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Lions vs. Bucs preview: Jared Goff’s success vs. Todd Bowles could be key

Todd Bowles is one of the most respected defensive minds in football. He’s an aggressive play-caller, and he’s capable of coming up with team-specific game plans that are lethally effective. Just ask the Philadelphia Eagles last week.

But the last time the Detroit Lions faced off against Bowles’ Tampa Bay Buccaneers, quarterback Jared Goff was wildly effective. Even with a run game that was completely shut down by the Bucs, Goff had one of his most efficient days, completing 30-of-44 passes for 353 yards and two touchdowns.

“Goff has had a lot of success throughout his career against Todd Bowles.