Buccaneers vs. Lions: Everything You Need To Know

TAMPA, FL – The Tampa Bay Buccaneers’ 2017 season has been like botched destruction of the Pontiac Silverdome: Great expectations but two implosions has brought it down.

After starting the year 2-1, the Buccaneers lost five straight games. Then, following two straight wins, the Bucs dropped two straight, including last week’s 26-20 loss to the Green Bay Packers in overtime. Tampa Bay will hope to stop its slide against the Silverdome’s former occupants.

The Detroit Lions come into their Week 14 matchup with the Buccaneers on a bit of a roller coaster themselves. After going 3-1 in the first quarter of the season, the Lions dropped three straight and then won three straight before dropping two more, including last week’s 44-20 loss to the Baltimore Ravens.

Here’s everything you need to know for the Buccaneers vs. Lions Week 14 matchup:

Kickoff: Sunday, Dec. 10 at 1 p.m. Eastern

TV, Radio and Online: FOX, NFL Sunday Ticket, Buccaneers Radio Network, Buccaneers.com

Location: Raymond James Stadium, 4201 N. Dale Mabry Highway, Tampa

Point Spread: As of Tuesday evening, there are no lines posted for the Buccaneers vs. Lions game on OddsShark.com. Lions starting quarterback Matthew Stafford suffered a severely bruised right hand against the Ravens and his status for Sunday’s game has not been announced.

Records and Standings: The Bucs enter the week in fourth place in the NFC South with a 4-8 record (0-3 division). The Lions enter the week tied for second place in the NFC North with a 6-6 record (3-1 division).

Tickets: Tickets for the Buccaneers vs. Lions game start at $55 and are available online at http://www.buccaneers.com/tickets/individual.html.

Parking and Directions: Click here for directions to Raymond James Stadium and click here for the Raymond James Stadium parking map.

Tailgating: Tailgating is permitted in all stadium parking lots. Tailgaters can only occupy one spot and saving spaces is not permitted. Tailgating can only take place directly behind each fan’s own vehicle without blocking other spots, walkways or aisles.

Clear Bag Policy: The following bags are permitted into Raymond James Stadium:

• Bags that are clear plastic, vinyl or PVC and do not exceed 12 inches by 6 inches by 12 inches
• This is the size of a 1-gallon clear plastic freezer bag
• Small clutch bags, approximately the size of a hand, with or without a handle or strap can be taken into the stadium with one of the clear plastic bags
• All bags are subject to search upon entry and are subject to additional searches within the stadium
• All items left unattended outside the gates will be disposed
• Approved bags must be carried when approaching the lines prior to entry
• Prohibited bags include coolers, briefcases, backpacks, fanny packs, cinch bags, luggage, seat cushions, computer bags and camera bags

Prohibited items: The following items are prohibited at Raymond James Stadium:

• Aerosol or spray bottles of sunscreen
• Any item that can be used as a missile
• Backpacks, duffel bags or large bags
• Bags or cases not approved in accordance with the Clear Bag Policy
• Cameras longer than 12 inches, including the body, lens and filter
• Camera bags and binocular cases
• Cans and bottles
• Coolers
• Fireworks
• Food and drinks
• Glass
• Horns and lasers
• Illegal drugs
• Pets (service animals are permitted)
• Recreational balls
• Seat cushions
• Sticks, poles, camera/selfie sticks or extenders
• Strollers
• Umbrellas
• Unmanned Aircraft Systems and radio-controlled model aircraft or drones
• Video cameras
• Weapons

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