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Buccaneers’ Top Ten Moments Of 2016

By Bailey Adams

Nov 13, 2016; Tampa, FL, USA; A view of an official Tampa Bay Buccaneers helmet on the sidelines at Raymond James Stadium. The Buccaneers won 36-10. Mandatory Credit: Aaron Doster-USA TODAY Sports
Nov 13, 2016; Tampa, FL, USA; A view of an official Tampa Bay Buccaneers helmet on the sidelines at Raymond James Stadium. The Buccaneers won 36-10. Mandatory Credit: Aaron Doster-USA TODAY Sports /
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Nov 20, 2016; Kansas City, MO, USA; Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Jameis Winston (3) talks with Kansas City Chiefs head coach Andy Reid after the game at Arrowhead Stadium. Tampa Bay won 19-17. Mandatory Credit: Denny Medley-USA TODAY Sports
Nov 20, 2016; Kansas City, MO, USA; Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Jameis Winston (3) talks with Kansas City Chiefs head coach Andy Reid after the game at Arrowhead Stadium. Tampa Bay won 19-17. Mandatory Credit: Denny Medley-USA TODAY Sports /

No. 5- Bucs upset Chiefs in Kansas City

At the time, almost no one saw this coming. The Bucs had just beaten the Bears to improve to 4-5, but a loss to the Chiefs seemed like a foregone conclusion. Well as they say, that’s why they play the games. Tampa Bay went into a tough environment and came away with a 19-17 upset. Of course, three more wins followed, but this one just felt big.

Nov 20, 2016; Kansas City, MO, USA; Tampa Bay Buccaneers strong safety Chris Conte (23) returns an interception against the Kansas City Chiefs at Arrowhead Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Gary Rohman-USA TODAY Sports
Nov 20, 2016; Kansas City, MO, USA; Tampa Bay Buccaneers strong safety Chris Conte (23) returns an interception against the Kansas City Chiefs at Arrowhead Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Gary Rohman-USA TODAY Sports /

Jameis Winston was okay and Roberto Aguayo delivered but the defense was the story. The unit didn’t break under pressure, and came through in some huge situations. The biggest play of the game came when Chris Conte intercepted Alex Smith in the end zone to thwart a Kansas City threat. Tampa Bay held on for what was a signature win that sparked a signature run.

The victory snapped the Chiefs’ five-game winning streak, as well as their 10-game home win streak. It proved that the Bucs were starting to turn the corner. If I would’ve told you a year ago that the Bucs would soon get a win at Arrowhead Stadium, you would’ve laughed at me. But, Tampa Bay found a way to do it. Progress was being made and there was finally a way to visibly see it.

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