Ravens vs. Buccaneers: TV Schedule, Live Stream, Time and Predictions
By Ernie Padaon
Jul 25, 2013; Owings Mills, MD, USA; Baltimore Ravens quarterback Joe Flacco (5) looks on during training camp at the Under Armour Performance Center. Mandatory Credit: Evan Habeeb-USA TODAY Sports
Joe Flacco and the Super Bowl Champion Baltimore Ravens will be taking their first steps toward making it back-to-back championships. Their first opponent in the preseason will be the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.
Where: Raymond James Stadium, Tampa Bay Florida
When: Thursday, August 8 at 9:00 PM EST
Watch:
Ravens broadcast (Gerry Sandusky, Qadry Ismail, Stan White):
WBAL 11 (NBC – Baltimore)
WJLA 7 (ABC – Washington)
WHTM 27 (ABC – Harrisburg PA)
Comcast Sportsnet – tape delay
Buccaneers broadcast (Chris Myers, Ronde Barber):
WFLA 8 (NBC – Tampa) – tape delay
WFTV 9 (ABC – Orlando) – tape delay
WFTX 4 (FOX – Fort Myers)
WTLH 49 (FOX – Tallahassee)
Live Stream: NFL Game Rewind
Ravens Player to Watch: Matt Elam
Jun 12, 2013; Owings Mills, MD, USA; Baltimore Ravens safety Matt Elam (26) carries the ball during mini camp at Under Armour Performance Center. Mandatory Credit: Evan Habeeb-USA TODAY Sports
Have to see how Matt Elam will step in at safety. The rookie should get plenty of playing time in the first preseason game and he will be looking to impress.
Buccaneers Player to Watch: Josh Freeman
Aug 3, 2013; Tampa, FL, USA; Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Josh Freeman (5) throws the ball during training camp at One Buc Place. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement-USA TODAY Sports
This is a big year for Josh Freeman. He has weapons all around him and he will need to step up and get the football out to them. He just needs to manage the game.
Matchup to Watch: Doug Martin vs Baltimore Run Defense
Aug 3, 2013; Tampa, FL, USA; Tampa Bay Buccaneers running back Doug Martin (22) runs with the ball during training camp at One Buc Place. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement-USA TODAY Sports
The muscle hamster will not be in the game that long, but he still will be a player to watch and it will be interesting to see how the Ravens defense does trying to slow him down.
Prediction
Jul 25, 2013; Owings Mills, MD, USA; Baltimore Ravens quarterback Joe Flacco (5) prepares to take a snap during training camp at the Under Armour Performance Center. Mandatory Credit: Evan Habeeb-USA TODAY Sports
Since it is preseason, do we really care?
Ravens 13, Buccaneers 21