Breaking Down the Final Buccaneers’ Drive vs. the Rams

First and Ten, Bucs’ 44, 1:42 Remaining

This was actually the best play of the drive. As you see above, Jameis Winston is in the shotgun. Vincent Jackson is lined up wide to the left, in the circle.

What is the best type of play when you want to go down the field quickly? Plays to the sidelines. You can get big chunks of yardage quickly and then get out of bounds, saving time. “VJax” runs a simple 15 yard out route and Winston hits him with a perfect strike.

Jackson is pushed out after a 16 yard gain. The Bucs pick up a big chunk of yardage and only allow six seconds to come off of the clock. Great start, right?