Week 4

The Bucs won 20-7 over the Panthers on Sunday but was this victory to costly? Carnell Williams and Luke Petigout were both lost for the season with knee injuries. But Nonetheless the Bucs moved to 3-1 and grabbed ownership of first place in the NFC South. Ike Hilliard stepped up on Offense and had seven catches for 114 yards and Jeff Garcia once again proved he is the leader of this team. Earnest Grahm and Mike Pittman both stepped up for the injured Cadillac. The Defense once again was brilliant not allowing a score until their was under one minute left in the fourth quarter. With that impressive showing the Bucs are one the number one Defense in the league, something their fans are more used too. Barrett Ruud had another dominant outing and still leads the league in tackles and fumbles forced. Jermaine Phillips also played great intercepting David Carr for his second pick of the season. Up next on the Bucs schedule are the 4-0 Colts. This will be by far the toughest opponent the Bucs have faced this year. Luckily Joseph Addai and Marvin Harrison both might sit out due to injuries. If the Bucs beat the Colts and move to 4-1 you can be sure they will move up on all power rankings.