Detroit Lions vs. Tampa Bay Buccaneers on Sunday Night Football
The Detroit Lions are 2-1 against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in regular-season Sunday Night Football games since 1990. The teams have met 3 times on Sunday night in that span, with Detroit winning 2 and Tampa Bay winning 1.
Lions vs. Buccaneers Sunday Night Football record: 2-1
2-1 from the Lions’ side, 1-2 from the Buccaneers' side. Most recent: Oct 31, 1999, Lions 20, Buccaneers 3. Regular season only; ties count as ties.
Every Detroit Lions vs. Tampa Bay Buccaneers Sunday Night Football game
Newest first. The running record is the Lions’ record in these games through that date. Stadiums are listed from 2000 onward.
| Dateregular season | Matchupaway at home | Scorewinner first | Stadiumfrom 2000 | Lionsresult · running record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 31, 1999 | Buccaneers at Lions | Lions 20, Buccaneers 3 | — | W · 2-1 |
| Nov 13, 1994 | Buccaneers at Lions | Lions 14, Buccaneers 9 | — | W · 1-1 |
| Sep 23, 1990 | Lions at Buccaneers | Buccaneers 23, Lions 20 | — | L · 0-1 |
Detroit Lions vs. Tampa Bay Buccaneers Sunday Night Football FAQ
- When did the Lions and Buccaneers last meet on Sunday Night Football?
- Oct 31, 1999: Lions 20, Buccaneers 3.
- What is the Lions' all-time Sunday Night Football record against the Buccaneers?
- 2-1 in 3 games since 1990, from the Lions' side.
- When did the Lions last beat the Buccaneers on Sunday Night Football?
- Oct 31, 1999: Lions 20, Buccaneers 3.
- When did the Buccaneers last beat the Lions on Sunday Night Football?
- Sep 23, 1990: Buccaneers 23, Lions 20.
- What is the Lions' longest Sunday Night Football winning streak against the Buccaneers?
- 2 games, from the 1994 season through the 1999 season.
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Updated: September 7, 2026 · 13,814 regular-season games in the file, 1966 to 2025