On why the Lions are able to have success despite newcomers playing significant snaps:

Detroit Lions have reinforcements coming after the bye at all 3 levels on defense, but still could look to add a pass rusher at NFL trade deadline.

Safety Erick Hallett II had never played a defensive snap before Monday night. Lions DC Kelvin Sheppard had him, and the defense as a whole, humming.

Detroit’s defense is riding hot after its patchwork secondary and ferocious pass rush put the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in a blender on Monday night. And the offense, despite some inconsistencies along the way, remains one of the league’s most explosive and star-studded units.

Several Detroit Lions wore Brian Branch's No. 32 jersey to Monday's game as a tribute to the suspended defensive back.

Led by Jahmyr Gibbs and some stellar defensive play, the Lions pulled out an impressive win over the Buccaneers on Monday night.

Why Detroit Lions are wearing black uniforms on Monday Night Football originally appeared on The Sporting News. Add The Sporting News as a Preferred Source by clicking here. The Detroit Lions took the field for Monday Night Football in Week 7 looking quite sharp. The Lions donned their all-black uniforms to take on the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.

Here is a prediction for the Lions' depth chart for their Week 7 matchup with the Buccaneers. Because practice squad elevations were not announced as of publication, options for Detroit at each position are listed.

Gibbs was the explosive stick of dynamite the Lions needed to counter Todd Bowles’ well-coached, blitz-happy Buccaneers defense. In one of the best performances of his young career, he accounted for a career-high 218 total yards—a whopping 57.5% of Detroit’s offensive output.