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Four reasons the Buccaneers can go on second half run

By Ryan Doyle

CHARLOTTE, NC - NOVEMBER 04: Adam Humphries #10 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers reaches across the goal line for a touchdown as Luke Kuechly #59 of the Carolina Panthers defends during the fourth quarter of their game at Bank of America Stadium on November 4, 2018 in Charlotte, North Carolina. (Photo by Grant Halverson/Getty Images)
CHARLOTTE, NC - NOVEMBER 04: Adam Humphries #10 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers reaches across the goal line for a touchdown as Luke Kuechly #59 of the Carolina Panthers defends during the fourth quarter of their game at Bank of America Stadium on November 4, 2018 in Charlotte, North Carolina. (Photo by Grant Halverson/Getty Images) /
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TAMPA, FL – OCTOBER 01: Mike Evans #13 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers runs for a first down after a catch against Darian Thompson #27 and Jonathan Casillas #52 of the New York Giants in the fourth quarter of a game at Raymond James Stadium on October 1, 2017 in Tampa, Florida. The Bucs defeated the Giants 25-23. (Photo by Joe Robbins/Getty Images)
TAMPA, FL – OCTOBER 01: Mike Evans #13 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers runs for a first down after a catch against Darian Thompson #27 and Jonathan Casillas #52 of the New York Giants in the fourth quarter of a game at Raymond James Stadium on October 1, 2017 in Tampa, Florida. The Bucs defeated the Giants 25-23. (Photo by Joe Robbins/Getty Images) /

A winnable stretch

Tampa Bay opened the season with some daunting opponents. New Orleans, Philadelphia, and Pittsburgh looked markedly better on paper. However, the Bucs managed to escape the opening stretch with a 2-1 record.

Then, the Bears reloaded with superstar defensive end Khalil Mack and torched the Bucs. A pair of talented offenses in Cincinnati and Atlanta handled their business against Tampa Bay as well.

Through eight games, the Buccaneers haven’t caught a break. They will get face a trio of winnable games before the schedule picks up again down the stretch.

Washington comes to town next week. The Redskins are no pushovers, but the Falcons shredded the Bucs. That game is followed up by matchups against the Giants and 49ers.

If the Buccaneers can sweep their next three games, postseason aspirations will become a possibility again. Sunday is a crucial game, but Tampa should have no problem silencing New York and San Francisco.

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