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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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CINCINNATI, OH – AUGUST 11: Vernon Hargreaves III #28 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers intercepts a pass at the goal line intended for Brandon LaFell #11 of the Cincinnati Bengals in the first quarter of a preseason game at Paul Brown Stadium on August 11, 2017 in Cincinnati, Ohio. (Photo by Joe Robbins/Getty Images)
CINCINNATI, OH – AUGUST 11: Vernon Hargreaves III #28 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers intercepts a pass at the goal line intended for Brandon LaFell #11 of the Cincinnati Bengals in the first quarter of a preseason game at Paul Brown Stadium on August 11, 2017 in Cincinnati, Ohio. (Photo by Joe Robbins/Getty Images) /

Zain Ahmed

The Buccaneers will beat the Vikings because of two reasons. One for each side of the ball.

Offensively, they will have to take care of the ball. Not to say Jameis Winston shouldn’t take some shots, because that really opens up the offense.

However, they must be calculated risks. Winston should not try to force the ball because when he is playing cautiously that’s when you can say he’s at his best.

The Vikings D is tough and you can’t allow them too many chances at the ball because they will make you pay.

Defensively, the Bucs must force turnovers.

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Tampa specializes in forcing turnovers as seen last season and even last week.

If they are able to pressure Sam Bradford, or whoever the quarterback is, they can force turnovers.

The Bucs rarely lose when they win the turnover battle. Turnovers come from pressure, so that is the first priority of the Bucs defense.

I know what I’m saying may be kind of obvious, but this simple game plan will lead the team to victory this Sunday.

The Vikings offensive line has shown some improvement, but Mike Smith needs to throw some different looks at that offense to force some turnovers and give Winston and Co. more opportunities.

If the Bucs face Case Keenum, a win should come by easier, but Bradford makes it difficult because he knows how to pick his spots.

I still think the Bucs pull out the victory regardless but it will be an interesting one to watch for sure.

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