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5 Tampa Bay Buccaneers to watch vs. Los Angeles Rams

By JT Squillante

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)
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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TAMPA, FLORIDA – AUGUST 16: Ndamukong Suh #93 talks with teammate Beau Allen #91 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers before their preseason game against the Miami Dolphins at Raymond James Stadium on August 16, 2019 in Tampa, Florida. (Photo by Mike Ehrmann/Getty Images)
TAMPA, FLORIDA – AUGUST 16: Ndamukong Suh #93 talks with teammate Beau Allen #91 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers before their preseason game against the Miami Dolphins at Raymond James Stadium on August 16, 2019 in Tampa, Florida. (Photo by Mike Ehrmann/Getty Images) /

DT Ndamukong Suh

Ndamukong Suh has not had THAT game for his new team yet, as he has struggled to get his footing underneath of him for the Bucs. He has been a top defensive tackle in this league since he was drafted as the second overall pick back in 2010, one pick ahead of former Buc Gerald McCoy.

After moving around to a few different teams he found himself playing in Los Angeles under Sean McVay last season, and now he is set to face his former team this week as Sunday will be his first opportunity back in L.A. Memorial Coliseum. This has the potential to be a big game for Suh, and the Buccaneers desperately need it as he has graded fairly measly so far this year according to Pro Football Focus (subscription required).

With him wanting to prove himself against a former team, and the fact that the Rams have had their own set of struggles on the offensive line, Suh will certainly have his chances. With Shaq Barrett getting most of the attention now, a lot will be placed on Suh and fellow defensive tackle Vita Vea; it will be interesting to see just how dominant he can still be.

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