4 key games for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers to finish 2019 strong

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LONDON, ENGLAND – OCTOBER 13: A detailed view of Tampa Bay Buccaneers helmets on the team bench ahead of the NFL game between Carolina Panthers and Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium on October 13, 2019 in London, England. (Photo by Naomi Baker/Getty Images)
LONDON, ENGLAND – OCTOBER 13: A detailed view of Tampa Bay Buccaneers helmets on the team bench ahead of the NFL game between Carolina Panthers and Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium on October 13, 2019 in London, England. (Photo by Naomi Baker/Getty Images) /

Now sitting at 3-6, the playoff hopes are over, but that doesn’t mean there aren’t essential games left on the schedule for the Buccaneers.

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers season has not gone to the plan many fans had in the summer. Now sitting at 3-6, the playoff hopes are over, but that doesn’t mean there aren’t essential games left on the schedule.

The Bucs showed a lot of improvement in the game in Seattle and won in their return home after a month-long trip around the world. They have also had multiple close losses this season. Momentum into next season is still to be had, and you want to win as many games as you can from a competitive standpoint.

The Bucs have a few games left on the schedule that winning could be significant for morale and heading into next season. With the secondary now going younger following the cut of Vernon Hargreaves all the reps for these young guys are important.

Jameis Winston and his future in Tampa Bay is still not clear and his performances and getting wins will be a big factor in the front office’s decision regarding his future. Bruce Arians also wants to see wins from this team because he didn’t come out of retirement for no reason. With all of that being said here are a few of the important games for this team over the next two months.