Scott Clark
Jan 21, 2024 - 07:05

Live Audio Coverage: Confident Bucs vs Lions, NFC Title Game hopefuls

The Detroit Lions are ready to take on the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in the divisional round of the playoffs.

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers have secured a spot in the NFC playoffs for the fourth consecutive year. They recently secured their sixth postseason win since 2020, trailing only the Kansas City Chiefs, who are the defending champions. On the other hand, the Detroit Lions are determined to make their way to the Super Bowl for the first time. They are set to face Tampa Bay in the divisional round, and the team is hoping to secure a victory. Lions offensive tackle Taylor Decker is thrilled to be part of the team's recent 24-23 win over the Rams. He expressed his gratitude for being able to witness such a special moment in sports.

The Lions' quarterback, Jared Goff, and Tampa Bay's Baker Mayfield, both former No. 1 overall draft picks, have had success in the playoffs. Goff had an impressive performance in the Lions' recent win against the Rams, completing 22 of 27 passes for 277 yards and a touchdown. Mayfield, on the other hand, had an outstanding regular season, setting career highs with 4,044 passing yards and 28 touchdown passes. He became the first Buccaneers quarterback to throw for at least 300 yards and three touchdowns in a postseason game.

The Lions' defensive end, Aidan Hutchinson, has the opportunity to join a select group of players with multiple sacks in four or more consecutive games, including the playoffs. Tampa Bay's rookie, YaYa Diaby, has also been a standout player with 7 1/2 sacks to lead the team's defense.

Despite Tampa Bay being the underdog, the team is confident in their abilities and is not fazed by the odds. The Lions previously secured a 20-6 win against Tampa Bay in Week 6, with Goff throwing for 353 yards and two touchdowns. Mayfield, however, struggled in that game, throwing for 206 yards with no touchdowns and one interception. The upcoming matchup between these two teams is highly anticipated, and both sides are eager to secure a victory in the divisional round.