LOREN ELLIOTT | Times
TAMPA —- The Bucs open a three-game home stand against a team that leads the NFL in road wins. Can they win their third straight game? They haven't been above .500 this late in a season since 2012, when they were 6-4. Here are five things to watch as the Raiders come to town:
1. Tough test for an improving Bucs pass defense: Last season the Bucs allowed opponents to complete 70 percent of their passes, setting a franchise record and finishing last in the NFL. They are much, much better in 2016.