Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Baker Mayfield lost a dependable target due to wide receiver Mike Evans' collarbone injury.

Detroit put together a dominant defensive showing against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in a convincing 24-9 victory, holding Tampa Bay to just 252 total yards and nine points -- the third-lowest total for the Buccaneers under Baker Mayfield in his three years as their starting quarterback.

Tampa Bay Buccaneers Quarterback Baker Mayfield spoke to the media after the Bucs' game against the Detroit Lions in Week 7 of the 2025 NFL Season. QB Mayfield discussed how much WR Mike Evans means to the team,

The Lions were able to get back into the end zone midway through the second quarter, as Jahmyr Gibbs burst 78 yards for a score to give them a two-score advantage. Gibbs had a massive game for the Lions, contributing both on the ground and as a receiver.

The Lions enter this game at 4-2 now, and need to get back in the win column to compete in the races for the NFC North and seeding in the NFC playoffs in general. Tampa won by a somewhat comfortable margin for the first time all year last week,

Tampa Bay has dealt with injuries to star receivers Mike Evans and Chris Godwin, along with rookie standout Emeka Egbuka. Still, quarterback Baker Mayfield has led the team to a 5-1 record while throwing 12 touchdowns to only one interception.

Jared Goff and Baker Mayfield were picked No. 1 overall in the NFL draft two years apart, had postseason success with their teams, got traded and revived their careers in new cities.

Baker Mayfield's NFL comeback in 2025 is mirrored by his enduring partnership with wife Emily Wilkinson. Since meeting in 2017, Emily, a content creat