A few things to watch for in today’s Bucs matchup…

[Rams43]

In no particular order…

IF Akers gets snaps will he produce or has that Achilles robbed him of his gift? I fear the latter.

Will Carberry sit Evans in favor of either Skura or Brewer? I sure would. Can’t believe he hasn’t done so previously.

Can this Ram OL give Stafford 3 seconds consistently?

Will Atwell get a few deep targets or have Rams given up on him and/or OL?

I’m gonna try to watch Jackson carefully. Don’t look now but we may already have our 10 year LOT on board. Hot Damn! One of the few bright spots this season.

Can Higbee have a bounce back game? We really need him today.

Maybe it would be good to give Jefferson a target? Or maybe two? You know, just to give Bucs D something to worry about?

Will AR be able to continue his upward trajectory? If so, Rams might be in business.

I’m hoping to see SOME increase in effort from Hollins/Lewis in edge pressure. They’ve looked somewhat lackadaisical over there lately.

Do NOT make AD take every snap. Give him a needed breather from time to time.

Who will be boundary CB opposite Ramsey today? Long, Rochell, Durant, Hill, or Kendrick?

Will Rapp still be starter for Morris? If so, why?

My kingdom for no missed tackles today.

Can Rams rush for 100+ yards? If so, they’ve got a shot.

Please, no empty backfields, Sean.

We know that Morris is still gonna predominantly run his ‘soft zone’ D, but will he at least try some alternatives from time to time? Just to try to confuse Brady? I’m afraid that Brady will feast on those easy underneath gimme’s all game long and will thereby keep Stafford on the sideline.

This game looks like an acid test for several Ram coaches in terms of ability to correct tendencies and make adjustments.

McVay
Morris
Carberry
Samples
Cooley (secondary)

I don’t think it’s a big stretch to consider this game as a fork in the road for both players and coaches. The margin for errors is rapidly disappearing.

What dud I miss?

 

[Flatlyner]

Another big question IMO, will Kupp be 100% or will he be a decoy with his banged up ankle. If he is, Stafford better get comfortable throwing to ARob and Jefferson. Would LOVE to see Tutu get some action. He's had 4 TOTAL targets on the year. The first 2 were likely Staffords fault. Then one completion for 54 freaking yards and a near TD. One more attempt to him that game that was unsuccessful, then Zilch in last 2 games? I'm confused why. He's a big deep threat weapon because he's faster then any defender. Please use him McVay.

 

[snackdaddy]

IF Akers gets snaps will he produce or has that Achilles robbed him of his gift? I fear the latter.

It just might be the latter. But what I'm really hoping for is that his head wasn't completely in the game going back to camp. That this time off was a wake up call. That he knows he needs to be fully engaged every game if he wants a future in the NFL. If things haven't changed the next few games then they will need to limit his snaps and decide what to do with him in the offseason.

 

[dang]

This is an everything to gain nothing to lose game. Get creative with Arob, Powell, Atwell, Jefferson. Buy time for Stafford. Create pressure on Brady. Evans is going to get his but Take Godwin out of the Game. Trickery if needed. No more second half offensive flatline performances.

 

[Tano]

This is an everything to gain nothing to lose game. Get creative with Arob, Powell, Atwell, Jefferson. Buy time for Stafford. Create pressure on Brady. Evans is going to get his but Take Godwin out of the Game. Trickery if needed. No more second half offensive flatline performances.

 

[RamFanWA]

Still watching.... what am I supposed to see??