Football is a game of inches, but it’s also a game of quarters. Let’s dive into a quarter-by-quarter breakdown of some Tampa Bay Buccaneers’ football. With just a half-game lead over the Atlanta Falcons, the Buccaneers took the field at AT&T Stadium knowing they needed a win to maintain their lead in the NFC South.
First Quarter:
With first place in the divisional race on the line, Tampa’s defense took the field to start. Todd Bowles’ group yielded yards, but points were less accessible. The Bucs’ defense held Dallas to a 58-yard field goal attempt— Far kick, but a good kick.