TAMPA, Fla. -- Here’s a look at the first half of the season for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers (3-5) and a preview of what to expect in the second half:
Grade: D+. The offense is averaging 22.5 points per game, 18th in the league, and the defense is surrendering 29, which is 29th in the league. The defense also gave up over 1,000 yards to opponents in two weeks, including a franchise-record 626 yards surrendered to the Oakland Raiders. The Bucs’ only win against an opponent with a winning record was in Week 1, when they beat the Atlanta Falcons 31-24.