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NFL Game Summary - Tampa Bay at Detroit

Detroit, MI (SportsNetwork.com) - The Tampa Bay defense had four interceptions and recovered a fumble as the Buccaneers took a 24-21 victory over the Detroit Lions at Ford Field on Sunday.

Leonard Johnson returned one interception for a touchdown, and Johnthan Banks sealed the victory with a pick as Detroit was in field goal range late in the game.

The Buccaneers (3-8) also blocked a punt, while Tiquan Underwood had two touchdown catches as the team has now won three straight after losing their first eight games of the season.

Mike Glennon finished the game 14-of-21 for 247 yards, while Bobby Rainey, a week removed from his 163-yard game, was limited to just 35 yards on 18 carries for Tampa Bay, which won its first road game in five tries this season.

Matthew Stafford had three touchdown passes, but was also picked off four times as he finished the game 26-of-46 for 297 yards for the Lions (6-5), who have dropped their past two games.

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