With starting quarterback Jameis Winston set to serve a four-game suspension, the Tampa Bay Buccaneers will probably let him get some work in against Tennessee while he can.
Tampa Bay gave top quarterback Jameis Winston a longer leash last week and it’s expected that he’ll out-snap opposing starter Marcus Mariota in this one too. Winston has a four-game suspension to start the year, so it’s really the more snaps the better for him at this point.
NFL Point Spread and Betting Analysis
Line History
Sports Interaction customers are placing their bets on:
time | fav | line | total |
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Opening 14 Aug 5:52pm | TB | -3 +100 | O +41 -110 |
Closing 16 Aug 11:52pm | TB | -3 -115 | O +41 -115 |
The Titans may be favoured by a field goal but the Bucs are built for the pre-season (as sad as that is). Unlike Tennessee, Tampa Bay still has starting QB and RB reps up for grabs so we can expect the competition to up their aggression in this one. With that said, they are 1-11 ATS in their last 12 Saturday games (for what it’s worth) and 2-6-1 against the spread (ATS) in their last nine road games. Oddsmakers have them listed as 3-point underdogs on the NFL odds board. Meanwhile, the stat lines read differently for the Tennessee Titans. They are 5-1-1 ATS in their last seven at home and a perfect 4-0 through their last four ATS on grass.
Tampa Bay Buccaneers
As mentioned, Jameis Winston is expected to play a decent chunk once again this week, but the QB to watch for is Ryan Griffin. The former undrafted free agent went 20-of-26 for 179 yards and a touchdown last week and is expected to see a prominent role once again on Saturday.
On defence, the team is very thankful that veteran cornerback Brent Grimes returned to practice this week because that secondary is in shambles. They lost starting cornerback Vernon Hargraeves to a groin injury against Miami last week. They are currently teaching new signees Amari Coleman and Aaron Davis the playbook while De’Vante Davis is also in need of a few lessons as he just arrived off waivers on Monday. Needless to say, you shouldn’t be shocked if their defence looks a little lost this weekend.
Tennessee Titans
With their offence pretty well intact, all eyes now turn to the Titans back end and just who will fill in for their injured star safety Jonathan Cyprien. He was placed on the IR two weeks ago and the battle to fill his shoes has intensified. Steven Terrell, Kenny Voccaro, Ladarius Webb and Mike Mitchell are all vying for the role. At one point in time, Voccaro was considered the favourite, but with the signing of Terrell last Friday, it looks like the gig is still up for grabs.
Weather

temp | 83 |
condition | cloudy |
wind | South 7mph |
Injuries
Devante Bond (LB)
William Gholston (DE)
Alan Cross (TE)
Kevin Minter (LB)
Adarius Taylor (LB)
Rakeem Nunez-Roches (DT)
Brent Grimes (CB)
Isaiah Johnson (S)
Leonard Wester (T)
Garrison Sanborn (LS)
Luke Stocker (TE)
Jurrell Casey (DT)
Brynden Trawick (S)
Logan Ryan (CB)
Sharif Finch (LB)
Joshua Kalu (CB)
Cole Wick (TE)
Brian Orakpo (LB)
Jonnu Smith (TE)
Darius Jennings (WR)
Injuries
player (position) | status | ats*current | o/u* | notes | |
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Devante Bond (LB) | Ques Sun | Illness - 28 / 12 / 18 | 1-0 | 0-1 | + - |
Bond is battling an illness and it is unclear if he will play against the Falcons on Sunday. |
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William Gholston (DE) | Ques Sun | Back - 28 / 12 / 18 | 1-0 | 0-1 | + - |
Gholston has a back injury and it is unknown if he will be available for Sunday's matchup against the Falcons. |
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Alan Cross (TE) | I-R | Shoulder - 16 / 12 / 18 | 2-1 | 0-3 | + - |
Cross suffered a shoulder injury and is on the injured reserve list. |
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Kevin Minter (LB) | I-R | Calf - 09 / 12 / 18 | 3-1 | 0-4 | + - |
Minter has landed on the injured reserve list due to a calf injury. |
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Adarius Taylor (LB) | Ques Sun | Toe - 06 / 12 / 18 | 3-1 | 0-4 | + - |
Taylor has a toe injury and his status for Sunday's game against the Saints is in question. |
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Rakeem Nunez-Roches (DT) | Out Sun | Knee - 01 / 12 / 18 | 4-1 | 0-5 | + - |
Nunez-Roches has missed the last four games with a knee injury and will not be in the lineup during Sunday's matchup against the Falcons. |
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Brent Grimes (CB) | Ques Sun | Knee - 29 / 11 / 18 | 4-1 | 0-5 | + - |
Grimes missed the last game with an injured knee and his status to return Sunday against the Saints is clouded. |
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Isaiah Johnson (S) | Prob Sun | Illness - 28 / 11 / 18 | 4-1 | 0-5 | + - |
Johnson is ailing from an illness but the symptoms are expected to subside in time for Sunday's clash against the Panthers. |
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Leonard Wester (T) | Ques Sun | Knee - 28 / 11 / 18 | 4-1 | 0-5 | + - |
Wester is hobbled by a knee injury, leaving his availability for Sunday's tilt against the Panthers clouded. |
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Garrison Sanborn (LS) | Ques Sun | Knee - 21 / 11 / 18 | 4-1 | 1-5 | + - |
Sanborn is battling a knee injury and it is uncertain if he will be available Sunday against the 49ers. |
player (position) | status | ats*current | o/u* | notes | |
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Luke Stocker (TE) | day-to-day | Knee - 30 / 12 / 18 | 0-1 | 1-0 | + - |
Stocker was removed from Sunday's game due to a knee injury and it is undetermined if he will return. |
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Jurrell Casey (DT) | Ques Sat | Knee - 18 / 12 / 18 | 1-1 | 1-1 | + - |
Casey is dealing with a knee injury and it is unknown if he will suit up against the Redskins on Saturday. |
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Brynden Trawick (S) | Prob Sat | Illness - 18 / 12 / 18 | 1-1 | 1-1 | + - |
Trawick is ailing from an illness but the symptoms are likely to subside in time for Saturday's clash against the Redskins. |
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Logan Ryan (CB) | I-R | Shin - 17 / 12 / 18 | 1-1 | 1-1 | + - |
Ryan is on injured reserve with a broken left fibula. |
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Sharif Finch (LB) | Ques Sun | Shoulder - 16 / 12 / 18 | 2-1 | 2-1 | + - |
Finch missed the previous game with a shoulder injury and it is unclear if he will play Sunday against the Colts. |
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Joshua Kalu (CB) | Ques Sun | Hamstring - 13 / 12 / 18 | 2-1 | 2-1 | + - |
Kalu is hampered by a hamstring injury and it is uncertain if he will be in Sunday's lineup against the Giants. |
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Cole Wick (TE) | I-R | Shoulder - 12 / 12 / 18 | 2-1 | 2-1 | + - |
Wick has been placed on injured reserve with a shoulder injury. |
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Brian Orakpo (LB) | day-to-day | Elbow - 06 / 12 / 18 | 2-2 | 3-1 | + - |
Orakpo was held out of the previous two games due to a left elbow injury and will not return for Sunday's matchup with the Colts. |
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Jonnu Smith (TE) | I-R | Knee - 06 / 12 / 18 | 2-2 | 3-1 | + - |
Smith has an MCL injury and is on the injured reserve list. |
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Darius Jennings (WR) | Ques Thurs | Knee - 03 / 12 / 18 | 2-2 | 3-1 | + - |
Jennings is nursing a knee injury and it is unknown if he will suit up against the Jaguars on Thursday. |
Buccaneers vs. Titans Prediction
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TAMPA BAY BUCCANEERS
24 -
TENNESSEE TITANS
34
Score
Prediction
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Line History
Sports Interaction customers are placing their bets on:
time fav line total Opening 14 Aug 5:52pm TB -3 +100 O +41 -110 Closing 16 Aug 11:52pm TB -3 -115 O +41 -115 -
Weather
temp 83 condition cloudy wind South 7mph -
Injuries
Devante Bond (LB)
Ques Sun Illness - 28 / 12 / 18William Gholston (DE)
Ques Sun Back - 28 / 12 / 18Alan Cross (TE)
I-R Shoulder - 16 / 12 / 18Kevin Minter (LB)
I-R Calf - 09 / 12 / 18Adarius Taylor (LB)
Ques Sun Toe - 06 / 12 / 18Rakeem Nunez-Roches (DT)
Out Sun Knee - 01 / 12 / 18Brent Grimes (CB)
Ques Sun Knee - 29 / 11 / 18Isaiah Johnson (S)
Prob Sun Illness - 28 / 11 / 18Leonard Wester (T)
Ques Sun Knee - 28 / 11 / 18Garrison Sanborn (LS)
Ques Sun Knee - 21 / 11 / 18Luke Stocker (TE)
day-to-day Knee - 30 / 12 / 18Jurrell Casey (DT)
Ques Sat Knee - 18 / 12 / 18Brynden Trawick (S)
Prob Sat Illness - 18 / 12 / 18Logan Ryan (CB)
I-R Shin - 17 / 12 / 18Sharif Finch (LB)
Ques Sun Shoulder - 16 / 12 / 18Joshua Kalu (CB)
Ques Sun Hamstring - 13 / 12 / 18Cole Wick (TE)
I-R Shoulder - 12 / 12 / 18Brian Orakpo (LB)
day-to-day Elbow - 06 / 12 / 18Jonnu Smith (TE)
I-R Knee - 06 / 12 / 18Darius Jennings (WR)
Ques Thurs Knee - 03 / 12 / 18Injuries
player (position) status ats*current o/u* notes Devante Bond (LB) Ques Sun Illness - 28 / 12 / 18 1-0 0-1 + - Bond is battling an illness and it is unclear if he will play against the Falcons on Sunday.
William Gholston (DE) Ques Sun Back - 28 / 12 / 18 1-0 0-1 + - Gholston has a back injury and it is unknown if he will be available for Sunday's matchup against the Falcons.
Alan Cross (TE) I-R Shoulder - 16 / 12 / 18 2-1 0-3 + - Cross suffered a shoulder injury and is on the injured reserve list.
Kevin Minter (LB) I-R Calf - 09 / 12 / 18 3-1 0-4 + - Minter has landed on the injured reserve list due to a calf injury.
Adarius Taylor (LB) Ques Sun Toe - 06 / 12 / 18 3-1 0-4 + - Taylor has a toe injury and his status for Sunday's game against the Saints is in question.
Rakeem Nunez-Roches (DT) Out Sun Knee - 01 / 12 / 18 4-1 0-5 + - Nunez-Roches has missed the last four games with a knee injury and will not be in the lineup during Sunday's matchup against the Falcons.
Brent Grimes (CB) Ques Sun Knee - 29 / 11 / 18 4-1 0-5 + - Grimes missed the last game with an injured knee and his status to return Sunday against the Saints is clouded.
Isaiah Johnson (S) Prob Sun Illness - 28 / 11 / 18 4-1 0-5 + - Johnson is ailing from an illness but the symptoms are expected to subside in time for Sunday's clash against the Panthers.
Leonard Wester (T) Ques Sun Knee - 28 / 11 / 18 4-1 0-5 + - Wester is hobbled by a knee injury, leaving his availability for Sunday's tilt against the Panthers clouded.
Garrison Sanborn (LS) Ques Sun Knee - 21 / 11 / 18 4-1 1-5 + - Sanborn is battling a knee injury and it is uncertain if he will be available Sunday against the 49ers.
player (position) status ats*current o/u* notes Luke Stocker (TE) day-to-day Knee - 30 / 12 / 18 0-1 1-0 + - Stocker was removed from Sunday's game due to a knee injury and it is undetermined if he will return.
Jurrell Casey (DT) Ques Sat Knee - 18 / 12 / 18 1-1 1-1 + - Casey is dealing with a knee injury and it is unknown if he will suit up against the Redskins on Saturday.
Brynden Trawick (S) Prob Sat Illness - 18 / 12 / 18 1-1 1-1 + - Trawick is ailing from an illness but the symptoms are likely to subside in time for Saturday's clash against the Redskins.
Logan Ryan (CB) I-R Shin - 17 / 12 / 18 1-1 1-1 + - Ryan is on injured reserve with a broken left fibula.
Sharif Finch (LB) Ques Sun Shoulder - 16 / 12 / 18 2-1 2-1 + - Finch missed the previous game with a shoulder injury and it is unclear if he will play Sunday against the Colts.
Joshua Kalu (CB) Ques Sun Hamstring - 13 / 12 / 18 2-1 2-1 + - Kalu is hampered by a hamstring injury and it is uncertain if he will be in Sunday's lineup against the Giants.
Cole Wick (TE) I-R Shoulder - 12 / 12 / 18 2-1 2-1 + - Wick has been placed on injured reserve with a shoulder injury.
Brian Orakpo (LB) day-to-day Elbow - 06 / 12 / 18 2-2 3-1 + - Orakpo was held out of the previous two games due to a left elbow injury and will not return for Sunday's matchup with the Colts.
Jonnu Smith (TE) I-R Knee - 06 / 12 / 18 2-2 3-1 + - Smith has an MCL injury and is on the injured reserve list.
Darius Jennings (WR) Ques Thurs Knee - 03 / 12 / 18 2-2 3-1 + - Jennings is nursing a knee injury and it is unknown if he will suit up against the Jaguars on Thursday.