Detroit’s defense is riding hot after its patchwork secondary and ferocious pass rush put the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in a blender on Monday night. And the offense, despite some inconsistencies along the way, remains one of the league’s most explosive and star-studded units.

Detroit’s taped-together secondary was the catalyst for a lights-out defensive showing in Monday night's 24-9 win against the Buccaneers.

Several Detroit Lions wore Brian Branch's No. 32 jersey to Monday's game as a tribute to the suspended defensive back.

The MVP candidate showed that frustration on the field as the Lions beat the Buccaneers 24-9 on Monday, Oct. 20. And though it wasn't exactly directed at the Lions defense, Mayfield's frustration was emblematic of how much the Lions flummoxed him at all levels.

MLive’s Dungeon of Doom podcast discusses the unsung heroes, Jahmyr Gibbs’ ridiculous night and thoughts heading into the bye week.

Lions kicker Jake Bates made franchise history with a 58-yard field goal in the fourth quarter of Monday night's win over the Buccaneers.