Just Grillin sponsors PewterReport.com’s Pewter Player of the Week, which is given to Tampa Bay’s MVP as selected by the PewterReport.com staff every week following the most recent game.

The story of Monday night’s 17-14 win, a desperately needed victory for the Bucs, was the defensive and special teams effort to force four turnovers, all in critical moments of a close contest. But with several key plays on defense – and a few Panthers’ blunders – that was more of a collective performance.

It was the offensive side of the ball where it was easy to single out a player. With 101 yards on 30 carries, both career-highs, Jacquizz Rodgers was Tampa Bay’s Pewter Player Monday night. The 5-foot-6 back, starting in place of an injured Doug Martin (hamstring) and Charles Sims (IR), ran tough early and often, looking sharp in his cuts and seeming to always find the open lane. The offensive line deserves a great deal of credit, as well.

The Bucs offensive strategy could be summed up by the opening drive in which Rodgers took 10 carries for 35 yards, ripping off gains of five-nine yards six times. He also delivered on the final possession, catching an eight yard pass on third-and-4 to move the chains and set up the eventual game-winning field goal.

Bucs coach Dirk Koetter, who knew Rodgers from their time together in Atlanta, said after the game that he had every bit of confidence in his former back to shoulder the load and he was proven correct to think that.

For his performance on Monday Night Football, Rodgers is this week’s Just Grillin Pewter Player of the Week, and will receive a $50 gift certificate to Just Grillin in Carrollwood.

Attention, grillmasters! It’s tailgating season! Just Grillin sponsors PewterReport.com’s Pewter Player each week, and is located at 11743 N. Dale Mabry Highway in Carrollwood – just 15 minutes north of Raymond James Stadium. Stop by on your way to the game to get the supplies you need to tailgate like a pro. Visit them on the web at JustGrillinFlorida.com

Just Grillin is Tampa Bay’s premier outdoor living company and your one-stop shop for tailgating with a huge selection of Weber, Big Green Egg and other grills and smokers, along with pellets, charcoal and wood chips, BBQ sauces and rubs, and grilling tools and accessories.

Want to take your grilling skills to the next level or learn some new grilling tips? Just Grillin offers grilling classes in their Carrollwood showroom every Saturday. Here is a list of upcoming classes – click here to sign up. Delicious grilled food is included with this experience!