Computer models across the nation were humming last night, or perhaps that buzz was Ira Kaufman after his bang-the-table Bucs prediction came through. [read more]

Challenge steeper.

Yesterday, Bucs future Hall of Fame receiver Mike Evans had a nice game. Not nice enough. [read more]

Receiver Jalen McMillan and tight end Cade Otton celebrate McMillan’s late touchdown Sunday.

Welcome to Victory Monday! That’s three in a row. Joe feels spoiled. So, let’s get after it. Hope you are caffeinated. [read more]

Baker Mayfield got yards.

Picks. Fumbles. Punts — ugh, the punts! After the Bucs jumped to a 14-0 lead, much of the next 2 1/2 quarters was painful to watch. [read more]

Running back Rachaad White celebrates with teammates after scoring a touchdown Sunday.

It’s hard to believe, but 2024 will end three weeks from tomorrow. [read more]

Bucs GM Jason Licht.

While some Bucs fans are skeptical Tampa Bay will make the playoffs, despite leading the NFC South with a 7-6 record, Joe is looking up at the chances of scoring a No. 3 seed in the NFC playoffs.

That’s right, No. 3. [read more]

After the Bucs jumped out to a 14-0 lead, the offense, for whatever reason, seemed stuck in the mud. [read more]

The best rookie on the field today was the Bucs’ No. 23, not superstar tight end Brock Bowers.

So the Raiders came out of the halftime break today and marched on the Bucs to the tune of a 15-play drive that ate up about 10 minutes.

Joe was about ready to sprint to a toilet. [read more]

Flash poll posted at 8:56 p.m. Poll closed at 9:55 p.m.

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As he reached for the Buc locker room door, with the Glazers lined up inside to greet him, YaYa Diaby spoke loud and clear for all to hear:

“First place, baby, first place.” [read more]

Not-so secret weapon.

Since Sean Tucker went nuts against the slimy Saints, running for 136 yards, the Bucs have put him on ice. [read more]

Bucs need him even more.

The dead flies are so thick Lavonte David has to wear boots. [read more]

Bucs channeled Raiders legend Al Davis.

Somewhere, Al Davis would be appalled at what has happened to his beloved Raiders. [read more]

Yeah, yeah, two touchdown catches today for rookie Jalen McMillan. That was sweet, though Todd Bowles wanted McMillan to take a knee on the late TD rather than score. [read more]

He did it! Todd Bowles pulled it off.

And Joe has to give a standing ovation. [read more]

Joe will dare say that Baker Mayfield is looking like a winner version of Jameis Winston in recent weeks, including today. [read more]

Came through when needed.

NFL coaches always talk about the next man up when players go down. Today, one could argue that was running back Rachaad White. [read more]

So this isn’t your 2023 Buccaneers.

This team is ready to punish defenses with brute force. [read more]

So it seems the Buccaneers have mastered the art of winning ugly.

And today Joe doesn’t give a crap! That’s a very sweet team trait in December. [read more]

Must-win game at The Licht House!

Comment all game long below with your Bucs fan brothers and sisters.

The Bucs could sit alone in first place after this one if they take care of business and the Falcons fall in Minnesota.

Go Bucs!

So Joe’s season-long record is 10-10 in Bucs-related picks after last Sunday’s bumpy ride against Carolina.

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So listeners to Friday’s Ira Kaufman Podcast heard The Sage of Tampa Bay Sports offer to bet any Bucs fan $20 that Tampa Bay will be alone atop the NFC South standings by dinnertime tonight. [read more]