The Tampa Bay Buccaneers and Detroit Lions square off in a primetime NFC showdown on Monday, October 20, 2025, at Ford Field in Detroit. Both teams are off to strong starts this season — Tampa Bay at 5-1 and Detroit at 4-2 — making this a potential playoff preview with major seeding implications.
Game Information
- Date: Monday, October 20, 2025
- Kickoff Time: 7:00 p.m. ET
- Venue: Ford Field, Detroit, Michigan
- Temperature: 54°F (per AccuWeather)
- TV Channel: ABC, ESPN
- Streaming Options: ESPN+, Fubo, YouTube TV
Fans can catch the game live nationwide on ABC and ESPN, or stream via ESPN+ and Fubo for complete coverage and on-demand replays.
Betting Odds (via ESPN BET Sportsbook)
- Spread: Lions -5.5 (-105) | Buccaneers +5.5 (-115)
- Moneyline: Lions -240 | Buccaneers +200
- Over/Under: 52.5 points
- Over: -120
- Under: Even
- Opening Total: 53.5
The Lions enter as 5.5-point home favorites, but with both offenses firing, the over/under line suggests a potential high-scoring battle under the Monday night lights.
Season Leaders
Tampa Bay Buccaneers
- Passing: Baker Mayfield – 1,539 yards, 12 TD, 1 INT
- Rushing: Bucky Irving – 237 yards, 71 carries
Detroit Lions
- Passing: Jared Goff – 1,390 yards, 14 TD, 2 INT
- Rushing: Jahmyr Gibbs – 390 yards, 4 TD on 87 carries
Game Preview
This Monday Night Football matchup features two of the NFC’s most efficient quarterbacks — Baker Mayfield and Jared Goff — each leading top-10 offenses in scoring efficiency through six weeks.
The Buccaneers, riding a three-game road win streak, have relied on Mayfield’s accuracy and a resilient defense that’s forced key turnovers in the fourth quarter. Running back Bucky Irving adds a dynamic element, though Tampa’s ground game remains a work in progress.
The Lions, meanwhile, boast one of the league’s most balanced attacks. Jahmyr Gibbs has exploded as both a rusher and receiver, complementing Goff’s chemistry with Amon-Ra St. Brown. Detroit’s defense, anchored by Aidan Hutchinson, will look to pressure Mayfield early and often.
Prediction
Expect both teams to trade early touchdowns before Detroit’s pass rush and home-field advantage tilt the game late. Tampa Bay has been battle-tested on the road, but Ford Field’s energy and Detroit’s offensive balance make the difference.
Projected Score: Lions 31, Buccaneers 24
Final Thoughts
Whether you’re watching on ABC, streaming via ESPN+, or attending in person at Ford Field, the Buccaneers vs. Lions matchup promises one of the most compelling games of Week 7.
Two playoff hopefuls, two red-hot quarterbacks, and one primetime stage — everything a Monday night football fan could ask for.