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Buccaneers: Grades for week 9 loss to Saints

By Philip Schwegler

GLENDALE, AZ - OCTOBER 15: Quarterback Jameis Winston #3 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers sits on the bench during the NFL game against the Arizona Cardinals at the University of Phoenix Stadium on October 15, 2017 in Glendale, Arizona. (Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images)
GLENDALE, AZ - OCTOBER 15: Quarterback Jameis Winston #3 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers sits on the bench during the NFL game against the Arizona Cardinals at the University of Phoenix Stadium on October 15, 2017 in Glendale, Arizona. (Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images) /
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TAMPA, FL – SEPTEMBER 14: Patrick Murray #7 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers reacts after kicking his first NFL field goal during the second half of the game against the St. Louis Rams at Raymond James Stadium on September 14, 2014 in Tampa, Florida. (Photo by Cliff McBride/Getty Images)
TAMPA, FL – SEPTEMBER 14: Patrick Murray #7 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers reacts after kicking his first NFL field goal during the second half of the game against the St. Louis Rams at Raymond James Stadium on September 14, 2014 in Tampa, Florida. (Photo by Cliff McBride/Getty Images) /

Special Teams

For much of the season, the special teams has been playing very well. This week was not a great showing for the special teams.

On Brian Anger’s first punt of the game, the protection unit upfront allowed a defender to get in and block the punt. This blocked punt ended in a Saints special teams touchdown right after the Bucs went three and out right before the Saints scored on offense.

A penalty on Devonte Bond set the punt team back five yards and possibly resulting in a missed communication in the protection unit.

Before Sunday afternoon, Buccaneer’s place kicker Patrick Murray, hadn’t missed a kick since arriving at One Buc. With the lone points in the first half coming from Murray, a late field goal attempt of 54 yards was wide left due to a timely time out from Sean Payton.

Murray did make his first attempt at the long field goal, which is encouraging for the Buccaneers knowing he can make thoe long kicks.

The coverage team did get a block on an extra point from the Saints, possibly allowing the offense to start putting points on the board.

Grade: B-

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