Lions Defeat Buccaneers; Arnold, Reader Return

The Detroit Lions defeated the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, handing Tampa Bay their second loss of the season. The win featured a stout defensive effort while the offense sputtered at times. Jared Goff threw for 241 yards but had a fumble and an interception; Amon‑Ra St. Brown had six catches for 86 yards and a touchdown; Jahmyr Gibbs totaled 218 all‑purpose yards with two scores, while David Montgomery struggled on the ground. Rookie cornerback Terrion Arnold had returned to limited practice 12 days after a shoulder injury that was initially feared season‑ending, and defensive tackle D.J. Reader was a full practice participant after a back issue. Safety Kerby Joseph (knee), cornerback Avonte Maddox (hamstring) and running back Sione Vaki (groin) remained out, left tackle Taylor Decker was limited, and Brian Branch served a one‑game suspension; Saturday’s report was noted as the next determinant of availability.