Learn which TV channel or how to live stream the NFL Week 7 Detroit Lions and Tampa Bay Buccaneers game, Monday, Oct. 20.

In the first of two "Monday Night Football" games, the Detroit Lions play host to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. Detroit is coming off a loss to the Kansas City Chiefs last Sunday night that snapped a four-game winning streak.

Tampa Bay Buccaneers fans had Sunday off as the team prepares for their Monday Night Football showdown with the Detroit Lions. However, the NFL world received some devastating news on Sunday. TMZ is reporting that former Buccaneers running back Doug Martin has tragically passed away at the age of 36.

The Detroit Lions (4-2) haven't lost back-to-back games since 2022, and they'll be looking to keep that streak alive on Monday night at Ford Field against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers (5-1). The Lions and Bucs have met three times in the last two seasons heading into Week 7 of the 2025 season.

The Detroit Lions' secondary has once again been decimated by a rash of injuries this season heading into Monday night's big game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. Detroit lost at home to Baker Mayfield and the Bucs last season and are searching for a better performance with their John Morton led offense rounding into form at the right time.

Corner Terrion Arnold is unlikely to play Monday for the Detroit Lions vs. the Tampa Bay Buccaneers despite practicing on a limited basis Friday.