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Greg’s Special Teams Treasures: Whoa, Nellie! Now THAT Was a Throwback Game!

Whoa, Nellie! now THAT was a throwback game! If you watched college football like I did back in the ’80s, the Buccaneers’ running game had to remind you of those Nebraska Cornhuskers and Oklahoma Sooners teams. Back then, the wishbone…

By Greg D'Cruz · Bucs Report

Published: Monday, 2 November 2026 at 5:38 PM

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Greg D'Cruz praises the Tampa Bay Buccaneers' special teams performance in a rainy shutout victory over the Atlanta Falcons.
Punter Riley Dixon received high praise after pinning Atlanta inside their own 5-yard line on two separate kicks.
The Buccaneers' defense forced four interceptions while the offense controlled the game on the ground.

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Greg D'Cruz of Bucs Report evaluates the Tampa Bay Buccaneers' special teams performance following a rain-soaked shutout victory over the Atlanta Falcons. The writer praises the unit for playing a critical role alongside a dominant defense that forced four interceptions and a powerful ground attack reminiscent of classic college football offenses.

D'Cruz awards game balls to long snapper Evan Deckers, punter Riley Dixon, and kicker Chase McLaughlin. He specifically highlights Dixon for delivering his best game as a Buccaneer by repeatedly pinning Atlanta deep in their own territory, including two punts downed inside the 5-yard line.

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Greg’s Special Teams Treasures: Whoa, Nellie! Now THAT Was a Throwback Game!

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