On this episode of the Twentyman in the Huddle podcast presented by Microsoft, Tim Twentyman previews the Detroit Lions' second playoff rematch to start the season as the Tampa Bay Buccaneers come to town on Sunday. First, Tim is joined in the studio by ESPN Lions beat reporter Eric Woodyard to discuss three keys to Sunday's game, analyzing Bucs wide receiver Mike Evans, Lions wide receiver Amon-Ra St. Brown's involvement and potential impact of DJ Reader, who is expected to make his Detroit debut on the defensive front. Next, Tim welcomes Lions center Frank Ragnow, who talks fatherhood, David Montgomery in the overtime victory over the Rams and the main focus heading into Sunday. After Frank shares his thoughts on the vibe of the Detroit locker room currently, Tim hosts Buccaneers.com Senior Writer Scott Smith to discuss all things Tampa Bay and his thoughts on former Bucs and current Lions cornerback Carlton Davis, who spent his first six seasons in Tampa. Scott also shares his impressions of the Bucs' win over Washington in Week 1, how Tampa Bay views the rematch as a 'measuring stick' and what key Buccaneers players to watch. To conclude, Tim chats with NFL Network's Stacey Dales, who analyzes the biggest takeaway for the Lions from the Week 1 game. Plus, Stacey gives an inside look of the state of the other NFC North squads and the rest of the NFL. Stay tuned for more postgame coverage of Lions-Bucs following Sunday afternoon's game at Ford Field in Detroit, Michigan!
Highlights include:
- 0:13: Eric Woodyard and Tim Twentyman on three keys to the game
- 11:19: Frank Ragnow talks overtime victory vs. the Rams, main focus vs. Buccaneers
- 19:17: Scott Smith on the latest from Tampa Bay, first impressions in win over Washington
- 33:39: Stacey Dales shares takeaways from Week 1, current state of NFC North teams
