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How Can the Buccaneers Stop the Cards? A Pewter Plank Roundtable

By Alan Schechter

Jan 24, 2016; Charlotte, NC, USA; Arizona Cardinals head coach Bruce Arians reacts prior to the game between the Carolina Panthers and the Arizona Cardinals in the NFC Championship football game at Bank of America Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jason Getz-USA TODAY Sports
Jan 24, 2016; Charlotte, NC, USA; Arizona Cardinals head coach Bruce Arians reacts prior to the game between the Carolina Panthers and the Arizona Cardinals in the NFC Championship football game at Bank of America Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jason Getz-USA TODAY Sports /
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Sep 11, 2016; Atlanta, GA, USA; Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Mohamed Sanu (12) carries the ball as Tampa Bay Buccaneers middle linebacker Kwon Alexander (58) defends in the third 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; Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Mohamed Sanu (12) carries the ball as Tampa Bay Buccaneers middle linebacker Kwon Alexander (58) defends in the third quarter of their game against the Atlanta Falcons at the Georgia Dome. The Buccaneers won 31-24. Mandatory Credit: Jason Getz-USA TODAY Sports /

Michael Horan

The Bucs face arguably the most balanced offense in the NFL this Sunday in the Arizona Cardinals. They can attack you in any fashion they want, depending on your weakness. The smallish Buccaneer cornerbacks face a challenge in big-body receivers Larry Fitzgerald and Michael Floyd. Expect Carson Palmer to take plenty of shots down field to Floyd in particular.

While slowing down these dangerous wide receivers will be a major key, this game will be won or lost by David Johnson and the Cardinals’ run game. Johnson is one of the most dangerous runners in the NFL and seems to get better every week. Much like the Bucs’ offense with Doug Martin, the Cardinals’ offense becomes truly explosive when their running game is strong.

This week will be a huge test for Lavonte David and Kwon Alexander who will have to stay disciplined and physical for four quarters. It will be a long Sunday for the Bucs if they’re unable to contain David Johnson.

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