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Buccaneers Pick Six: Bucs are a joke

By James Yarcho

TAMPA, FL - OCTOBER 29: Quarterback Jameis Winston #3 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers makes his way off the field following the Buccaneers' 17-3 loss to the Carolina Panthers at an NFL football game on October 29, 2017 at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa, Florida. (Photo by Brian Blanco/Getty Images)
TAMPA, FL - OCTOBER 29: Quarterback Jameis Winston #3 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers makes his way off the field following the Buccaneers' 17-3 loss to the Carolina Panthers at an NFL football game on October 29, 2017 at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa, Florida. (Photo by Brian Blanco/Getty Images) /
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TAMPA, FL – OCTOBER 29: Quarterback Jameis Winston of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers throws to an open receiver during the first quarter of an NFL football game Carolina Panthers on October 29, 2017 at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa, Florida. (Photo by Brian Blanco/Getty Images)
TAMPA, FL – OCTOBER 29: Quarterback Jameis Winston of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers throws to an open receiver during the first quarter of an NFL football game Carolina Panthers on October 29, 2017 at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa, Florida. (Photo by Brian Blanco/Getty Images) /

Six Numbers To Consider

6

This is the number of points the Buccaneers have scored in the first quarter during their four game losing streak. So much for those fast starts, huh?

-56

Yes, you read that correctly. The Bucs have a negative 56 point differential in the first half of games since they defeated the Chicago Bears in week two – or game one, however you want to look at it. Makes a lot of sense as to why they’ve gone 1-5 in that span.

0

The Bucs have zero wins – and eight losses – in games where Jameis Winston throws 40 or more passes. Establishing the run and utilizing Doug Martin goes a long way.

1

Plays the Bucs ran inside the red zone against the Panthers. They were promptly moved out of the red zone after Jameis Winston was sacked. The offense failed to convert on the ensuing fourth down.

2

Consecutive home losses for the Bucs after losing to the Patriots and Panthers. This comes on the heels of a six game home win streak. You want to fill the stands? You want to create a home field advantage? This isn’t the way to do it. The stadium’s silence today was deafening.

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