Tampa Bay Buccaneers Looking To Sneak Into Playoffs. The Tampa Bay Buccaneers are a long shot to make the playoffs, but they at least have a chance. Tampa Bay (8- 7) will play at Raymond James Stadium for the last time this season when they host the struggling Carolina Panthers (6- 9) on New Year’s Day. The Buccaneers, currently in the eighth spot in NFC, need a lot of things to happen in order to reach the playoffs for the first time since 2. But they first need to defeat the Panthers to have any chance of extending their season. ESPN reports that the Bucs need to defeat the Panthers and have the Washington Redskins and New York Giants tie their game as well as hope the Green Bay Packers lose to the Detroit Lions to earn the conference’s sixth seed.
They also need the Tennessee Titans, Indianapolis Colts, Dallas Cowboys, and San Francisco 4. The Bucs and Panthers kickoff at 1 p. ET, meaning that they are the first of the four teams in contention for a playoff spot to play as the Giants- Redskins start at 4: 2.
Even if the Bucs don’t make the playoffs, a win on Sunday will give them their first winning season since 2. The Buccaneers began the season with a 3. NFC South champions Atlanta Falcons as Jameis Winston tossed four touchdowns. The Bucs followed that win by losing three straight. Standing at 1- 3, the Bucs reeled off two straight wins over Carolina and San Francisco. They then ran into the Oakland Raiders and Falcons, who avenged their earlier loss with a 4. Tampa started to turn things around with a huge 3.
Bears, which started a string of five Ws — including big victories over Kansas City and Seattle. The Bucs also beat the San Diego Chargers on the road and New Orleans Saints on the road. The Buccaneers have lost two straight following a disappointing showing in New Orleans on Saturday. The Bucs never led in the game, and their defense gave up 4. Tampa didn’t force a turnover in their loss to New Orleans, which is the first time that has happened since Week 4. Part of the reason the defense struggled was indecisiveness, safety Keith Tandy told Jenna Laine of ESPN.“We weren’t just decisive enough in our run- fits.
I myself need to be more physical. When receivers come in to block you, you try to drive those guys back to create piles, help out the run game and make it a lot easier on the cornerbacks to read if it’s a crack- block or if they’re running a route.”Winston has had an uneven year though he has taken a step forward in his development. He is completing 6. Winston, who has committed 2. The second- year quarterback needs 2.
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Indianapolis Colts’ Andrew Luck for the most yards in league history through their first two years, according to ESPN. More concerning for the Bucs is their running game.
The Buccaneers will be without their top two backs as Doug Martin was suspended by the NFL four games for PED use and Charles Sims was placed on injured reserve. That means Jacquizz Rodgers will likely get the majority of the carries. Rodgers has been quite productive when he has gotten the opportunity, leading the team with 4.
Peyton Barber and Russell Hansbrough could also garner some carries, per CBS Sports. Wide receiver Mike Evans has cemented himself as a star.
The third- year pro has a career- high 9. He has increased his catch total in each of his first three seasons. The Bucs also won’t have tight end Cameron Brate, who is second on the team in receptions, on injured reserve with a back injury. Brate finishes the season with 5. The Bucs have permitted the 1. Panthers’ team that has taken quarterbacks down a league- high 4. Defensive end Mario Addison leads the team with 8. The Judas Kiss more.
Kawann Short has six sacks. Defensive ends Kony Ealy and Charles Johnson as well as defensive tackle Star Lotulelei has four sacks apiece. Carolina’s defense is also tied for third with 1. Safety Kurt Coleman tops the squad with four picks while linebacker Thomas Davis has three interceptions. Tampa’s biggest concern, besides turnovers, is their defense.
When the Bucs are on top of their game on that side of the ball, they are a playoff- caliber team. The Buccaneers have given up only 1. Overall, the Bucs are permitting 2. Run defense has been their biggest issue this season, allowing the 2.
Tampa has recorded 3. Defensive tackle Gerald Mc. Coy leads the team with seven sacks while defensive ends Robert Ayers and Noah Spence are second with 5. It will help if defensive end William Gholston is able to play. Gholston missed last week’s game and is currently battling an elbow issue. The Bucs have returned three interceptions for interceptions.
Linebacker Kwon Alexander, who leads the team with 1. Linebacker Lavonte David and safety Chris Conte also have returned interceptions for touchdowns. The Bucs have a tough task stopping quarterback Cam Newton on Sunday. Newton is having his worst season of his career but is always a threat due to his running ability. Tight end Greg Olsen along with wide receivers Kelvin Benjamin and Ted Ginn Jr.