Injuries significantly impacted the Week 2 matchup between the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and Detroit Lions, overshadowing the game itself. The Buccaneers had notable players like Antoine Winfield Jr., Calijah Kancey, and Luke Goedeke ruled out, alongside others like Jose Ramirez and Devin Culp.

On the Lions' side, defensive end Marcus Davenport was inactive, along with rookie corner Ennis Rakestraw Jr. Despite some worries, key players Penei Sewell and Kerby Joseph were set to play.