Detroit Lions OC Ben Johnson pointed to third downs and the running game as the reasons for the red-zone struggles in a loss to Tampa Bay

It is absolutely tragic that during all the fun and merrymaking at a Lions tailgate that two lives were lost,” Wayne County prosecutor Kym Worthy said.

Fans largely criticized the play calling of offensive coordinator Ben Johnson, particularly his use of Jared Goff and the lack of utilizing the running back tandem of David Montgomery and second-year star Jahmyr Gibbs. The duo had little issue plowing through the Bucs’ run defense, averaging nearly five yards per carry.