Daily Bucs Links: Austin Seferian-Jenkins ready for return

NFL teams are cleaning house. It's about time. - SBNation.com
The Lions cleaned house. The Titans dumped their head coach, and Colts fired their offensive coordinator. Stephen, Danny and RVB discuss whether or not it'll actually make a difference. Oh, and also all those games in Week 9.

Nike's new 'Color Rush' uniforms will make Thursday Night Football more unwatchable - SBNation.com
Woof.

7 dark horse teams creeping into the NFL playoff picture - SBNation.com
Teams like the Rams and Raiders are sneaking into the playoff conversation, just as nobody predicted, but it's going to make the second half of the 2015 NFL season a lot of fun.

Browns vs. Bengals 2015 final score: Andy Dalton throws 3 TDs in 31-10 Cincinnati win - SBNation.com
The Bengals remain unbeaten and improved to 8-0 on the year on Thursday.

The Lions are pretty much firing everyone but Jim Caldwell - SBNation.com
Jim Caldwell seems to be the only one who's safe.

Eli Manning, Giants Offense Hitting their Stride
Enemy Lines: More practice participation made the Giants nearly perfect on offense last Sunday, as Eli Manning and company displayed that group's potential in a wild shootout with the Saints.

Buccaneers Injury Report, Nov. 5
D.J. Swearinger was added to the Bucs' injury report on Thursday.

McCoy Hopes to Check Manning Off His List
Thursday notes: New York's Eli Manning is one of the four quarterbacks Gerald McCoy most wants to add to the list of those he's sacked…Plus injury updates and more on T Demar Dotson.

Former Bucs Coach Returns To Raymond James On Sunday | Pewter Report
The Bucs will welcome back a familiar face on Sunday, but of the current Bucs roster, most won't recognize the Army Ranger, blue belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu

Giants DE Pierre-Paul May Make Return On Familiar Turf | Pewter Report
A lot has changed since the last time Jason Pierre-Paul played a game on the grass of Raymond James Stadium.

Mike Evans says Odell Beckham Jr. deserves more credit for toughness - Tampa Bay Buccaneers Blog - ESPN
Bucs receiver Mike Evans had nothing but good things to say about Giants WR Odell Beckham Jr., praising his quickness, hands and toughness.

Tampa Bay Buccaneers TE Austin Seferian-Jenkins ready to return - Tampa Bay Buccaneers Blog - ESPN
Tampa Bay Buccaneers tight end Austin Seferian-Jenkins feels he is close to returning from a shoulder injury and can't wait to get back on the field.

Jameis Winston protecting the ball, 'making things simple' in recent weeks - Tampa Bay Buccaneers Blog - ESPN
Jameis Winston has shown improvement over the past few weeks and has done a good job protecting the football.

Bucs preparing for visit from red-hot Eli Manning, Odell Beckham Jr. - Tampa Bay Buccaneers Blog - ESPN
The Giants' offense, which scored six touchdowns last Sunday at New Orleans, will challenge the Bucs.

Bucs notes: Koetter main reason offense is better, OT Dotson says | TBO.com and The Tampa Tribune

Bucs Hot Reads: Ex-OC Sullivan returns with Giants | TBO.com and The Tampa Tribune

Bucs girding for Giants QB Manning | Tampa Bay Times
TAMPA — Giants QB Eli Manning has been so good for so long that nearly every team has been picked apart by the youngest brother in football's first family.

Young stars face off in Bucs' Evans, Giants' Beckham | Tampa Bay Times
They came into the NFL together last year, fellow first-round picks from the SEC wearing matching No. 13 jerseys and sharing the rookie lead with 12 touchdowns in impressive debut seasons. • On Sunday, the Bucs' Mike Evans and the Giants' Odell Beckham meet for the first time as pros, continuing a rivalry and mutual respect among two of the league's most promising young receivers.