Tampa Bay travels to Detroit on Monday Night Football with a sharper air of confidence as Detroit tries to patch a thinning secondary. Branchs suspension clears the path for Mayfields attack, and Evans return adds a big play threat even as Emeka Egbuka and Chris Godwin remain out. The Lions counter with multiple corner injuries and a shaken back end, meaning a productive Buccaneers passing attack could pace the game in prime time.

Fantasy players should watch how Tampa Bay exploits the Lions defense and how Lions backups step in for the many absences. Mayfield and Evans lead the way, while Lions pass coverage questions invite opportunistic upside for Tampa Bay if the game stays pass heavy. Monday night should deliver a measured, high floor yet potentially explosive scoring pace.

Detroit cornerback Brian Branch drew a one-game, no-pay suspension after a postgame altercation with JuJu Smith-Schuster following the Chiefs’ 30-17 win. Branch will miss Monday Night Football against Tampa Bay while appealing, a blow to Detroit’s defense as they face a playoff rematch storyline. Mahomes stressed the game is played between the whistles, Campbell called the act inexcusable, and Reid commented on Smith-Schuster’s nose. Baker Mayfield and the Buccaneers pose a strong next test for the Lions.