When the Tampa Bay Buccaneers racked up a 17-0 lead in the first half Sunday against the red-hot Cincinnati Bengals, it made some fans dare to hope their beloved Pewter Pirates might finally be turning a corner this season.
After the Bucs gave up 34 straight points in a 34-23 loss, those hopes came crashing back down to earth.
Despite still being in first place in the horrific NFC South, yet another crushing defeat left the Tampa Bay faithful frustrated and infuriated after watching their team waste such an impressive start against one of the best teams in the league.
Here’s how fans reacted to Sunday’s loss: