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Key Matchups: Buccaneers vs. Giants

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers (3-4) will seek a second consecutive home win on Sunday when they welcome the New York Giants (4-4) to Raymond James Stadium. Here are a few individual matchups that could play a key role in determining the outcome of the first Bucs-Giants matchup in three years:

DT Henry Melton vs. G Justin Pugh

With DT Clinton McDonald on IR, Melton will play a big role in the defensive front, helping Gerald McCoy plug the middle and get after the quarterback. He could work one-on-one against Pugh, who is the third-highest ranked LG in the NFL according to Pro Football Focus and has been credited with just one sack and one QB hit.