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Atlanta Falcons v Tampa Bay Buccaneers - NFL 2025
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The NFL regular season is almost over, and for the first time this year, Carolina will take on division rival Tampa Bay in arguably the biggest game of the David Tepper era. Long-time beat writer for the Tampa Bay Times, Rick Stroud, joined Kyle Bailey to break down what has caused the losing streak for the Buccaneers, and if Carolina can take advantage.

The conversation with Rick started with what has caused this slide for the Bucs, as he told Kyle that injuries have been the main factor, especially on offense, with weapons like Mike Evans, Chris Godwin, and Bucky Irving all missing time due to injury, and Baker’s injuries have gotten progressively worse over the last month, and Rick thinks that the defense just isn’t that good.

Rick would go on to explain why he has seen no signs in the Bucs locker room quitting on HC Todd Bowles, and what he makes of Dave Canales in Carolina.

LISTEN TO THE FULL CONVERSATION WITH KYLE BAILEY HERE: