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Detroit Lions vs. Tampa Bay Buccaneers: Dave Birkett's scouting report, prediction

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We can be excited as Lions season nears end, Dec. 11, 2019. Dave Birkett and Carlos Monarrez, Detroit Free Press

Free Press sports writer Dave Birkett breaks down the Detroit Lions' Week 15 game Sunday against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers:

Lions run offense vs. Buccaneers run defense

Bo Scarbrough barely practiced this week because of a rib injury he suffered in last week’s loss to the Minnesota Vikings, and if he can’t play Sunday the Lions are in a world of hurt. Scarbrough has shouldered the bulk of the rushing load the past four weeks and his physical running style has given the Lions a lift with Matthew Stafford out.