Bucs Are Looking Like A Winner
October 12th, 2025
Leader.
Think about it: How many teams could withstand the barrage of injuries the Bucs’ offense has suffered and still be one of the best teams in the NFL.
No Cody Mauch. No Luke Goedeke. No Luke Hazzard. No Mike Evans. No Chris Godwin. No Emeka Egbuka. No Bucky Irving.
Any mortal team would curl up in a ball like a wounded hound, wanting its belly rubbed to forget the hurt.
The Bucs? With that injury-ravaged offense? They score points. They hold the opposition to a mere field goal in the second half.
They win.
This game just blew Joe away.
Lose a Hall of Fame receiver, lose a Pro Bowl receiver, lose a likely Offensive Rookie of the Year? No problem. Just throw bombs to a seventh-round pick like Tez Johnson. Throw touchdowns to a guy many Bucs fans didn’t think should even be on the 53-man roster, Kameron Johnson. Throw passes to a guy that a little over a year ago was watching games on the couch just like you and Joe. That would be Sterling Shepard.
And the Bucs keep winning. Remarkable.
This is likely because the Bucs have a quarterback the rest of the league gave up on. Baker Mayfield has willed this team to winning ways, no different than what the great Tom Brady used to do.
These Bucs are starting to make Joe think it is special. You could build a nucleus of a playoff team with just the guys the Bucs have sidelined with injuries.
What a gutsy, glorious win over a team that has long had a hex on the Bucs.
It’s the middle of October and Joe can smell the playoffs.
October 12th, 2025 at 8:12 pm
Boom! Positive post from Joe after a glorious win. Now I’m happy. Getting ready to watch the game again. What a great win!!
October 12th, 2025 at 8:12 pm
Two thoughts… that 3rd and 14 run for a first down…just O M G wow. Unbelievable!
Then both TD’s to the Johnson and Johnson’s. While I am concerned with the injuries…it’s just amazing to see how Baker just WILLS everyone to win.
Seriously…even the D stepped up afterwards.
On to the next!
October 12th, 2025 at 8:12 pm
That 14 yard scramble was the game.
October 12th, 2025 at 8:13 pm
Love our offence, Bowels defence scares the hell out of me
October 12th, 2025 at 8:13 pm
The league does NOT want to see the Bucs when we get healthy.
October 12th, 2025 at 8:13 pm
This is a winning team!
October 12th, 2025 at 8:14 pm
And they do it without Baker putting up a 40 burger. After all. Our resident professional says that’s what’s a must every day to win.
October 12th, 2025 at 8:14 pm
Aqualung has very warm warms after this win.
October 12th, 2025 at 8:15 pm
Your forgetting McMillan also. All 4 of our receivers out!
October 12th, 2025 at 8:15 pm
I’m ready to say Baker is an elite QB. Took that next step of getting better throwing deep and lowering the turnovers. He’s been the best QB this season. MVP!!
October 12th, 2025 at 8:16 pm
UNSUNG HEROS
TEZ
Great route to get behind the DBs and THAT CATCH!!!
DEVIN WHITE
He’s running hard.
ELIJAH KLIEN
Came in for Haggard and didn’t miss a beat.
JASON LICHT
This team has unreal depth and it doesn’t happen by accident.
October 12th, 2025 at 8:16 pm
That catch by Tez Johnson was the best catch in the BFL this year. Surprised not enough people are commenting on it.
October 12th, 2025 at 8:16 pm
Joaquim Valente Says:
October 12th, 2025 at 8:13 pm
The league does NOT want to see the Bucs when we get healthy.
That!
October 12th, 2025 at 8:16 pm
There was even a pass rush.
October 12th, 2025 at 8:18 pm
Baker has always had great chemistry with fringe receivers who’s names most fans will never remember. On the Browns he had great chemistry with Rashard Higgins, Donovan Peoples-Jones and Ricky Seals-Jones. At the Rams he had chemistry with Ben Skowronek and Van Jefferson. Baker brings the best out of his WRs, it’s great to see.
October 12th, 2025 at 8:19 pm
Baker is literally the best QB in the league right now. Guy is balling!
And Tez – you’re my boy Blue!!
October 12th, 2025 at 8:22 pm
Todd Bowles knew Baker was special that weekend they spent together at the meadow lands in spring 2018 for a draft visit. I knew when Baker stepped in for an injured Teddy fourth game 2o18 and led the Browns to their first win in 2 years. That win including catching a halfback pass on a 2 point conversion. Baker is the reason this team is winning.
October 12th, 2025 at 8:22 pm
Great win!!! One game at a time…next man up!!! Get it done!!!!
And what about Johnson and Johnson!!!!
October 12th, 2025 at 8:23 pm
I kinda get the Bowles critics. Our defense looks bad in the first half and then shows up in the second. I don’t claim to really know what Todd is doing but I like it.
Bucs win! Bucs win! Bucs win!
October 12th, 2025 at 8:23 pm
The Buccaneers are a championship football team, period !!
Go Bucs !! Beat the Lions !!
October 12th, 2025 at 8:23 pm
Haggard, guys. Haggard.
October 12th, 2025 at 8:24 pm
I’m sorry but I’m going to say it. Please keep playing at this level, the only team I think that can truly beat the Bucs this season is the Bucs. I hope they keep their heads down and keep grinding and don’t let any justified hype get to their heads. Love the heart baker has shown and how the team has embraced that mentality. Great win and go Bucs!
October 12th, 2025 at 8:26 pm
I’m in favor of punting next week’s game vs Detroit. Sure, try to win, but keep everyone who is hurt out through the bye week (we can beat saints with our B team)and let them get to 100% instead of forcing them back against a chainsaw of a Lions team.
October 12th, 2025 at 8:26 pm
Do not forget we’re missing Morrison and Kancey, and other players on the defense as well.
October 12th, 2025 at 8:28 pm
Check your diaper sweetheart.
October 12th, 2025 at 8:30 pm
Defense had playmakers making plays all over the field! That sack by Lavonte and that 3rd down run by Baker were the plays of the game. Jones looked like he had had enough walking off the field after Lavonte blitzed him there. If we don’t get some receivers back by next week the defense may need a similar performance. But even though we’re the best team in the league doesn’t mean we aren’t gonna need to be better to remain the best team in the league. Todd and Baker and Lavonte know that. The team is in good hands and injuries heal. We’re getting better. NEXT!
October 12th, 2025 at 8:38 pm
SlyPirate Says:
October 12th, 2025 at 8:16 pm
UNSUNG HEROS
“TEZ
Great route to get behind the DBs and THAT CATCH!!!
DEVIN WHITE
He’s running hard.”
@slyPirate….. You mean Rachaad White running hard… Devin isn’t on the team and was an LB when he was.
October 12th, 2025 at 8:39 pm
Aquaturd has the balls to even comment after all the sh*t he said
October 12th, 2025 at 8:44 pm
Baker=MVP!!
October 12th, 2025 at 8:45 pm
SlyPirate Says:
October 12th, 2025 at 8:16 UNSUNG HEROS DEVIN WHITE
He’s running hard.
^^^^^
LAS VEGAS — Linebacker Devin White had an interception and a forced fumble and the Las Vegas Raiders stopped a four-game losing streak by defeating the Tennessee Titans 20-10 on Sunday at Allegiant Stadium.
I think you meant Rachaad White.
October 12th, 2025 at 8:46 pm
Unreal. Superb play and coaching. Should have beat the iggles too. Hope we put the injury bug behind us.
October 12th, 2025 at 8:49 pm
I’ll say this, Baker has elevated his game big time this year and is very much looking like an MVP. He keeps going like this, he’ll rewrite the book on him and we definitely have a shot at the big game. No complaints from me.
October 12th, 2025 at 8:51 pm
Not saying next week will be a real tough game, but next week will be a real tough game. You keep thinking the Bucs can’t take one more injury and still win but somehow they pull it off. Praying they get some guys back soon.
October 12th, 2025 at 8:52 pm
Aqua eating warm crow tonight lol
5-1
GO BUCS
October 12th, 2025 at 8:54 pm
Bucs offense has been Next Man Up every week.
This week is was Tez and Kam. Great win.
October 12th, 2025 at 8:56 pm
“Aquaturd has the balls to even comment after all the sh*t he said”
Not like me to go all Biblical but I believe we welcome AL back just as was revealed in the parable of the Prodigal Son.
My mother hated that parable because she thought it lacked fairness. It bugged her that they killed the fatted calf for the Prodigal and didn’t hold up the solid son instead. Sadly I think she missed the entire point Jesus was trying to make.
Welcome back A.L.
October 12th, 2025 at 8:58 pm
My game ball goes to Rachaad. He made sure that SF had to work it’s hardest to get him on the ground. He gained a lot of critical yardage. I was so happy that he was staying with the team despite his demotion. White is truly underrated as a running back (and pass-catcher and blocker)!
October 12th, 2025 at 9:03 pm
Great QB’s make average wr’s good
October 12th, 2025 at 9:04 pm
Mayfield played great in Cleveland and had national TV ads. He wanted a contract and they passed. It was ridiculous on Clevelands part.
Then his charlotte situation again had a bottom tier owner.
La was better and then bowles finally got some luck with him coming here.
We tried with James but Winston lacked the determination to win at this level.
A good qb is enough to be a winner if yiur owner is solid. Ours is well above average imo.
October 12th, 2025 at 9:12 pm
JL is such a stud. This is the depth we missed last year. Felt bad for SF a little—but not for long after all the years we were screwed because we had no depth. So proud of this team. The win in SEA has me exceedingly confident going forward.
October 12th, 2025 at 9:12 pm
St Pete bringing the word, appreciate you man. God bless
October 12th, 2025 at 9:20 pm
I’m with stpetebucsfan on Aqualung!
October 12th, 2025 at 9:27 pm
@Stpete
With all due respect my beliefs don’t obligate me to welcome back the pooo crumb king.
He’s reveled in talking krap about the head coach of the team and antagonizing those of us who didn’t like it for going on 2 years. A consistent and constant Troll. If he wants a clean slate let him change his name AGAIN
October 12th, 2025 at 9:29 pm
The Threetards are of course making maroonity, hanging out in their trailers, too blond to see criticism of crap is warranted, as is praise when praise is worthy.
This was absolutely praise worthy. The Threetards can take their hilarious outrage and fondle it.
October 12th, 2025 at 9:51 pm
Count feathers Aqua !!!!!!!!
Eat crow!!!!!
5-1!!!!!!
GO BUCS!!!!!!
October 12th, 2025 at 10:05 pm
How can this be possible without Trask?
October 12th, 2025 at 10:08 pm
I’ll take Aqualung any day over the IQ challenged Bowles apologists. Man always has a solid take. He’s often witty almost always interesting. Whether you agree or not who cares. Never seen a group (the Bowles apologists) of men (I assume) that take offense about criticism over some dude they don’t even know! Yeah, really. What a bunch of weak-kneed fan boy groupies. Gossipy English cigarettes.
October 12th, 2025 at 10:28 pm
I agree with all but Brady came in respected and in charge.
Baker built his respect and continues to do so all around.
It’s great when your offense is clicking but cherry on the top when it is fun to watch. Kudos to the GM the HC and the OC; Good motor good transmission,good tires,great ride! Let’s Go Bucs!
October 12th, 2025 at 10:29 pm
You are a freaking idiot Aqualung
October 12th, 2025 at 10:37 pm
Can you imagine any other team being without their top 4 WRs and beating the 49ers?!?!
I cannot.
October 12th, 2025 at 10:54 pm
Kenton you are always with the prevailing wind. Kind of like a windsock. Try standing on your own two feet for once.
October 12th, 2025 at 11:02 pm
Go fork yourself Bucblind
October 12th, 2025 at 11:10 pm
No other team could be without seven starters on offense and still dominate,
Evans Godwin MacMillan, are 1 thru 3 on the wideouts list, then the 4th Emeka, your best RB and right guard and tackle, not to mention the three starters on defense.
Baker is unreal right now
October 13th, 2025 at 1:55 am
Just a little life advice. Life advice usually does sting Kenton Smith.
October 13th, 2025 at 2:52 am
Man if we only had Luke Hazzard we would be undefeated. Get some rest Joe, big week ahead of you.
October 13th, 2025 at 3:03 am
Sterling Shepherd is playing like a #2. Vita Vea is a solid rock, steady and strong. Lavonte David always comes up with a big play. Jamel Dean is a quality starter in this league. Tristan Wirfs is an all world left tackle, future hall of famer. Rachaad White looks houngray out in there. Baker Mayfield is the story of the season and went from being a top 15 QB to being a top 3 QB in 2 years. MVP year, I hope ends with a Lombardi