The Detroit Lions made a huge statement on Monday night with a 24-9 win over the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.
The Lions hoped to avoid dropping their third game of the season as they welcomed the Buccaneers into Ford Field. Baker Mayfield was earning talk about being a candidate for the MVP, but also had to deal with injuries to two of his weapons in Mike Evans and Emeka Egbuka.
Detroit opened the game with a touchdown pass from Jared Goff to Amon-Ra St. Brown. Running back Jahmyr Gibbs followed up in the second quarter when he burst through a giant hole made by his offensive line and scored a 78-yard touchdown.
Goff was 20-of-29 for 241 yards, a touchdown pass and an interception. Gibbs ran for 136 yards and two touchdowns. He also had three catches for 82 yards.
Lions defensive coordinator Kelvin Sheppard was able to get his defense poised and ready to bother Mayfield and the Buccaneers all night long.
The defense was able to get to Mayfield four times in the game and force two turnovers.
The last time the Lions allowed fewer than 10 points was against the Minnesota Vikings in the final week of the 2024 regular season.
Evans and Egbuka came into the game banged up. Evans ended up leaving the game after he suffered a concussion and a shoulder injury. Egbuka was targeted several times but was unable to do enough to give Mayfield a lifeline during the game.
Bucs coach Todd Bowles said Evans suffered a broken clavicle and will likely miss most of the season.
Mayfield was 28-of-50 for 228 yards and a touchdown pass to Tez Johnson, who had four catches for 58 yards. Cade Otton led Buccaneers receivers with seven catches for 65 yards.
Detroit moved to 5-2 with the win and asserted itself as one of the top teams in the NFC. Despite losses to the Green Bay Packers and Kansas City Chiefs, the Lions showed no signs of taking their feet off the gas pedal.
Tampa Bay fell to 5-2 and could really use a bye week to get healthy. The Buccaneers will get their wish in two weeks. Next week, they’ll hit the road to take on the New Orleans Saints.
<img src="https://www.mtlblog.com/media-library/a-table-at-la-violon-in-montreal-right-the-interior-of-a-montreal-restaurant-s-dining-room.jpg?id=60144516&width=1245&height=700&coordinates=2%2C0%2C3%2C0"/><br/><br/><p>One of Montreal's rising food stars just hit the big leagues.</p><p><a href="https://www.mtlblog.com/new-montreal-restaurants-locals-need-to-visit" target="_blank">Le Violon</a>, a 50-seat restaurant in the Plateau, has officially been crowned<a href="https://canadas100best.com/list/2025/le-violon-best-new-restaurant-2025/" target="_blank"> Canada's</a><a href="https://canadas100best.com/list/2025/le-violon-best-new-restaurant-2025/" target="_blank"> Best New Restaurant of 2025</a>, according to <em><a href="https://canadas100best.com/" target="_blank">Canada's 100 Best</a></em>. The site dropped its annual rankings on May 5, and this small-but-mighty spot topped the list of new openings across the country.</p><p>The restaurant launched in June 2024 and is run by renowned local chefs Danny Smiles and Mitch Laughren, along with a tight-knit team that includes Andrew Park, Dan Climan, Sara Raspa, and sommelier Esme Millar. Together, they've created what one critic calls "an elegant neighbourhood restaurant" with "an ingredient-driven, seasonally attuned menu and stripped-down cooking that showcases great products, solid technique and an enticing mix of Italian, French and Spanish culinary tradition."</p><blockquote class="instagram-media" data-instgrm-permalink="https://www.instagram.com/p/C-8C8JdxgLZ/?img_index=1" data-instgrm-version="4" style="background:#FFF; border:0; border-radius:3px; box-shadow:0 0 1px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.5),0 1px 10px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.15); margin: 1px; max-width:658px; padding:0; width:99.375%; width:-webkit-calc(100% - 2px); width:calc(100% - 2px);">
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</blockquote><script async="" defer="" src="//platform.instagram.com/en_US/embeds.js"></script><p>One of Canada's 100 Best's culinary experts noted how Smiles and Laughren are rewriting culinary rules "with intent and drawing on their Irish, Italian and Egyptian roots through a modern Québécois lens."</p><p>Some menu highlights mentioned in the award write-up include a Quebec beef tartare inspired by Lebanese kibbeh nayyeh, and a rich spin on potted shrimp made with Newfoundland mussels and cheddar custard. </p><p>The space, which was previously by Maison Publique, is minimalist and cozy, filled with locals and regulars, and anchored by Mid-century modern furniture and a giant Dalmatian painting. It also features a wine cellar in the middle of the dining room, with <a href="https://le-violon.ca/pages/menu" target="_blank">bottles starting at $70</a>. </p><blockquote class="instagram-media" data-instgrm-permalink="https://www.instagram.com/p/DHl_xDORSw3/?img_index=1" data-instgrm-version="4" style="background:#FFF; border:0; border-radius:3px; box-shadow:0 0 1px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.5),0 1px 10px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.15); margin: 1px; max-width:658px; padding:0; width:99.375%; width:-webkit-calc(100% - 2px); width:calc(100% - 2px);">
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</blockquote><script async="" defer="" src="//platform.instagram.com/en_US/embeds.js"></script><p>Le Violon wasn't the only new spot to be highlighted by Canada's 100 Best. <a href="https://canadas100best.com/list/2025/juliette-plaza-best-new-restaurants-2025/" target="_blank">Juliette Plaza</a>, a new St-Hubert Street hotspot was also featured in the top 10, landing in seventh place.</p><p><span></span>As for the 100 best eateries in the country, the following 26 Montreal spots made the cut:</p><ul><li>Mon Lapin - #2</li><li>Beba - #7</li><li>Le Violon - #11</li><li>Monarque - #17<br/></li><li>Montreal Plaza - #20</li><li>Alma - #24</li><li>Pichai - #25</li><li>Bar St-Denis - #27</li><li>Casavant - #31</li><li>Parapluie - #35</li><li>Mastard - #40</li><li>Mastard – #40<br/></li><li>Salle Climatisée – #44<br/></li><li>Joe Beef – #46<br/></li><li>Sabayon – #48<br/></li><li>L’Express – #61<br/></li><li>Gia Vin & Grill – #64<br/></li><li>Toqué! – #67<br/></li><li>Au Pied de Cochon – #76<br/></li><li>Juliette Plaza – #77<br/></li><li>Heni – #83<br/></li><li>Kitano Shokudo – #85<br/></li><li>Nora Gray – #90<br/></li><li>Damas – #91<br/></li><li>Claire Jacques – #100</li></ul><div>If you haven't checked it out yet, you can read the full ranking and see more standout new restaurants at <a href="https://canadas100best.com/list/2025/le-violon-best-new-restaurant-2025/" target="_blank">canadas100best.com</a>.</div><div></div><h3>Le Violon</h3><br/><blockquote class="instagram-media" data-instgrm-permalink="https://www.instagram.com/p/DDAUKTLxsQ4/" data-instgrm-version="4" style="background:#FFF; border:0; border-radius:3px; box-shadow:0 0 1px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.5),0 1px 10px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.15); margin: 1px; max-width:658px; padding:0; width:99.375%; width:-webkit-calc(100% - 2px); width:calc(100% - 2px);">
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</blockquote><script async="" defer="" src="//platform.instagram.com/en_US/embeds.js"></script><p>Price: [💸💸💸 – 💸💸💸💸]</p><p>Cuisine: Italian, Spanish, French fusion</p><p>Address: 4720 Rue Marquette, Montréal, QC</p><p>Why You Need To Go: It's a critically acclaimed spot with creative dishes, a diverse menu and extensive wine list. </p><p><a href="https://le-violon.ca/fr" target="_blank">Le Violon website</a></p>
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