Final · Kickoff
2014 Regular season · Week 14 · Ford Field
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The Detroit Lions beat the Tampa Bay Buccaneers 34–17 at home at Ford Field in Week 14 of the 2014 regular season on December 7, 2014.
The result moved the Lions to 9–4 and dropped the Buccaneers to 2–11. It was the Buccaneers’ third straight loss. The Buccaneers finished 2014 at 2–14 and missed the playoffs. The Lions finished 2014 at 11–5 and lost in the Wild Card round.
In their previous meeting, the Tampa Bay Buccaneers won 24–21 on November 24, 2013. When they met again, the Detroit Lions won 24–21 on December 10, 2017.
Written by WHYNFL from the final scores in its results archive, which begins with the 1999 season. Records, streaks and season results count regular-season and playoff finals.
Series Buccaneers lead the series 8–6 after meeting No. 14 since 1999 Full series history
Dallas spent its long break after Thursday's 24–16 home defeat reviewing all three phases. The owner says nobody is being fired before the October 18 trip to Green Bay.
Ravens linebacker Trenton Simpson, Jets safety Minkah Fitzpatrick and Broncos guard Ben Powers drew the largest fines, and five players were docked for hip-drop tackles.
Todd Bowles put the Pro Bowl safety's absence at two to four weeks, which takes him out of Thursday night's game in Dallas as Tampa Bay tries to avoid an 0–5 start.
