4 key games for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers to finish 2019 strong
By Jamil King
AFC South opponents make for interesting storyline
The Bucs also have three AFC South opponents left. Each of the three will present a different challenge and storyline for the Bucs. The Jaguars have the worst record of the three remaining. That game would be nice for the Bucs to win for some state bragging rights, not that it means much in the NFL, but a win against a team you match-up well with is always a good feeling.
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With the number one rush defense, they will be giving Leonard Fournette fits. This will be the third game back for Nick Foles and could be when they try to let him loose. This could be a potential coming out party for the secondary.
The Colts are a very interesting team. They are not flashy; they just play good football. They should be in wild-card contention, at least in week 14. This will be a good test coming off of two road games in a row. The Colts will be coming in off of back to back tough division games. This could come down to who just wants it more. Also one of Bruce Arians old employers the Bucs would look to go 2-0 in revenge games for coach.
The Texans will present the toughest challenge for the Bucs. The Texans are looking like a playoff team and are currently atop the AFC south. They have Deshaun Watson and Deandre Hopkins leading the way and should have Will Fuller back for this one. The young secondary will have some uninterrupted playing time under their belt, and this will be a great test for them.
The Texans have had a struggling secondary as well and went ahead and claimed former Buc Vernon Hargraves off waivers. This game has all the makings to be a shootout. If the Bucs could pull a late season upset over a team looking to win a division title with a dangerous offense that will only build the confidence of this team.