Bucs Offense Needs Big Bye Week Changes

Since the Bucs are half way through the season, Pewter Report is going to give out some awards and highlight the best players on this team through their first nine games. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Bucs head into the bye week with a lot of problems on their offense. They'll have a week to self scout and make improvements for this group. Pewter Report discusses adjustments that need to be made. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The trade deadline is looming for the Bucs and their 3-6 record along with their positioning in the NFC South division puts them in a weird spot. Should they be buyers, should they be sellers? Pewter Report talks about the trades they would like to see general manager Jason Licht explore for this team. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Bucs lost a crazy game to the Bears on Sunday night football, falling just short at 27-24. Tampa Bay's defense was incredible, forcing five turnovers in the game, but the offense did not do their part. There were too many turnovers, drops and penalties that didn't allow for them to capitalize on the defense's big plays. A late field goal did the Bucs in as they drop to 3-6 on the season. Tampa Bay will have a bye next week to regroup. Pewter Report recaps everything from the primetime game. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Bucs won their first primetime game of the season a couple of weeks ago. However, these prime time games haven't typically been kind to Tampa Bay in recent seasons. Can they win an important game with the whole football world watching? Pewter Report will talk about it. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Bucs have a super exciting road game coming as they go against the Bears on Sunday night football in primetime. Tampa Bay has a lot of momentum after having dominating wins over the last two weeks. Meanwhile, Chicago is considered one of the best teams in the league and just knocked off the Super Bowl champs. It's a great opportunity to show if the Bucs can be taken seriously or not. Pewter Report previews this much anticipated matchup. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It's the second week in a row where the Bucs and their fans have a Victory Monday. Tampa Bay's 16-0 win over the Falcons puts them in a great spot in the NFC South standings as they stay undefeated in their own division. Tougher tests are coming up for the Bucs with their next game coming up against the Bears on the road, so this team needs to continue improving. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Bucs demolished the Falcons at Raymond James Stadium, bullying and beating them 16-0 in rainy contest. The running game was incredible, breaking a franchise record by recording 324 yards on the ground. The defense was exceptional, too, recording four interceptions. Quarterback Baker Mayfield did not throw complete a pass or have any passing yards as all of the work was done in the running game. Tampa Bay improves to 3-5 on the season and are in the driver's seat in the NFC South with a 2-0 divisional record. Pewter Report recaps the game. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

As great as the Bucs' running game has been this year, their passing game is ranked last in the league. Unless the Bucs are going to be able to run crazy once again facing Atlanta, who has a good run stopping defense, they will have to throw the ball to win. Is this the week where the passing game puts it together? We know quarterback Baker Mayfield will motivated against his old coach. In order to have two straight victories, they'll need to throw it. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Bucs have another very important NFC South game coming up as they host the Atlanta Falcons. A win for Tampa Bay could put them near the top of the standings, but a loss may also end their season. It's an interesting spot to be in. Pewter Report previews the matchup. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices