Week 17 saw a number of record-breaking performances from the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, from quarterback Jameis Winston throwing for over 5,000 yards — and becoming the first quarterback ever to throw for 30 touchdowns and 30 interceptions in a season — to Shaq Barrett breaking the franchise’s single-season sack record. Even rookie linebacker Devin White got in on the action with his 91-yard fumble recovery touchdown, the longest fumble returned for a touchdown in Buccaneer history.
But, let’s not forget about wide receiver Breshad Perriman. The first-year Buccaneer had a relatively quite first half of the season while dealing with an injury. But, ever since Mike Evans and Chris Godwin went down with hamstring injuries, Perriman has stepped up in a big way.
In Week 17’s loss to the Atlanta Falcons, the receiver had five receptions for 134 yards and a touchdown. It was the third-straight 100-yard game for Perriman. And, as it turns out, he achieved something only a few NFL receivers have before, including his father.
Take a look.
.@B_Perriman11 had his 3rd straight game w/ 100+ rec yds after recording 0 such games in his first 48 career games
He is 1 of 8 players to have 3+ straight 100-yd rec games after having 0 such games in their first 48+ games
1 of the other 7 is his dad, Brett Perriman (54 games)
— NFL Research (@NFLResearch) December 29, 2019
While the Buccaneers didn’t make the postseason, there’s no denying that they were fun to watch this year. Winston, especially, made every game (and throw) an edge-of-your-seat moment.
Hopefully, the Buccaneers can find a way to bring Perriman back next year. He’s clearly found a niche in this offense and can further strengthen the Bucs’ already dangerous receiving corps.
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