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BY IRA KAUFMAN

Take a bow, Buccaneers.

Despite a flurry of injuries that could have crippled many other teams, Tampa Bay stands 6-2 at the break after cruising past the hapless Saints 23-3. Unlike their first four victories, the Bucs didn’t need a last-minute comeback engineered by Baker Mayfield.

Instead, an inspired defensive effort led by Anthony Nelson provided a comfortable cushion as New Orleans fell to 1-7. The Bucs had five sacks and four takeaways to compensate for another ho-hum effort by an offense that sorely needs Bucky Irving to return. (more…)

Edge rusher YaYa Diaby.

That tomb the slimy Saints play in is no longer haunted for the Bucs. (more…)

The Bucs are a better team than they were a year ago — while Baker Mayfield has been a less productive quarterback.

It’s a good sign. (more…)

Historic season coming?

Holy smokes, Joe’s eyes damn near bugged out when researching this. (more…)

Key play in scoring drive.

OK, this is a way old school reference. But addicts of NFL Films may catch Joe’s take. (more…)

Antoine Winfield was on his way to a scoop-and-score Sunday but the zebras called his return back, claiming an inadvertent whistle.

Man, the NFL zebras are getting shady. (more…)

Four years ago the Bucs entered the bye week with a 6-2 record. They were fresh off getting skewered by the slimy Saints after Tom Brady threw a late pick-6 and the Bucs lost 36-27 in New Orleans. (more…)

Anthony Nelson holds the ball aloft after walking into the end zone with his first NFL pick-six Sunday.

Veteran Bucs outside linebacker Anthony Nelson had his first start of the season. He may never forget it. Bucs fans will remember his start for a long time. (more…)

The Bucs have fixed many aspects of their team, especially special teams. But a new problem has arisen.

And it has a name. (more…)

The Bucs’ glorious 23-3 blowout of the slimy Saints today left nearly every Bucs fan scratching their head about the Tampa Bay offense.

What’s going on with the offensive line? (more…)

Here’s a list that will make you drool: (more…)

Haason who? (more…)

Suffocating defense ruled the day and Tampa Bay got the job done with relative ease for a division game.

The Bucs are 6-2! They’ve officially avoided the Todd Bowles midseason meltdown and now rule the NFC South by two games entering the bye week.

What a glorious Sunday it is! (more…)

Comment all game long after this critical 4:05 p.m. kickoff in New Orleans.

Be decent to each other. It’s easy.

Go Bucs!!!!

Baker Mayfield hates the slimy Saints and wasn’t hiding it this week.

He’s got company at One Buc Palace. (more…)

What a fun early afternoon in the NFC South.

The Buccaneers rivals are about to lose by a combined 50-plus points. (more…)

Through seven weeks, Joe has a 12-9 record on Buccaneers-related wagers in this space and is up $137.00 on the season.

That’s not worth a standing ovation, but it is quality work. (more…)

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Three months ago, beloved and heralded Bucs rookie edge rusher David Walker was lost for the season with a knee injury.

On Monday, free agent Bucs edge rusher Hasson Reddick, endured knee and ankle injuries and will not play today. (more…)