Although there was an obvious disappointment in the Chiefs post-game press conferences, the players did not discredit their opposition’s performance. They tipped their hats to the better team, and the Buccaneers definitely proved they were. It also proves that defenses still wins championships.
According to Pro Football Reference (PFR), the Bucs defense came into the post season ranked eighth, while the Kansas City Chiefs’ offense came in ranked sixth. This Bucs defense has had several ups and downs throughout the season, being at their lowest point when these two teams first faced each other in week twelve when they got torched for 543 total yards.