There was a time when the typical Buccaneers-Giants matchup was a gritty, low-scoring affair. It would probably be good for Tampa Bay if the series trended back in that direction.
The Buccaneers have two good stretches in their all-time shared history with New York, winning three of four from 1979-84 and three of four from 1997-03. In each case, Tampa Bay's run began at the exact same time the franchise was turning things around after a rough stretch. That's a bit of history the Buccaneers would like to try to replicate when the Giants visit Raymond James Stadium this Sunday.