Final game in the Carolina series. Canales gets a chance to be the one to put the final nail in Bowles' coffin.
Panthers are coming off a gritty OT win to end Arizona's playoff hopes, putting up nearly 400 yards of offense (over 200 on the ground) and 36 point.
Bucs are coming off a massive letdown loss against the Cowboys, bringing Bowles' prime time record this year to 0-4.
Must win for Tampa this week and next, and still need help.
- Spread: Buccaneers (-8)
- Moneyline: Buccaneers (-400); Panthers (+300)
- Over/under: 48.5
Bucs win this one, Falcons lose. A late Christmas Sunday gift
Not sure they have an answer on the defensive side, so this is what they should be correcting on the offense
"The Bucs still scored 24 points in Sunday’s loss to the Cowboys, but the offense didn’t look as efficient as it had been looking during the four-game winning streak. Drives were too often killed by drops, penalties, sacks, turnovers or a general lack of execution. Mostly everything was looking difficult on offense for Tampa Bay, which was the opposite of what went on when the team put up 40 points in a road win over the Chargers the previous week. As they return home to host the Panthers and their struggling defense, the Bucs offense needs to get back on track."
In some of these hapless defense shootout games the Bucs have still had a chance late.
And Mike gets 182 yards so he can rest against NOLA…Bucs win this one, Falcons lose. A late Christmas Sunday gift
And Mike gets 182 yards so he can rest against NOLA…Bucs win this one, Falcons lose. A late Christmas Sunday gift
Even with a Bucs win and Falcons loss this week, the Bucs can still lose the division in final week. They can't afford to rest players.
Hell, with a Falcons win and Bucs loss this week, they'll be eliminated.
Cool, I’m down with that struggle. That means Mike only needs 91 yards in each game…And Mike gets 182 yards so he can rest against NOLA…Bucs win this one, Falcons lose. A late Christmas Sunday gift
Even with a Bucs win and Falcons loss this week, the Bucs can still lose the division in final week. They can't afford to rest players.
Hell, with a Falcons win and Bucs loss this week, they'll be eliminated.
…and we need wins in both of them.
Bowles has to find a way to lead the Bucs in the next two games with wins or he is on thin ice.
They cant be a BOTH a depleted defense AND a poor tackling defense. That was the losing formula for the Cowboys game.
They need their DBs to tackle well, but who is it going to be? Izien now out, so Tykee Smith in at nickel? Not sure of Edwards status?
We could have Thomas and Merriweather at Safety? And what if one of them gets injured? Ryan Neal maybe?
Bowles has to find a way to lead the Bucs in the next two games with wins or he is on thin ice.
yeah a pivotal 2 weeks for Todd
Bucs go 8-9, he is likely gone. And good riddance. If they cant beat these 2 teams at home with their lives at steak, get out of here.
at 9-8, he likely stays but would put it a 33% his ass is gone. Would be a disappointing finish
at 10-7, would be shocked if he didnt return. Finishing the season 6-1 without Godwin to boot. Maybe a small chance if they have no other way to keep Coen.
Supposedly Edwards and Whitehead both able to play?
Forecasted rain (possibly heavy) throughout the game window.
Panther's on the year are ranked #32 in points allowed per game (29.9) and #32 in rushing yards allowed (175.2).
Come on, Liam. Don't overthink this.
No Otton or Godwin does Evans break or or does Canales take him out of the game?
Hopefully Coen runs the hell out of it.
No Otton or Godwin does Evans break or or does Canales take him out of the game?
Hopefully Coen runs the hell out of it.
"According to FTN Fantasy charting, Mayfield ranks 33rd of 42 qualified quarterbacks in DVOA against man coverage since Week 7. Mike Evans, the Bucs’ other star receiver, hasn’t been the issue, as he has a 28.5% DVOA against man coverage this season. The problem is everyone else. Receivers Sterling Shepard and Jalen McMillan, along with tight end Cade Otton, all have negative DVOA ratings against man looks."
