Sports Day Tampa Bay

Rick Stroud and Steve Versnick on the news that Baker Mayfield could play this week vs. the Cardinals after suffering a mild sprain in his left shoulder. It's essentially a pain management issue moving forward. Plus the Lightning get their first shutout of the season as they've won 4 in a row and 12-of-15.

Rick Stroud and Steve Versnick on the Buccaneers 34-7 loss to the Rams on Sunday Night Football that saw Baker Mayfield leave the game with a left shoulder injury. The game wasn't competitive as the Rams led 28-7 after their first 3 drives and a pick-6. Plus the Lightning have won 3 in a row and are in 2nd place and Mike Norvell will return next season to Florida State.

Rick Stroud and Steve Versnick on the stomach bug going through the Bucs team right now, how Tristan Wirfs is viewed by other NFL players, will Bucky Irving or Chris Godwin play this weekend in LA plus we answer a mailbag question about Todd Bowles.

Rick Stroud and Steve Versnick on the Lightning's 5-1 win over the New Jersey Devils as Jake Guentzel gets a hat trick. Plus is Bucs Head Coach Todd Bowles too conservative, how good are they as a team as they head to Los Angeles to face the Rams and the Rays make moves including DFAing Christopher Morel.

Rick Stroud and Steve Versnick with more on the Bucs 44-32 loss to Buffalo and the impact for the rest of the season as they are just .5 game ahead of Carolina in the NFC South. The defense is giving up big plays as the pass rush isn't getting home.

Rick Stroud and Steve Versnick on the Buccaneers 44-32 loss at the Buffalo Bills as special teams continues to be a problem, and the defense isn't doing it's job. The offense scored 32 despite missing weapons as Sean Tucker did well and Baker Mayfield ran the ball for the first time in weeks. Plus USF lost at Navy and most likely ends their chances at the College Football Playoff while the Lightning splits a pair of games over the weekend including win at Florida.

Rick Stroud and Steve Versnick on this weekend's Buccaneers-Bills game as Bucky Irving and Chris Godwin could play. The Bucs are looking to avoid losing 2 straight games as they maintain a 1.5 game lead in the division. Plus USF has a big game at Navy, Junior Caminero gets some votes for AL MVP and Jameis Winston is starting for the Giants this week.

Rick Stroud and Steve Versnick on Bucky Irving and Chris Godwin returning to practice on Wednesday, so what are the chances they could play this week at Buffalo? Plus the Lightning lose a wild game 7-3 to the Rangers as 5 guys in the lineup last game were out with injury and Brandon Hagel got hurt in the first period.