The Bucs were searching for a much-needed victory against the Saints in Sunday’s crucial NFC matchup, but instead, Jameis Winston and company, unfortunately, walked out of Raymond James Stadium with a gut-wrenching 37-17 loss.
Tampa Bay’s first touchdown of the day came from Peyton Barber on a 6-yard touchdown. Jameis Winston’s 48-yard pass to rookie wide receiver Scotty Miller set the Bucs up with first-and-goal from the one-yard line with less than three minutes remaining in the second quarter and Barber was able to put the Buccaneers on the board.
Rookie kicker Matt Gray then added three points to the scoreboard after nailing a 55-yard field goal, making the score 20-10 after the Saints got off to a solid start.
In an effort to stay alive and turn things around, Chris Godwin tried to keep the Bucs’ hopes alive by hauling in their second touchdown of the day and his seventh receiving touchdown of the season, adding another 7 for Tampa Bay. Unfortunately, however, numerous turnovers, multiple mistakes, and some miscommunication, unfortunately, cost Tampa Bay the game. With the loss, the Bucs are sitting at 3-7 this season while the Saints now improve to 8-2.
Here’s a closer look at what Twitter is saying following their loss:
Me looking for the silver-lining here….#GoBucs 😞 pic.twitter.com/HoFRR7TkhB
— Zac Blobner (@ZacOnTheMic) November 17, 2019
Hey @BruceArians can you please take over with the play calling. Winston isn’t the problem. Still believe in you. Let’s get a W this upcoming weekend #bucs
— zach reynolds (@wavymillz3) November 17, 2019
#Bucs head coach Bruce Arians on Jameis Winston’s INTs this year. pic.twitter.com/D8VHaTkmVt
— PewterReport (@PewterReport) November 17, 2019
Either the Bucs coaching staff is bad or the talent evaluation is bad.
It's at least one, it might be both. Someone's gotta go.
— Trevor Sikkema (@TampaBayTre) November 17, 2019
Bucs coach Bruce Arians said quarterback Jameis Winston suffered a left ankle sprain on the medial side. They actually had Ryan Griffin warming up on the sideline and Arians admitted he should have taken Winston out. https://t.co/rYyJu7T0ZI
— JennaLaineESPN (@JennaLaineESPN) November 17, 2019
Bucs should definitely draft a QB next year. I’m not saying it has to be in round 1 but it needs to happen. #Bucs
— Mitchell Klopp (@Klopp24) November 17, 2019
There’s some concerns about #Bucs Jameis Winston’s ankle. Something to monitor. @Buccaneers @TheFantasyDRS
— Dr. Jesse Morse (@DrJesseMorse) November 17, 2019
Top Prioities going into the off-season:
1. What are we doing with Jameis?
Franchise tag him or let him walk.
2. Veteran presence in our secondary.
3. Improve OLine
4. Don't let Barrett walk nor JPP.What'd I miss Twitter? #GoBucs #Bucs
— Marcus Spears (@BuccaneersFan55) November 17, 2019