The Detroit Lions and Tampa Bay Buccaneers are set to face off in a highly anticipated NFC Divisional Round Playoff game on Sunday at 3 p.m. ET. The winner of this game will advance to the NFC Championship game against the San Francisco 49ers, who secured their spot with a thrilling victory over the Green Bay Packers on Saturday night.
The Lions are aiming to reach their second NFC title game in franchise history, and they have had an exceptional season so far. This year has been historically good for the team, and they are hoping to continue their success in this crucial game. On the other hand, the Buccaneers have been somewhat overlooked this season, barely managing to emerge as victors in the competitive NFC South. However, they have been on a hot streak recently, winning six out of their last seven games.
The Lions have a track record of cooling off hot teams, as they have done in the past with the Denver Broncos and the Los Angeles Rams. The Broncos had won six out of seven games before the Lions blew them out on a Saturday night, while the Rams had won seven out of eight before the Lions sent them packing last week. This raises the question of whether the Lions will be able to take down another streaking team or if this is where their magical season comes to an end.
Expert predictions for the Lions vs. Buccaneers game are in, and it seems that most experts are favoring the Lions. Brandon Knapp predicts a 27-17 victory for the Lions, while Ryan Mathews expects a 35-24 win for Detroit. Alex Reno also believes that the Lions will come out on top, and Jerry Mallory predicts a 27-17 victory for Detroit as well. Kellie Rowe foresees a closer game with a score of 31-28 in favor of the Lions, and Meko Scott predicts a 27-13 win for Detroit. Jeremy Reisman expects a 27-23 victory for the Lions on paper, and Morgan Cannon predicts a 31-20 win for Detroit. Erik Schlitt believes that the Lions will secure a 28-23 victory, highlighting ten keys to their success. Kyle Yost predicts a 28-21 win for the Lions, while Hamza Baccouche expects a 28-23 victory for Detroit. John Whiticar predicts a higher-scoring game with a score of 33-27 in favor of the Lions. Chris Perfett, who is yet to make a prediction this season, simply expresses his excitement to be along for the ride.
As the game approaches, fans are also invited to make their predictions. An online poll shows that the majority of voters, 89%, believe that the Lions will emerge victorious, while only 10% are favoring the Buccaneers. The poll has received a total of 1,349 votes so far.
With anticipation building, fans are eagerly awaiting the Lions vs. Buccaneers game. The stakes are high, and both teams have their eyes set on the NFC Championship game. Will the Lions continue their magical season and secure a spot in the NFC title game, or will the Buccaneers pull off an upset and advance further in the playoffs? Only time will tell, but one thing is for sure: Lions fans are rallying behind their team with a resounding “GO LIONS!”
