Tampa Bay used part of this week's bye to brush up on fundamentals and make adjustments in the wake of a 48-17 loss to the Baltimore Ravens. Players departed for a long weekend break after receiving a simple message from Coach Lovie Smith: The season is still young, and there is plenty of time for the struggling team that ranks 29th in offense and 32nd in defense to not only get on track, but climb into playoff contention.
"I'd rather get wins than individual accolades. But it's always a plus when you go out and make plays to help your team, score points and stuff like that," said Lansanah, who scored in losses to the Falcons and Saints. "It's kind of bittersweet."
"He's a guy who hasn't given up. He's bounced around a little bit and he's kind of found a home. Early on,
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Lansanah, meanwhile, is a little-known player who's worked his way into the lineup. He leads the team with two interceptions, returning both for touchdowns to join Houston's J.J. Watt as the only NFL players who've scored a pair of defensive TDs this season.
TAMPA, Fla. (AP)