The Bucs Will Win If...
They can rattle Chiefs QB Tyler Thigpen. The Chiefs don't have much of a running game, so they're pretty much one-dimensional already. That puts Thigpen at an early disadvantage, and the Bucs can capitalize on that by mixing up their coverages and blitzing more than usual. Thigpen is no slouch. He has a strong and accurate arm, but a good defense can put him on his heels and make him unsure of himself. That's what the Bucs need to do today.
The Chiefs Will Win If ...
Their secondary picks up where it left off last week against the Jets. The Chiefs have done a pretty good job of taking the ball away from their opponents this year. Last week, they turned one of those takeaways into a touchdown. If the Chiefs can do the same today, they will give their team a big boost and give their fans a reason to be excited. The Bucs have the ability to overcome big plays of this nature, but it's always hard to win when the opposing defense scores.

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