The Detroit Lions will follow up their first playoff win in over 30 years by taking on the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in a divisional round matchup this week. Kickoff is scheduled for 3 p.m. ET on Sunday, and NBC will have the broadcast. The Lions are at on the point spread, and the game has an over/under line of points.
Bucs vs. Lions player props
The Lions won eight of their final nine games in the 2022-23 season and rode that momentum to the franchise’s first NFC North title. Detroit then held off old friend Matthew Stafford and the Rams for a 24-23 victory in the wild card round. The Lions went 6-2 and averaged 30.5 points per game at Ford Field this season. The franchise had dropped nine straight playoff games prior to the win over the Rams.
The Buccaneers overcame a slow start to their season to win a third straight NFC South title. They then dispatched the backsliding Eagles in convincing fashion on Monday night in the wild card round. Tampa averaged 23 points per game on the road this season, compared to 17.6 points per game at home. The Bucs won three straight road playoff games en route to a Super Bowl with Tom Brady at quarterback in 2021. They lost in the divisional round in 2022 and in the wild card round last postseason.
Below, we’ll take a look at some player props for this matchup. If you are located in a state where pick’em contests are legal, feel free to check out our PrizePicks and Underdog reviews.
Anytime TD scorer props for Bucs vs. Lions
The Lions led the NFL in rushing touchdowns per game (1.6) with center Frank Ragnow and right tackle Penei Sewell leading an elite offensive line. David Montgomery rushed for 13 touchdowns in 14 games in his first year with the Lions, while rookie Jahmyr Gibbs added 10 rushing touchdowns in 15 appearances.
Mike Evans had a big season in a contract year with Baker Mayfield taking over at quarterback. The big wideout tied Tyreek Hill with a league-high 13 receiving touchdowns this season. Tampa’s lead back, Rachaad White, found the end zone nine times in 17 games.
- David Montgomery:
- Mike Evans:
- Jahmyr Gibbs:
Quarterback passing props for Bucs vs. Lions
Jared Goff has been far more effective indoors throughout his career, and he averaged 280 yards per game with a 70% completion rate at Ford Field this season. Goff passed for 353 yards on 44 attempts in a 20-6 win at Tampa Bay in Week 5.
Baker Mayfield finished the regular season strong and is averaging 289.4 passing yards per game over his last five starts after burning the Eagles for 337 yards and three touchdowns in the wild card round. Mayfield posted a season-low 56.3 passer rating while going 19 for 37 for 206 yards in a loss to Detroit earlier this season.
Over/under passing yard props for Bucs vs. Lions
- Jared Goff:
- Baker Mayfield:
Passing TD prop bets for Bucs vs. Lions
- Jared Goff:
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Receiving yard props for Bucs vs. Lions
Amon-Ra St. Brown led the Lions with 1,515 receiving yards this season, the third-highest total in the NFL. In Week 5, St. Brown caught 12 of 15 targets for 124 yards and a touchdown at Tampa Bay. Mike Evans is averaging 15.9 yards per reception this season and has averaged 70.2 receiving yards per game with four touchdowns over eight postseason appearances.
- Amon-Ra St. Brown:
- Mike Evans:
Reception props for Bucs vs. Lions
Chris Godwin erupted for 155 receiving yards in a Week 15 loss to the Packers, and the veteran is now averaging six receptions for 83.6 yards per game over his last five outings, including the playoffs.
- Jahmyr Gibbs:
- Chris Godwin:
Rushing yard props for Bucs vs. Lions
Rachaad White has a stranglehold on backfield work for the Bucs with a 77.4% snap share. The workhorse is averaging 58.2 rushing yards and 32.3 receiving yards while handling 19.7 touches per game. Montgomery and Gibbs have a nearly even split for the Lions, with Montgomery out-snapping Gibbs 30-19 in their first playoff action together.
- David Montgomery:
- Rachaad White:
