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Cody Mauch Has Cool Name For Bucs’ New Smashmouth Offense

Remember when Tom Brady, at the wheel of Bucco Bruce Arians’ no-risk-it, no-biscuit offense, was slinging the ball all over the field to Mike Evans, Antonio Brown, Chris Godwin and foot-rubbing Rob Gronkowski? The way the Bucs offense has morphed…

Published: Monday, 2 November 2026 at 8:54 AM
Cody Mauch Has Cool Name For Bucs’ New Smashmouth Offense
Key Things to Know
  • Cody Mauch labeled the Tampa Bay Buccaneers' new smashmouth rushing offense as "Eff You Football."
  • Rain forced the coaching staff to abandon the passing attack and rely heavily on the offensive line.
  • The Buccaneers dominated the Atlanta Falcons on the ground, rushing 56 times for 324 total yards.
The Story in 60 Seconds

Tampa Bay Buccaneers offensive lineman Cody Mauch dubbed the team's newly adapted smashmouth running style "Eff You Football." Heavy rain altered Tampa Bay's game plan, prompting coaches to rely almost exclusively on the ground game.

According to JoeBucsFan, the strategy resulted in dominant physical play against the Atlanta Falcons defense. The Buccaneers rushed 56 times for 324 yards during the contest, pitching a shutout victory and returning to the playoff chase.

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