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NFL Playoffs: 5 reasons Tampa Bay Buccaneers will make it

By Parker Hurley

Nov 13, 2016; Tampa, FL, USA; Tampa Bay Buccaneers outside linebacker Lavonte David (54) takes the field prior to the game against the Chicago Bears at Raymond James Stadium. The Buccaneers won 36-10. Mandatory Credit: Aaron Doster-USA TODAY Sports
Nov 13, 2016; Tampa, FL, USA; Tampa Bay Buccaneers outside linebacker Lavonte David (54) takes the field prior to the game against the Chicago Bears at Raymond James Stadium. The Buccaneers won 36-10. Mandatory Credit: Aaron Doster-USA TODAY Sports /
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Nov 20, 2016; Kansas City, MO, USA; Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Jameis Winston (3) hands off to running back Peyton Barber (43) during the second half against the Kansas City Chiefs at Arrowhead Stadium. Tampa Bay won 19-17. Mandatory Credit: Denny Medley-USA TODAY Sports
Nov 20, 2016; Kansas City, MO, USA; Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Jameis Winston (3) hands off to running back Peyton Barber (43) during the second half against the Kansas City Chiefs at Arrowhead Stadium. Tampa Bay won 19-17. Mandatory Credit: Denny Medley-USA TODAY Sports /

2. Road Warriors

This could along with Winston and the confidence he instills. A nobody believes in us mentality can show in football games, and it may give the Bucs the confidence to win some tough games down the stretch.

So far this season, the Bucs have stayed alive by winning on the road. This team is 4-1 on the road this season. That includes a win over the Falcons, Panthers, and Chiefs. Now, in the thick of the playoff race, they will have to rely on winning a couple of big road games to stay alive.

The Bucs have to go to San Diego, New Orleans, and Dallas. On paper, it may look tough, but this team may be able to pull out two of those games. Jameis Winston went into the Superdome last  season and beat the Saints. Given this team’s ability to almost play better on the road it would be no surprise to see them go 6-2 on the road down the stretch.

Winning two of those games would help flip the script for a lot of positioning in the NFC playoff picture. With being 4-1 on the road, they are only 2-4 at home, but if they can find one more strong home effort and ride their road success, they are in the thick of the playoff race.

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