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Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Chicago Bears: Week 4 game preview

By Erik Lambert

TAMPA, FL - SEPTEMBER 24: Ryan Fitzpatrick #14 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers runs out of the locker room during the end of halftime in a game against the Pittsburgh Steelers on September 24, 2018 at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa, Florida. (Photo by Julio Aguilar/Getty Images)
TAMPA, FL - SEPTEMBER 24: Ryan Fitzpatrick #14 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers runs out of the locker room during the end of halftime in a game against the Pittsburgh Steelers on September 24, 2018 at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa, Florida. (Photo by Julio Aguilar/Getty Images) /
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ORCHARD PARK, NY – OCTOBER 22: O.J. Howard #80 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers celebrates with teammates after scoring a touchdown during the third quarter of an NFL game against the Buffalo Bills on October 22, 2017 at New Era Field in Orchard Park, New York. (Photo by Tom Szczerbowski/Getty Images)
ORCHARD PARK, NY – OCTOBER 22: O.J. Howard #80 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers celebrates with teammates after scoring a touchdown during the third quarter of an NFL game against the Buffalo Bills on October 22, 2017 at New Era Field in Orchard Park, New York. (Photo by Tom Szczerbowski/Getty Images) /

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Tarik Cohen – The speedy running back gave the Buccaneers problems the last time the two teams met, making eight catches for 55 yards. They were able to stymie him on the ground back then, but they’re facing a far more complex and creative scheme under Nagy. Tampa is good against the run but they’ve been vulnerable to receiving backs so far this season. If the Bears can get Cohen in space, it’s going to be a nightmare to corral him.

O.J. Howard – The Bears defense is really good but they’re not perfect. One position they’ve been inconsistent defending thus far is tight ends. Danny Trevathan, Roquan Smith and Nick Kwiatkoski have all been picked on over the middle through the firs three weeks. This is something the Buccaneers should be able to exploit with O.J. Howard. The big tight end is an emerging star and key weapon in their passing game. Don’t be surprised if he gets a lot of early action.

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