The Detroit Lions, losers of their last 26 road games, finally picked up a victory away from Ford Field, defeating the host Tampa Bay Buccaneers in overtime, 23-20. It was their first win on the road since October of 2007, when Rod Marinelli was still the team’s head coach.
NFL Week 15 Scores And Results: Lions Beat Buccaneers, Win First Road Game Since 2007
Drew Stanton and Maurice Morris carried the day for the Lions; Stanton threw for 252 yards and a touchdown (152 of those yards going to Calvin Johnson), while Morris ran 15 times for 109 yards and a touchdown. Dave Rayner, signed as a street free agent earlier this season to replace the injured Jason Hanson, hit a 28-yard field goal late in the fourth quarter to tie the game at 20, then nailed a 34-yarder in overtime to pick up the win.
The loss deals a serious blow to the Buccaneers’ playoff hopes. Josh Freeman threw for 251 yards and a touchdown in the contest, and LeGarrette Blount added 110 rushing yards and a touchdown of his own. Tampa led 14-7 in the second quarter, but fell behind 17-14 in the third quarter before Connor Barth kicked two field goals in the fourth quarter to give the Bucs a 20-17 lead. It was all Detroit from that point forward.
The Bucs fall to 8-6 on the season, and while they’re still mathematically alive for post-season consideration, they look to be on the outside looking in. Detroit, winners of two straight, is now 4-10. Visit Pride of Detroit and Bucs Nation for more on this contest.
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