their Week 1 matchup against the Los Angeles Rams, the Detroit Lions demonstrated the resilience of a strong team by securing a win despite not playing their best.

Their defense tightened up significantly in the red zone, and a decisive drive in overtime, powered by David Montgomery’s tough running, clinched the victory.

As Week 2 unfolds, the Lions face the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in a rematch of last year’s playoffs, this time at Ford Field.

Both teams are coming off wins, with Tampa Bay dominating the Washington Commanders 37-20 in their season opener.

The Buccaneers handled their lesser opponent with ease, which has led some analysts to favor them in this matchup or at least expect them to cover the spread, currently set at Lions -7.5 on FanDuel Sportsbook, though this may change.

For the Lions to secure a win and advance to a 2-0 record, certain players will need to make significant contributions.

One such player is Barnes, who previously made a memorable game-clinching interception against Tampa Bay in last year’s playoff game.

Focused on the present, Barnes was versatile in Week 1, playing a key role in the Lions’ strong defensive showing.

His role this week may include more snaps as an edge rusher, especially with Marcus Davenport dealing with a groin injury and listed as doubtful.

Barnes remains a crucial component of the Lions’ defense, and while his contributions may not always be reflected in the statistics, impactful plays, even if less visible, will be vital to the team’s success.