Throughout the grueling NFL season, a handful of games stand out among the rest. Longtime rivalries and key home stands could be the difference as the Tampa Bay Buccaneers seek to break a playoff drought which has lasted over a decade.
The Buccaneers schedule will be treated much differently than any other team in the league. Due to Jameis Winston’s suspension, the beginning of the team’s season will be looked at through a different lens.
Without their starting quarterback, the first three weeks of the season become even more important. Facing New Orleans, Philadelphia and Pittsburgh is already a challenge, but without Winston, the Bucs may face an even bigger hole.