Predictions: Panthers at Bucs

[MHS831]

you have to consider the "Panther way."  We will lose to the Bucs and then blow out the Saints on the last game of the season in a meaningless contest (since Moore took his helmet off).

[parker]

I want to be optimistic, but it is hard with Horn out and Brady as heir QB. 

[glenwo2]

1 hour ago, MHS831 said:

you have to consider the "Panther way."  We will lose to the Bucs and then blow out the Saints on the last game of the season in a meaningless contest (since Moore took his helmet off).

If we lose to a decimated Bucs team with how our Running game has gone, then we don't deserve to be in the playoffs. 

 

[TheSpecialJuan]

56 minutes ago, glenwo2 said:

If we lose to a decimated Bucs team with how our Running game has gone, then we don't deserve to be in the playoffs. 

 

JULIO JONESWR, TAMPA BAY BUCCANEERS

Julio Jones (knee) is questionable for Tampa Bay's Week 17 game against Carolina.

As usual. Jones does tend to play when he practices and he practiced all three days this week, so we'd call him on the optimistic side of questionable. He remains a bad fantasy play as he has not scored since Week 10 and hasn't gone over 53 yards since Week 1. Jones' major fantasy gravity at the moment is cutting snaps for Russell Gage. 

DONOVAN SMITHT, TAMPA BAY BUCCANEERS

Buccaneers LT Donovan Smith (foot) is questionable for Week 17 against the Panthers.

Smith got in three limited practices and should be regarded as likely to play. He missed last week's game with this listing, and Josh Wells dislocated his kneecap leading to fringe NFL tackle play for the Bucs. Smith has not had a good season, but he should be an upgrade for that as Tampa looks to keep Carolina's defense off Tom Brady

VITA VEADL, TAMPA BAY BUCCANEERS

Buccaneers DT Vita Vea (calf) is questionable for Week 17's game against Carolina.

Vea has sat each of the last two weeks, but practiced on a limited basis all three times leading up to this game and should be regarded as on the optimistic side of questionable. It's perfect timing for Tampa in what profiles as a must-win game, as Carolina's rushing attack needs to be shut down and Vea is one of the few humans on this planet who can single-handedly boost a run defense. 

[TheSpecialJuan]

Just now, TheSpecialJuan said:

JULIO JONESWR, TAMPA BAY BUCCANEERS

Julio Jones (knee) is questionable for Tampa Bay's Week 17 game against Carolina.

As usual. Jones does tend to play when he practices and he practiced all three days this week, so we'd call him on the optimistic side of questionable. He remains a bad fantasy play as he has not scored since Week 10 and hasn't gone over 53 yards since Week 1. Jones' major fantasy gravity at the moment is cutting snaps for Russell Gage. 

DONOVAN SMITHT, TAMPA BAY BUCCANEERS

Buccaneers LT Donovan Smith (foot) is questionable for Week 17 against the Panthers.

Smith got in three limited practices and should be regarded as likely to play. He missed last week's game with this listing, and Josh Wells dislocated his kneecap leading to fringe NFL tackle play for the Bucs. Smith has not had a good season, but he should be an upgrade for that as Tampa looks to keep Carolina's defense off Tom Brady

VITA VEADL, TAMPA BAY BUCCANEERS

Buccaneers DT Vita Vea (calf) is questionable for Week 17's game against Carolina.

Vea has sat each of the last two weeks, but practiced on a limited basis all three times leading up to this game and should be regarded as on the optimistic side of questionable. It's perfect timing for Tampa in what profiles as a must-win game, as Carolina's rushing attack needs to be shut down and Vea is one of the few humans on this planet who can single-handedly boost a run defense. 

They will actually be quite healthy 

Carlton Davis will be out however could be big for DJ Moore 

[glenwo2]

9 minutes ago, TheSpecialJuan said:

JULIO JONESWR, TAMPA BAY BUCCANEERS

Julio Jones (knee) is questionable for Tampa Bay's Week 17 game against Carolina.

As usual. Jones does tend to play when he practices and he practiced all three days this week, so we'd call him on the optimistic side of questionable. He remains a bad fantasy play as he has not scored since Week 10 and hasn't gone over 53 yards since Week 1. Jones' major fantasy gravity at the moment is cutting snaps for Russell Gage. 

DONOVAN SMITHT, TAMPA BAY BUCCANEERS

Buccaneers LT Donovan Smith (foot) is questionable for Week 17 against the Panthers.

Smith got in three limited practices and should be regarded as likely to play. He missed last week's game with this listing, and Josh Wells dislocated his kneecap leading to fringe NFL tackle play for the Bucs. Smith has not had a good season, but he should be an upgrade for that as Tampa looks to keep Carolina's defense off Tom Brady

VITA VEADL, TAMPA BAY BUCCANEERS

Buccaneers DT Vita Vea (calf) is questionable for Week 17's game against Carolina.

Vea has sat each of the last two weeks, but practiced on a limited basis all three times leading up to this game and should be regarded as on the optimistic side of questionable. It's perfect timing for Tampa in what profiles as a must-win game, as Carolina's rushing attack needs to be shut down and Vea is one of the few humans on this planet who can single-handedly boost a run defense. 

Your point?

The Bucs are still not 100%. 

And they still won't stop the Run this Sunday. 

Edited December 30, 2022 by glenwo2

[TheSpecialJuan]

1 hour ago, glenwo2 said:

If we lose to a decimated Bucs team with how our Running game has gone, then we don't deserve to be in the playoffs. 

 

They are not decimated. This will be the healthiest they've been in weeks.

[glenwo2]

They still won't stop the run.

[NAS]

On 12/27/2022 at 6:45 AM, kungfoodude said:

I am gonna go Steelers type game. We just can't get the run established and Brady is able to get a little traction against our thing secondary. 

 

Yeah unfortunately I think this and the refs will push Brady to another playoff appearance 

[rayzor]

5 hours ago, ladypanther said:

Stat to know: The Buccaneers are 0-7 this season when allowing 20 or more points and are 7-1 when holding opponents under 20 points.

https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/35343574/nfl-week-17-game-picks-schedule-guide-fantasy-football-tips-odds-injuries-stats-know

I see the Panthers scoring 21 in the 1st half and dominating TOP.

I hope you're right. With this team either everything clicks or nothing clicks. The times it doesn't is when you have every reason to think it should. When you think things won't work, we go beast mode.

[TheSpecialJuan]

3 hours ago, glenwo2 said:

They still won't stop the run.

That is the key. Is very simple if we're able to run the ball effectively we might just win. If we can't we will definitely lose 

[MHS831]

6 hours ago, glenwo2 said:

If we lose to a decimated Bucs team with how our Running game has gone, then we don't deserve to be in the playoffs. 

 

We already don't deserve to be in the playoffs.  We did run well against them in the W before.  I do not see that changing.

[mav1234]

People said a 9-7 didn't deserve to be in the playoffs (or a 7-8-1).  fug em.  We control our own destiny.

These players want Wilks as their coach? Win a playoff game. Guarantee you he's hired then.

[Chris Smitty]

Who will play nickelback tomorrow for panthers please ?