Buccaneers 44, Falcons 27
January 3rd, 2021
The Bucs just finished 11-5 (their best since 2005) and they just scored their first winning season at home since 2008.
Oh, and Tom Brady just had the greatest season in the history of Tampa Bay quarterbacks.
What a Bucs team this is. The offense is a true freakin’ juggernaut. They can pass deep and succeed short, and run and punish defenders. And the quarterback’s decision-making is elite.
Today it was Antonio Brown with 11 catches for 138 yards alongside Chris Godwin with 5 catches for 133 yards. And Brady threw for 4 touchdowns and 399 yards. Only Scotty Miller’s drop that led to an interception blemished Brady’s day.
Joe’s going to give the Bucs defense a pass since it was missing Devin White and Shaq Barrett. But things have to improve on that side of the ball.
Major kudos to Sean Murphy-Bunting for two huge fourth-quarter plays that were pivotal in the game and hopefully kick his confidence up a notch entering the playoffs.
And what a nice comeback by Ronald Jones after busting his finger two weeks ago. He rolled up 78 yards on just 12 carries. (More later on the BS of not helping hit get to 1,000 yards later.)
Of course, the story of the day is the Mike Evans knee injury. Joe’s stomach is in knots waiting for answers, but it doesn’t look good.
Now Joe and all Bucs fans will wait to see what happens tonight. If Washington wins, the Bucs head there next weekend in the playoffs. If Washington loses, the Bucs go back to the Meadowlands to face the 6-10 Giants.
January 3rd, 2021 at 4:14 pm
TOMPA STADIUM!!!!!!!!
January 3rd, 2021 at 4:14 pm
Why did they not run RoJo at the end?
January 3rd, 2021 at 4:15 pm
TOMPA STADIUM!!!!!!!!!
January 3rd, 2021 at 4:16 pm
Nice win, but Evans injury based on what Joe’s is saying doesn’t look good. Glad to have AB on this team now, he is a monster !
January 3rd, 2021 at 4:17 pm
Did JayMiss play?
Peace, out!
January 3rd, 2021 at 4:17 pm
Stadium on Dale Mabry!!!
No mas den of depression…
January 3rd, 2021 at 4:17 pm
Now Brady might have to set another personal best: beating the Giants in the postseason.
January 3rd, 2021 at 4:17 pm
To all the trolls on open thread being negative and saying brady caused mike Evans injury and scotty miller turnover …cause brady is not jameis
Its time for you to take the arsenic filled koolaid and head up to the rocket ship
Bucs set record after record today
Brady never punted. 40 tds.
He single handedly won the game.
I m happy that you losers are miserable
Go back into hiding and never come out
Comparing brady to jameis is just disrespectful
January 3rd, 2021 at 4:18 pm
Den of Depression? Retired!
January 3rd, 2021 at 4:18 pm
Looks like we might play Giants, if Washington drops tonight. They’re always a thorn in the side
January 3rd, 2021 at 4:18 pm
Not playing the cowpokes next weekend.
January 3rd, 2021 at 4:20 pm
1. Great pick up of AB.
2. Happy to see Rojo back.
3. We only need Shaq back to beat Washington or NYG.
Playoffs here we go.
January 3rd, 2021 at 4:21 pm
The greatest QB in Bucs history!!!!
January 3rd, 2021 at 4:22 pm
Brady is washed up 😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂
January 3rd, 2021 at 4:22 pm
After seeing what happened to Evans who is likely out for the season why would the buccaneers risk Ronald Jones? Why
January 3rd, 2021 at 4:25 pm
My posts always go to moderation. I’ve never made a comment worthy of moderation, but half my comments never make it to the thread. And I’ve only made less than 10 comments. Whats up Joe’s? I read every article every day of the year, but can’t get a rare comment posted? Frustrating for a loyal reader. Especially seeing what other comments are allowed.
January 3rd, 2021 at 4:27 pm
So why exactly do the Bucs need to play Scotty Miller more and AB less? LOL!
January 3rd, 2021 at 4:34 pm
Kudos to Ira Kaufman- his 11-5 prediction was spot on!
January 3rd, 2021 at 4:39 pm
Honestly, give me a real preseason, and this team goes 12-4, maybe 13-3. Regardless, they won the games they should have, and finished strongly.
January 3rd, 2021 at 4:41 pm
Don’t forget having Carlton Davis back would be huge as well. Disappointed in Dean. Staring to feel Davis, bunting, Cockrell could arguably be better. Just depends which Dean shows up
January 3rd, 2021 at 4:49 pm
So who do you want to play? The Washington FTFKAR (Football Team Formerly Known as Redskins) or the Jints?
January 3rd, 2021 at 4:53 pm
I’m just hoping for an unseasonably warm, nice day in NY or Washington.
January 3rd, 2021 at 4:55 pm
@bird, are you an admin person? Why is your name in all red and much smaller and everyone else’s name is black? Mobile @joe?
January 3rd, 2021 at 4:59 pm
Brady experience with NYG in 2 Super Bowls is not good. Of course, no Manning this time around. We want Washington.
January 3rd, 2021 at 5:03 pm
Here i am pointing put all you brady haters..you losers who hated on the most successful qb in history.
Please admit who you are and pay the proper respect now.
January 3rd, 2021 at 5:26 pm
68% fraud
Not sure. Red = danger and soon to be banned?
Lol
I have been known to bust chops on joes (all sarcasm of course) but dont think they like me to much
January 3rd, 2021 at 5:35 pm
Awesome game and an even better season. Hopefully Mike will be good to go next week.
January 3rd, 2021 at 5:39 pm
Nice to see 1st down pass plays,..something changed.
January 3rd, 2021 at 6:05 pm
That’s how you close out a 4th quarter, turn a 3 point lead into a 17 point win and give up no 1st down on their final drive
January 3rd, 2021 at 9:25 pm
Thank God for Tom Brady. Jesus this guy is soo damn clutch. Hes been perfect in December I have no doubts about him leading the Bucs into the postseason.