Consider this; the Vikings, Panthers, and Seahawks all play on the road this week against good competition. The Rams also play on the road this week. It is possible that the Bucs could beat the Saints to go 6-8, and find themselves tied for the final playoff spot in the NFC and only a game behind the 5th seed in the playoff race. And only the Panthers are playing decent football right now.
If that were to occur, and looking at the Rams' and Vikings' schedules for the final two games, the Bucs could almost clinch a playoff spot the next week by beating the Panthers at home and getting a little help from other teams. In the weak NFC, this is not only possible, it is becoming likely.
The Bucs just need to keep winning. They had a setback against the Chargers last week, but they are playing very well lately. If they can get back on track and win the next two games, they will be in good position come Week 17.
Yes, they will need some help. But the Vikings are fading, the Seahawks are inconsistent, the Rams are dying a slow death, and the Panthers have a very tough schedule to finish the season. The game against the Panthers may very well be the deciding game in Tampa Bay's season.
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