Buccaneers Observer

Ralph's Things I Found Interesting is up for Week 7. We discuss our prospects for the Giants game.

We're in shock and awe after this week's 25-point win over the Las Vegas Raiders. Devin White quiet had a phenomenal game, racking up three sacks on Derek Carr (the only sacks we got all game). The Buccaneers offense was methodical and effective. Leonard Fournette returned this week and made his presence felt. Scotty Miller caught an absolute bomb for a touchdown. If anyone had any doubt, it's gone now: The Buccaneers is one of the best teams in the league.

Ralph dives into the all-22 film of the Week 6 win over the Green Bay Packers. The windy conditions in the stadium may have impacted Aaron Rodgers' performance, causing balls to go errant. Jason Pierre-Paul was the unsung hero of the game. Overall, the Bucs brought their A-game, whereas the Packers only brought their C-game. The Raiders in Week 7 may prove to be a challenge. Their run game has proven a pivotal part of their offense, rushing for 100+ yards in four of their five games. Derek Carr is capable of throwing bombs, so the deep threat is there.

Ralph broke down the Bears game and found the game's officiating had an impact on the game. The Buccaneers only made it worse for themselves by making mistakes. Nevertheless, there are bright spots in general. The offensive line is playing mean, which is helping Ronald Jones succeed. Our defense needs to give Aaron Rodgers some trouble if we are to remain competitive in this week's matchup.

There were some ugly takeaways from Thursday night's loss to the Bears (the refs, mostly), but we saw some bright spots. Ronald Jones had his second game with over 100 yards rushing, more than making up for a banged up running back room. WR Tyler Johnson showed promise with his finesse style, topping the charts in receiving yards for the Bucs. K Ryan Succop hit all of his attempts Thursday. While that may not seem impressive, for Bucs fans a consistent kicker is a breath of fresh air. The Bears were able to exploit the Buccaneers defense by throwing short to the edges. Despite the loss, it was a close game. On to the next.

The game film has been analyzed. Ralph discusses the highs and lows of the Bucs victory against Los Angeles. Tristan Wirfs manhandled DE Joey Bosa the entire game, making him and the guys around him standouts. The team's comeback win could indicate a turnaround in the culture of the Buccaneers. Nick Foles will be leading the Bears in our Week 5 Thursday night game. Bruce Arians will match up against his friend and former head coach, Chuck Pagano who serves as the Bears' defensive coordinator.

The week 3 victory against the Denver Broncos was rife with material for Ralph's analysis. Donovan Smith played exceptionally well this week. Shaq Barrett continues to drop back in coverage. Antoine Winfield proves himself a steel in the second round. The refs didn't screw up... so there's that. In general, we played a bad team that we should have beaten. The Chargers will be more of a challenge. Their offense under Justin Herbert can be explosive, particularly with the help of Austin Ekeler and Keenan Allen. Nevertheless, the team is vulnerable to mishaps as it showed during the Week 3 loss to the Carolina Panthers. The Panthers capitalized on three ugly fumbles, allowing them to run the score up early. The Chargers pass rush, however, proved difficult for the Chiefs, who overcame their division rival in overtime. The Chargers have been plagued by injuries.

The Buccaneers managed to trounce the Denver Broncos in our Week 3 rout. The defense had a good showing, with outstanding performances by Shaq Barrett and Vita Vea. Antoine Winfield continues to impress in his third NFL game. Mike Edwards secured the game winning interception. Bucs tight ends get involved in the game this week. Chris Godwin and Sean Murphy-Bunting left the game early Sunday, and both will undergo MRIs.

Ralph analyzed the Week 2 victory against the Carolina Panthers. The defense plays as a cohesive unit that communicates well. The offense has not quite gelled but once it does, it will be dangerous. The injury bug infected the Denver Broncos. With numerous players already on IR, the team will be limping into Week 3 with backup quarterback Jeff Driskel. The team does, however, have home field advantage in a particularly challenging stadium, Mile High. See where we rank the Bucs chances coming into this week.