Sports Day Tampa Bay

Rick Stroud and Steve Versnick on the Buccaneers 30-24 OT loss at Kansas City which saw Tampa Bay not go for 2 to win it and instead play for overtime. The running game averaged 5-yards a carry while Baker Mayfield didn't turn the ball over. Tampa Bay is now 4-5, 2 games behind Atlanta in the division.

Rick Stroud and Steve Versnick preview tonight's Buccaneers game in Kansas City vs. the undefeated Chiefs. How can the Tampa Bay defense stop Patrick Mahomes and what will the offense do against the Chiefs defense. Plus the Florida Gators give Georgia all they can handle, USF's Alex Golesh's postgame reaction after beating FAU, the Rays re-sign Brandon Lowe and the Rowdies win their first playoff game.

Rick Stroud and Steve Versnick answer your Buccaneers mailbag questions about Todd Bowles and the front office, plus a preview of college football this weekend including Florida-Georgia.

Rick Stroud and Steve Versnick on what has gone wrong with the Buccaneers defense this season after they've lost 3 games where their offense scored 26 or more points. Players mistakes, the lack of depth and commitment from the front office and owners are all contributing factors.

Rick Stroud and Steve Versnick answer your Buccaneers mailbag questions about Todd Bowles, the defense and Jason Licht. Plus we remember former USF Basketball Coach Amir Abdur-Rahim who passed away last week at the age of 43.

Rick Stroud and Steve Versnick on Steven Stamkos' return to Amalie Arena as the Lightning beat the Predators 3-2 in overtime but Stamkos did have 2 assists in the game. Plus Todd Bowles will still call the defensive plays despite the poor performances.

Rick Stroud and Steve Versnick on the Buccaneers 31-26 loss to the Atlanta Falcons that essentially puts them 2 games back in the division. The defense once again gave up more than 30 points while the offense scored a lot but go away from what was working most of the game. Plus Steven Stamkos return to Amalie Arena tonight, the World Series and a bonehead play by a Bears DB.

Rick Stroud and Steve Versnick preview Sunday's Buccaneers-Falcons game that will see the Buccaneers offense without Mike Evans and Chris Godwin. Plus can the defense hold Atlanta to less yards and points than they did a few weeks ago. Also we answer your mailbag questions on what the Bucs will do at wide receiver going forward and what's wrong with the defense.

Rick Stroud and Steve Versnick on why the Buccaneers are unlikely to trade for a wide receiver now that Chris Godwin in on Injured Reserve and Mike Evans will miss at least the next 3 games. Plus the Lightning waive Conor Sheary and an inside look at Tropicana Field after Hurricane Milton.