By Bailey Adams,PewterReport.com
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Even with the injuries, the Bucs are the much more talented team in this matchup. But explosive plays and takeaways on one side or the other could alter the balance, and with both defenses failing to generate a takeaway through two games, either one earning its first on Sunday could play a role in the outcome.
There’s also a bit of a desperation factor for the Jets. They’re 0-2 with a close loss to the Steelers and a 20-point loss to the Bills. They’ll be looking to do everything they can to avoid an 0-3 start under Glenn, their first-year head coach. Meanwhile, history is working against the Bucs in terms of them donning throwback uniforms, their struggles to win in Week 3 and the fact that they haven’t started 3-0 in 20 years.
Is all of that enough to play a role? Probably not, but it’s a storyline worth mentioning nonetheless. Tampa Bay broke both a primetime losing streak and a Houston losing streak last week. Now, Bowles’ Bucs will be looking to reverse some more trends in Week 3.
Key Players To Watch
How about the effort Rachaad White gave the Bucs in Week 2? He was a non-factor in the season-opening win, but he was a crucial part of the win over Houston on Monday night. He ran for 65 yards and the game-winning touchdown on 10 carries, averaging a strong 6.5 yards per carry. But it was more than that. It was the fourth-year back selflessly jumping on a loose ball knowing he was going to take a shot. It was the way he hung tough in pass protection to give Baker Mayfield that extra bit of time to throw. He is such a key part of this offense, and he and Bucky Irving should be heavily featured come Sunday afternoon.
