Buccaneers vs. Giants: Everything You Need To Know

TAMPA, FL – The strange beginning to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers’ 2017 season got even stranger last week.

For starters, the Bucs had their opening week matchup against the Miami Dolphins postponed until November because of Hurricane Irma, leaving both teams playing 16 games in a row. As of Sept. 16, head coach Dirk Koetter said several players and coaches were dealing with being displaced from their home, according to Joe Bucs Fan.

Then, Tampa Bay was defeated by a flu bug days before it took the field in Minnesota on Sunday. Three defensive starters (and seven total players) were out for the 34-17 loss at the hands of the Vikings, despite Jameis Winston throwing for 328 yards and two touchdowns.

Things went from bad to worse when linebacker Lavonte David left the field on a cart late in the fourth quarter. NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport reported David was diagnosed with a high-ankle sprain and is expected to miss a month or more.

The Buccaneers’ next opponent, the New York Giants, have yet to win this year, including a heartbreaking 27-24 loss to their NFC East rival Philadelphia Eagles.

Here’s everything you need to know for the Buccaneers vs. Giants Week 4 matchup:

Kickoff: Sunday, Oct. 1 at 4 p.m. Eastern

TV, Radio and Online: FOX, NFL Sunday Ticket, Buccaneers Radio Network Buccaneers.com

Point Spread: Tampa Bay is favored by 3 to 4 points on the lines posted at OddsShark.com

Records and Standings: The Bucs enter the week in third place in the NFC South with a 1-1 record (0-0 NFC South) while the winless Giants are in last place in the NFC East (0-3, 0-2).

Location: Raymond James Stadium, 4201 N. Dale Mabry Highway, Tampa

Tickets: Single-game tickets for the Bears game range from $65 in the Upper Level East Goal Line to $325 in the East Stadium Club seating. Visit http://www.buccaneers.com/tick... to purchase tickets online.

Parking and Directions: Click here for directions to Raymond James Stadium and click here for the Raymond James Stadium parking map.

Tailgating: Tailgating is permitted in all stadium parking lots. Tailgaters can only occupy one spot and saving spaces is not permitted. Tailgating can only take place directly behind each fan’s own vehicle without blocking other spots, walkways or aisles.

Clear Bag Policy: The following bags are permitted into Raymond James Stadium:

• Bags that are clear plastic, vinyl or PVS and do not exceed 12 inches by 6 inches by 12 inches
• This is the size of a 1-gallon clear plastic freezer bag
• Small clutch bags, approximately the size of a hand, with our without a handle or strap can be taken into the stadium with one of the clear plastic bags
• All bags are subject to search upon entry and are subject to additional searches within the stadium
• All items left unattended outside the gates will be disposed
• Approved bags must be carried when approaching the lines prior to entry
• Prohibited bags include coolers, briefcases, backpacks, fanny packs, cinch bags, luggage, seat cushions, computer bags and camera bags

Prohibited items: The following items are prohibited at Raymond James Stadium:

• Aerosol or spray bottles of sunscreen
• Any item that can be used as a missile
• Backpacks, duffel bags or large bags
• Bags or cases not approved in accordance with the Clear Bag Policy
• Cameras longer than 12 inches, including the body, lens and filter
• Camera bags and binocular cases
• Cans and bottles
• Coolers
• Fireworks
• Food and drinks
• Glass
• Horns and lasers
• Illegal drugs
• Pets (service animals are permitted)
• Recreational balls
• Seat cushions
• Sticks, poles, camera/selfie sticks or extenders
• Strollers
• Umbrellas
• Unmanned Aircraft Systems and radio-controlled model aircraft or drones
• Video cameras
• Weapons

Image via Jennifer Snyder, Flickr, used under Creative Commons