Buccaneers vs. Redskins: TV Schedule, Live Stream, Time and Predictions
September 30, 2012; Tampa, FL, USA; Washington Redskins outside linebacker Ryan Kerrigan (91) rushes as Tampa Bay Buccaneers tight end Dallas Clark (44) defends during the first half at Raymond James Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement-USA TODAY Sports
In a preseason full of injuries, most starters will not play in this preseason finale featuring the Redskins and Buccaneers.
While this game does not count towards standings, you can’t tell the guys who are on the bubble that this game is meaningless.
Here is a full breakdown of Thursday night’s game.
Where: Raymond James Stadium
When: August 29, 2013, 7:30 PM ET
Watch: WFLA 8 (NBC – Tampa), WRC-TV 4 (NBC – Washington D.C.),
Live Stream: NFL Preseason Live
Redskins Player to Watch: Pat White
Aug 19, 2013; Landover, MD, USA; Washington Redskins quarterback Pat White (5) runs the ball during the second half against the Pittsburgh Steelers at FedEX Field. Mandatory Credit: Brad Mills-USA TODAY Sports
We’ve been told by Washington media that Pat White will play the whole game. It’s not clear whether he will be competing for the 3rd quarterback job, trying to beat out Rex Grossman, or whether the Redskins just want to put something on tape for other teams to see.
Perhaps White will sign with another team because of his terrific preseason. That makes him a guy to keep an eye on.
Buccaneers Player to Watch: Mike Glennon
Aug 8, 2013; Tampa, FL, USA; Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Mike Glennon (8) looks to pass during the second quarter against the Baltimore Ravens at Raymond James Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Douglas Jones-USA TODAY Sports
Bucs head coach Greg Schaino said recently that Glennon will play extensively. Josh Freeman was inconsistent last season, and if he doesn’t pan out, Glennon could very possibly supplant him as the starter under center at some point this year.
Matchup to Watch: Buccaneers WRs vs. Brandon Meriweather
Nov 18, 2012; Landover, MD, USA; Washington Redskins safety Brandon Meriweather (31) is tackled after making an interception against the Philadelphia Eagles during the first half at FedEX Field. Mandatory Credit: Brad Mills-USA TODAY Sports
The Buccaneers have an above-par wide receiver group. It’s a deep group, so Washington’s secondary will be tested early.
Redskins safety Brandon Meriweather is set to play in his first game after tearing his ACL last November. We’ll see where Meriweather is at physically and mentally against this Bucs receiving corps.
Prediction
The starters, for the most part, aren’t playing. The Redskins have one of the deeper teams in the league. I believe they win this one in a sloppy but close game. Redskins 14, Buccaneers 13