5 Tampa Bay Buccaneers to watch vs. Los Angeles Rams

TAMPA, FL - DECEMBER 18: Quarterback Jameis Winston of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers celebrates with wide receiver Mike Evans #13 after connecting with Evans for a 42-yard touchdown pass during the third quarter of an NFL football game against the Atlanta Falcons on December 18, 2017 at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa, Florida. (Photo by Brian Blanco/Getty Images) /

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The Buccaneers start the longest travel trip of the season on Sunday in Los Angeles as they are set to take on their toughest opponent yet.

After blowing an 18 point halftime lead against the one dimensional New York Giants, the Tampa Bay Buccaneers are hungry to get back on the field and put that game behind them. We have yet to see the true identity of this Bucs team; are they the lockdown defense we saw in Carolina and in the first half against the Giants, or are they the team that gave up 336 yards and four total touchdowns to a rookie making his debut?

Either way, we are going to learn a lot more this week as they start a brutal seven week stretch away from Raymond James Stadium with a matchup against the Los Angeles Rams. The Rams will test this team, unlike anyone they have seen and not only on the offensive side of the ball as they have a stellar defense as well.

The Rams are currently the number three-ranked defensive unit through the first three weeks of the young NFL season. Nonetheless, in order for head coach Bruce Arians and the Buccaneers to squeak out a win in Los Angeles, they are going to need great individual efforts.

Here are five players to watch on Sunday that the pewter and red will need to thrive in order to take down the defending NFC champs.

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