Buccaneers fans nearly unanimous in pointing to defense for team’s struggles

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Tampa Bay is coming off another bad loss this past week to the Atlanta Falcons which saw the ongoing poor play from the defensive side of the ball. Atlanta moved the ball convincingly as the Buccaneers defense was gashed by big gains courtesy of quarterback Kirk Cousins, again.

So we asked Bucs fans, as their team sits at 4-4, who is to blame for Tampa Bay's .500 record and recent downfalls?

In the latest SB Nation Reacts survey, 96-percent of Bucs fans put blame on the team's defense for the team's overall struggles in 2024 so far.

Not surprising, considering the team has given up over 30 points per game average in their last five contests, with now the Chiefs up next.

Following the loss to Atlanta, confidence from the fan base has taken another hit. Only 26-percent of Bucs fans are confident in the team's direction.

Can they right the ship this week in Kansas City?