This is the toughest opponent we've faced so far, and we were conflicted on our score predictions. The Rams defense is tough, but the Colts put up a fight in week 2, only falling by 3 points in the end. The Buccaneers will face a former coach in Raheem Morris, who is now the Rams defensive coordinator. The offense has remained largely the same from last year, with the exception of Matt Stafford who was acquired in a trade with Detroit. The offense will prove to be a challenge for the Buccaneers defense, particularly with Cooper Kupp and Robert Woods at receiver.  

The Dallas Cowboys film was surprising for several reasons. The secondary did not do as bad as they're being accused. Sean Murphy-Bunting was playing below-par prior to his injury. Jamel Dean did not play as bad as the mainstream narrative might tell you, but did lack umph. The miscues in the secondary were largely due to miscommunication. It appears Joe Tryon is cutting into Shaquil Barrett's snaps, not JPP's.

The referees were not as bad as originally thought. We'll give them a D+.

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