Why the low ranking on Tampa Bay D? (1 Viewer)

[Judge Smails]

Schaub's out along with 2 offensive lineman. Rosenfels is the type of QB who can come into a game and provide a spark, but seems that if teams know he is starting and can game plan accordingly he is horrid. I see sacks, picks and TD's galore. Matter of fact, I'm a little down on Galloway because I believe TB will be up just with their defense and pounding it on the ground with a big lead.

Originally thinking about the Vikings D, and they are ranked higher vs. the 49rs, but I really believe TB D tees off on Sage and that shell of a line. Top 3 at least this week IMHO.

 

[the spanker]

Schaub's out along with 2 offensive lineman. Rosenfels is the type of QB who can come into a game and provide a spark, but seems that if teams know he is starting and can game plan accordingly he is horrid. I see sacks, picks and TD's galore. Matter of fact, I'm a little down on Galloway because I believe TB will be up just with their defense and pounding it on the ground with a big lead.Originally thinking about the Vikings D, and they are ranked higher vs. the 49rs, but I really believe TB D tees off on Sage and that shell of a line. Top 3 at least this week IMHO.

I agree 110 percent here. In fact I'm playing TB's D over SD D this week. The only dilemma I have is whether I play Favre or Garcia this week.

 

[Bwanna]

I've been back and forth all week on whether to start Tampa over NE (vs Pitt), but I'm starting Tampa.

 

[leland_jr]

I've been back and forth all week on whether to start Tampa over NE (vs Pitt), but I'm starting Tampa.

TB over NE, without a doubt.

 

[PahtyTom]

Houston plays very well at home. Also, this is a letdown spot for TB.

 

[the spanker]

Houston plays very well at home. Also, this is a letdown spot for TB.

Not the way TB' D has been playing. They will dictate the tone for this game.

 

[patrickmcgroin]

These threads usually jinx whoever the subject of the "Why the low ranking" question is.

 

[hankd]

I dumped Pitt's D for TB for the playoff run...sweet schedule!!

 

[Love to Bet football]

I dumped Pitt's D for TB for the playoff run...sweet schedule!!

T-Bay is not that great stopping the run and I agree with the earlier response,great spot for Bucs letdown game

 

[Sack-Religious]

I can't decide between TB and GB this week. I'll seriously probably flip a coin.

 

[Football Daddy]

Going back and forth on this myself. Have Seattle starting now but really, really want to start TB. Only thing stopping me is TB on the road while the Seabirds are at home and seemingly escalating their defensive play...

 

[Liquid Tension]

Schaub's out along with 2 offensive lineman. Rosenfels is the type of QB who can come into a game and provide a spark, but seems that if teams know he is starting and can game plan accordingly he is horrid. I see sacks, picks and TD's galore. Matter of fact, I'm a little down on Galloway because I believe TB will be up just with their defense and pounding it on the ground with a big lead.Originally thinking about the Vikings D, and they are ranked higher vs. the 49rs, but I really believe TB D tees off on Sage and that shell of a line. Top 3 at least this week IMHO.

I think the defensive rankings have really been poor all year and I have gone against them most every time there was a discrepancy (I choose first) and have been wrong only once. this week I chose TB over the Bears

 

[Jim Otto]

I'm also starting them over the Colts. I like the Colts matchup against the Ravens, but the Houston situation with the QB has me salivating for the Bucs D this week.

:knocksonwood:

 

[Judge Smails]

I dumped Pitt's D for TB for the playoff run...sweet schedule!!

T-Bay is not that great stopping the run and I agree with the earlier response,great spot for Bucs letdown game

They are ranked 16th against the run, which is middle of the road, but held 3 out of last 4 teams to under 84 yards. OK, Dayne will get some yards, but hard to see him dominate.