Cannon Fire Podcast

Five takeaways. A late comeback. Still a loss.The Tampa Bay Buccaneers fall 27–24 to the Chicago Bears on Sunday Night Football, wasting four interceptions and another productive night from Bucky Irving.Rhett Matthew (@Rhettakus) breaks down Baker Mayfield’s costly mistakes, the offense’s third-down problems, Todd Bowles’ defense and the opportunities Tampa Bay couldn’t finish.

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers shut out the Atlanta Falcons 16–0 without completing a pass. Bucky Irving ran for 170 yards and a touchdown, Kenny Gainwell added 140, and Tampa Bay finished with 324 rushing yards while the defense intercepted Michael Penix Jr. four times.Join Rhett Matthew and James Hill ( @MrBucsNation ) for live postgame reaction to the Bucs’ rainy Week 8 win. We’re talking Anzalone’s two picks, the offensive line and tight ends, Bucky’s ball security, and why the passing game and missed scoring chances still deserve scrutiny.Who gets your game ball? Drop your take in the chat and subscribe for more Buccaneers coverage.

The Bucs’ run game delivered against Carolina. Can Baker Mayfield and the passing game answer against Atlanta?Rhett Matthew joins Kevin Knight of  @TheFalcoholicLive to preview Tampa Bay Buccaneers vs. Atlanta Falcons and a pivotal NFC South matchup. We discuss why Kevin questions the Zac Robinson hire, what Tampa Bay needs from Chris Godwin, where Bucky Irving could find success, and the challenges Drake London and Kyle Pitts present for the Bucs’ defense.

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers put it all together against the Carolina Panthers in Baker Mayfield’s return. Bucky Irving and the offensive line set the tone, Yaya Diaby led the pass rush, and takeaways helped turn this into a blowout.Rhett Matthew and Evan Wanish are live with Bucs vs. Panthers postgame reaction, fan calls and game balls. We’re breaking down Tampa Bay’s most complete performance of the season and what it means for Todd Bowles and the weeks ahead.Enjoy this one, Bucs fans. What did today change for you?

Baker Mayfield’s potential return gives the Tampa Bay Buccaneers reason for optimism. But getting QB1 back wouldn’t solve everything.Tonight, on the Cannon Fire Podcast we’re looking at what actually needs to change for the Bucs to turn their season around. What could Baker fix? Are they getting enough out of Chris Godwin? And how much should we trust a defense whose rankings don’t tell the whole story?On tonight’s show:• Baker Mayfield’s status and expectations if he returns• Chris Godwin’s shrinking role: move him or use him better?• The defense’s progress and troubling second-half numbers• David Walker and Ted Hurst giving Tampa Bay something to build on• Buy or Sell, your takes, and what Sunday means for the NFC South race