In a matchup of top-place teams on Sunday night, the Detroit Lions defeated the NFC South-leading Tampa Bay Buccaneers 20-6.
As one of the top teams in the NFL, the Lions are now 5-1, tied for first place in the NFC with the Philadelphia Eagles and San Francisco 49ers. The Miami Dolphins and the defending Super Bowl champion Kansas City Chiefs are currently tied for the best record in the entire National Football League.
In the Lions’ victory on Sunday, Jared Goff put on a strong effort, while WR Jameson Williams also showed promise. The defence also dominated the game.
"They're 5-1, it's their best 16-game stretch in 60 years. This is uncharted territory for the Detroit Lions."@adamamin and @DarylJohnston recap the action from the @Lions win pic.twitter.com/E4jadXOxhi
— FOX Sports: NFL (@NFLonFOX) October 15, 2023
Fox Sports’ Adam Amin and Daryl Johnston: NFL analysts delivered their judgement and stated,
They have their greatest 16-game run in 60 years and are 5-1. The Detroit Lions are in unknown ground here.
Dan Campbell, the coach, made a statement following the convincing victory.
“Listen, I love where we are right now and I’m thrilled we’re winning. Right now, our focus is on trying to figure out how to win the NFC North division, and we’re doing quite well. Even if there is still a lot of football remaining, I’m happy of our team.
Even without his top two running backs, Goff kept on his remarkable run and played superb, turnover-free football.
He threw with a great degree of precision,
