History Suggests A Tense Sunday
December 31st, 2021
“Ryan, we can’t let the Jets stay close like these a-holes did!“
Joe thinks one of the most underrated football sites is “FootballPerspective.com.” While it is a statistical site, there’s good stuff to be found.
The man behind the site, Chase Stuart, often has cool intel and data. He seems to lean on quarterback numbers, but that makes sense since the quarterback position is very important and people like to read about quarterbacks.
Yesterday, Stuart unearthed info that says Bucs fans won’t have much left of their fingernails Sunday night.
The Bucs have been road favorites of more than 12 points just twice in franchise history:
At MetLife Stadium in 2020 vs. the Giants in week 8
At MetLife Stadium in 2021 vs. the Jets on Sunday— Football Perspective (@fbgchase) December 30, 2021
Joe remembers that ugly Giants game last year on Monday Night Football. Furniture-tossing, bicycle-throwing receiver Antonio Brown had just joined the team but he was not yet in uniform.
The rotten Giants played as if it was their Super Bowl. The Bucs struggled on both sides of the ball.
The game came down the very last play when Antoine Winfield broke up a pass at the goal line for a Giants two-point conversion attempt. It was a coin flip whether it was pass interference or not.
Bucs fans felt more relief than joy over the outcome of the way-too-close game.
The good news? The Bucs went on to win the Super Bowl. So if it is another nailbiter at MetLife Stadium against a New Jersey York team and the Bucs win, then a celebration is in order. History, as in a Super Bowl, may repeat as well.
December 31st, 2021 at 12:07 am
LOL maybe you are right Joe about the game possibly being a nail biter, but it is ONLY a 1 game trend lol.
So I hope a new trend begins on Sunday and they squash them like a grape lol
Who knows, that is why they play the games.
Hey Tom just add some Grape juice to your Avocado Tequila.
GO BUCS!!!
December 31st, 2021 at 12:07 am
Make no mistake: The Bucs can lose this game if they get cocky
December 31st, 2021 at 12:22 am
2 out of what around 700 games since 1976
Sure. Anything could happen 😂
It is any given sunday
December football w brady. This team now has their defense to a certain degree with injuries. Jets have guys out too. And like you said. What are they playing for but maybe a higher draft pick. We saw for the lost decade meant towards end of year. You saw carolina. They are looking to next year Not saying they wont play hard
But not elite defense sooooooo. Of pouring down rain then sure
December 31st, 2021 at 12:24 am
If^^^. Not or
December 31st, 2021 at 12:34 am
The jags the Jets the lions have all beaten teams this year. Anyone can lose any week. The Bucs are missing almost 1/3 of their starting roster, they need to take it seriously and more than anything, they need to come out of it healthy
December 31st, 2021 at 2:17 am
we need a balanced attack of running and passing with no turnovers..running helps to control the clock . we just need a win by any margin & get everybody back home healthy..Our offense did pretty well against Panthers who have a much better defense than Jets..
NO turnovers with a wet ball & we’ll be fine
December 31st, 2021 at 3:28 am
Jets NO PASS D.. Brady, AB, and remaining receivers will have a big game. Mike Evens will have a monster game setting a NFL record for consecutive 1000 yard games.
December 31st, 2021 at 4:18 am
Jets are the most dysfunctional team in football, have been for decades. They’re like US in the 80’s, when you could get an end zone seat for a pack of generic cigarettes. Brady hasn’t had a huge game in quite a while, and owing to that, is no longer under consideration for mvp. He’ll get at least 4 TD passes
December 31st, 2021 at 5:20 am
Your right Joe, take the Jets seriously. That’s why I really want to beat them down. GOBUCS!
December 31st, 2021 at 5:45 am
Too many nailbiters that should be blowouts. For whatever reason, it is commonplace with this franchise….from day 1.
December 31st, 2021 at 6:32 am
Anyone can lose to anyone is correct but Brady is 29-7 career against Jets, not the same as the Giants. What do the Jets get out of getting pumped up to be the Bucs. Answer, nothing. Oh and guess who has a beef with Jets their past RB L. Bell. You may see him this game. Are we to believe Bucs will move in wild card spot because of the Jets? If they do could be a one and done playoff run.
December 31st, 2021 at 6:47 am
Boron’s Leftwurst got shut out at home. He’s more than capable of trying to pass without running the entire first half. This is the Jets super bowl.
Look out.
December 31st, 2021 at 6:58 am
They are giving the Jets 13 for a reason……take care of business at Met Life and return home to RAYMOND JAMES STADIUM for the finale.
December 31st, 2021 at 8:31 am
I’m not sure the weather conditions on Sunday will help out our passing game, even with Tom Brady. Better have all running backs on deck.
December 31st, 2021 at 9:11 am
No such thing as guaranteed in this NFl. Jets got nothin to lose. Every game for them now is their superbowl. Go in laxed and you will get spanked. Bucs gotta bring what they got..hard.
December 31st, 2021 at 10:10 am
The good news is that Geno Smith is not playing for the Jets, but the Bucs D does tend to struggle against rookie QBs.
December 31st, 2021 at 11:15 am
Zach Wilson has increased his tendency to run when he cannot find an open receiver. His ability to read the field is questionable, the increased running is an effort to cut down on his tendency to throw INTs under pressure, and of course salvage the play. That’s something the Bucs have to keep in mind on Sunday.
December 31st, 2021 at 12:50 pm
Brady has played against the Jets at their stadium at least 11 times in his tenure in NE. He more than knows what the elements are.
December 31st, 2021 at 2:45 pm
My only concern with the Jets is that they have a horrible qb and we are notoriously bad against horrible qb’s.
December 31st, 2021 at 5:40 pm
The bucs have reliable backups at most positions and enough starters playing to blow the jets out. anything less is a disappointment
December 31st, 2021 at 8:22 pm
If anyone thinks the Bucs will LOSE to the Jets they are either JETS FAN’S OR CRAZY !! The Jets are going to give up 500 yards and they will be without their own top 2 WRs !! Zach Wilson has 7 TOUCHDOWN PASSES AND 11 INTs , Brady has 37 soon to be 42 TD PASSES and 11 INTs !! If Bucs lose they don’t deserve to be in the playoffs.. BUT THEY WON’T !! GO BUCS
December 31st, 2021 at 8:31 pm
On another note . Joe , if the NFL are trying to keep teams , especially PLAYOFF CONTENDER TEAMS , safe from COVID-19 , why do they continue to allow teams to shake hands and hug AFTER the game is over ?? Like how we just DODGED A DISASTER after the PANTHERS GAME where they had to SHUT DOWN THEIR ENTIRE FACILITY MONDAY !!?? That should be a OBVIOUS THING TO SHUT DOWN DOING !! WE COULD HAVE LOST BRADY OR EVEN 20 PLAYERS.. I figured @joebucsfan has more connections to the higher ups to make said suggestion ? Go Bucs
December 31st, 2021 at 8:52 pm
There are several reports from medical studies that claim there is no documentation that the virus is spread on a football or baseball field between players. Joe’s not a doctor. Sounds suspicious but, if studies good enough to run in the Wall Street Journal and the New York Times and then NFL doctors’ studies show the same results, Joe will play along.
January 1st, 2022 at 8:02 pm
Thank you Joe !! I still think it wouldn’t hurt to take that precautionary step . But like you said , we’re not the Doctors .