The Bucs got the one they just had to have. As we mentioned last week, the victory over the Atlanta Falcons was central for Tampa Bay's playoff hopes and they got it.
The Bucs got a little help this weekend as well, with the Giants, Washington and Chicago falling victim to the upset and severely damaging their hopes (while helping the Bucs).
Unfortunately, the big one - Seattle vs. Minnesota, went decidely against Tampa Bay. The Seahawks are on a big roll. Unless they stumble, Tampa Bay is going to have to hope for a team from the NFC North to falter down the stretch.