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Defense Got Tired Of Being Abused By Spencer Rattler

Sunday, October 13th, 2024

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…)

Todd Bowles: Bucs Played With “Heavy Hearts”

Sunday, October 13th, 2024

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

The Robert Hainsey Files & The Bucs’ Record-Setting Performance

Sunday, October 13th, 2024

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…)

Bucs Sacks Party Returns

Sunday, October 13th, 2024

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…)

Baker Mayfield: Sloppy, Moxie & Huge Stats

Sunday, October 13th, 2024

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…)

Buccaneers 51, Saints 27

Sunday, October 13th, 2024

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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Buccaneers-Saints, Open Thread

Sunday, October 13th, 2024

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!!!!!!!

Rachaad White Is Inactive

Sunday, October 13th, 2024

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.

Make The Pick!

Sunday, October 13th, 2024

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

 

Betting The Bucs (Week 6 Edition)

Sunday, October 13th, 2024

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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Baker Mayfield Chasing Elusive Three-Peat

Sunday, October 13th, 2024

“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…)

Turning-Point Opportunity For Bucky Irving

Sunday, October 13th, 2024

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…)

Antoine Winfield Is Expected To Play

Sunday, October 13th, 2024

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…)

Another Reason To Be Dubious Of Leaning On Run Game

Sunday, October 13th, 2024

“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…)

Cade Otton Could Be A Big Part Of Gameplan Today

Sunday, October 13th, 2024

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…)

Unknown Critic Harsh Of Bucs’ Pass Rush

Sunday, October 13th, 2024

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…)

Stop Alvin Kamara, Stop The Slimy Saints?

Sunday, October 13th, 2024

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…)

Gameday Tampa Bay

Sunday, October 13th, 2024

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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Big Day For Vita Vea Against Slimy Saints?

Saturday, October 12th, 2024

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…)

Bucs Still Pushing Cade Otton

Saturday, October 12th, 2024

“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…)

“Hard-Headed About Running The Ball”

Saturday, October 12th, 2024

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…)