5 reasons the Tampa Bay Buccaneers will win Super Bowl 55

LANDOVER, MARYLAND - JANUARY 09: Wide receiver Antonio Brown #81 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers celebrates after a touchdown during the 1st quarter of the game against the Washington Football Team at FedExField on January 09, 2021 in Landover, Maryland. (Photo by Patrick Smith/Getty Images) /

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ATLANTA, GEORGIA – DECEMBER 20: Devin White #45 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers celebrates sacking Matt Ryan #2 of the Atlanta Falcons for a loss of 7 yards on 3rd down during the fourth quarter in the game at Mercedes-Benz Stadium on December 20, 2020 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images) /

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers are a game away from making history. It’s actually easier said than done with this franchise.

For the first time in 13 years, the Tampa Bay Buccaneers returned to the postseason. Consider that an accomplishment on their own since the club has only finished above .500 twice in that span.

Who knew that Jameis Winston and his turnover ratio was the actual problem. Enter Tom Brady and welcome to the big show. Not only did the Buccaneers win a playoff game, they become the first team in Super Bowl-era history to host the final showdown in their own stadium.

Now, all that’s stopping Tampa Bay from winning their first Super Bowl in 17 years is Patrick Mahomes and the Kansas City Chiefs. He’s only 25-1 in his last 26 starts.

Tampa Bay might have the pregame jitters, but let’s not count it out of the conversation just yet. In fact, there could be an argument that the Buccaneers may force Andy Reid and Co. to walk the plank come Sunday evening.

Five reasons the Tampa Bay Buccaneers can win Super Bowl 55

5. A top-tier run defense

Last season, the Buccaneers were merely average at stopping the run by the halfway point. The season concluded with their front seven leading the way stuffing running backs behind the line scrimmage, allowing an average of 73.8 yards per game.

New year, same story. Once again, Tampa allowed a league-low in yards per game (80.6) and yards per (3.6). Keep in mind this was without their star defensive tackle Vita Vea for most of the season.

Vea has returned to action up the middle next to Ndamukong Suh and William Gholston. Devin White has been the postseason’s leading tackler, finishing with at least 11 tackles per outing. There’s also names like Lavonte David and Steve McClendon who can be effective in multiple roles.

Kansas City has not had a player rush for over 100 yards since Week 6 against the Bills. With the way Todd Bowles’ front seven has looked, they won’t have one on Sunday either.

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