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Buccaneers: Buy/Sell after week 15 victory over Detroit Lions

By Kenneth Barrett

DETROIT, MI - DECEMBER 15: Breshad Perriman #19 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers catches a fourth quarter touchdown as Tracy Walker #21 of the Detroit Lions gives chase during the fourth quarter of the game at Ford Field on December 15, 2019 in Detroit, Michigan. Tampa Bay defeated Detroit 38-17. (Photo by Leon Halip/Getty Images)
DETROIT, MI - DECEMBER 15: Breshad Perriman #19 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers catches a fourth quarter touchdown as Tracy Walker #21 of the Detroit Lions gives chase during the fourth quarter of the game at Ford Field on December 15, 2019 in Detroit, Michigan. Tampa Bay defeated Detroit 38-17. (Photo by Leon Halip/Getty Images) /
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DETROIT, MI – DECEMBER 15: Jameis Winston #3 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers drops back to pass during the first quarter of the game against the Detroit Lions at Ford Field on December 15, 2019 in Detroit, Michigan. Tampa Bay defeated Detroit 38-17. (Photo by Leon Halip/Getty Images)
DETROIT, MI – DECEMBER 15: Jameis Winston #3 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers drops back to pass during the first quarter of the game against the Detroit Lions at Ford Field on December 15, 2019 in Detroit, Michigan. Tampa Bay defeated Detroit 38-17. (Photo by Leon Halip/Getty Images) /

Buy: Jameis Winston has earned himself the franchise tag

Jameis Winston started off the game with a blunder, but bounced back strong for an impressive performance. Utilizing nearly a dozen targets to get the job done. Barring a complete meltdown the final two weeks the Bucs have their quarterback to begin the 2020 season.

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Sell: The running game

As an offensive lineman, you are licking your chops when you get a multi-score lead. I’m not giving the offensive line a pass, but I’m also not commending their performance either. Josh Wells struggled at tackle and a couple costly holding penalties hurt us when we did run the ball effectively; the play-calling, however, can be heavily criticized.

How many times do we have to see a wide-receiver motion behind the tight-end with Peyton Barber in the backfield to know it’s not gonna work? Then to do it back to back plays with Justin Watson (because Godwin was injured) and not even gain a full yard is inexcusable. Arians and Leftwich have a lot to do next calendar year to become more creative in the running department. Also look for a new right tackle next season and a backup swing tackle needs to be added as well.

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