On Sunday, the 2-6 Tampa Bay Buccaneers will play the first of two consecutive games against AFC East opponents, taking on the 4-5 New York Jets. It will be the 12th meeting between the two in a series that has been lopsided in the win-loss columns (more on that series history). The Jets snapped a three-game losing streak last Sunday by downing the Buffalo Bills and have a chance to get to .500 before enjoying their well-deserved bye week.
The Buccaneers, meanwhile, are trying to end their own five-game skid and get the second half of the season started on a good note.