This game comes down to whether the Bucs can move the ball against the Raiders like they did last week against the Eagles. That's the key matchup: Tampa Bay's 24th-ranked offense against Oakland's 11th-ranked defense.

Don't judge this one by the numbers alone. The Bucs have come to life offensively in recent weeks, and last week they were in complete control against an outstanding Philadelphia defense.

Brad Johnson made safe throws to wide open receivers, who turned those plays into big gains. The Raiders have an ailing CB in Charles Woodson (still not 100 percent after a leg fracture) and could be vulnerable against the same type of attack.

If Tampa Bay can keep Rich Gannon and the Oakland offense off the field for long stretches, the top attack in football will struggle to find a rhythm against a rested and ready Bucs defense.

Fans' comments The offense is finally starting to get it, and what better time than now? Brad and receivers should move the ball against a defense that had trouble stopping a Tennessee offense with very little firepower. Look for A-Train to keep chuging on down the line. -- Billy Joe Johnson, Tampa There's two keys for the Bucs to win in San Diego. First of all, the Bucs' special teams has to play big. They can not allow the No. 1 offense in the league good field position. Second, the Bucs must keep Gannon guessing. If the Bucs can win the field position battle and can make Gannon make bad throws, Sapp, Brooks, Rice and the rest of the gang will be lifting the trophy once the smoke clears. -- Moises De Leon, Tampa I don't know. I am worried about the no-huddle. It wears down the defense quicker than the offense, that is one way they might try and neutralize Sapp and Rice. Add that to the quick release of Gannon with his three-step drop, and that will also limit the pass rush from making big plays. If Rice, Brown, Porter and Garner (the best four-man receiver corps football has seen in many years, if not the best in football) can be covered to allow the Bucs' pass rush to affect Gannon, that will be the key. On the other side of the ball, I think it will be just as close. The Raiders are big up front and can plug up line; look how well they stopped Tennesee. It will come down to the receivers and DBs. Whoever wins that battle wins the game. -- Joseph Anthony, Sacramento, Calif. Are you kidding? Did you see our Bucs last Sunday? They will get the job done because they don't want to let themselves down, Chucky down nor their fans who are so in tune and in love with them. -- Rachele Powell, Harrisburg, Pa. I completely agree. I don't understand the "experts" saying that the Raiders' D will shut down our offense when Philadelphia, a much better defensive unit in my opinion, got shredded and completely dominated. I think Joe Jurevicius will have a huge game against the Raiders' third and fourth corners, and I think the tight ends will play a huge factor as well. I also believe the run can work against Oakland's defense, and Mike Alstott will be the main horse here. I truly believe he can wear down the Oakland defense and have a huge day running the football. Tennessee had a lot of success running early, especially to the weak side of the formation. Look for this to happen early and often no matter which running back is in the ballgame. Pittman will be key in catching out of the backfield. I predict a 24-13 Bucs win. -- Aaron Woods, Arkadelphia, Ark. Have to disagree. I think the defense will score more than the offense, which will put doubt in the minds of the Raiders offensive players and coaches. It'll be over by halftime. -- Rick McGuire, Warsaw, N.Y. I don't think the Bucs will have any problem offensively or defensively winning this Super Bowl game. Their hearts are in this game, they are hungry and want to win and win big. They proved they can do it when they swooped onto the Eagles the way they did. They have a wonderful team approach, no one man can win this game, but together as I have seen them play this season, they will surely be the Super Bowl champions. -- Judy C. Philo, Lakeland I think our passing game should shred the Raiders secondary, and our offensive line is gonna protect Brad Johnson. If we let Alstott run up the middle, like a power runner, and Stecker run outside like a speed RB, we should run for more than 100 yards. All that said, offense wins games, but defense wins championships, and we've got both. -- Ashley Cummings, Tampa I agree that our team has started to learn Coach Gruden's complex offense with its multiple shifts and diversions during the last half of the season. One new trick might be to consider using Shaun King as a "option halfback" and let him actually throw a couple of times. He big, a decent scrambler, and fairly accurate passer. All he has to do is show up in the backfield a couple of times - (say second-and-long)- and thereafter give the other teams an extra problem to consider. -- Ron Martin, Tampa No! I don't believe that the Bucs can win Super Bowl XXXVII with their offense leading the way because their offense is still in a maturing stage. However, the Bucs can win this Super Bowl with a consistent offense, by playing team football, and capitalizing on mistakes made by the Raiders. -- Yvette Thompson, Tampa