Best and Worst Graded Bucs Offensive Players vs. Lions

The best and worst-graded Tampa Bay Buccaneers offensive players in the win over the Detroit Lions.

Sep 15, 2024; Detroit, Michigan, USA; Tampa Bay Buccaneers wide receiver Chris Godwin (14) celebrates after scoring a touchdown against the Detroit Lions in the second quarter at Ford Field. Mandatory Credit: Eamon Horwedel-Imagn Images / Eamon Horwedel-Imagn Images

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers headed to Detroit to take on the Lions in a rematch of last year's NFC divisional-round playoff game that saw the Lions knock the Bucs out of the playoffs. The Bucs came into the game looking for revenge, and despite not putting up the best offensive showing, they were able to come away with a hard-fought 20-16 victory in Ford Field.

The Buccaneers were without their starting right tackle Luke Goedeke in this one, which allowed Aidan Hutchinson to have a day with 4.5 sacks. Baker Mayfield didn't necessarily struggle on the day, but he only managed 185 passing yards with one touchdown and one interception on the day.

The running game also didn't live up to what we saw in Week 1 against the Commanders, as the running back room was held to under 70 yards on the ground. One bright spot that carried over from Week 1 is the involvement of WR Chris Godwin, who caught seven passes for 117 yards and a score on Sunday.

Here are the highest and lowest-graded Buccaneers offensive players from their win over the Detroit Lions to start the season 2-0.

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Highest Graded:

1. WR Chris Godwin

Sep 15, 2024; Detroit, Michigan, USA; Detroit Lions cornerback Amik Robertson (21) breaks up a pass intended for Tampa Bay Buccaneers wide receiver Chris Godwin (14) in the first quarter at Ford Field. Mandatory Credit: Eamon Horwedel-Imagn Images / Eamon Horwedel-Imagn Images

PFF Grade: 90.0

2. WR Mike Evans

Sep 15, 2024; Detroit, Michigan, USA; Tampa Bay Buccaneers wide receiver Mike Evans (13) gets tackled after making a catch by Detroit Lions safety Kerby Joseph (31) in the fourth quarter at Ford Field. Mandatory Credit: Lon Horwedel-Imagn Images / Lon Horwedel-Imagn Images

PFF Grade: 64.1

3. RG Cody Mauch

Aug 23, 2024; Tampa, Florida, USA; Tampa Bay Buccaneers guard Cody Mauch (69) against the Miami Dolphins during the second quarter at Raymond James Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement Neitzel-Imagn Images / Kim Klement Neitzel-Imagn Images

PFF Grade: 63.4

4. LT Tristan Wirfs

Jan 21, 2024; Detroit, Michigan, USA; Tampa Bay Buccaneers offensive tackle Tristan Wirfs (78) looks on before a 2024 NFC divisional round game against the Detroit Lions at Ford Field. Mandatory Credit: David Reginek-Imagn Images / David Reginek-Imagn Images

PFF Grade: 62.8

5. C Graham Barton

Aug 23, 2024; Tampa, Florida, USA; Tampa Bay Buccaneers center Graham Barton (62) hikes the ball against the Miami Dolphins during the first quarter at Raymond James Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement Neitzel-Imagn Images / Kim Klement Neitzel-Imagn Images

PFF Grade: 60.5

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Lowest Graded:

1. TE Cade Otton

Jan 21, 2024; Detroit, Michigan, USA; Detroit Lions linebacker Derrick Barnes (55) intercepts a pass intended for Tampa Bay Buccaneers tight end Cade Otton (88) during the second half in a 2024 NFC divisional round game at Ford Field. Mandatory Credit: Lon Horwedel-Imagn Images / Lon Horwedel-Imagn Images

PFF Grade: 50.3

2. RB Bucky Irving

Sep 15, 2024; Detroit, Michigan, USA; Tampa Bay Buccaneers running back Bucky Irving (7) runs the ball against the Detroit Lions in the second quarter at Ford Field. Mandatory Credit: Lon Horwedel-Imagn Images / Lon Horwedel-Imagn Images

PFF Grade: 51.0

3. RB Rachaad White

Detroit Lions defensive tackle Alim McNeill (54) tackles Tampa Bay Buccaneers running back Rachaad White (1) during the second half at Ford Field in Detroit on Sunday, September 15, 2024. / Junfu Han / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images

PFF Grade: 51.8

4. TE Payne Durham

Aug 23, 2024; Tampa, Florida, USA; Tampa Bay Buccaneers tight end Payne Durham (87) runs with the ball against the Miami Dolphins during the second quarter at Raymond James Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement Neitzel-Imagn Images / Kim Klement Neitzel-Imagn Images

PFF Grade: 53.0

5. WR Jalen McMillan

Aug 17, 2024; Jacksonville, Florida, USA; Tampa Bay Buccaneers wide receiver Jalen McMillan (15) warms up before a preseason game against the Jacksonville Jaguars at EverBank Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Nathan Ray Seebeck-Imagn Images / Nathan Ray Seebeck-Imagn Images

PFF Grade: 54.4

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