Buccaneers: Five scenarios for the end of the 2018 season

TAMPA, FL - NOVEMBER 25: Quarterback Jameis Winston #3 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers high fives fans after the game against the San Francisco 49ers at Raymond James Stadium on November 25, 2018 in Tampa, Florida. The Tampa Bay Buccaneers defeated the San Francisco 49ers 27-9. (Photo by Will Vragovic/Getty Images)
TAMPA, FL - NOVEMBER 25: Quarterback Jameis Winston #3 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers high fives fans after the game against the San Francisco 49ers at Raymond James Stadium on November 25, 2018 in Tampa, Florida. The Tampa Bay Buccaneers defeated the San Francisco 49ers 27-9. (Photo by Will Vragovic/Getty Images)
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EAST RUTHERFORD, NJ – NOVEMBER 18: Wide receiver Chris Godwin #12 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers carries the ball as he is defended by cornerback Curtis Riley #35 of the New York Giants during the fourth quarter at MetLife Stadium on November 18, 2018 in East Rutherford, New Jersey. The New York Giants won 38-35. (Photo by Sarah Stier/Getty Images)
EAST RUTHERFORD, NJ – NOVEMBER 18: Wide receiver Chris Godwin #12 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers carries the ball as he is defended by cornerback Curtis Riley #35 of the New York Giants during the fourth quarter at MetLife Stadium on November 18, 2018 in East Rutherford, New Jersey. The New York Giants won 38-35. (Photo by Sarah Stier/Getty Images)

The 2018 season is coming to an end, and the Tampa Bay Buccaneers can go in many directions. Will they rise to the occasion? Or will they wilt and fall to the bottom of the NFL standings?

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers have one final stretch of games before their 2018 campaign is in the books.

They were able to handle the lowly San Francisco 49ers this past week, but they face a daunting schedule to end the season. Wins will not be easy to come by. Their playoff hopes are all but dashed, but mathematically, they still have a chance.

Tampa Bay’s season can go in so many different directions, and each one can lead to a drastically different future for the Bucs. Their quarterback’s future is still up in the air, and their head coach is on one of the hottest seats in the NFL.

Can the Bucs string together wins and make a stunning late-season run? Will they start up the tanks and lose out? Or will they win a game or two and move on start fresh in 2019?

Here are five scenarios that Tampa Bay could face to end their season.

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