Cornerback Carlton Davis

Man, the Bucs defense almost looked like last year’s defense on Monday night. [read more]

“What about me?”

A lot of folks are laser-focused on how the Bucs will stop Colts running back Jonathan Taylor.

But not a noted handicapper. [read more]

Game 11

Bucs (7-3) at Colts (6-5)

Kickoff: 1 p.m.

TV: WTVT-TV Channel 13; DirecTV NFL Sunday Ticket Channel 709. The national TV broadcast map can be found here.

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Bucs guard Aaron Stinnie

No surprise. Buccaneers left guard Ali Marpet will not play Sunday. His oblique injury isn’t ready.

However, Tampa Bay general manager Jason Licht has the Bucs covered.

Playoff hero and Super Bowl right guard Aaron Stinnie will fill in for Marpet. He did a sound job for Marpet off the bench on Monday night when Marpet was injured early in the game.

Flash poll posted at 3:29 p.m. Poll closed at 10:24 p.m.

Lavonte David

The leader of the slimy Saints, Sean Payton, has raved many times over the years about how Lavonte David is a superior three-down linebacker with special ability in the passing game. [read more]

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Strongest Bucs’ line.

The Bucs’ offensive line consistently has been very healthy over the past few seasons. [read more]

Devin White’s coach speaks out

Perhaps Buccaneers savior linebacker Devin White had a slower-than-expected start to this season because he simply was playing slower than expected. [read more]

The oldest defensive player in the NFL is loaded with sage wisdom, and he shared some of it on CBS Sports Radio this week. [read more]

Fishing to prop O.J. Howard.

Ian Beckles is an old-school football guy. [read more]

NFL analyst believes Bucs defense can slow Colts RB Jonathan Taylor.

With Derrick Henry on the shelf, Joe doesn’t think it is a stretch to suggest that Colts running back Jonathan Taylor is the best back in the NFL. [read more]

Bucs fans heard the powerful head coach candidate endorsement of Byron Leftwich by iconic offensive guru Tom Moore, Bucco Bruce Arians’ mentor and right hand man.

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Bucs coach Bucco Bruce Arians.

Super Bowl-winning coach Bucco Bruce Arians gave sort of an update on dinged-up players in his final remarks before the Bucs play the Colts on Sunday. [read more]

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Bucs OLB Joe Tryon-Shoyinka.

Three weeks ago when the Bucs got spanked by a never-been of a bum like Trevor Siemian (have you noticed the slimy Saints have lost every game Mr. Entertainment, America’s Quarterback, Pro Bowler Jameis Winston, hasn’t started?), rookie pass rusher Joe Tryon-Shoyinka had a grand total of eight snaps. [read more]

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When Bucs equipment manager Brad Berlin packs the gear for Sunday’s matchup at Indianapolis, he has to bring Tampa Bay’s big boy pants.

This game won’t be won by trickery and guile. There’s no mystery about Frank Reich’s offense. The Colts will do what they do, unleashing Jonathan Taylor behind a powerful offensive line. [read more]

Should NFC teams be frightened?

A former Cowboy defensive end and an admitted Cowboys fan is scared. [read more]