The 2017 Tampa Bay Buccaneers did an excellent job of maintaining their readiness to play in the immediate aftermath of Hurricane Irma. However, they were not so successful in carrying that momentum into a second week, particularly in terms of defense and ball security.
After exhibiting complete control in a belated 29-7 season-opening win over the Chicago Bears, the Buccaneers were on the opposite end of an NFC North drubbing in Minnesota, in what was actually Week Three following the Week One Irma washout. Second-string quarterback Case Keenum’s career day – his third win over the Buccaneers in the last three years – led the Vikings to a 34-17 decision.