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Buccaneers Round table: How the Bucs will beat Minnesota in 2017 Week 3

By David Harrison

TAMPA, FL - SEPTEMBER 17: Defensive back Robert McClain #36 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers runs into the end zone followed by teammates cornerback Vernon Hargreaves #28 and defensive tackle Gerald McCoy #93 on his 47-yard interception for a touchdown during the second quarter of an NFL football game against the Chicago Bears on September 17, 2017 at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa, Florida. (Photo by Brian Blanco/Getty Images)
TAMPA, FL - SEPTEMBER 17: Defensive back Robert McClain #36 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers runs into the end zone followed by teammates cornerback Vernon Hargreaves #28 and defensive tackle Gerald McCoy #93 on his 47-yard interception for a touchdown during the second quarter of an NFL football game against the Chicago Bears on September 17, 2017 at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa, Florida. (Photo by Brian Blanco/Getty Images) /
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TAMPA, FL – SEPTEMBER 17: Quarterback Jameis Winston #3 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers looks for an open receiver during the third quarter of an NFL football game against the Chicago Bears on September 17, 2017 at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa, Florida. (Photo by Brian Blanco/Getty Images)
TAMPA, FL – SEPTEMBER 17: Quarterback Jameis Winston #3 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers looks for an open receiver during the third quarter of an NFL football game against the Chicago Bears on September 17, 2017 at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa, Florida. (Photo by Brian Blanco/Getty Images) /

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When the Buccaneers travel to Minnesota they will be facing one of the best defenses in the NFL.

While dismantling Chicago was fun, the Bucs have to already be thinking about week 3. Whether or not Sam Bradford starts, the Bucs have to be prepared to face a tough defense.

If Tampa wins this week it will be because they once again limited turnovers against a turnover causing machine.

Last year the Vikings took the ball away from opponents 26 times while only giving it away 16 times. That +11 differential was the difference in a good portion of their games.

Jameis Winston has been known to throw a few interceptions here and there. This week he will look to hold onto the ball once again in Minnesota.

Is it “picking the low hanging fruit” to choose the turnover battle as the difference? Yes somewhat, but the Vikings offense is not great, especially without Bradford.

That being said, giving them the ball in good position that guarantees them points (turnovers) can very easily make up for the deficiency of the offense.

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Even if Bradford does come back, they don’t have the weapons the Bucs have and in a shootout; give me the Bucs all day.

Don’t turn the ball over win against a team that you are clearly more talented than.

Make no mistake, a convincing win against a good team on Sunday would put the league on notice quickly.

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