TAMPA, Fla. -- Tampa Bay Buccaneers defensive tackle Gerald McCoy stayed on the field all by himself, kneeling in prayer Sunday afternoon, long after his teammates had finished warming up and gone inside. He then stood up, made the sign of the cross and kissed the sky, with fans at Raymond James Stadium giving him a standing ovation. It was that kind of week, with Hurricane Irma ravaging the entire state of Florida.
They Bucs were forced to take a Week 1 bye because of Irma. A large majority evacuated, sitting in cramped cars for nine and 10 hours.