5 Takeaways From Tampa Bay Buccaneers’ Week 12 Loss
By David Rumsey
@davidrumseynfl
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5 Takeaways from Tampa Bay Buccaneers' Week 12 Loss
In a game that saw the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and Chicago Bears completely flip scripts at halftime, the Bears ultimately made less mistakes than the Bucs and that's what separated these two teams that both seemed like were trying to lose. If the Bucs' had won, they would only be one game out of first place in the NFC South despite a 3-8 record. Instead, they remain in the hunt for the first overall pick at 2-9. Here are 5 takeaways from the game.
5. Doug Martin Still the No. 1 RB
5. Doug Martin Still the No. 1 RB
4. Mike Evans Keeps Scoring TDs
4. Mike Evans Keeps Scoring TDs
3. Jay Cutler Tried To Help Bucs As Much As Possible
3. Jay Cutler Tried To Help Bucs As Much As Possible
2. Josh McCown Cost the Bucs 14 Points In 3rd Quarter
2. Josh McCown Cost the Bucs 14 Points In 3rd Quarter
1. Lovie Smith Cost the Bucs the Game Late
1. Lovie Smith Cost the Bucs the Game Late
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