The Tampa Bay Buccaneers and Detroit Lions are looking like two of the best teams in the NFC this season as they face each other on Monday Night Football in what could be a hugely important game
05:00 ET, 20 Oct 2025
View 3 Images
Jared Goff has got the better of Baker Mayfield in the past three years(Image: Getty Images)
Baker Mayfield and Jared Goff are set to face-off on Monday Night Football with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and Detroit Lions will face each other for the third time in as many years - with the former hoping to exact revenge.
Mayfield and the Buccaneers saw their impressive 2023 season come to an end at the hands of the Lions in the playoffs, before losing to them once again in Week Two of the 2024 campaign.
Article continues below
Goff and Mayfield are in similar situations in their career. They were both first overall draft picks that had success with their teams before harshly being moved on, now playing their best football at another team.
Article continues below
READ MORE: Cleveland Browns facing unwanted reality after QB issue exposes weaknesses in teamREAD MORE: Super Bowl champion cut by second team in a month as contract terminated after a week
Mayfield will be looking to get one back on Goff after losing his last three to him though, with two interceptions coming in that aforementioned playoff game still leaving a sour taste.
The Buccaneers quarterback is playing at an MVP level through the first six weeks of the season, with him previously speaking very highly of the Lions and playing at Ford Field.
Speaking about facing the Lions last season, he believed coming up against Dan Campbell's team is a good measure of how good your roster is and can be.
View 3 Images
Baker Mayfield is having a sensational season
When asked whether the Lions rematch serves as a solid benchmark for evaluating their progress, Mayfield responded: "This is definitely one of those. I mean, every week you have to bring your best stuff. At this level, if you don't show up you can get beat any given week.
"This is one of those [measuring sticks] – on the road with a team who was in the NFC Championship, where we aspire to be, so it's one of those.
"You said it, measuring sticks to great competition [and to] see how our guys handle it early on. You know, it's a long season but we can learn a lot from this one."
Emeka Egbuka of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers makes a touchdown reception
View 3 Images
Emeka Egbuka is set to miss time for the Bucs(Image: Getty)
Mayfield is among the leaders for the MVP award, playing at a high level even without star wide receivers Mike Evans and Chris Godwin.
Article continues below
He has been reliant on impressive rookie Emeka Egbuka, who is fourth in yards behind his former Ohio State teammate in league-leader Jaxon Smith-Njigba. However, Egbuka is now set to be out with a hamstring injury.
The depleted Buccaneers has a point to prove against the Lions on prime time, with a win going a long way in given them belief that they could be a contender this season.
**Want to watch more live sports? Peacock has your favorite sports, shows, and more all in one place. **Peacock offers plans starting at $7.99** so you can stream live sports like NFL, Premier League, and Big Ten Football.**