Sunday's 24-22 loss to the Washington Redskins was the third straight close game the Tampa Bay Buccaneers have lost. With a defense-first model that Greg Schiano has built, it's the style of game the team has created.
Redskins vs. Buccaneers, Week 4: Tampa Bay fans agonize over third straight close loss
Missed opportunities have become the theme of Tampa Bay’s early season woes.
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But when close games become losses, the theme becomes missed opportunities. As Bucs Nation points out, there were plenty of them on Sunday.
Ultimately, the Bucs came just a few plays short of a win. A stand on defense on the final drive, or any kind of offensive production in the first half could have won them this game. In the end, nothing but a loss will be remembered. Close games are won mostly on luck, and the Bucs appear to have missed that luck these past three games, losing three straight close games. They need to reverse that, and find a way to play a little better -- and get a little bit of luck.
Tampa Bay will now head into its bye week looking to focus on the little things that decide close games. It will return in Week 6 with a home game against the Kansas City Chiefs.
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