The underdog Buccaneers couldn’t ask for a better schedule going forward.
With three weeks left in the regular season, the only teams between the 6-8 Bucs and the postseason — led by Truckee McSorley, Sam Darnold and Desmond Reeder — are the Cardinals (4-10), Panthers (5-9) and Falcons. (5-9) If you don’t know.
Statement wins against the three underdogs could give the struggling Bucs a much-needed boost of confidence ahead of their home opener in defense of the NFC South.
Losses can put them where they seem to be: watching the playoffs from their couches.
The Bucs’ battered defense should feast on inexperienced quarterbacks. McSorley will make his debut Sunday, Reeder will be making his fourth start when he visits in January and Darnold has struggled since entering the league in 2018.
However, Tampa Bay captain Devin White, he was supported by his shoulders Fair share of fun This time, they said they can’t get ahead of themselves. The Bucs have seen their opponents overlooked in the past, resulting in losses to the Steelers and Panthers.
“You have to control the game in front of you,” White said. Tampa Bay Times. “It’s not just going in.”
Taking advantage of these matchups will be crucial for a team that has suffered two humiliating losses over the past two weeks, a loss to the 49ers and a 17-point lead against the Bengals.
“It’s like we can’t go out on our own,” tight end Cameron Brett said. Tampa Bay Times. “It’s embarrassing for the whole team.”