TAMPA BAY BUCCANEERS @ NEW ENGLAND PATRIOTS OFFICIAL GAME DAY THREAD-10/3/21

[Dread]

The 2-1 Bucs are back in primetime on Sunday Night Football as Tom Brady makes his much anticipated return to the city he built his legacy in as the Bucs visit the 1-2 Patriots.

Injuries are starting to mount for the Bucs with SMB, Jamel Dean, and JPP all ruled OUT on the defensive side. Carlton Davis is also a gametime decision. So it possible the Bucs will be without their top 3 cornerbacks. But help may have arrived in the form of All-Pro CB Richard Sherman who just signed earlier this week.

On offense the Bucs get Antonio Brown back at WR, but Gronk will miss his return with broken ribs.

The Pats will have rookie QB Mac Jones making his 4th NFL start.

[Snake]

Gronk’s broken ribs punctured his lung? Yeesh.

[King Bootz]

Gronk’s broken ribs punctured his lung? Yeesh.

This story on his ribs gets more terrible with each tweet. We’re a long way from BA saying “X-rays were negative. He’s day to day”.

[Doooshnzl]

We need to see 2 facets basically invisible heretofore this year, a consistent pass rush and a run game, for the love of God! With the condition of our secondary, the pass rushers need to get home. Early and often.

And Rojo. For fucks sake man, hold onto the ball!

[Dread]

Gronk’s broken ribs punctured his lung? Yeesh.

This story on his ribs gets more terrible with each tweet. We’re a long way from BA saying “X-rays were negative. He’s day to day”.

I hope someone asks BA what the medical process/review is that allow Gronk to re-enter the game last Sunday.

What were they X-raying for exactly, and what was "negative"?

Seems like negligence by the medical staff to allow a player to return to the field in that situation.

[TonyLip]

Go Bucs!!!

[Dread]

BUCCANEERS INACTIVES

RB Giovani Bernard
WR Jaelon Darden
CB Jamel Dean
TE Rob Gronkowski
OL Nick Leverett
OLB Jason Pierre-Paul
QB Kyle Trask

Bernard, Dean, Gronkowski and Pierre-Paul are out due to injury.

[BucFanClw]

What were they X-raying for exactly, and what was "negative"?

Duh, the x-rays showed a punctured lung. I'd say that is a pretty negative situation...

[kaimaru]

BUCCANEERS INACTIVES

RB Giovani Bernard
WR Jaelon Darden
CB Jamel Dean
TE Rob Gronkowski
OL Nick Leverett
OLB Jason Pierre-Paul
QB Kyle Trask

Bernard, Dean, Gronkowski and Pierre-Paul are out due to injury.

Thank goodness that Davis isn't on the list.

[Rocker]

Made it home from work about 15 minutes ago. That injury list is ridiculous.

[NeezDuts]

Let’s go

[AJPG]

Pats have Trent Brown inactive again. Looks like they may mix up the OL.

[King Bootz]

Tonight the Tampa Bay Buccaneers are an afterthought. It's Tom Brady vs the Patriots.

[vivalaReagan]

this game comes down to one simple key: if the front seven can get consistent pressure on mac, bucs win.

[TonyLip]

Brady Brady Brady…..!

[Rocker]

Well done, New England.

[King Bootz]

They've produced this like a Superbowl game.

[Nano]

They've produced this like a Superbowl game.

This might be the most hyped regular-season game in decades. Viewership is expected to be insane

[Rocker]

LETS FUCKING GOOOOO!!!

[TonyLip]

Here we go!!

[TonyLip]

Nice.

[Rocker]

The rookie!!!!

[TonyLip]

Joe!!!

[Doooshnzl]

This weather…..uugghh!!

[Cheb]

First two tackles made by Mr Sherman. Targeting him, apparently.

[Nano]

Tryon with his first sack!

[Rocker]

Boo birds?

LMAO.

[King Bootz]

First two tackles made by Mr Sherman. Targeting him, apparently.

He hasn't played football at all since December. Smart to target him.

[Cheb]

First two tackles made by Mr Sherman. Targeting him, apparently.

He hasn't played football at all since December. Smart to target him.

I'd do the same.

He's moving well out there though.

Great breakup by Davis.

[King Bootz]

Brady is amped up right now. Heart has to be beating at 1000 beats a minute.

[TonyLip]

Lenny!

[Rocker]

Angry running, Lenny. Nice.

[vivalaReagan]

big game lenny!

[King Bootz]

Great playcall. Pats are amped up too

[Bucsfan83]

whoops was posting in the wrong thread, looks like Fournette wants a big game tonight.