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BY IRA KAUFMAN

They’re young, they’re having fun and they’re wildly entertaining.

No, we’re not talking about the glee club at Alonso High School. [read more]

Jameis Winston has a commanding lead in the two-horse race for the 2019 NFL passing crown.

It’s a two-man race for the title of most prolific passer of the 2019 NFL regular season.

No other quarterbacks are in the same zip code.

Hey, Dirk Koetter called it two years ago on the Ira Kaufman Podcast. [read more]

Caps record-tying drive

Man, the records that were made or tied today. [read more]

Joe must hand it to Bucco Bruce Arians.

The guy managed to walk into one of the worst-performing organizations in professional sports history and spray some damn good air freshener on the stench of losing. [read more]

Humming.

Just a few weeks ago, many Bucs fans were hoping wide receiver Breshad Perriman would have been cut so the Bucs could get potentially a measly fourth-round pick. [read more]

Big play today

Ten seasons into his likely Hall of Fame career, Ndamukong Suh appears to be on a hearty new-contract push, while the second-year player alongside him is fading. [read more]

Ties a Hall of Famer.

[UPDATE: 5:09 P.M.] Make room Warren Sapp. You have to make some room in your Hall of Fame mancave. [read more]

In recent years, NFL fans have seen successful young offensive playcallers become the hot hires when January arrives. [read more]

Lauded by head coach.

Bucs coach Bucco Bruce Arians had a simple answer on the Buccaneers Radio Network why the offense was clicking today. [read more]

Jason Licht with a telling take

General manager Jason Licht sent a clear message before the Buccaneers kicked off and dominated today in Detroit. [read more]

Bucs backup left tackle Josh Wells.

Joe was almost sick to his stomach when the Bucs announced this morning left tackle Donovan Smith would miss his first start in his NFL career, snapping a 77-game starting streak. [read more]

America’s Quarterback is now in the NFL record books — and it has nothing to do with turnovers or anything to make the haters drool. [read more]

Domination!

Against a crap team on the road today, our Buccaneers did exactly what they should have done — and how they should have done it. Well, almost.

After the seemingly obligatory Jameis Winston, opening-drive interception got out of the way, Tampa Bay mauled the Lions and the game appeared over at halftime. [read more]

Our 6-7 Buccaneers are fighting for NFL-wide respect today — and to avoid humiliation against a garbage Lions team.

Talk about the action all game long in the comments section below. Play nice. Keep it clean.

Kickoff at 1 p.m.

Big day, as usual, for the future of America’s Quarterback, Jameis Winston.

Devin White’s illness will not stop him today. He will play.

However, Donovan Smith will not overcome his knee and ankle injuries. Today will be the first game he’ll miss since being drafted in 2015. His streak of 77 consecutive starts has ended.

Earl Watford at left tackle? Kickoff at 1 p.m.

Still drinking Cam Newton’s Gatorade.

Team Glazer allegedly has a team of sculptors on speed dial, ready to craft a statue to be erected on Himes Avenue when the parade concludes. [read more]

Big play man.

In his Wednesday conference call with the Tampa Bay pen and mic club, Lions coach Matt Patricia mentioned Breshad Perriman as dangerous and also noted how dangerous Mr. Entertainment, America’s Quarterback, Pro Bowler Jameis Winston’s arm is on deep throws. [read more]

Defending the Bucs.

While Lions coach Matt Patricia may not be the uncomfortable introvert his former master Bill Belicheat is, that doesn’t mean the influence isn’t there. [read more]

There is division at JoeBucsFan.com world headquarters this morning. Shouting has ensued and a heated arm-wrestling tournament is scheduled for 10 a.m. before the watch event at Buffalo Wild Wings in Sarasota. [read more]

Bucs OC Byron Leftwich.

If Lions strongman Matt Patricia thinks he can rattle Mr. Entertainment, America’s Quarterback, Pro Bowler Jameis Winston, with a blitz, there is a good chance Detroit is going to get burned today. [read more]

Have fun with Bucs fans and Ira Kaufman at Buffalo Wild Wings on SUNDAY at Buffalo Wild Wings, 5235 University Pkwy. for the Bucs-Lions game.

Arrive early. Stay late. 1 o’clock kickoff.

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