Eerie.

Prior to Sunday, the last time O.J. Howard scored a touchdown, it was in Tampa of all places. [read more]

All smiles from Bucs. (Photo courtesy of Buccaneers.com.)

Joe is still buzzing over a win that should be more impressive than the score. [read more]

Stunning return

The absolute greatness of Brent Grimes is not lost on Joe.

Think about what Grimes’ last seven weeks have been like. [read more]

Dominant

The proof was on the field today for all to see, and it also was in the Twitter feed of a Super Bowl-winning Buccaneer. [read more]

Poor job of targeting.

In case you may be unaware, Bucs speedy wideout DeSean Jackson wants the rock. [read more]

Locker room nuggets and sage wisdom. It’s Ira’s famous postgame nuggets and happenings.

BY IRA KAUFMAN

As Dirk Koetter trotted toward a jubilant Buc locker room following Sunday’s thriller, he flashed a big smile and uttered a memorable punch line.

“Never in doubt,” he said before joining his players and owners in celebration.

The game began in a rainstorm and ended in a swirling wind of emotions as the Giants trudged off the field at 0-4, their season effectively over before the autumn leaves fall.

For the victors, it was a successful gut-check after a dismal performance at Minnesota raised questions about Tampa Bay’s resolve. There’s little time to revel in a job well done because the suddenly defenseless Patriots are coming to town on a short turnaround.

With Malcolm Glazer set to become the 10th member of the Ring of Honor Thursday night, here are 10 takeaways from a game with zero takeaways: [read more]

Home cookin’ is real

What’s happening inside the Stadium on Dale Mabry Highway feels a lot like a Big Foot sighting, or the appearance of a Bucs cheerleader swimming in Joe’s pool and asking if she can hang for a while. [read more]

Bucs kicker Nick Folk raises his arms as his game-winning kick sails through the uprights as Giants cornerback Dominique Rodgers-Cromartie watches in disbelief.

Joe couldn’t believe his eyes. [read more]

Perhaps the greatest news from the Bucs jumping to a 2-1 record tonight was The Franchise playing like a true No. 1 overall pick and a smart and talented quarterback. [read more]

Another strong day for Jacquizz Rodgers

In the two games this season in which the Bucs committed to handing the ball off to Jacquizz Rodgers, the barely 5-foot-6 running back has 35 carries for 150 yards and a touchdown. [read more]

Demar Dotson explains.

Yeah, yeah, yeah. The Bucs are a shaky 2-1 after riding (and almost falling off) the right leg of newly embattled kicker Nick Folk. [read more]

Talks buildup to winning kick

For a while today, veteran kicker Nick Folk was the goat of all goats — two missed field goals and flubbed extra point in a tight game. [read more]

$$$

What can Joe say. Cameron Brate continues to come up huuuuge! [read more]

“I swear I’ll use white-out on the goal line pitch play to Jacquizz Rodgers.”

It was 2017 Bucs football the way we all sort of imagined it to be — except for the Aguayo-like kicking game.

Balanced attack. Spreading the wealth among an arsenal of weapons and a defense that contained the big plays and suffocated the run.

And how about that home field advantage. Six in a row! [read more]

Photo courtesy of Tampa Bay Buccaneers

Comment all game below with fellow Bucs fans and the occasional troll.

Keep it clean and ditch the personal attacks, unless they’re directed at Eli Manning and his 16-26 road record since winning the Super Bowl six seasons ago. (Joe’s filters are ready for you extreme haters.)

Most important, have fun, stay safe, and prepare for Joe’s award-winning postgame coverage from the Stadium on Dale Mabry Highway.

Go Bucs!

“Pressure is on, young fella.”

A loss to the Giants this evening (heavens forbid!) would leave the Buccaneers alone in the NFC South basement. [read more]

Opens up

Linebacker Cameron Lynch jumps into the spotlight this afternoon, as the Bucs are expected to be without stud linebackers Lavonte David and Kwon Alexander. [read more]

Former Super Bowl winner details.

Until the Bucs somehow spray pixie dust over the offensive huddle and find a running game, America’s Quarterback, Pro Bowler Jameis Winston will continue to struggle. [read more]

Learning curve.

Vernon Hargreaves admits he’s not yet an NFL vet. [read more]