Shaq Barrett

Joe loves when star players start balling late in a season.

Chris Godwin is Exhibit A on the offense, and Bucs sacks king Shaq Barrett is sizzling on defense. [read more]

Welcome back.

The man of the hour had a few brief moments for the Buccaneers Radio Network to describe what may be the biggest play of his career. [read more]

Every Bucs fan alive knows Leonard “Lombardi Lenny” Fournette does not need a new nickname.

He’s got plenty. But a new one is emerging and it can’t be argued. [read more]

Ndamukong Suh

Joe is not urinating on the ecstasy of tonight’s thrilling win. The Bucs are 10-3, a franchise-best start.

However, it’s worth exploring what went so wrong for the Bucs defense in the second half. [read more]

Joe and fellow Bucs fans are witnessing something very special, and it’s not just the Bucs’ 10-3 record (a new franchise best) and their stunning 18 victories in their last 21 games. [read more]

Game-winner.

Five weeks ago, Joe typed a story noting Scotty Miller and Antonio Brown were both on the shelf with injuries and the Bucs’ long passing game was sputtering. So Joe had a clear idea who the Bucs should sign. [read more]

Stud.

Bucs fans will be hard-pressed to remember a better throw and a better catch than they witnessed in the first half when Tom Brady linked up with Mike Evans. [read more]

Destroyed linebacker on TD run.

Playoff Lenny’s 47-yard run for the Bucs’ first touchdown today was just how the play was drawn up by coaches. [read more]

Precision offense is the Bucs’ first-half specialty, especially at home, where they frequently have 20-point halftime leads like they got today against Buffalo.

Yeah, the Bucs inexcusably let the Bills claw all the way back in the second half, but our beloved Bucs are now 10-3, the best start in team history.

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Our beloved Buccaneers need this one if they’re serious about a No. 1 seed in the NFC.

Time to stifle Josh Allen and light up the scoreboard!

Chat with fans (and a sprinkling of haters) all game long in the comments below. Be decent! It’s easy. Keep it clean.

Go Bucs!!

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Not popular back home.

As much as Bucs foot-rubbing, car-littering, film guru tight end Rob Gronkowski is loved in Tampa Bay and in New England, he is almost considered poison in his hometown of Buffalo. [read more]

Will Tom Brady air it out?

Buffalo has a strong pass defense. At least it did until two weeks ago. [read more]

Rondé Barber knows

Buccaneers legend Rondé Barber spent time this week scolding his brother for even thinking the Bills can hang with the Bucs today.

Barber says turn on the film and watch the Bills in their last seven games. [read more]

It’s all about production.

Joe wonders if Bucs receiver Chris Godwin is going to stash cash on the side to hand over to Bucs Super Bowl-winning coach Bucco Bruce Arians for a sign of appreciation and respect. [read more]

Ray Lewis talks Lombardi Lenny

It’s safe to say Hall of Fame linebacker Ray Lewis is confident the Bucs are going to punch the Bills in the mouth this afternoon at The Licht House. [read more]

“I remember that, Joe!”

There are some things so jarring to the senses, no matter how much alcohol you drink in their aftermath and how many voodoo witch doctors you visit, you will never, ever forget. [read more]

Workout warrior.

The last few days, furniture-tossing, bicycle-throwing, fake V-card-flashing receiver Antonio Brown has sure been busy. [read more]