The Cleveland Browns travel to Florida to play the Tampa Bay Buccanneers in a matchup that pits two teams who have won two games and lost three. After winning the first two games of the season, the Bucs have not finished on the positive side of the ledger and seen Fitz-magic fizzle. The Browns are coming off their worst game of the season putting some stress on the team despite having won more games in 2018 under Hue Jackson than they had in 2016 and 2017 combined.

One of these teams will– barring a tie– leave Sunday .500 and back in the fringe playoff discussions. So, which team will it be? Let’s discuss.

Who should be the Buccaneers starting quarterback?

Bode: Ryan Fitzpatrick is fun for a while, but he is a limited quarterback who can lose games as easily as he can win them. A better version than Kelly Holcomb. Now, while Jameis Winston has his own limitations, he is 24 years old and has been crazy accurate all season long. He is the starting quarterback without question though the transition was made easier by the bad game Fitzpatrick had against the Chicago Bears.

Gilbert: Jameis Winston should be the Bucs starting quarterback. He has more talent than Ryan Fitzpatrick. Fitzpatrick is also way too volatile. He can be really good, but he is far more often to be really bad.

Jay: Jameis Winston, who is somehow still under 25 years old, is clearly the better option here. Even if this season falls off the rails for him, the Bucs need to at least see what they have in him. Stashing him on the bench would be pointless.

Poloha: Fitzmagic’s magic was over the minute Jameis Winston came off suspension, unfortunately. While I don’t really like Jameis as a person, it’s his job after Fitzpatrick came back down to Earth after an unreal start to the season in the first two or so games.

Frank: This is easy. Winston is clearly the better option here. And the Bucs have to figure out if they have a franchise QB. They have to play him.

Gerbs: On Sunday’s, after church, a group of buddies and I grab lunch and head over to our friend’s apartment and watch the RedZone Channel. Whoever is the announcer for the channel kept mispronouncing Winston’s name as what sounded like Sheamus to us and so it’s stuck as an inside joke. He’s been solid enough after the suspension and I want him to continue starting so we can keep on yelling “Sheamus!” whenever he does something good.

Tampa’s offense has been super-aggressive no matter who has started at quarterback. Is this a good thing or bad thing for the Gregg Williams defense?

Bode: Winston is prone to being baited into turnovers, so if the blitzes can make it home, then the Browns secondary could feast. The issue is that the Bucs have shown a propensity to attack the weak spots of a defense. In Week 4, Winston kept his passes short on hot reads. In Week 6, it was all mid-range targeting to pick apart the zone. Such offensive flexibility makes Tampa a difficult team to stop as does the chance cornerback E.J. Gaines could miss the game.

Gilbert: I think this could help the Browns defense. Gregg Williams’ defense is a defense that strives on turnovers. As an aggressive offense, you create big plays, but it also can force more turnovers to happen. That should be a good combination for the Browns.

Jay: This weekend will be a challenge for Gregg Williams and his defense. Mike Evans and DeSean Jackson can burn just about any secondary in the NFL on a good week, which could pose serious threats to an injury-laced Browns secondary.

Poloha: Considering Gregg Williams also seems to be super aggressive, it could be a good thing or bad thing for the Browns defense. It depends if they can get pressure on Winston at all. Pressure is key, so the defensive front has to be on their game.

Gerbs: With no E.J. Gaines, you have to think it’s a bad thing for Williams, who blitzes like he’s trying to grind for experience on some weird defensive coordinator RPG. Let’s just hope he levels up soon so that we can cover up some of the deficiencies with the gameplan.

Frank: If only there would be a concept of trying to strike a balance… Agressive is good but does it mean that you have to be reckless?

Defense has not been an advantage for the Bucs in 2018. How do you expect the Browns to attack it?

Bode: Football Outsider lists Tampa as the worst defense in the NFL. If the Browns are to keep pace with the Bucs offense, the Browns will need to continue the trend. Attacking the middle of the field with the tight end and edges with running backs has been a huge issue for Tampa. Can this finally be the week Hue Jackson utilizes Duke Johnson and David Njoku?

Gilbert: I expect the passing game to be the focus for the Browns offense. Tampa Bay is horrible at defending the pass. Mayfield should be unleashed and able to throw a lot down field. Big plays should be a big part of the Browns passing game against the Bucs.

Jay: Expect similar offensive features to the Week 4 matchup in Oakland: a gunslinging Baker Mayfield and a healthy dose of big yardage gains. The Bucs have allowed an average of 356 passing yards per game (worst in the NFL) and have let up 16 passing touchdowns through five games (tied for worst). This Bucs defense is reminiscent of the Big 12 defenses that Mayfield faced in college. Let him loose.

Poloha: Hopefully by maximizing the talent and athleticism that guys like Baker Mayfield, Duke Johnson, and Nick Chubb have. The latter two have been excellent so far this season, they just haven’t received the number of carries and touches that they should have. Now’s the time, especially with such a depleted wide receivers group.

Gerbs: As I stated yesterday, there are three players on the roster who need to step up and/or be utilized properly for this offense to be the group that it can be. If even one of them (Duke, Njoku, or Chubb) can produce a hundred yard game or multiple touchdowns, the Browns will keep pace.

Frank: I would echo Bode and Gerbs regarding Duke and Njoku, but the only thing I am absolutely sure of this week is that Hue will mention in the post game presser that we have to make it a priority to get them the ball.

What does Baker Mayfield need to do to bounce back from his worst start of the season?

Bode: Starting off by getting Johnson matched up against some linebackers for some confidence-building completions is recommended. Quick-hitting routes with secondary options deep if they are taken away would be ideal to have Mayfield move the offense quickly and efficiently. Of course, establishing the run game would also help, but, really, reducing the targets to wide receivers and increasing them to everyone else is what needs to be done.

Gilbert: He needs his teammates to step up quite frankly. The Browns offensive line and pass catchers need to help the rookie out because last week was not good enough. Personally, Mayfield should try to focus on not trying to do too much and take what the defense gives him.

Jay: Facing a pass defense that has been torched all season long is surely a nice foundation for a bounce-back week. But, before he starts firing downfield on high-risk throws, it’s important for him to re-establish his confidence on short, fast-developing routes close to the line of scrimmage. Duke Johnson, who has been criminally underused this season, has made a name for himself on these types of routes. For both Mayfield and Johnson’s sake, starting out with a series of successful quick-hitting routes would be reassuring to say the least.

Poloha: This isn’t on Baker, but the receivers actually need to catch the ball. Also, against such a bad defense, just be himself and make plays all over the field, whether it’s with his arm or his legs. An opportunity to have a bounce-back game against a defense like Tampa Bay’s is huge for Mayfield and the offense.

Gerbs: Stay in his game. The receivers need to help out their QB with actually, ya know, receiving, but Baker needs to not stress and worry about getting that mythical five-run grand slam with each pass. Dump the ball off, get it to reliable receivers Jarvis Landry and Johson and play within yourself. Once you build the run game/short passes enough, you can take the top off with deep tosses downfield to Njoku and Callaway.

Frank: From the little flashes we have seen I don’t think there is anything to be worried about. He has enough confidence and swagger to bounce back from a bad performance. It would help if his receivers occasionally caught some stuff.

What is the main key for the Browns to climb back to .500 this week?

Bode: Turnovers will be the pivot point of the Browns Week 7 game. Winston versus Mayfield to see which risk-taking young quarterback can make the most plays without giving the ball up. Should be a fun ride.

Gilbert: The offense needs to execute as it did against the Oakland Raiders. The Browns offense needs to run more smoothly and with better execution. Cleveland can’t keep putting the whole balance of the game on the defense’s back.

Jay: Pass rush. Cornerback E.J. Gaines is dealing with a concussion, meanwhile, fellow cornerback Terrance Mitchell was already out with a broken forearm. With Mike Evans and DeSean Jackson lining up on the other sideline, this secondary needs any help it can get. A big day from Myles Garrett and company would take a significant amount of pressure off the secondary.

Poloha: Outscore the Buccanneers. But seriously, if the offense wakes up a bit, the defense should be able to do enough for the offense to outscore Tampa Bay. With the Browns dealing with so many injuries defensively, it will be interesting to see who steps up. As I mentioned earlier, getting the ball to Duke and Chubb on offense is key as well. Also, Jarvis Landry needs to have a bounce-back game and make plays himself as well.

Gerbs: Getting to and frustrating Winston is imperative, and play mistake free ball on offense. Don’t try to get three touchdowns on one drive and execute the plays like they should be executed. Do that, and you’ll see a win and a victory Monday again.

Frank: This a beatabable team. Execution and not calling reverses backed up at your goal line should do the trick.