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Buccaneers Get Playoff Lifeline from Saints
19 Dec
Summary
- Saints' victory over Panthers leveled Buccaneers and Carolina at 7-7.
- Offensive coordinator is confident in team's winning mentality.
- A win against Carolina on Sunday is crucial for playoff contention.
The Tampa Bay Buccaneers' playoff hopes received a significant lift following the New Orleans Saints' 20-17 victory over the Carolina Panthers. This result brought both the Buccaneers and Panthers to an identical 7-7 record, intensifying the NFC South division race. Despite the external aid, Buccaneers offensive coordinator Josh Grizzard emphasized the team's internal motivation to secure wins regardless of other outcomes.
Grizzard stated that the team remains focused on its own performance, aiming for a victory in the upcoming Week 16 game. He highlighted the team's excitement and readiness to capitalize on opportunities. Winning in Charlotte against the Panthers on Sunday is deemed crucial for Tampa Bay if they intend to secure the division title.
With a challenging recent schedule that yielded only one win in the past six weeks, this upcoming game offers the Buccaneers a prime chance to position themselves strongly for the playoffs. Failing to secure a victory could jeopardize their ambitions, making this crucial divisional clash a must-win scenario.
