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Week 17: Bucs Win If/Phins Win If (short and sweet)

ehinote · 2025-12-26T21:08:43Z

This is it. If the Bucs lose this game, hope will fade, and players will lose whatever faith they have left, in the coaching staff. There’s been plenty of effort, but you can have all the determination in the world, and it won’t matter without a clear path to success. BUCS WIN IF… Bucs on Offense: The path to victory is straightforward. Let Baker Mayfield throw on early downs like we did in the first six games of the season. Get him into a rhythm so he can find his mojo when most needed on third downs. Stop fixating on a specific play count; take what the defense gives you. If we’re moving the ball and scoring, the run and pass plays will balance out. As I’ve said before: “Throw early, so we can run late.” Bucs on Defense: It’s simple. If Todd Bowles is running this defense, he excels at one thing: bringing the heat. Yes, offenses have figured it out, but stick to what you know—blitz hard and often. If the Dolphins and their rookie quarterback can beat it, at least Bowles will have done what he does best. DOLPHINS WIN IF… Dolphins on Offense: Let Quinn Ewers throw on first down. With our run blitzes early, there will be opportunities for their speedy players to find open spaces. Set him up for success. Dolphins on Defense: Don’t give the Bucs anything easy. Their offense lacks confidence right now, so don’t be the team that allows them to regain their mojo. Force Baker to throw underneath—he’s not the most patient quarterback—and keep Bucky Irving contained. FINAL WORD If the Bucs can’t secure a win against a team looking for a good draft position, then they don’t deserve a spot in the playoffs. Prediction: Bucs win 26-16

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Like the weather in Tampa, Todd Bowles defense does not disappoint!

Posted : Dec. 28, 2025 1:25 pm

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Special Teams gaff. Weird…

Posted : Dec. 28, 2025 1:27 pm

seekpar

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I wonder how many NFL players have had their first career TD vs TB? Seems like they're are a lot, Just saying.

Posted : Dec. 28, 2025 1:27 pm

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Evans is still a God

Posted : Dec. 28, 2025 1:29 pm

seekpar

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Good clock management there.

Posted : Dec. 28, 2025 1:33 pm

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Reverted back to Bitch Bowles mode.

Posted : Dec. 28, 2025 1:36 pm

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Gutless

Posted : Dec. 28, 2025 1:37 pm

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No point in going for it there. We don’t have a good history of hitting our 4th down attempts during this losing streak.

Posted : Dec. 28, 2025 1:38 pm

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No point in going for it there. We don’t have a good history of hitting our 4th down attempts during this losing streak.

It's gutless.

Period.

Posted : Dec. 28, 2025 1:39 pm

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Grizz one read play on third

Bowles punts 4th and 1 and midfield

Punt nets 35 yards

I need this shit to end. I cannot watch Bowles and Grizz next year

Posted : Dec. 28, 2025 1:39 pm

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Gutless

No point in going for it there. We don’t have a good history of hitting our 4th down attempts during this losing streak.

It's gutless.

Period.

Fine. Punting was also the correct decision.

Posted : Dec. 28, 2025 1:40 pm

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No point in going for it there. We don’t have a good history of hitting our 4th down attempts during this losing streak.

Because Grizz is ass

Posted : Dec. 28, 2025 1:40 pm

seekpar

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The fucking season is on the line. WTF 4th and 2, get er done!

Posted : Dec. 28, 2025 1:40 pm

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Dennis has a 2 yard loss that turns into a 7 yard gain.

player issue

Posted : Dec. 28, 2025 1:41 pm

HireCoen2025

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3 runs for 25 yards lmfao

Bowles loves to bet on his shit defense

Posted : Dec. 28, 2025 1:42 pm

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