Tampa Bay Buccaneers: Todd Bowles’ Defense Vs Atanta Falcons Gets Criticized By Veteran Journalist

Skip Bayless was none too pleased about Tampa Bay Buccaneers coach Todd Bowles’ defensive strategies in their game against the Atlanta Falcons on Thursday. Both teams delivered a high-scoring offensive game at the Mercedes-Benz Stadium, combining for over 800 yards of offense that led to an overtime.

While fans were thrilled at the spectacle, Bayless wasn’t. The veteran analyst called Bowles out on X, criticizing his coaching decisions that allowed the Falcons to convert twice on fourth down and tie the game in the fourth quarter.

“Bucs made two big-time running-play stops … then on 4th and 4 missed the tackle on Mooney and let him waltz home for the tying TD. This Todd Bowles defense … doesn’t look anything like a Todd Bowles defense … having already given up almost 400 yards,” he wrote.

The Buccaneers’ defense pushed back against Atlanta’s offense early in the fourth quarter, preventing the Falcons’ three consecutive attempts to score a game-tying touchdown. However, the Falcons pushed through, with quarterback Kirk Cousins throwing a pass to wideout Darnell Mooney close to the scrimmage line. Mooney successfully evaded all the Buccaneers tackles and the Falcons scored the touchdown they needed for a tie.