Joe already has written about the bad news surrounding Kwon Alexander’s injured knee, but it appears the worst possible football situation has been confirmed. [read more]

BY IRA KAUFMAN

It wasn’t pretty and it took almost four hours, but the Bucs survived. Heck, they might have salvaged their season in the process. [read more]

Big play after coming off the street

Joe has gone to the tape and watched it over and over and over. [read more]

Exterior fuel.

Joe guesses it is safe to say that Bucs coach Dirk Koetter hears his critics. [read more]

Bucs players mob Bucs kicker Chandler Catanzaro after he booted the game-winning 59-yard field goal in overtime. (Photo courtesy of Buccaneers.com.)

It’s all about confidence. [read more]

(Photo courtesy of Buccaneers.com.)

Joe already wrote today that it was a mixed bag this afternoon for America’s Quarterback, Pro Bowler Jameis Winston. [read more]

Today’s unsung hero. (Photo courtesy of Buccaneers.com.)

The Bucs had just finished their second do-nothing drive in overtime and punted. [read more]

Relieved.

He had to be the happiest man in the Den of Depression. [read more]

Joe feels terribly for Pro Bowler Kwon Alexander, and the Bucs now appear to find themselves in a very sticky situation. [read more]

Why?

Joe hates to shat on a win, but this has Joe completely mental. [read more]

Postgame W-munching is tasting awfully sweet right now for America’s Quarterback, Jameis Winston.

Overall, though, Jameis will be cringing more than usual when he watches the film of the Bucs’ victory later tonight. [read more]

“Look at the bounce in their step, Dirk.”

General manager Jason Licht raised the curtain for Buccaners fans before the game and damn, it sure was revealing. [read more]

Say what you want about the Bucs defense, which crumbled and allowed 21 second-half points, overall the defense did a hell of a lot of good things it hadn’t done in a while. [read more]

A 3-3 record never felt so weird.

Man, Joe is exhausted. What a hot mess of a freaky and beautiful victory. [read more]

Let it rip with fellow fans in the comments section with Buccaneers faithful from the Anclote River to Wesley Chapel and downtown St. Pete and beyond. Share your every thought on today’s must-win game against the Browns. Kickoff at 1 p.m.

Play nice!

And stick with Joe and Ira Kaufman after the game for spectacular postgame coverage.

Philosophy.

Today marks the second time the Bucs have had a new defensive coordinator since Lovie Smith stunk up the sidelines. [read more]

On the opening drive against the Falcons, we all saw Jameis Winston throw a dart well behind wide open DeSean Jackson in the end zone and the easy interception was dropped by Falcons cornerback Robert Alford.

The next play? A 15-yard touchdown strike to Cameron Brate. [read more]

All eyes on him.

It’s sink or swim time for Bucs coach Dirk Koetter. [read more]

Strong words from ex-Buc.

Boy, the Bucs sure did give Ian Beckles plenty of firewood for his podcast. [read more]

Now here’s meaty insight into the mind of Dirk Koetter that likely explains why he stuck with Doug Martin well past the point of sanity, though it makes the Bucs’ offseason moves a little puzzling. [read more]

It’s rare to hear a head coach talk about his expectation for a player to make a big leap midway through a season. [read more]