With some help from its last opponent, the Tampa Bay Buccaneers stayed in the playoff hunt. They'll have to overcome a few more key injuries, though, against a Detroit Lions team mired in the longest road losing streak in NFL history.

After losing four starters over the previous two weeks, the Buccaneers will take on the Lions at Raymond James Stadium on Sunday.

Kellen Winslow caught a 41-yard touchdown pass from Josh Freeman last Sunday against Washington to put Tampa Bay up seven with just under 4 minutes remaining.

The Redskins drove down the field and scored a TD with 9 seconds to go, but when holder Hunter Smith bobbled the high snap, they couldn't convert the extra point, giving Tampa Bay a 17-16 victory.

The Buccaneers (8-5), who are 5-0 in games decided by three points or less, are tied with Green Bay and sit one game behind the New York Giants for the NFC's final wild-card spot.

"We go into every game to prepare as best we can, and then when it comes down to it on Sundays when we try to go out and win the game," Freeman said. "They're not always perfect, but at the same time, we know that if we keep grinding away, we have a chance to win it."

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