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. Today, the Buccaneers traveled to Louisiana for a meet and greet with New Orleans Saints NFC South. Sunday’s game was a tale of beauty, disgust, and magnificent gratification.
First Quarter:
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The Buccaneers made the strategic decision of winning the toss and taking the ball, a seldom used tactic in today’s NFL. Foregoing any chance of double dipping, the Buccaneers’ choice of starting with ball was validated by Tampa’s opening drive.