Baker Mayfield “Smokin’ On All Cylinders”

October 5th, 2025

Did Baker Mayfield just have his best game in a Buccaneers’ uniform?

Completing 29 of 33 passes in Seattle certainly was his best completion percentage since the Bucs signed him for peanuts off the street in 2023. [read more]

Tristan Wirfs Was A Monster Today

October 5th, 2025

Tristan Wirfs put a smile on Bucs’ fans’ faces today the way he mauled Seattle defenders.

If Tristan Wirfs is honored yet again with an All-Pro nod at left tackle, all the TV networks would have to do is share one highlight to show what a King Kong-like tackle Wirfs is. [read more]

“All 11 Guys Out There Were P!ssed Off”

October 5th, 2025

Bucs safety Antoine Winfield had reason to celebrate.

The Bucs had just tied the game at 35-35 after Baker Mayfield hit his old pal Sterling Shepard with an 11-yard touchdown pass. [read more]

Josh Grizzard Hits A New Level

October 5th, 2025

So arguably the biggest Bucs question entering the 2025 season surrounded rookie playcaller Josh Grizzard, the 35-year-old promoted to fill the big shoes of Liam “El Serpiente” Coen.

Last year, the Bucs averaged 29.5 points per game. [read more]

Stars Shine Even In The Darkest Of Night

October 5th, 2025

Be honest. You were like Joe. [read more]

Winning Big With Backups

October 5th, 2025

You won’t catch Joe downplaying this massive Buccaneers road win today to up their record to 4-1.

Putting 38 points on the Seahawks is no small accomplishment. Only the Lions carved up the Seattle defense like that last season. This season’s highest total on the Seahawks had been 20 points. [read more]

Emeka Egbuka On Pace For 85 Catches, 1,513 Yards & 17 Touchdowns

October 5th, 2025

Might the Bucs be winless without rookie receiver phenom Emeka Egbuka?

Maybe, but nobody cares because he belongs to Tampa Bay and is tearing up the NFL. [read more]

“We’re Tough As Hell”

October 5th, 2025

The Bucs scored on their opening drive for a change and kept pouring it on Seattle over and over and over again to the tune of 38 points and 426 yards.

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Buccaneers 38, Seahawks 35

October 5th, 2025

Someone put Logan Hall’s helmet in the Buccaneers’ Ring of Honor.

Sam Darnold fired a late pass into Hall’s head and Lavonte David caught it to set up the winning score.

What. A. Game!

The Bucs are 4-1! [read more]

Buccaneers-Seahawks, Open Thread

October 5th, 2025

COMMENT ALL GAME LONG below. Big game if you’re thinking playoff seeding and tiebreakers. Tampa Bay and Seattle are both 3-1

Play nice! No insults.

Go Bucs!

Best Hands Since Randy Moss?

October 5th, 2025

Emeka Egbuka

Bucs rookie receiver Emeka Egbuka drew a stunning comparison last week. [read more]

Bucky Irving Expected To Miss 49ers Game, Too

October 5th, 2025

Bucs RB Bucky Irving.

This comes straight from the Twitter of uber NFL insider Adam Schefter. [read more]

Betting The Bucs (Week 5 Edition)

October 5th, 2025

Through four weeks in this space, Joe is up $77.50 this season. What a public service Joe has provided!

Disclaimer: Don’t bet if losing will ruin your life, or day, or week.  [read more]

JoeBucsFan Show Today At 1 P.M. On WDAE

October 5th, 2025

Dial up The JoeBucsFan Show TODAY at 1 p.m. leading into Countdown To Kickoff (2 p.m.) on WDAE radio, 95.3 FM and AM 620. Listen online, too, or via the iHeart Radio app, or below.

Joe’s been back on the WDAE airwaves every weekend since February. Varying times. Today, Joe follows Rock Riley from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Next week, The JoeBucsFan Show airs twice — Saturday at 1 p.m. and again Sunday at 1 p.m.

A Magic Number For Winning With Rachaad White

October 5th, 2025

Joe is so fired up to see Rachaad White get a shot as the No. 1 running back today with Bucky Irving injured.

Among other things, Joe will be keyed on one number. [read more]

Make The Call!

October 5th, 2025

Flash poll posted at 8:34 a.m. Poll closed at 10:06 a.m.

 

“The Grit”

October 5th, 2025

Gritty.

So last week, Bucs Super Bowl-winning coach Bucco Bruce Arians was on “Up and Adams” with the seductive Kay Adams, and Adams wanted more. [read more]

Starting Fast Isn’t Just About Offense

October 5th, 2025

Slow starts.

An ugly thing has taken place as the Bucs break in a new offensive coordinator. Again. [read more]

“The NFL’s Most Underrated Cornerback”

October 5th, 2025

Rare national praise.

In the Tampa Bay area, Joe seems to think cornerback Jamel Dean is the most disliked player on the Bucs. [read more]

Red Zone Battle

October 5th, 2025

Big play in front of his homies?

Joe predicts this one ends today. [read more]