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Buccaneers: Grading the Bucs’ 2017 Week 8 loss to Carolina

By Philip Schwegler

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 – AUGUST 28: Kicker Patrick Murray #7 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers kicks a field goal against the Washington Redskins at Raymond James Stadium on August 28, 2014 in Tampa, Florida. (Photo by Cliff McBride/Getty Images)
TAMPA, FL – AUGUST 28: Kicker Patrick Murray #7 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers kicks a field goal against the Washington Redskins at Raymond James Stadium on August 28, 2014 in Tampa, Florida. (Photo by Cliff McBride/Getty Images) /

Not a particularly good week for the Buccaneer’s special teams. Penalties played a big role in their unsatisfied outing against Carolina.

Brian Anger continues to be one of the NFL’s most consistent punters.
Chris Godwin nearly had a punt inside the one but couldn’t get out of the endzone fast enough.

During one of Bernard Reedy‘s punt returns, a penalty nullified what would be a great run and would allow the offense to have good field position.

I’m going to mention discipline one more time in refernce to penalties.

The only points on the board were thanks to kicker Pat Murray who has been a very big upgrade to the Buccaneer’s special teams.

Grade: B

With all the hype that lead up to this season, the Tampa Bay Buccaneers seemed to have let it get to their heads in a way that has them fighting for air as the weeks go by.

This team needs to play physical and disciplined football for the rest of the season if they want to have a chance at turning this season around.

Next: Week 9 Draft Kings Insight

It starts with the leader of the team, Jameis Winston, all the way down to the long snapper.

The Bucs aren’t out of it yet.

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