Defensively, it’s all about sacks.

Joe has pointed out (more than once) how sacks are drive-killers. The statistical evidence is overwhelming. [read more]

Bucs OC Liam Coen.

Yes, the Bucs are moving the ball. Even with a shaky run game, even with Mike Evans largely not being much of a factor, the Bucs are moving the ball down the field. [read more]

May the Bucs defensive line be a fraction as destructive as this nasty thing rolling through the Gulf is expected to be. [read more]

Eagles RB Saquon Barkley.

Every once in a while you can tell a theme on Bucs players’ minds during a game week. [read more]

Out.

Eagles receivers A.J. Brown and DeVonta Smith — ever heard of them? — were not at the Eagles’ indoor practice today. [read more]

So early in the season, one might think that after getting thumped at home by a weak opponent on Sunday, the Buccaneers would strap on the pads and get physical in practice this week. [read more]

Luke Goedeke

So Buccaneers MVP  starting right tackle Luke Goedeke has missed the past two games with a concussion issue. [read more]

This offseason, defensive lineman Logan Hall, the Bucs’ No. 33 overall pick in 2022, was ordered to “add to the party” by his position coach. [read more]

Bucs coach Todd Bowles.

Time to take a moment to turn the page on Week 3 and start looking ahead to the Eagles, 1 p.m. Sunday at The Licht House. [read more]

Too early to panic?

Joe can just hear it now. [read more]

Rookie edge rusher Chris Braswell, the second-round pick.

So what does the Bucs staff think of Chris Braswell’s performance through his first three games? [read more]

Flash poll posted at 3:11 a.m. Poll closed at 8:12 a.m. Last week’s results linked here.

“I’ll do better, Coach.”

So Todd Bowles was asked to detail the play of his defensive backs and one guy got a public finger-wagging. [read more]

Rightfully so, Joe has racked up about 3,800 steps pacing the halls of JoeBucsFan.com world headquarters yearning for the return of starting defensive tackles Vita Vea and Calijah Kancey. [read more]

Not so explosive after Week 3.

After Week 1, the Bucs tied with the mighty Chiefs for the fifth-most explosive plays in the NFL. This filled Joe’s heart with so much joy and optimism. [read more]

Still toying with defensive backs.

Mike Evans’ numbers have ticked down since Week 1. [read more]

Bucs edge rusher Anthony Nelson.

Sunday’s dagger came early — on a bad call by Broncos head coach Sean Payton that was bailed out by two missed tackles by Tampa Bay.

Todd Bowles called those out today. [read more]

Podcast (todd-wright-fantasy-football-podcast): Play in new window | Download | Embed

Subscribe: RSS

Todd discusses how quarterbacks and running backs are dominating early fantasy football production. The Todd Wright Fantasy Football Podcast is presented by Hooters!

Click above to listen or download, or at Apple Podcasts, Podbean and many more platforms!

It’s time for Bucs fans to smile. And, well, Joe smiles when thinking about Bucky Irving, Tampa Bay’s electric rookie running back. [read more]

If you like to hear about less conventional/more subjective stats like “quarterback pressures,” Joe already shared how defensive linemen Logan Hall and Greg Gaines didn’t generate any on Sunday. [read more]