Truly historic numbers

Sit down for this one.

Mike Evans is on pace to tear down every single-season Buccaneers receiving record. [read more]

BY IRA KAUFMAN

Tell the truth, how many of you out there in Buccaneer Land thought the visitors had the mental toughness to rally from a 14-0 deficit on the road?

You can put your hand down, Mr. Licht. The Bucs have reached .500 and Atlanta’s loss to San Diego represents a nice bonus. Bring on the home stand and let’s bring on the takeaways: [read more]

Bucs are primed to lead the NFC South in 11 days.

With 10 games to play, your Buccaneers are in fantastic shape in the NFC South. [read more]

Yes, Dirk Koetter scores very well in the weekly Dirk Koetter Confidence Poll on JoeBucsFan.com, but his detractors are absolutely out of control. [read more]

Jacquizz Rodgers breaks a tackle. (Photo courtesy of Buccaneers.com)

Former Bucs tight end and NFL analyst Anthony Becht was fired up! [read more]

Safety Bradley McDougald picks off a Sideshow Bob pass. (Photo courtesy of Buccaneers.com)

Early in the game, America’s Quarterback, Pro Bowler Jameis Winston, had a tipped pass that again went for a pick. [read more]

The Buccaneers are 3-3 and alive and well in the playoff hunt — with a very shaky rookie kicker.

It’s all smiles and daisies for the Bucs’ big win at San Francisco today, but Roberto Aguayo has morphed into a significant problem. [read more]

Two-minute offense seems to fit Jameis.

At halftime, Joe’s mouth was agape. Joe was overcome with emotion. [read more]

Leave it to an ex-Nebraska offensive lineman to build a smashmouth offensive line.

The Bucs got physical today. [read more]

“Why, you… !”

Sometimes, Joe cannot believe dudes in the NFL are paid seven-figures and still make plays dumber than a high school kid would. [read more]

(Photo courtesy of Tampa Bay Buccaneers)

Ok, 101 yards on 30 carries on Monday Night Football for a no-name running back was a fairy tale story.

But now it’s getting serious. [read more]

(Photo courtesy of Tampa Bay Buccaneers)

That taste in your mouth, Bucs fans? It’s the sweet succulence of respectability, a 3-3 record, second place in the NFC South. [read more]

Simple. Beat a crappy San Francisco team and come home for three in a row with a real shot jumping in the playoff hunt.

Lose, and it’s 2-4 and NFL Draft talk.

Even with all their injuries, the Bucs are more talented than the 49ers. No excuses.

Bang it here with comments all game long. And prepare yourself for postgame coverage.

Play nice. Personal fouls at not tolerated.

Trade protection?

When was the last time Johnthan Banks was deactivated for a game? [read more]

Game 6

Bucs at 49ers

Kickoff: 4 p.m. [read more]

It wasn’t the old Colin Kaepernick last Sunday.

There are few NFL analysts Joe respects more than 49ers radio broadcast color man Tim Ryan. [read more]

Rarely does a Buccaneers player reference Team Glazer. [read more]

A giant tin from Abe’s Place in Clearwater is on the line

Why haven’t you tried to win a GIANT tin of wings from Abe’s Place in Clearwater? All you have to do is get chosen to beat Abe’s Picks — and win.

Details here.

Today, Rob T. of Seminole squares off against Abe, who is undefeated this season. [read more]

Has a garbage defense.

Not long ago the 49ers had one of the most ornery defenses in the NFL. [read more]

Still a chance to play in 2016?

When the Bucs placed wide receiver Vincent Jackson on injured reserve last week, it sure seemed as if that was the end of Jackson’s days with the Bucs. [read more]

On a pitch count.

Bucs coach Dirk Koetter was on SiriusXM NFL Radio this week and had interesting tidbits concerning the game tomorrow against the 49ers. [read more]

Off to Canada?

Well, that was quick. [read more]