3 reasons the Washington Commanders will beat the Buccaneers in Week 1

Jayden Daniels and Kliff Kingsbury attack suspect Bucs' secondary

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers defense last year ranked towards the lower echelons in yards conceded. They were especially poor in the secondary, which ranked as the fourth-worst unit in the league with 249.6 passing yards per game given up. That won't have gone unnoticed by the Washington Commanders during their preparations for the clash.

What did they do to fix that, you ask?

The Buccaneers added a safety in the third round from Georgia, two backup cornerbacks, and a safety returning to them from the New York Jets. One would have thought those in power would have tried to snag a cornerback in the first round, but they went elsewhere.

With the Commanders looking to ramp up the speed and be more vertically aggressive in Kliff Kingsbury's new system, rookie quarterback Jayden Daniels should be able to thrive at Raymond James Stadium. He has one of the best deep balls to come out of the draft in some time. This is a great opportunity for much-maligned wide receiver Dyami Brown to get on the same page with the gifted signal-caller.

If Brown can break out this year - which couldn't be completely dismissed after his sensational offseason when all hope seemed lost - the Commanders could make noise. That all starts in Week 1.

Of course, if the newly structured offensive line doesn't hold up, this will be a problem not even a talent like Daniels can withstand. If there are signs of trouble this week, look for Brian Robinson Jr. and pass-catching running back Austin Ekeler to make a difference in the passing game.

The Commanders will also need more from their tight ends. Zach Ertz is aging but has proven production in big moments. Ben Sinnott boasts long-term upside, but it remains to be seen how heavily he'll be involved right out of the gate.

But make no mistake about it, this Buccaneers secondary is going to get tested early and often.