Buccaneers at Giants: 5 keys to victory in Week 11

TAMPA, FL - OCTOBER 01: Wide receiver Mike Evans
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TAMPA, FL – NOVEMBER 8: Quarterback Eli Manning #10 of the New York Giants throws a pass against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in the second quarter at Raymond James Stadium on November 8, 2015 in Tampa, Florida. (Photo by Cliff McBride/Getty Images)
TAMPA, FL – NOVEMBER 8: Quarterback Eli Manning #10 of the New York Giants throws a pass against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in the second quarter at Raymond James Stadium on November 8, 2015 in Tampa, Florida. (Photo by Cliff McBride/Getty Images)

Pressure Eli Manning

New York’s issues along its offensive line are well documented.  For the past few seasons, Eli Manning has faced a terrific amount of pressure up front.

Unfortunately, Manning can barely move around the pocket, and it leads plenty of sacks. On the year, the Giants have allowed 32 sacks, the third-highest mark in the league.

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Tampa Bay has had trouble rushing the quarterback this season. With just 21 sacks on the season, the Buccaneers failed to consistently pressure quarterbacks this season.

Last week, against a Washington Redskins offensive line that was without three starters, Tampa couldn’t impact Alex Smith.

Although it would seem like the Bucs would have a great chance to get after Manning, they haven’t been able to take advantage of any favorable matchup this season.

If they want to find the win column for the first time in over a month, it starts with pressuring the two-time Super Bowl MVP.

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