Other than Saquon Barkley, Buccaneers outclass Giants

Todd Bowles will bring the heat on Jones

Jones has also drawn the short straw in having to face off against a top rated defense and Shaquil Barrett who has four sacks in just two games, starting the season on a torrid pace. However the Buccaneers will be looking for more of a pass rush from Carl Nassib and rookie Anthony Nelson off of the edge in this matchup.

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While Jones will have to worry about Shaq Barrett coming off the edge, he will also have to keep mental tabs on where Ndamukong Suh and the 346 pound Vita Vea are coming at him from. Vea and Suh have been strong up front, making a way for Barrett to see a single assignment off of the edge rather than fighting through multiple blockers.

The secondary for the Buccaneers has been trending up and will look to pick up a few more interceptions to add to the one that Vernon Hargreaves has, Carlton Davis continues to be a solid perfomer opposite the former first round pick. Second year safety Jordan Whitehead has also emerged as a heat-seeking missile on this defense and will again be looking for a big game here.

While the Buccaneers have been inconsistent, look for them to pull out a win vs. a weak Giants team with their new rookie quarterback. The Bucs have a distinct advantage in this showing and will look to abuse their favorable matchups as they are hot coming off a win vs. divisional opponent Carolina Panthers.