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Bucs Put On A First-Down Throwing Clinic

Sunday, September 29th, 2024

More head-tilting data on the new-look Bucs offense.

So the Buccaneers led all game long today and threw the rock like they were trailing.

Soak in this eye-popping, heart-warming stat. (more…)

Bucs Offense Opens, Changes Course

Sunday, September 29th, 2024

Freedom rang.

So Joe was told something very interesting after the game in the bowels of The Licht House. (more…)

Fast Start

Sunday, September 29th, 2024

Helped set early tone.

The Bucs always talked about starting fast. That goes all the way back to the Dirk Koetter days if not before. (more…)

A Real Home Field Advantage Emerged

Sunday, September 29th, 2024

The Bucs are now 12-10 when Todd Bowles is their head coach at The Licht House, but that’s not the kind of advantage Joe is referring to after today’s clobbering of the Eagles. (more…)

The Pass Rush Finally Woke Up

Sunday, September 29th, 2024

Records first sack of season.

When Logan Hall gets a sack, you know the pass rush is working. (more…)

Lavonte David: A Leader On The Field, Motivator In The Locker Room

Sunday, September 29th, 2024

Sets teammates straight.

A recent NFL Films feature on Lavonte David showed how the star linebacker gets on his Bucs teammates when they are not playing to his standards. (more…)

Sterling Shepard Comes Alive, Says Tampa Bay Is Not New York

Sunday, September 29th, 2024

So Joe had an intriguging chat with veteran Bucs wide receiver Sterling Shepard, who saw his first action of the season today in Tampa Bay’s beat down of the Eagles. (more…)

Tristan Wirfs Finally Being Used In Run Game

Sunday, September 29th, 2024

Left tackle Tristan Wirfs.

For the longest time, too long, the Bucs seemed allergic to running behind Bucs stud left tackle Tristan Wirfs. (more…)

Bucs Came Out On Fire

Sunday, September 29th, 2024

Snapped an ugly franchise streak.

You could sure tell someone, or some people, raised holy hell at One Buc Palace last week and may have chewed some serious derriere. (more…)

Mike Evans On Pace For 76 Catches, 909 Yards And 12 TDs

Sunday, September 29th, 2024

Yeah, Joe wondered aloud after last week’s blowout loss to Denver if maybe Mike Evans’ slow start was an early sign that age would catch up to him this season.

But the film showed a different story. (more…)

Buccaneers Now Alone Atop NFC South

Sunday, September 29th, 2024

 

Joe loved seeing the Falcons and Saints clash in a hot contest that left the Bucs free and clear atop the NFC South.

Atlanta kicked a last-second field goal today to win 26-24 at home. It was a back-and-forth game that saw the fierce division rivals beat the crap out of each other physically.

That puts each team at 2-2 and a full game behind the Bucs, which travel to Atlanta on Thursday night.

Buccaneers 33, Eagles 16

Sunday, September 29th, 2024

How bout those 3-1 Buccaneers!

Those fans who buried Tampa Bay after a bizarre hiccup last week were shut up in a hurry today. The Bucs even scored on their opening drive for the first time since the 2022 season. And they scored on their second drive! (more…)

Tom Brady: Baker Mayfield Deserved His “Pot Of Treasure”

Sunday, September 29th, 2024

What a happy day it is at the Stadium on Dale Mabry Highway, aka The Licht House. (more…)

Buccaneers-Eagles, Open Thread

Sunday, September 29th, 2024

Monster game at The Licht House! If the Bucs are a quality team, they’ll win. Comment all game long below.

Act like a decent person, please!

Go Bucs!

Make The Call!

Sunday, September 29th, 2024

Flash poll posted at 10:36 a.m.

Vita Vea Will Play Against The Eagles; Lane Johnson Is Out

Sunday, September 29th, 2024

Ecstasy on Dale Mabry Highway this morning from network news reports that Bucs manbeast Vita Vea will play on his sprained right knee against the Eagles today at The Licht House.

Eagles All-Pro right tackle Lane Johnson, as expected, will be out because of a concussion suffered last Sunday.

Adam Schefter: Rachaad White And Bucky Irving Will Play Today

Sunday, September 29th, 2024

“Got it from a source, Mayfield.”

Good news from uber NFL insider Adam Schefter of BSPN. Both Rachaad White, who was added to the injury report Saturday, and Bucky Irving, who has been nursing a hamstring, will play against the Eagles.

Schefter posted this information on Twitter, currently known as X, after midnight. White was added to the injury report with an illness that Schefter reported as food poisoning.

So you can relax, Bucs fans. It looks like the Bucs won’t have to lean on only Sean Tucker against the Eagles at 1 p.m.

Ben Bredeson: Run Game Starts Up Front

Sunday, September 29th, 2024

Left guard Ben Bredeson talks battling Eagles defense.

The Bucs’ run game this season is, well, Joe will just type it that the results rhyme with “bass.” (more…)

The 10 Most Important Bucs Stories Of Week 4

Sunday, September 29th, 2024

Busy week? Joe hopes you stayed safe.

This is where Joe helps intermittent readers catch up a little easier before kickoff. (more…)