Chiefs 41, Buccaneers 31

October 2nd, 2022

“Where’s the run defense?”

The unthinkable happened tonight. Our beloved Buccaneers defense didn’t show up after allowing just 27 points through the first three games of the season. [read more]

Buccaneers-Chiefs, Open Thread

October 2nd, 2022

It’s a big-time game for our beloved Buccaneers team. This Sunday Night Football spotlight is the difference between 3-1 and 2-2.

Huge!!!! Joe is fired up!

Comment all game long right here. Be nice to each other. Be nice to Joe. And come back through the wee hours for plenty out of this critical game. Go Bucs!

Tailgate With Burger Monger!

October 2nd, 2022

Joe’s friends at Burger Monger are so damn good at what they do. Check out the menu today and prep for tonight’s game.

Saints Fall To 1-3

October 2nd, 2022

Saints are circling the drain.

And to think NBC Sports insider guru Peter King picked the slimy Saints to go 12-5 and secure the No. 1 seed in the NFC. [read more]

Shaq Barrett Was A Huge Part Of The Turnaround

October 2nd, 2022

One of NFL’s best.

If Bucs fans are still in a fog from last night, grab a cup of coffee. [read more]

Cashing In With Julio Jones?

October 2nd, 2022

The most thought-provoking line of last week came when Todd Bowles revealed that Julio Jones could have played against the Packers but the Bucs held him out as a move to help his knee heal for the long term. [read more]

Should Be A Historic Day For Mike Evans

October 2nd, 2022

On the cusp of Bucs history.

Barring something horrible happening between now and the second quarter of tonight’s game with the Chiefs, Bucs stud receiver Mike Evans should make history. [read more]

Wounded Beasts

October 2nd, 2022

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BY IRA KAUFMAN

Two pissed-off football teams clash at Raymond James Stadium tonight, each seeking redemption.

The Bucs and the Chiefs have spent the past week lamenting self-inflicted wounds that contributed to setbacks. Tampa Bay lost two fumbles, committed several key penalties and botched a 2-point conversion attempt that could have sent the Green Bay game into overtime.

But compared to Kansas City’s performance at Indy, the Bucs were downright crisp. [read more]

It’s All About Health… Or Is It?

October 2nd, 2022

No panic.

In a roundtable discussion last week about the Chiefs-Bucs game, a man who has covered the NFL for years for the four-letter claims the Bucs are not about to hit the panic button. [read more]

Report: Bucs “Optimistic” Top Three Receivers Will Play Against Chiefs Tonight

October 2nd, 2022

Might play tonight.

[UPDATE: 3:21 a.m.] Joe will believe it when he sees it. [read more]

Gameday Tampa Bay

October 2nd, 2022

Game 4

Chiefs (2-1) at Bucs (2-1)

Kickoff: 8:20 p.m.

TV: WFLA-TV Channel 8.

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JPP Explains How Hurt He Was In 2021

October 1st, 2022

Former Bucs edge rusher Jason Pierre-Paul

Joe heard this and wondered why Joe Tryon-Shoyinka didn’t play more last season. [read more]

Wagering With Ira

October 1st, 2022

Handicapper

Follow along as JoeBucsFan.com columnist Ira Kaufman makes three NFL picks each week against the spread. [read more]

“An Aggressive Frame Of Mind”

October 1st, 2022

Tom Brady on Sunday Night Football means two things from NBC. [read more]

“They Just Gotta Get Better At Blocking”

October 1st, 2022

Cameron Brate

It seems Cameron Brate’s mustache isn’t helping him in the run game. [read more]

Mike Evans Will Be The Key

October 1st, 2022

Difference?

In a way, Joe understands why the Bucs’ passing game, even with Tom Brady, was so sad against the Packers. [read more]

Ira Kaufman Debates Byron Leftwich Accountability And Two Todd Bowles Comments, Talks Clashing Bucs-Chiefs Predictions And More

October 1st, 2022

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Can Bucs Offense Avoid An Embarrassment?

October 1st, 2022

Bucs OC Byron Leftwich.

The Bucs are on the verge of something that would not be carved in Tom Brady’s highlights when he’s inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame. [read more]

Derrick Brooks Dives Into Bucs-Chiefs

October 1st, 2022

Buccaneers living legend Derrick Brooks and noted cream cheese connoisseur Ira Kaufman dive into tonight’s Bucs-Chiefs matchup. More insight and fun from The Identity Tampa Bay and Joe.


Have Your Say!

October 1st, 2022

Flash poll posted at 8:23 a.m. Poll closed at 10:06 a.m.

“If You Keep Saying That Scotty Miller Is Good, Unfortunately, You Don’t Have A Good Eye For Football, OK?”

October 1st, 2022

Fed up with Bucs receiver.

The Bucs defense makes a former offensive lineman smile. When it comes to the offense, it makes the same man do something else frowned upon in polite company. [read more]