The chants could be heard on TNF Nightcap : “Fire Bowles. Fire Bowles. Fire Bowles.”

And, suddenly, it’s not crazy to think that Buccaneers coach Todd Bowles could be on the outs, if the season ends without a playoff berth.

With two home losses only four days apart to division rivals who had been eliminated from postseason contention, the Buccaneers have now lost five of six, slipping to 7-7 and (for now) second place in the NFC South.

Making matters worse is the fact that the Bucs blew a 14-point, fourth-quarter lead to the Falcons, on the night the franchise celebrated its 50th season.

While they can still redeem themselves — and win the division — by sweeping upcoming games against the Panthers, Dolphins, and Panthers, the Bucs now have a very real risk of squandering a playoff be

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