Buccaneers-Saints, Open Thread
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
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!
October 13th, 2024Flash poll posted at 11:18 a.m. Poll closed at 11:59 a.m.
Betting The Bucs (Week 6 Edition)
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.
Baker Mayfield Chasing Elusive Three-Peat
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. [read more]
Turning-Point Opportunity For Bucky Irving
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. [read more]
Antoine Winfield Is Expected To Play
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. [read more]
Another Reason To Be Dubious Of Leaning On Run Game
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. [read more]
Cade Otton Could Be A Big Part Of Gameplan Today
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. [read more]
Unknown Critic Harsh Of Bucs’ Pass Rush
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. [read more]
Stop Alvin Kamara, Stop The Slimy Saints?
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. [read more]
Gameday Tampa Bay
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.
Big Day For Vita Vea Against Slimy Saints?
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. [read more]
Bucs Still Pushing Cade Otton
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. [read more]
“Hard-Headed About Running The Ball”
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. [read more]
Bucs At Slimy Saints TV Map
October 12th, 2024
Unless Bucs fans live in the Old Confederacy, it’s unlikely they will see the Bucs-slimy Saints game tomorrow without paying for it. [read more]
Tristan Wirfs The Key To An Improved Run Game
October 12th, 2024
Unleashed.
A couple of weeks ago someone on the Bucs’ offensive staff had an epiphany. [read more]
Ira Kaufman Talks Saints’ Matchup, Lineup Changes, Game Predictions, And Much More
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NFC South Likely On The Line Sunday For Bucs
October 12th, 2024
Don’t drop the ball.
Joe typed yesterday that Sunday against the slimy Saints isn’t a must-win game but it sure as hell is a can’t-lose game. [read more]
Bucs’ Passing Data Makes Running Late Seem More Baffling
October 12th, 2024
“Let me win it, Coach!”
Joe is a huge believer in getting the ball into the hands of your best players in crunch time. [read more]
