Bucs Fall Flat on Primetime - Ep. 518

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers are back from the bye and heading into one of their biggest matchups of the season. On this episode, Cannon Fire Podcast host Rhett Matthew and Matt Matera of Pewter Report team up with the Foxborough Fellas Podcast ( @SportsZone_BOS ) to preview a high-stakes Week 10 clash between the 6-2 Tampa Bay Buccaneers and the red-hot 7-2 New England Patriots, winners of six straight.With Baker Mayfield healthy again, can the Tampa Bay Buccaneers offense find its rhythm and return to form? And on the other side of the ball, will Todd Bowles and the Bucs defense continue their run of forcing turnovers, disrupting quarterbacks, and dominating up front?

 We are live and taking your calls after the Tampa Bay Buccaneers dominated the Saints 23-3 to move to 6-2. The defense stole the spotlight with a barrage of game-changing moments, including Anthony Nelson’s career performance and big plays from Antoine Winfield Jr., Jamel Dean, and Tykee Smith. We will dive into how the Bucs seized control of this NFC South showdown, what adjustments powered this turnaround from last week, and why this team continues proving it can win in multiple ways. Plus, we take a closer look at the offensive issues still needing attention and celebrate Chase McLaughlin’s historic tear. 

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers face the New Orleans Saints in a must-win NFC South showdown, and we are breaking down everything you need to know. Tampa Bay has won 5 of its last 6 against New Orleans, but injuries on the offensive line and the need to jump-start the run game raise real questions heading into Sunday. Can Baker Mayfield bounce back? Will the Bucs defense contain Alvin Kamara and force Spencer Rattler into mistakes?We are joined by Michael Pless of ‪@RealBucsTalk‬ to dive into the key matchups, what the Bucs must clean up after Monday night, and how Tampa Bay can protect their playoff hopes. We hit both sides of the ball, the biggest X-factors, and what it’s going to take to walk away with a win.

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers fall flat in Detroit as the offense completely unravels and the defense fights to keep them alive. Baker Mayfield delivers his worst performance of the season, missing key throws and struggling to find rhythm behind a sputtering offensive line. Meanwhile, Mike Evans leaves early with a concussion and shoulder injury, and the Bucs offense never recovers.

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers continue their push for NFC dominance as they prepare for a heavyweight showdown with the Detroit Lions. Two of the conference’s top contenders collide in what could be an early playoff preview. Rhett and Evan are joined by Will Rock Jr. of Rocked On Detroit Lions to break down all the biggest storylines ahead of this pivotal matchup — from Baker Mayfield’s MVP-caliber form to how Tampa Bay’s defense plans to contain Jared Goff and Amon-Ra St. Brown.

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers just proved they belong at the top of the NFC. After taking down the 49ers, Baker Mayfield and this Bucs team look every bit like contenders. We’re breaking down what’s working for Tampa Bay right now — from Mayfield’s leadership to a defense that keeps showing up in big moments.

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers host the San Francisco 49ers in a high-stakes NFC showdown with major playoff implications. Baker Mayfield and the Bucs look to prove they belong among the NFC elite, while the 49ers aim to defend their spot at the top of the conference.

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers survived a wild shootout in the Expansion Bowl, taking down the Seattle Seahawks 38–35 thanks to a clutch last-second field goal. Baker Mayfield and the Bucs’ offense lit up the scoreboard, with rookie standout Emeka Egbuka making a major impact in the win. We break down all the highs and lows from this instant classic, what it means for Tampa Bay moving forward, and how the Bucs managed to outlast Seattle in one of the most entertaining games of the season. 

 Rhett and Evan are joined by @SeahawksForeverDanViens to break down the Week 5 "Expansion Bowl" between the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and Seattle Seahawks — two franchises meeting during their 50th anniversary seasons. They dive into key matchups to watch on both sides of the ball, how injuries are shaping this game for Tampa Bay, what the Bucs must do to slow down Sam Darnold and Seattle’s offense, and Dan’s perspective on how the Seahawks view this matchup. 

Rhett and Evan join Clinton and Adam from ‪@SeaHawkersPodcast‬ to preview the Tampa Bay Buccaneers vs. Seattle Seahawks in what might be the greatest uniform matchup in NFL history. We break down the latest injury report, the key matchups, and what both teams need to do to come out on top in this week’s NFC showdown.