The Lions had a hot start against the Chiefs, but breakdowns and missed chances cost them a winnable game in Kansas City.

Joseph’s replacement, Thomas Harper, made one of the Lions’ biggest defensive plays a few snaps after Joseph left with his injury, knocking down a Patrick Mahomes pass to Xavier Worthy on fourth-and-1. And when Joseph returned a series later, he took out his frustration with a big hit on Isiah Pacheco on a short run.

Detroit Lions running backs coach Tashard Choice is a stickler for details – a “negative Nancy,” in his own words.

The NFL has suspended Detroit Lions defensive back Brian Branch for one game following his role in Sunday night’s postgame fight with members of the Chiefs. The league announced Monday that Branch will serve the suspension without pay.

High point totals mean opportunity, and Lions vs. Buccaneers stands out as a potential fantasy goldmine in Week 7.

NFL Week 7 odds, picks, predictions, TV channel, streaming information for Monday Night Football game between Tampa Bay Buccaneers and Detroit Lions.

Taylor Decker will miss his second straight game because of a shoulder injury, and the Detroit Lions will be without their top backup offensive tackle, too. The Lions downgraded, Decker, Gio Manu and cornerback Avonte Maddox to out for Sunday's showdown with the Kansas City Chiefs.

The Lions allowed 243 net passing yards against the Chiefs on Sunday, the most they've surrendered in any game this season.