Defense came together.

It looked like a horror show in the making, maybe one of the worst in Bucs history, which is saying quite a lot. (more…)

To a man, Joe’s been hearing Bucs players talk about how today was more than just another division game. (more…)

Man.

So fan-punching-bag center Robert Hainsey returned to the starting lineup today for the first time since last season (without running back Rachaad White) and the Bucs’ offense turned in its biggest performance in history.

That’s right. The Bucs’ 594 yards are a team record.

Somebody call Mulder and Scully! (more…)

Calijah Kancey’s long-awaited return was felt..

After pounding Eagles QB Jalen Hurts with six sacks in Week 4, the Bucs’ pass rush sort of took the night off against Kirk Cousins last week.

It came back today in huge way. (more…)

So Baker Mayfield is now on pace for 42 touchdown passes, 14 interceptions and 4,218 yards this season. And he’s having the best scrambling year of his career. (more…)

So much for a soothing post-Hurricane game to distract from troubles at home.

Regardless, Joe is in ecstasy! The Bucs pitched a freakin’ shutout in the second half and bumped their record to 4-2, their best start since 2021.

Talent won out.

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Comment all game long during this huge 1 o’clock kickoff in New Orleans.

Be decent to each other. It’s not hard.

Go Bucs!!!!!!!

No surprises on the Bucs’ inactive list prior to their 1 o’clock kickoff in New Orleans.

No. 1 running back Rachaad White (bad foot) will not play. It’s the first missed game of White’s career.

Other Bucs inactives include center Graham Barton, safety Christian Izien, and receivers Kameron Johnson and Trey Palmer. Each is injured.

Rookie tight end Devin Culp also is inactive. The fourth-stringer has yet to play this season.

Flash poll posted at 11:18 a.m. Poll closed at 11:59 a.m.

Joe got kicked in the gut last week and is now 4-4 on the season after a Week 1 focused on futures wagers.

Joe’s pregame feature here is no here’s-a-pick, get-your-best-bet thing. Highlighted are Bucs-related lines weekly in this space and how Joe is — and is not — throwing cash around.

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“Today’s the day, Kyle.”

So when’s the last time Baker Mayfield had three standout games in a row?

Joe’s done the research. (more…)

A new development could boost Bucky Irving’s profile.

So one Joe at JoeBucsFan.com world headquarters is among the crazed Bucky Irving fans across the nation of Buccaneers faithful. (Free Bucky!)

The other Joe likes Irving but needs to see more to be sold. (more…)

Exciting day for Bucs fans as arguably their best defensive player (certainly the highest paid) returns to the lineup along with another defensive stud.

Joe is fired up for a dominant Bucs victory. (more…)

“Hey Buck, I don’t believe these numbers.”

Joe is a big, big, big, big believer in getting the ball in the hands of your best players. Let the stars be stars. And the Bucs have them. (more…)

Rising production.

Joe has already documented how Bucs tight end Cade Otton rarely gets off the field. Joe isn’t sure if that is because he is quietly becoming a stud or because the other tight ends aren’t trusted. (more…)

Mysterious stenographer.

Unless Joe gets p!ssed off, Joe’s run out of steam pointing out how the edge rush of the Bucs is Ralphie May. (more…)

Bellcow today for slimy Saints?

So the Bucs are facing a fifth-round pick of a quarterback, a rookie, who will make his NFL debut today. (more…)

Game 6

Bucs  (3-2) at Slimy Saints (2-3) 

Kickoff: 1 p.m.

TV: FOX (WTVT-TV Channel 13 locally) with Adam Amin, Greg Olsen and Pam Oliver.

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Will Vita Vea celebrate topless on Sunday?

Vita Vea ate Eagle for lunch and dinner two weeks ago. Tomorrow, it appears Vea may have to go to confession after how may abuse an innocent Saint. (more…)

“Look, Cade. I don’t care if you’re tired or worn out.”

One Bucs offseason goal was to cut the snaps of tight Cade Otton significantly.

It hasn’t happened. (more…)

So the New Orleans Saints will try to have their offensive line win the game for them Sunday, along with high-mileage running back Alvin Kamara and his 2,060 career touches. (more…)