PONTIAC, Mich., Nov. 11 (UPI) -- Martin Gramatica kicked a 35-yard field goal with four seconds remaining to offset a Detroit comeback Sunday and give the Tampa Bay Buccaneers a 20-17 decision over the winless Lions.
Looking like the NFL's worst team for the first three quarters, the Lions came alive in the final period.
Jason Hanson kicked a 38-yard field goal midway through the quarter and Charlie Batch threw an eight-yard touchdown pass to running back Reuben Droughns with 1:49 left, allowing the Lions (0-8) to tie the game.
But that left enough time for the Buccaneers, who took over on their own 20. Brad Johnson kept the game-ending, eight-play drive alive, finding Keyshawn Johnson on third and three for 18 yards that moved the ball to the Tampa Bay 45.
Two plays later, Brad Johnson put the Buccaneers in position by finding running back Warrick Dunn for 23 yards to the Detroit 26. Gramatica came on three plays after that to kick the winning field goal.
Among the favorites in the NFC to reach the Super Bowl, the Buccaneers evened their record at 4-4. Tampa Bay entered the contest a game under .500 after seven games for the fourth straight season.
