Buccaneers at Cardinals: Five Game-Changing Players

Vincent Jackson 

The Buccaneers put up 31 points on Atlanta in week one, yet Vincent Jackson wasn’t a big part of it. He was targeted seven times, but caught just two for 18 yards. There’s no denying that Jackson isn’t the same player he once was, but he’s still capable of being a big asset for the Buccaneer offense.

With a top corner like Patrick Peterson likely getting matched up with Mike Evans, Jackson could get a lot more looks this week. And if Peterson is keeping Evans in check, the Bucs will need more production from Jackson in order to stay in the game. When healthy, his talent is obviously still there. He’s coming off of a year in which he totaled 543 yards and three touchdowns in just 10 games. He is still a threat to defenses, especially in the red zone.

Jackson will likely have a tough matchup of his own on Sunday, but it’s one that has the potential to swing the game in one direction or the other. If he wins his battle and puts up some big numbers, Tampa Bay could head home with an upset win and a 2-0 record.

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