By BLAKE BEDDINGFIELD, special correspondent

NASHVILLE, Tenn. -- Tampa Bay is coming off a bye week and needed a chance to regroup after losing three of its last four games.

On defense, the Buccaneers are built to stop the run with the No. 1 run-stopping defense but they struggle to stop the pass with the 32nd ranked defense against the pass.ButlerChargers

The Buccaneers have a defensive line of Ndamukong Suh, Vita Vea and William Gholston do they have the type of personnel that can not only hold the point-of-attack on plays run at them but also shed blocks and go make the play.

Vea is a space-eating NT who also has the quickness and movement skills to shed blocks and make plays inside the tackle box. Vea is playing at a high level and will be a tough matchup for the interior of the Titans’ offensive line.

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