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. Tonight, the Buccaneers readied up for a battle against the Baltimore Ravens.
First Quarter:
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Starting with the ball in NFL games comes along with a significant strategic disadvantage because your opponent does have the opportunity to steal a possession at the half— If you are going to take the ball first, you must make it count.