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How Do the Buccaneers Stop the Broncos’ Defense?

By Alan Schechter

Feb 7, 2016; Santa Clara, CA, USA; Denver Broncos linebacker Von Miller (58) against the Carolina Panthers in Super Bowl 50 at Levi
Feb 7, 2016; Santa Clara, CA, USA; Denver Broncos linebacker Von Miller (58) against the Carolina Panthers in Super Bowl 50 at Levi /
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Sep 11, 2016; Atlanta, GA, USA; Tampa Bay Buccaneers running back Charles Sims (34) scores a touchdown reception against Atlanta Falcons defensive back Brian Poole (34) in the second quarter of their game at the Georgia Dome. Mandatory Credit: Jason Getz-USA TODAY Sports
Sep 11, 2016; Atlanta, GA, USA; Tampa Bay Buccaneers running back Charles Sims (34) scores a touchdown reception against Atlanta Falcons defensive back Brian Poole (34) in the second quarter of their game at the Georgia Dome. Mandatory Credit: Jason Getz-USA TODAY Sports /

Brian DeFeo

The best way the Bucs can slow down the Denver Broncos’ defense is a strong performance by Charles Sims and Jacquizz Rodgers. The Broncos’ defense has actually surrendered 128 rushing yards per game this season. They are allowing 4.7 yards per carry so with a big game from the running backs they can control the clock. If they can control the clock they can control the game.

The best way for the Bucs to win is to keep their defense off the field. If you watched the Broncos’ offense last week they tore apart the stout Cincinnati defense and they would do the same to the Bucs, this week. I would like to see a big game from Jacquizz because he’s the better pass blocker of the two running backs. He will be needed to assist the line in preventing the top pass rushing unit in the NFL from getting to Jameis Winston.

Winston has only been sacked five times this year but he seems to have been under pressure constantly. With Von Miller chasing him down Winston will have to be on high alert and his backs will have to help whenever they can. Expect a lot of screens and check downs and if the Bucs want to win they’ll need to be on offense as much as possible.

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