francisco 49ers and Tampa Bay Buccaneers. The Bucs won the game, 30-19. Photo By Tori Richman/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
TAMPA, FL - October 12, 2025 - Tackle Tristan Wirfs #78 and Guard Ben Bredeson #68 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers after the game between the San Francisco 49ers and Tampa Bay Buccaneers. The Bucs won the game, 30-19. Photo By Tori Richman/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
TAMPA, FL - October 12, 2025 - Cornerback Kindle Vildor #22 and Outside Linebacker Yaya Diaby #0 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during the game between the San Francisco 49ers and Tampa Bay Buccaneers. The Bucs won the game, 30-19. Photo By Tori Richman/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
TAMPA, FL - October 12, 2025 - Fans during the game between the San Francisco 49ers and Tampa Bay Buccaneers. The Bucs won the game, 30-19. Photo By Yvonne Gouglet/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
TAMPA, FL - October 12, 2025 - Fans during the game between the San Francisco 49ers and Tampa Bay Buccaneers. The Bucs won the game, 30-19. Photo By Yvonne Gouglet/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
TAMPA, FL - October 12, 2025 - Flag runners during the game between the San Francisco 49ers and Tampa Bay Buccaneers. The Bucs won the game, 30-19. Photo By Yvonne Gouglet/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
TAMPA, FL - October 12, 2025 - A general view from the 100 level during the game between the San Francisco 49ers and Tampa Bay Buccaneers. The Bucs won the game, 30-19. Photo By Yvonne Gouglet/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
TAMPA, FL - October 12, 2025 - A general view from the 100 level during the game between the San Francisco 49ers and Tampa Bay Buccaneers. The Bucs won the game, 30-19. Photo By Yvonne Gouglet/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
TAMPA, FL - October 12, 2025 - A general view from the 200 level during the game between the San Francisco 49ers and Tampa Bay Buccaneers. The Bucs won the game, 30-19. Photo By Yvonne Gouglet/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
TAMPA, FL - October 12, 2025 - Captain Fear at Bucs Beach before the game between the San Francisco 49ers and Tampa Bay Buccaneers. The Bucs won the game, 30-19. Photo By Yvonne Gouglet/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
TAMPA, FL - October 12, 2025 - Fans during the game between the San Francisco 49ers and Tampa Bay Buccaneers. The Bucs won the game, 30-19. Photo By Yvonne Gouglet/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
TAMPA, FL - October 12, 2025 - A general view from the 300 level during the game between the San Francisco 49ers and Tampa Bay Buccaneers. The Bucs won the game, 30-19. Photo By Yvonne Gouglet/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
TAMPA, FL - October 12, 2025 - Krewe Members on field after the game between the San Francisco 49ers and Tampa Bay Buccaneers. The Bucs won the game, 30-19. Photo By Yvonne Gouglet/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
TAMPA, FL - October 12, 2025 - Krewe Members on field after the game between the San Francisco 49ers and Tampa Bay Buccaneers. The Bucs won the game, 30-19. Photo By Yvonne Gouglet/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
TAMPA, FL - October 12, 2025 - Krewe Members on field after the game between the San Francisco 49ers and Tampa Bay Buccaneers. The Bucs won the game, 30-19. Photo By Yvonne Gouglet/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
KEY MATCHUPS
1. Lions WR Amon-Ra St. Brown vs. Buccaneers CB Jamel Dean
Amon-Ra St. Brown is as steadily productive as they come in the NFL. He has three straight seasons with more than 1,100 receiving yards and he's well on his way to a fourth with 452 yards through six weeks to rank sixth in the NFL in that category. His six touchdowns this year after a total of 22 over the past two seasons indicate what a threat he is around the goal line; according to NFL Next Gen Stats, heading into Week Six St. Brown was tied for the most red zone targets in the league, with 10. St. Brown is a precise route-runner who naturally creates separation and he has excellent hands and can make the most difficult catches. He is lining up wide rather than in the slot at the highest rate of his career in 2025, which means he should see plenty of Jamel Dean, who is putting together a strong seventh season in the NFL. Last week, Dean recorded his second interception of the season plus his first career sack in the win over San Francisco, coming back strong after he had missed one game with a hip injury. According to Next Gen Stats, he has allowed a passer rating of 20.6 when he is the targeted defender, the best mark among all NFL defenders with at least 15 targets. Dean has great size and recovery speed, and is taking advantage of his interception opportunities this season, an issue that had been his Achilles heel.
2. Buccaneers T Charlie Heck vs. Lions EDGE Aidan Hutchinson
Hutchinson splits his time pretty evenly between the left and right edges of the line, so there will be some All-Pro matchups between him and the Bucs' left tackle, Tristan Wirfs. However, there will also be plenty of Hutchinson reps against Heck, who is filling in at right tackle for the injured Luke Goedeke. The Buccaneers know quite well what a disruptive force Hutchinson can be; the Buccaneers escaped a Week Two visit to Detroit last year with a 20-16 win despite Hutchinson racking up an incredible 4.5 sacks. The Lions' star had 7.5 sacks through just five games last season and was a leading NFL Defensive Player of the Year candidate before suffering a season-ending injury. According to NGS, he had generated 30 pressures through the first five weeks of the season, the second-highest total in the league, and 25 of those came on plays where he was left in a one-on-one blocking situation. The Bucs could supply Heck with some tight end help on occasion, of course, but he will surely find himself in some one-on-one battles with Hutchinson. The sixth-year veteran has proved up to the challenge of replacing Goedeke, helping Tampa Bay's offense continue to put up strong numbers and provide Mayfield with good protection. The 6-8, 311-pound blocker has been part of a front wall that ranks eighth in sacks-per-pass-play allowed.
3. Lions C Graham Glasgow vs. Buccaneers NT Vita Vea
Vita Vea's power and the decision by opposing offenses to double-team him on a high-percentage of plays is noted above. He was double-teamed on more than two-thirds of his pass-rush snaps last Sunday and still ended up with five quarterback pressures. Vea has 2.5 sacks this season and 33.0 in his eight-year career, extremely impressive numbers for a 350-pound nose tackle. In a way, this key matchup could have been presented as Vea vs. Glasgow PLUS somebody else, since Vea will probably have to contend with attention from guards Christian Mahogany and Tate Ratledge as well. Still, it is Glasgow on the pivot who faces the toughest challenge from his enormous opponent. Fortunately for the Lions, he has a ton of NFL experience and has played at a high level for a long time after seven years in Denver and now three in Detroit. Glasgow played left guard for the Lions last season but slid over to center in 2025 after the retirement of four-time Pro Bowl center Frank Ragnow. Glasgow and company have only allowed Goff to be sacked nine times in six games this season and they have the ninth-best sacks-allowed-per-pass-play percentage in the NFL. Glasgow's NFL experience includes 138 career games and 128 games started and he has kept the Lions' blocking front strong in 2024 after Ragnow's retirement.
4. Buccaneers WR Tez Johnson vs. Lions CB Amik Robertson
As noted above, the Lions are dealing with a lot of injuries to their secondary and are without both of their starting cornerbacks in D.J. Reed and Terrion Arnold. With Avonte Maddox also ailing, that means Detroit will likely start Amik Robertson and Rock Ya-Sin on the outside, potentially bringing Arthur Maulet up from the practice squad to play in the slot, like they did last week. Robertson joined the Lions last season and played primarily in the slot, performing well in that role. In 2024, he allowed a 42.6% completion rate when targeted in man coverage, according to NGS, which was fifth best among NFL cornerbacks who were targeted at least 25times. Robertson could move back to the slot on Monday, but if he stays on the outside, where he has played recently, he will probably see a lot of rookie Tez Johnson. A seventh-round pick out of Oregon, Johnson has given the Bucs' depleted passing attack a spark in recent weeks as injuries to the receiving corps have piled up. Johnson is one of the NFL's smallest receivers but he's extremely fast and shifty and has a natural feel for playing the position. Johnson played the most snaps of any of the Bucs' receivers in Week Six, and even if Mike Evans returns for Monday's game he is still likely to see a lot of action. Johnson has five catches for 104 yards in the last two games since taking on a bigger role, and his incredible finger-tip grab of a 45-yard touchdown pass against the 49ers was one of the top highlights of the season for the Buccaneers.
