How to Watch Buccaneers vs. Lions: Time, TV Channel and Live Stream – Week 6

Updated Oct. 15, 2023 3:13 p.m. ET

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One of the best runners in the league will be featured when David Montgomery and the Detroit Lions visit the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on Sunday, October 15, 2023.

The Lions rank sixth in total offense (384.4 yards per game) and seventh in total defense (292.8 yards allowed per game) this year. From an offensive standpoint, the Buccaneers are generating 301.5 total yards per contest (22nd-ranked). They rank 11th in the NFL defensively (318.5 total yards allowed per game).

Here we will go deep into all of the details about this contest, including how to watch on TV.

How to Watch Buccaneers vs. Lions

When: Sunday, October 15, 2023 at 4:25 PM ET
Where: Raymond James Stadium in Tampa, Florida
TV: Watch on FOX

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Lions vs. Buccaneers: Head-to-Head

Against Tampa Bay, Detroit has totaled three wins over the past five matchups.
Detroit has outpaced Tampa Bay 123 points to 120 in the past five games.

Lions' 2023 Schedule

Date	Opponent	Score	TV
9/7/2023	at Kansas City	W 21-20	NBC
9/17/2023	Seattle	L 37-31	FOX
9/24/2023	Atlanta	W 20-6	FOX
9/28/2023	at Green Bay	W 34-20	Amazon Prime Video
10/8/2023	Carolina	W 42-24	FOX
10/15/2023	at Tampa Bay	-	FOX
10/22/2023	at Baltimore	-	FOX
10/30/2023	Las Vegas	-	ABC/ESPN
11/12/2023	at Los Angeles	-	CBS
11/19/2023	Chicago	-	FOX
11/23/2023	Green Bay	-	FOX
12/3/2023	at New Orleans	-	FOX
12/10/2023	at Chicago	-	FOX
12/17/2023	Denver	-	-
12/24/2023	at Minnesota	-	FOX
12/30/2023	at Dallas	-	ABC/ESPN
1/7/2024	Minnesota	-	-

Lions Stats & Insights

The Lions are compiling 384.4 yards per game on offense (sixth in NFL), and they rank seventh defensively with 292.8 yards allowed per game.
From an offensive standpoint, Detroit ranks ninth in the NFL with 243.4 passing yards per game. Meanwhile, the defense ranks 17th in passing yards allowed per contest (224.4).
Defensively, the Lions have been a top-five unit in terms of rushing yards, ranking third-best by surrendering only 68.4 per game. They rank seventh on offense (141 rushing yards per game).
With seven forced turnovers (13th in NFL) against six turnovers committed (12th in NFL), Detroit (+1) has the 14th-ranked turnover margin in the NFL.

Lions Key Players

In five games for the Lions, Jared Goff has led the charge with 1,265 yards (253 yards per game) while recording nine touchdowns, three interceptions and a 69.8% completion percentage.
Montgomery has generated 371 rushing yards (4.2 yards per carry) and six touchdowns in four games for the Lions.
In four games, Josh Reynolds has turned 24 targets into 16 receptions, 291 yards and three touchdowns for the Lions.

Buccaneers' 2023 Schedule

Date	Opponent	Score	TV
9/10/2023	at Minnesota	W 20-17	CBS
9/17/2023	Chicago	W 27-17	FOX
9/25/2023	Philadelphia	L 25-11	ABC
10/1/2023	at New Orleans	W 26-9	FOX
10/15/2023	Detroit	-	FOX
10/22/2023	Atlanta	-	FOX
10/26/2023	at Buffalo	-	Amazon Prime Video
11/5/2023	at Houston	-	CBS
11/12/2023	Tennessee	-	CBS
11/19/2023	at San Francisco	-	FOX
11/26/2023	at Indianapolis	-	CBS
12/3/2023	Carolina	-	CBS
12/10/2023	at Atlanta	-	CBS
12/17/2023	at Green Bay	-	FOX
12/24/2023	Jacksonville	-	CBS
12/31/2023	New Orleans	-	FOX
1/7/2024	at Carolina	-	-

Buccaneers Stats & Insights

From an offensive angle, the Buccaneers are accumulating 301.5 total yards per game (22nd-ranked). They rank 11th in the NFL on the other side of the ball (318.5 total yards allowed per game).
With 214.5 passing yards per game on offense, Tampa Bay ranks 13th in the NFL. Defensively, it ranks 16th, surrendering 223.8 passing yards per contest.
From an offensive standpoint, the Buccaneers are putting up 87 rushing yards per contest (25th-ranked). They rank eighth in the NFL defensively (94.8 rushing yards surrendered per game).
Regarding turnover margin, Tampa Bay is the best in the NFL this season. The team's margin sits at +7, as it has forced 10 turnovers and committed three.

Buccaneers Key Players

Baker Mayfield has passed for 882 yards (220.5 per game), completing 69.6% of his throws, with seven touchdowns and two interceptions in four games.
Mike Evans has 20 receptions for 337 yards (84.3 per game) and three touchdowns in four games.
On the ground, Rachaad White has scored one touchdown and accumulated 206 yards (51.5 per game).