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Betting The Bucs (Week 10 Edition)

Sunday, November 9th, 2025

Through eight Bucs games, Joe has a 13-11 record on Buccaneers-related wagers in this space and is up $117.00 on the season.

That’s not great, but it’s more than good enough.

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

Make The Pick!

Sunday, November 9th, 2025

Flash poll posted at 4:24 a.m. Poll closed at 8:30 a.m.

Catch Up On Your Ira Kaufman Podcast Listening!

Sunday, November 9th, 2025

Meaty pregame episode popped Saturday morning. Or catch up on Ira’s extensive bye-week interview with Todd Bowles. 

The wisdom and fun of Ira and Joe is presented by Bill Currie Ford. Listen at Apple Podcasts, Podcast Addict, Podbean.com and iHeart Radio. Other platforms and here on the website, too.

ESPN: Super Bowl Bucs!

Sunday, November 9th, 2025

OK Bucs fans, better start making February reservations in Silicon Valley. The Bucs are headed to the land of billionaire nerds and just plain nerds. (more…)

Graham Barton: Mental Break Just As Important As Physical Break During Bye

Sunday, November 9th, 2025

Refreshed.

The Bucs may have been the most beat-up team this side of San Francisco. (more…)

Third-Down Conversions Have Plummeted Without Mike Evans, Chris Godwin And Bucky Irving

Sunday, November 9th, 2025

Third down woes.

Back when the Bucs beat the Seahawks on the road a month ago, racking up 38 points in a 38-35 win, the Bucs had a tremendous third-down offense. (more…)

Todd Bowles Vs. Josh McDaniels

Sunday, November 9th, 2025

Coaches duel.

Years ago Joe heard Michael Lombardie, the former NFL suit and coffee fetcher for Bill Walsh, Al Davis and Bill Belicheat, say when you’re betting or handicapping a game, always look at the matchup of coordinators. (more…)

GameDay Tampa Bay

Sunday, November 9th, 2025

Game 9

Patriots (7-2) at Bucs (6-2)

Kickoff: 1 p.m.

TV: CBS (WTSP-TV Channel 10, locally). Jim Nantz, the pride of Eastern Illinois University Tony Romo and Tracy Wolfson. For a national TV map of where the game will be broadcast via your local CBS affiliate, click here.

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Money Game For Rachaad White

Saturday, November 8th, 2025

While Bucs running back Bucky Irving simultaneously entertains and freaks out some fans on Instagram, Rachaad White will be the Bucs’ No. 1 back tomorrow for the fifth consecutive game (plus a bye week). (more…)

Luke Goedeke Activated

Saturday, November 8th, 2025

Good news.

Well, this is promising. (more…)

Jason Licht Ties For Second In Midseason Executive Of The Year Vote

Saturday, November 8th, 2025

The list of NFL franchises (and general managers) with four consecutive division titles following a Super Bowl victory is extremely short. (more…)

More Turnovers By Bucs’ Defense?

Saturday, November 8th, 2025

The Bucs played lights out defense the past two games. Could that continue tomorrow? (more…)

ESPN: YaYa Diaby Will Have A Big Game Against New England

Saturday, November 8th, 2025

Prediction.

Joe isn’t a huge stat guy but there are a couple of numberscrunchers whose insight Joe respects and values. (more…)

Patriots At Bucs, TV Map

Saturday, November 8th, 2025

Holy Flirkingschmidt! This is like the old days when Tom Brady was the Bucs’ quarterback. (more…)

Ira Kaufman Dives Into The Patriots Matchup, Trade Indifference, Lavonte David Comments, Bucs Expectations & Much More

Saturday, November 8th, 2025

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The One Where JSN Continues To Haunt Us

Saturday, November 8th, 2025

Todd looks at wide receivers not injured and not on bye this weekend that are worthy (Not Xavier…he’s off) of getting the start. The Todd Wright Fantasy Football Podcast is presented by Hooters!

Click above to listen or download, or at Apple Podcasts, Podbean, iHeart Radio and many more platforms!

Graham Barton Addresses Recent Bucs Pass Blocking Woes

Saturday, November 8th, 2025

No excuses from Bucs center.

On Wednesday, Bucs center Graham Barton stood before the local pen and mic club and was asked why the offensive line has been anything but Bucs-like the past two games. (more…)

JoeBucsFan Show Today At 1 P.M. On WDAE

Saturday, November 8th, 2025

Dial up The JoeBucsFan Show TODAY at 1 p.m. on WDAE radio, 95.3 FM and AM 620. Listen online, too, or via the iHeart Radio app, or below.

Joe’s been back on the WDAE airwaves every weekend since February. Varying times.