DETROIT -- When asked about the losing culture that has characterized much of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers' last decade, coach Bruce Arians proclaimed this week, “We ain’t accepting this s--- anymore.” Against the Detroit Lions, the Bucs showed that yes, they may indeed be in the midst of a culture overhaul, winning 38-17 for their fourth-straight to improve to 7-7. This marks just the second time in the last 10 years that the Bucs have been at or above .500 with two weeks remaining in the season.
With the playoffs no longer in sight, the Bucs’ goal has been to win out and use this year as a springboard for 2020.