After notching their first playoff win since 1992, the Lions will attempt to carry that momentum into the divisional round when they meet the Buccaneers in Detroit.
In the wild-card round, Jared Goff and the Lions outdueled former Detroit quarterback Matthew Stafford and the Rams, sending the home crowd into a frenzy. Goff threw for 277 yards and a touchdown in a tight 24-23 victory, and running backs David Montgomery and Jahmyr Gibbs each found their way to the end zone.
Tampa Bay's first postseason contest wasn't nearly as competitive. The Buccaneers throttled the Eagles, running away with a 32-9 win. Baker Mayfield torched Philadelphia for 337 yards and three touchdowns, and a blitzing Tampa Bay defense harassed Jalen Hurts all night long.
The Lions will be looking for a repeat performance after defeating the Bucs in Week 6, but Tampa Bay wants to get some revenge. Which team will prevail?
Here is everything you need to know about Lions vs. Buccaneers, including TV and streaming options for the game.
When is Lions vs. Buccaneers playoff game?
- Date: Sunday, Jan. 21
- Time: 3 p.m. ET | Noon PT
Lions vs. Buccaneers will kick off at 3 p.m. ET on Sunday, Jan. 21. The game will be played at Ford Field in Detroit.
What channel is Lions vs. Buccaneers on?
Lions vs. Buccaneers will air on NBC nationally. Viewers can also stream the game on Fubo. Start your free trial today.
Fans in Canada can watch Lions vs. Buccaneers on DAZN, which carries NFL Game Pass.
Updated Lions vs. Buccaneers injury report
The Lions and Buccaneers have not yet released their official injury reports ahead of the divisional round. Check back here for more updates throughout the week.
DNP — Did not participate in practice
LP — Limited participation in practice
FP — Full participation
Lions injury report
| Player | Position | Injury |
| — | — | — |
Buccaneers injury report
| Player | Position | Injury |
| — | — | — |
Lions vs. Buccaneers weather forecast
According to The Weather Channel forecast, the high in Detroit will be 23 degrees, while the low will be 13 degrees.
Of course, as Buccaneers coach Todd Bowles recently reminded a reporter, the weather will not be a factor in this game. Ford Field is a domed stadium, so the players should be quite comfortable.
"We're indoors, and we only have to be outside for 20 seconds, getting off the bus and going into [the stadium]," Bowles said. "So, we'll be OK."
Oh no… A reporter asked #Buccaneers head coach Todd Bowles about how the team is preparing to get acclimated to the weather in Detroit ahead of Sunday’s game.
— Dave Connelly (@DaveConnellySG) January 16, 2024
The Lions have played in a dome for nearly 50 years. pic.twitter.com/O9cHduRKCN
Lions vs. Buccaneers playoff history
This will be just the second playoff game between the Lions and Buccaneers. Tampa Bay eliminated Detroit in a wild-card game back in 1997, then fell to Green Bay in the divisional round.
| Season | Round | Location | Result |
| 2023 | Divisional | Ford Field | TBD |
| 1997 | Wild card | Houlihan's Stadium | Buccaneers 20, Lions 10 |
NFL divisional round schedule 2024
Saturday, Jan. 20
| Game | Kickoff time (ET) | TV channel |
| Texans vs. Ravens | 4:30 p.m. | ABC/ESPN |
| Packers vs. 49ers | 8:15 p.m. | FOX |
Sunday, Jan. 21
| Game | Kickoff time (ET) | TV channel |
| Buccaneers vs. Lions | 3 p.m. | NBC |
| Chiefs vs. Bills | 6:30 p.m. | CBS |
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