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Buccaneers Winners and Losers from Week 1

By Brian DeFeo

Sep 11, 2016; Atlanta, GA, USA; Tampa Bay Buccaneers head coach Dirk Koetter talks with quarterback Jameis Winston (3) in the fourth quarter of their game against the Atlanta Falcons at the Georgia Dome. The Buccaneers won 31-24. Mandatory Credit: Jason Getz-USA TODAY Sports
Sep 11, 2016; Atlanta, GA, USA; Tampa Bay Buccaneers head coach Dirk Koetter talks with quarterback Jameis Winston (3) in the fourth quarter of their game against the Atlanta Falcons at the Georgia Dome. The Buccaneers won 31-24. Mandatory Credit: Jason Getz-USA TODAY Sports /
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Aug 26, 2016; Tampa, FL, USA; Tampa Bay Buccaneers free safety Bradley McDougald (30) gets the crowd pumped up against the Cleveland Browns during the second half at Raymond James Stadium. Tampa Bay Buccaneers defeated theCleveland Browns 30-13. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement-USA TODAY Sports
Aug 26, 2016; Tampa, FL, USA; Tampa Bay Buccaneers free safety Bradley McDougald (30) gets the crowd pumped up against the Cleveland Browns during the second half at Raymond James Stadium. Tampa Bay Buccaneers defeated theCleveland Browns 30-13. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement-USA TODAY Sports /

Loser: Pass Defense

The defense as a whole played pretty well.  The rush defense contained the dangerous duo of Freeman and Coleman to 42 yards on 19 carries.  The pass defense however still has some room for improvement.  The Falcons were playing catch-up a lot towards the end of the game but there were too many open targets on multiple possessions.

Ryan finished with 334 yards two touchdowns and a 70% completion rate. The Bucs were hard pressed to stop the quarterback last season and today showed they need to step up.  They face a tougher quarterback next week in Carson Palmer so they’ll have to watch some film this week.

Next: Winner: Gerald McCoy

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