The defending champs have lost two straight games, sandwiched around their bye week. In their most recent defeat eight days ago at FedEx Field, the Bucs pulled to within 23-19 in the fourth quarter on a touchdown pass from quarterback Tom Brady to wide receiver Mike Evans, only to watch their defense allow the Washington Football Team to hold the ball for 19 plays and nearly 10½ minutes on an 80-yard touchdown drive. The Buccaneers lost, 29-19.
