Detroit Lions vs. Tampa Bay Buccaneers stock report: 11 companies move after district round win

I’m still steeped in the reality of where the Detroit Lions are right now. He’s 14-5 as the NFC North champion (and going strong) and on his way to the NFC Championship Game. Imagine hearing those words more than two years ago, when the Lions were 0-10-1. Or imagine saying that to your past self after the Lions defeated the Kansas City Chiefs in Week 1. That’s not realistic. A win against Tampa this weekend. The Bay Buccaneers were another win for the Detroit Lions. This week’s movers are:

Stockpile: Frank Ragnow, C

Frank attacks the tank again. Just a week after Penei Sewell showed us why he deserves All-Pro honors, Ragnow (second team All-Pro) did the same. Ragnow held its own against Vita Vea and the Bucks’ defensive line early on. But Jared Goff ended up hitting Ragnow in the knee, twisting everything between Ragnow’s ankle and thigh in the process. For some reason, the guy barely saw the sideline, and he returned to the game almost immediately, anchoring the inside for the rest of the night. It meant a lot to Ragnow, who was featured in a postgame interview on NBC, and it also meant a lot to his teammates.

This isn’t the first time Ragnow has accomplished the impossible. No, it’s not the first time this season. Ragnow returned earlier this season and started just one week after meniscus surgery.

If you are as moved by this as I am, please follow former Lion Tyrell Crosby’s suggestion and donate to Frank Ragnow’s charity.

Stock: CJ Gardner-Johnson, S

statistics: 1 tackle, 1 pass defensed, 1 interception

I didn’t see much of CJGJ on Sunday, but when he attended he let me know. After exchanging trash talk with Bucks QB Baker Mayfield all week, all eyes were on who would prevail over the other on Sunday. The call came down on the first drive when Gardner Johnson got an interception and flipped the ball to Mayfield after the return. Gardner-Johnson was rather lucky that the ball rolled his way, but his demeanor told us everything we needed to know about who won this matchup.

Stock: Aaron Glenn, DC

We take this Lions offense for granted, but they often give the defense more offense than it should. Both units played big on Sunday, but it was often the defense that led the offense to success. The Bucs offense ended the day the same way it started the day with an interception. Somewhere in between, the Lions defense recorded four sacks, including 2.5 sacks on the safety blitz that Aaron Glenn has masterfully put together over the past two months.

Admittedly, there are still questions about some of Glenn’s personnel decisions, including using Jack Campbell primarily as an edge rusher on Sundays. Perhaps this was intentionally designed to give the linebacker more support against the rush against potential rushing downs, but typically when you see the 46 jammed outside of the pocket. That’s what caught my eye, so my interpretation may be biased.

Either way, Glenn’s careful play and continued creativity to make the most of the defense’s strengths was what stood out Sunday night, and it was ultimately a positive for Lions DC.

Out of stock: Kayode Awosike, G

It was a tough game for Awosika, who was filling in for Jonah Jackson after he was sidelined with a knee injury. The Bucks have one of the best interior defensive lines in the NFL, so acquiring Awosika wasn’t easy. However, the results were not very good.

This isn’t the first time we’ve seen this type of performance from Awosika this season, and seeing it again in the playoffs means Brad Holmes has another backup interior lineman near the top of his list of needs this offseason. must be remembered. It should also emphasize Jackson’s importance to the team as they look toward free agency.

Stockpile: Derrick Barnes, LB

statistics: 4 tackles, 1 pass defensed, 1 interception

The night didn’t start out smoothly for Barnes. Rathard White’s success on the ground has allowed the Bucs to hit second, third and medium more, opening up the Bucs’ playbook for both the run and pass. Barnes went into run support on many of the subsequent downs as the defensive line struggled to stop the runs, but the Bucs turned on tight end Cade Otton for Detroit City. In many cases, that leaves Barnes in Otton’s coverage, but it’s not a fair matchup.

Well, you know the saying: Please deceive me five times, it’s embarrassing. Fool me the 6th time, intercept.. When it mattered most, with the game on the line, Barnes came up with what might be the most impressive pass defenseman of his career.

Therefore, all past sins within the scope of the pass are forgiven. Barnes played outside of his strengths as a linebacker and played a big role in securing the Lions’ playoff victory. What a play for him!

Stock: Alex Anzalone, LB

statistics: 6 tackles

Anzalone has quietly put together one of the most impressive seasons by a linebacker and delivered another masterclass on Sunday. Anzalone’s performance in the divisional round didn’t raise any eyebrows, but the tape tells a different story.

The Lions’ defensive line was strained early and often in the run game, leaving White with free lanes up to the second level of the defense, often running at full speed. Several times, Anzalone absorbed White at full speed, stopping him midway through and connecting him with second, third and medium instead of short or first downs.

This performance from Anzalone was one to be thanked. That’s because the story about his performance will focus on how penetrating the Lions’ defensive line was in run defense. But it was Anzalone’s decisive shot, allowing the Lions defense to hold on from the start.

Equity Neutral: Jack Fox, P

statistics: 5 punts, 43.6 yards per punt, 3 punts inside the 20.

The past month has been a real come-live for Jack Fox. The box score shows Fox making three punts inside the 20-yard line, but Fox’s first punt of the day (and perhaps the most impressive) pinned the Bucs at their own 20, all net yards. Ta. It was an impressive feat considering Fox’s position. Punt from.

His accuracy was key to keeping the Bucks’ offense going Sunday night, and he continues to be the Lions’ secret weapon.

Stock up: Craig Reynolds, RB

statistics: 1 rush, 1 yard, 1 TD

Reynolds only took one touch on Sunday night, but the magnitude of that moment spoke volumes about how much confidence this coaching staff has in Reynolds. In the biggest game this franchise has seen in the last 30 years, Vita Vea buried 36 inches between the line of scrimmage and the end zone for his fourth and goal. The Lions got the ball, not David Montgomery or Jahmil Gibbs, but Craig Freaking Reynolds. He’s just the guy who scored the only career touchdown in the NFL.

Prop to Reynolds, who evaded Veer who was trying to hurt Frank Ragnow and secured a touchdown. What a moment.

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Sam LaPorta, TE: It was early Sunday morning, and often Sunday, on the Sam LaPorta show as Jared Goff found his footing and set the tone for the offense for the night. LaPorta finished the night with nine catches for 65 yards. To do so just two weeks after bending his knee is nothing short of miraculous.

Jalen Reeves-Maybin, LB: The Lions continue to use JRM as a changeup LB on passing downs, and he continues to live up to high expectations. On Sunday, JRM made a beautiful open-field tackle to stop Bucs running back Chase Edmonds on third down. It didn’t matter because the Bucs were flagged for offensive pass interference, but it was still a great play by JRM.

Jared Goff, QB: Other than an anomalous play (dropping a potential interception in the red zone), Goff had another great day. However, Goff is getting good reviews here for his rushing, not his passing. For the first time this year, I saw him go for it when he had an open lane, and it made a huge difference in keeping the chains moving.