As the offense struggles, the Bucs defense carries the team

Plus: Several key offensive pieces could return on Sunday

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View on the web Go to our home page Subscribe to the Times Saturday, October 1, 2022 Forward this to a friend Subscribe to more newsletters That snarling you hear is the Bucs defense waking up John Romano | Three weeks into the season, Tom Brady is struggling but Tampa Bay’s defense leads the NFL in fewest points allowed. Read more Bucs return to Tampa with a potentially healthier offense in tow Chris Godwin, Julio Jones and Donovan Smith all practiced again Friday. Read more Why Bucs defense could give Patrick Mahomes another long day at the office The last time Tampa Bay faced Kansas City in Super Bowl 55, it kept the Chiefs out of the end zone in a 31-9 win. Read more Glazer family, Tom Brady make donations to assist victims of Hurricane Ian The Bucs owners are giving $1 million to help those impacted by the storm. Read more Shaquil Barrett predicts ‘coming-out party’ vs. Chiefs’ offensive line The edge rusher sees no difference between this Chiefs line and the one the Bucs dominated in Super Bowl 55. Read more What’s wrong with Bucs’ offense? Not as much as you think Tom Brady has directed his team to only three touchdowns in three games. Inexperience and injuries are the culprits, but nobody is panicking. Read more Gain unlimited access to Buccaneers, Rays and Lightning coverage for about $1 a week! Subscribe now Bucs say they’ll ease Leonard Fournette’s load, get other backs involved Two of the four tailbacks who made the final roster haven’t played an offensive snap. Read more NFL: Bucs-Chiefs game on for Raymond James Stadium on Sunday The Tampa Sports Authority told the league Thursday morning that emergency resources are available to cover the game. Read more Bucs’ Mike Evans on suspension: ‘I can’t let it happen again’ The ninth-year veteran receiver missed last Sunday’s 14-12 loss to the Packers. Read more Bucs begin to focus on Chiefs but their hearts are at home Coach Todd Bowles and his players have mixed emotions about relocating to south Florida with their families and pets. They worry about those in harm’s way. Read more Bucs’ Devin White is NFC’s Defensive Player of the Month The linebacker spearheads a defense that has allowed 27 points in three games, the fewest of any team. Read more Key dates Sunday: Bucs vs. Chiefs, 8:20 p.m.; TV: NBC; Radio: 97.9 FM   Oct. 9: Bucs vs. Falcons, 1 p.m.; TV: Fox; Radio: 97.9 FM   Oct. 16: Bucs at Steelers, 1 p.m.; TV: Fox; Radio: 97.9 FM   Oct. 23: Bucs at Panthers, 1 p.m.; TV: Fox; Radio 97.9 FM Did someone forward this to you? Get Bucs RedZone in your own inbox next time. It's free to subscribe. Sign up here. Contact us Privacy policy Terms, Conditions & Copyright Standard of accuracy © 2022 • All Rights Reserved Tampa Bay Times • 490 First Avenue South • St. Petersburg, FL 33701 • 727-893-8111 To ensure this email is delivered to your inbox, add custserv@elist.tampabay.com to your address book. You are receiving this email because you signed up for the "Bucs RedZone" newsletter from the Tampa Bay Times. If you’d prefer not to receive updates, you can unsubscribe from this email.