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In Week 14, Tom Brady and the Tampa Bay Buccaneers were defeated 7-35 by the San Francisco 49ers. The Buccaneers are presently 6-7 on the season and have performed fairly poorly.
Next up, they will play the Cincinnati Bengals, who are another formidable opponent. Todd Bowles, the team's head coach, has already said that the 49ers' rout won't affect the team's preparation for Sunday's game against the Bengals.
When asked about the effects of the 28-point loss to the San Francisco 49ers, Todd Bowles said this:
“No, it’s easier to get over it, actually, You get blown out, it’s easier to get over as opposed to losing close ones."
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Bowles added:
"We still have our 24-hour rule, we still have the division ahead of us. We know we have to play better and that’s ahead of us — we’re focusing on that.”
The Cincinnati Bengals are currently on a five-game winning streak and are 9-4 heading into the game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.
With Tom Brady at the helm, the Bengals face a tricky opponent. However, with their sights set on the division title, they have a good shot of coming out on top. Conversely, the teams below the Buccaneers have narrowed the gap, putting the Buccaneers in jeopardy of missing the playoffs.
Tom Brady needs to get the best out of his team
To beat the Cincinnati Bengals, Tom Brady and the Tampa Bay Buccaneers need top performances from all of their players. That hasn't been the case in many games so far this season, unfortunately.
Brady will need to bring back his former game when he used to elevate the play of those around him if the Bengals are to be defeated. Brady alone can't defeat the Bengals, and with many key players still out due to injuries, the Buccaneers will require a collective effort on Sunday.
The Cincinnati Bengals are a -3.5 point favorite heading into this game against the Buccaneers, and many will be shocked if Tom Brady pulls off an upset over them in Week 15.
After this game, the Buccaneers will play each of their division opponents, and if they want to ensure that they win their division without any risk, they will need to win each of those games.
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