The Four-Down Stop

November 30th, 2025

Cornerback Zyon McCollum squares up against Arizona receiver Marvin Harrison today. McCollum and the Bucs defense sealed the win with a four-down stop.

Sometimes it seems so rare for the Bucs defense the past month to force a three-and-out, Joe might need to buy a round of shots. [read more]

The Return Of Chris Godwin

November 30th, 2025

Chris Godwin celebrates a catch in the win over Arizona.

Yes, Joe knows Chris Godwin has been on the active roster since the Bucs hosted the Eagles earlier this year. [read more]

Baker Mayfield: Bad Shoulder Didn’t Take “Direct Hits”

November 30th, 2025

Joe was somewhat surprised. Baker Mayfield looked very healthy today.

He would have had a special day on the stat sheet without two heinous drops, one each by Chris Godwin and Emeka Egbuka. [read more]

Jason Licht Singles Out Ben Bredeson Return

November 30th, 2025

Bucs GM Jason Licht

The Bucs had big-money edge rusher Haason Reddick return to the lineup today along with electric running back Bucky Irving after long absences.

Buccaneers Ring of Honor general manager Jason Licht had another guy in mind before kickoff. [read more]

Tough Talk Todd Bowles

November 30th, 2025

Sharp words for his defense.

Even though Arizona scored the second-fewest points of the season, too often the Bucs seemed to be rolling over for the Cardinals. [read more]

“Touchdown T”

November 30th, 2025

Graham Barton (right) lifts Tristan Wirfs into the air after Wirfs scored his first NFL touchdown on a two-yard catch.

Joe learned a couple of things in the Bucs’ locker room after the shouldn’t-have-been-that-close 20-17 win over the sad sack Cardinals Sunday at The Licht House. [read more]

Defense Holds Arizona To Second-Lowest Point Total Of 2025

November 30th, 2025

Joe knows too many fans are going to cry and whine about how the Bucs didn’t win by enough points and how the Cardinals moved the ball too easily on Tampa Bay. [read more]

“Off The Charts”

November 30th, 2025

Winning in the postseason requires talent.

There are no smoke and mirrors come January. [read more]

The SirVocea Dennis Files

November 30th, 2025

Bucs inside linebaker SirVocea Dennis. 

Who led the Bucs in tackles today?

Who was a dangerous blitzer?

Who closed out the game on the final play? [read more]

Dangerous Chris Godwin

November 30th, 2025

Chris Godwin speaks.

It seems Buccaneers Ring of Honor general manager Jason Licht was telling the truth. [read more]

Buccaneers 20, Cardinals 17

November 30th, 2025

How bout that Buccaneers’ defense!

After being humiliated for three consecutive weeks, the defense found its footing today, with an assist to a weak Arizona offense that moved the ball 396 yards on Tampa Bay. [read more]

Panthers Knock Off The Rams

November 30th, 2025

The Fighting Canaleses showed they are very much for real today with a stunning win against the Rams in Charlotte. [read more]

Buccaneers-Cardinals, Open Thread

November 30th, 2025

Chris Godwin

Time for the Bucs to shake the nasty stink that’s covered them for weeks.

Comment all game long below. Be nice! It’s easy.

Stick with Joe all afternoon for plenty out of this critical game at The Licht House.

Make The Call!

November 30th, 2025

Flash poll posted at 9:44 a.m. Poll closed at 11:17 a.m.

 

Marvin Harrison Will Face The Bucs

November 30th, 2025

Bucs cornerback Zyon McCollum

Cardinals second-year receiver Marvin Harrison, Jr. drops too many passes and is a very inconsistent player.

He’s certainly not his dad. However, young Harrison is dripping with talent. [read more]

Must-Win Day For The Defense

November 30th, 2025

Team Glazer, Buccaneers Ring of Honor general manager Jason Licht and Todd Bowles are smart people. [read more]

Jalen McMillan On Track To Resume Practice

November 30th, 2025

Return soon.

Jalen McMillan is Exhibit-A why Joe loathes worthless preseason games. Thankfully, McMillan’s nightmare of a 2025 season is about to end. [read more]

Catch Up On Your Ira Kaufman Podcast Listening

November 30th, 2025

Listen at Apple PodcastsGoogle Podcasts or Podbean.com, and more.

Pregame with “The Sage.”

Report: Haason Reddick Expected To Play Against Cardinals

November 30th, 2025

He’s back!

The Bucs are getting healthier.

Though he returned to practice this week, Bucs edge rusher Haason Reddick was listed on Friday’s injury report as questionable. Apparently, there is no more question to his status.

Per Ian Rapoport of NFL.com, Reddick will join Bucky Irving not just on the active roster but on the field today against the Cardinals.

Reddick has battled ankle and knee injuries dating back to the loss to the Lions. He has 1.5 sacks this season.