A Big-Play Bucs Defense Emerges

October 20th, 2025

Yeah, Joe is annoyed the Bucs lost and got bullied in Detroit tonight, but damn, Todd Bowles defense’ was impressive locking up the Lions over and over and over again while the offense looked like Mike Glennon and the fighting Schianos of 2013. [read more]

Todd Bowles: Mike Evans Has A Broken Clavicle

October 20th, 2025

We won’t be seeing Mike Evans for a while.

On the Buccaneers Radio Network, Bucs coach Todd Bowles said that Mike Evans suffered a broken clavicle. He offered no further information.

Joe has no idea how long of a recovery Mike Evans will have to undergo but it’s fair to say he’s going to miss several games.

Dave Moore: Too Many Big Plays Allowed By Bucs

October 20th, 2025

Early rust. Again.

Speaking on the Buccaneers Radio Network immediately after the 24-9 Motown mugging, Bucs game analyst Dave Moore didn’t want to hear anyone throwing roses at the Bucs defense. [read more]

Straight Up Curb-Stomping

October 20th, 2025

Off tonight.

Joe feared this would happen. [read more]

Lions 24, Buccaneers 9

October 20th, 2025

The Buccaneers’ offense was not ready for prime time in Detroit, despite keeping Aidan Hutchinson relatively quiet (no matter how much Troy Aikman insists on glazing the guy).

First, the Bucs offense struggled with noise, and then they struggled with just about everything else. [read more]

Buccaneers-Lions, Open Thread

October 20th, 2025

Comment all game long below as the Bucs try to knock off the Lions tonight on the road.

It’s Monday Night Football!

Huge game if the Bucs want the No. 1 seed come January.

Go Bucs! And stick with Joe after the game.

Emeka Egbuka And Michael Jordan Will Play

October 20th, 2025

The Bucs are much healthier than they appeared a week ago.

Not only is Emeka Egbuka (hamstring) on tonight’s active roster, the Bucs promoted guard Michael Jordan from the practice squad and is active, too. A summer free agent pickup, Jordan started two games at left guard early this season and played damn well.

Jordan was battling a knee issue but practiced the past two weeks.

Tristan Wirfs Talks Beating Aidan Hutchinson And Busting Balls

October 20th, 2025

What an assignment the Bucs have tonight against beastly Lions edge rusher Aidan Hutchison. Joe’s wearing custom made Charlie Heck survival beads. [read more]

Betting The Bucs (Week 7 Edition)

October 20th, 2025

Through six weeks in this space, Joe is up $134.00 after another winning week. What a public service Joe has provided!

Disclaimer: Do NOT wager if losing will ruin your life, or day, or week. 

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GameDay Tampa Bay

October 20th, 2025

Game 7

Bucs (5-1) at Lions (4-2)

Kickoff: 7 p.m.

TV: BSPN (also WFTS-TV Channel 28, locally) with Joe Buck, Troy Aikman, Lisa Salters and Laura Rutledge.

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“A Real Chance [Emeka Egbuka] Is Going To Be Out There Tonight”

October 20th, 2025

“Schefty, I’ll text you later.”

About 1 p.m. today, NFL super insider Adam Schefter was very upbeat about Bucs rookie wide receiver Emeka Egbuka’s prospects for playing tonight in Detroit. [read more]

“Look For Mayfield To Rev Up The Tempo”

October 20th, 2025

Rookie playcaller Josh Grizzard.

Joe will open here with a plea to the Bucs’ organization. [read more]

“They Don’t Crack”

October 20th, 2025

It’s hard to figure out exactly how much Todd Bowles has improved as a head coach. [read more]

Make The Call!

October 20th, 2025

Flash poll posted at 10:56 a.m. Poll closed at 12:05 p.m.

 

Report: Doug Martin Died In Police Custody

October 20th, 2025

Details emerge.

The mystery cloaking the sad news yesterday of the death of former Bucs running back Doug Martin has taken a disturbing turn on a couple of levels. [read more]

Getting The Backups Prepared

October 20th, 2025

Ready to play.

It just blows Joe’s mind how the Bucs last week against the 49ers were down to their Nos. 5-7 receivers, and never really missed a beat. [read more]

Can Zyon McCollum Repeat His Last Trip To Detroit?

October 20th, 2025

Ready for Detroit.

Last year Bucs cornerback Zyon McCollum was in his first season as a full-time starter. It didn’t take him very long to make an impact. [read more]

Todd Bowles Wary Of “Rat Poison”

October 20th, 2025

Agrees with Nick Saban.

Nearly a decade ago when Nick Saban ruled college football, he thought his Alabama players weren’t giving their best efforts because they were reading too many articles and watching too much BSPN telling them they were an unbeatable team.

Saban deemed the content lifting Alabama to unreachable heights without actually being there to be “rat poison” to players. [read more]

Power Against Power

October 20th, 2025

Clash of wills with Dan Campbell.

Detroit coach Dan Campbell and Bucs coach Todd Bowles are old-school football guys. They came up through the coaching ranks with the same Hall of Fame coach. [read more]