The Tampa Bay Buccaneers, who surprised everyone last year by finishing strong with a 10-6 record, will open their 2011 campaign on the road against the Kansas City Chiefs. The Chiefs surprised everyone last year by winning the AFC West.

Buccaneer head coach, Raheem Morris, said he plans to give quarterback Josh Freeman 20 plays, and fans will get a good look at rookies Adrian Clayborn and Da’Quan Bowers, as well as middle linebacker, Mason Foster.

Most of the Chief’s roster was reshuffled at wide receiver where they had a hard time developing a consistent threat opposite Pro Bowl honoree, Dwayne Bowe, last season. They picked up Pittsburgh’s Jonathan Baldwin in the first round of this year’s draft and landed veteran Steve Breaston.

The Chiefs will be out to avenge a 20-15 road loss against the Bucs last preseason. The Bucs hold a 4-1 record against the Chiefs in preseason games and has won the last three regular season games.

Kickoff will be at 8 p.m. Friday (tonight) at Arrowhead Stadium.