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Buccaneers vs. Vikings: Key Tampa Bay players to watch on defense

Which players do you need to watch tonight? We've got the key players for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on defense as they take on the Minnesota Vikings.

First team

The Bucs need a pass rush, and Jacquies Smith is their best hope to get one. He jumped onto the scene with six-and-a-half sacks in limited time last year, and provided consistent pressure throughout his playing time. Smith came out of nowhere, though, being picked up off waivers after years of jumping around the league without playing time or a sack. He'll get his first chance to show that last year wasn't just a fluke against the Vikings.