Fans of Florida NFL teams were able to take a break from heartbreak this week, as the Tampa Bay Buccaneers achieved their second victory of the season, the Miami Dolphins secured second place in their division and the Jacksonville Jaguars took their bye week.
The Tampa Bay Buccaneers managed to dominate in a game for the first time this season, beating the Washington Redskins for a final score of 27-7. Buccaneers’ wide receiver, Mike Evans, accounted for 73 percent of Josh McCown’s passing yards, as well as both offensive touchdowns. Evans became the first rookie receiver to have three consecutive games of 100 yards and at least one touchdown since Randy Moss in 1998.
Along with all of the magic that happened offensively, the Buccaneers’ defense managed to force three turnovers, one of which led to a touchdown by cornerback Jonathan Banks. For a team that has looked abysmal all season, this past Sunday proved that some hope still remains. Next week, the Buccaneers head to Chicago to face the Bears for a 1:00 p.m. game.
In a heated match between division rivals this past Thursday, the Miami Dolphins proved they still hope to make the playoffs this season, defeating the Buffalo Bills with a final score of 22-9. Allowing no touchdowns, as well as scoring a safety, the Miami Dolphins’ defense commanded the game, while quarterback Ryan Tannehill ended with a passer rating of 114.8. The Dolphins travel to face the Denver Broncos for a 4:25 p.m. game next Sunday, while the Jacksonville Jaguars return after a week of rest to play the Colts at 4:25 p.m. as well.
