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Buccaneers at Bills: Five game-changing players for Week 7

By Bailey Adams

GLENDALE, AZ - OCTOBER 15: Head coach Dirk Koetter of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers looks at his play card during the first half of the NFL game against the Arizona Cardinals at the University of Phoenix Stadium on October 15, 2017 in Glendale, Arizona. The Cardinals defeated the Buccaneers 38-33. (Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images)
GLENDALE, AZ - OCTOBER 15: Head coach Dirk Koetter of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers looks at his play card during the first half of the NFL game against the Arizona Cardinals at the University of Phoenix Stadium on October 15, 2017 in Glendale, Arizona. The Cardinals defeated the Buccaneers 38-33. (Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images) /
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ATLANTA, GA – OCTOBER 01: Micah Hyde #23 of the Buffalo Bills celebrates beating the Atlanta Falcons at Mercedes-Benz Stadium on October 1, 2017 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images)
ATLANTA, GA – OCTOBER 01: Micah Hyde #23 of the Buffalo Bills celebrates beating the Atlanta Falcons at Mercedes-Benz Stadium on October 1, 2017 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images) /

Micah Hyde

With the Buccaneers somewhat pressing on offense, the Bills will be looking to take advantage.

Tampa Bay hasn’t been completely terrible offensively, but a lot was promised from the unit in the offseason. We’ve yet to see those promises

really come true. Jameis Winston isn’t quite in sync with DeSean Jackson. O.J. Howard hasn’t come on too strong just yet. With the offense potentially looking to do too much, guys like Micah Hyde can come in and take advantage.

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Hyde has been no stranger to big plays this season. He leads the Bills, and the league, in interceptions with four. With five passes defended, he is also tied for the team lead in that category. The former Iowa Hawkeye is an imposing force back there at the safety position, one that is sure to take advantage of any mistakes the opposing quarterback might make. If the Bucs fall victim, their outlook might not be too good.

After a bad day in Minnesota back on Sept. 24, Winston has taken care of the ball in recent weeks. The young gunslinger likes to take chances, but needs to cut back on the ill-advised throws. If he is healthy enough to play on Sunday, he needs to keep an eye on Hyde. If he fails to look him off, there will be some problems. No matter who is at quarterback for Tampa Bay, Hyde needs to be accounted for.

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