Bucs in 2019: Picking Tampa Bay’s top 10 best plays of the year
5 years ago

Bucs in 2019: Picking Tampa Bay’s top 10 best plays of the year

New York Times  

TAMPA, Fla. — For all the sting of Sunday’s season-ending overtime loss to the Falcons, for the missed opportunities that can make even an improvement to 7-9 feel like a disappointment, it isn’t hard to get Bucs fans to come up with the best 10 plays of Tampa Bay’s 2019 season. WHAT YOU SAID: “Vita’s touchdown!” — @jdanielh31 Bucs defensive tackle Vita Vea celebrates a receiving touchdown in the second quarter Nov. 24 against the Falcons at Mercedes-Benz Stadium. Sean Murphy-Bunting’s pick-six to seal a win at Detroit Much like the Suh touchdown, the Bucs had seen a big lead on the Lions slipping away late in the game. #GoBucs pic.twitter.com/bZZYhpeZgf — Josh Heishman December 31, 2019 Also receiving votes: Devin White’s forced fumble on Titans’ fake punt, returned for a TD but whistled dead by officials … White tracking down Seahawks running back Chris Carson to save a touchdown in Seattle … Winston to Evans against Giants, setting up what could have been a game-winning field goal.

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Bowles, Bucs get outside help in bid for playoff berth and 4th straight NFC South title
4 days, 9 hours ago

Bowles, Bucs get outside help in bid for playoff berth and 4th straight NFC South title

Associated Press  

TAMPA, Fla. — Todd Bowles didn’t bother staying up late to find out whether the Tampa Bay Buccaneers got some much-needed help to make the NFL playoffs. “Very fortunate,” Bowles said Monday of the Bucs being back in control of the team’s quest for a fifth consecutive playoff berth. It’s a division opponent, we know it’s going to be a …

Mayfield throws 5 TD passes and Bucs keep playoff, NFC South hopes alive with 48-14 rout of Panthers
5 days, 13 hours ago

Mayfield throws 5 TD passes and Bucs keep playoff, NFC South hopes alive with 48-14 rout of Panthers

Associated Press  

TAMPA, Fla. — The Tampa Bay Buccaneers played like a team determined to do whatever’s necessary to make the playoffs. Tampa Bay’s fifth win in the past six weeks, combined with Atlanta’s overtime loss at Washington on Sunday night, gave the Bucs sole possession of first place in the NFC South. “If we can win next week and get a …

Buccaneers looking to beat NFC South-rival Panthers and bolster hopes for a playoff berth
1 week, 1 day ago

Buccaneers looking to beat NFC South-rival Panthers and bolster hopes for a playoff berth

Associated Press  

TAMPA, Fla. — This isn’t a week when coach Todd Bowles feels he needs to find the right words to ensure his Tampa Bay Buccaneers are motivated to face the last-place Carolina Panthers. They’re coached very well; they play very hard,” Bowles said, referencing Tampa Bay’s 26-23 win at Carolina on Dec. 1. “If we don’t take of business, we …

Nothing’s guaranteed, but Bucs need to win out to give themselves best shot to make the playoffs
1 week, 4 days ago

Nothing’s guaranteed, but Bucs need to win out to give themselves best shot to make the playoffs

Associated Press  

TAMPA, Fla. — Tampa Bay’s surest path to the NFL playoffs is a division championship. “We’ve got to take care of business or else we’ve got no shot,” quarterback Baker Mayfield said after a 26-24 loss at Dallas cost the Bucs control of the NFC South race. We’ve got to focus on Carolina and figure out a way to win.” …

Buccaneers are back to .500 and in position to control their playoff hopes down the stretch
1 month ago

Buccaneers are back to .500 and in position to control their playoff hopes down the stretch

Associated Press  

TAMPA, Fla. — Tampa Bay’s bid for a fourth straight NFC South title and fifth consecutive playoff berth is gaining momentum. As it was, it’s going to be a dog fight every week,” coach Todd Bowles said after Sunday’s 26-23 overtime win at Carolina. “We’ll take a win any way we can get it.” After facing Las Vegas this week, …

Young Receivers Shine as Buccaneers Aim to Conquer NFC South
2 months, 1 week ago

Young Receivers Shine as Buccaneers Aim to Conquer NFC South

Associated Press  

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers are looking to give young receivers a chance to shine against the Atlanta Falcons in the NFC South. With star receivers Mike Evans and Chris Godwin out due to injuries, the Bucs must find other ways to win. The team will rely heavily on their running game and a rejuvenated offensive line to ease the burden …

Ravens offense shines in win as Bucs lose Mike Evans, Chris Godwin to injury: Key takeaways
2 months, 2 weeks ago

Ravens offense shines in win as Bucs lose Mike Evans, Chris Godwin to injury: Key takeaways

New York Times  

The Baltimore Ravens continued their dominant start to the 2024 season, stifling a hot Tampa Bay Buccaneers team with a 41-31 victory on the road. pic.twitter.com/6Ip0ikHdGZ — SportsCenter October 22, 2024 The Buccaneers started the game off strong, with Baker Mayfield orchestrating a drive that ended in Mike Evans’ 100th career receiving touchdown. On the Bucs’ third drive of the …

Too many missed tackles lead to big missed opportunity for Bucs in 36-30 OT loss to Falcons
3 months ago

Too many missed tackles lead to big missed opportunity for Bucs in 36-30 OT loss to Falcons

Associated Press  

ATLANTA — Too many missed tackles led to one huge missed opportunity for a road victory for Tampa Bay. Tampa Bay cornerback Zyon McCollum made a play for the ball as Hodge made a catch only 5 yards downfield, but McCollum’s whiff left Hodge with open field for the winning play. A lot of 5-yard catch and runs.” The loss …

Falcons looking for more points from Cousins-led attack as they brace for visit from Mayfield, Bucs
3 months ago

Falcons looking for more points from Cousins-led attack as they brace for visit from Mayfield, Bucs

Associated Press  

ATLANTA — The Atlanta Falcons had big plans for their offense when they decided to invest heavily in quarterback Kirk Cousins and add new coach Raheem Morris and offensive coordinator Zac Robinson. I think we know that, I think they know that, and I think we’re really comfortable being able to go out there and win football games however we …

3-time defending NFC South champion Bucs face Falcons with chance to build off strong 3-1 start
3 months ago

3-time defending NFC South champion Bucs face Falcons with chance to build off strong 3-1 start

Associated Press  

Tampa Bay at Atlanta Thursday, 8:15 p.m. EDT, Amazon Prime Video BetMGM NFL Odds: Falcons by 1 1/2 Series record: Buccaneers lead 31-30. Buccaneers player to watch WR Mike Evans became Tampa Bay’s all-time leading scorer last week and has compiled some impressive numbers against Atlanta. Falcons player to watch QB Kirk Cousins has logged two game-winning drives despite uneven …

Short week doesn’t afford first-place Bucs much time to rest
3 months ago

Short week doesn’t afford first-place Bucs much time to rest

Associated Press  

TAMPA, Fla. — The Tampa Bay Buccaneers are off to a 3-1 start with a lot of room for improvement. That was coach Todd Bowles’ message in the aftermath of a 33-16 victory over the Philadelphia Eagles that left the Bucs in a familiar position — sole possession of first place in the NFC South. With a short week to …

Mayfield-led Buccaneers sputter offensively in 26-7 loss to previously winless Broncos
3 months, 1 week ago

Mayfield-led Buccaneers sputter offensively in 26-7 loss to previously winless Broncos

Associated Press  

TAMPA, Fla. — Todd Bowles rejected the notion that a 26-7 loss to the Denver Broncos was a wakeup call for his Tampa Bay Buccaneers. They just beat us,” the coach said after Sunday’s loss spoiled the team’s bid to begin a season with three consecutive wins for the first time since 2005. “They beat us, and we have to …

It’s early, but 3-time defending NFC South champion Buccaneers are off to another strong start
3 months, 2 weeks ago

It’s early, but 3-time defending NFC South champion Buccaneers are off to another strong start

Associated Press  

TAMPA, Fla. — The Tampa Bay Buccaneers are off to another strong start, though coach Todd Bowles understandably is playing down the significance of being 2-0 for a fourth straight season. “It’s a new season, still have a lot of games left,” quarterback Baker Mayfield said after Sunday’s 20-16 road win over the Detroit Lions, who defeated Tampa Bay twice …

Lions host Bucs in divisional round, aiming to win 2 playoff games in season for 1st time since 1957
11 months, 2 weeks ago

Lions host Bucs in divisional round, aiming to win 2 playoff games in season for 1st time since 1957

Associated Press  

DETROIT — The Detroit Lions and their fans waited a long time to celebrate as they did last week after beating the Los Angeles Rams in the wild-card round. NFC North champion Detroit is determined to move a step closer toward potentially reaching the Super Bowl for the first time with a win Sunday in the divisional round against NFC …

Mayfield throws for 337 yards and 3 TDs to lead Buccaneers to 32-9 NFC wild-card rout of Eagles
11 months, 2 weeks ago

Mayfield throws for 337 yards and 3 TDs to lead Buccaneers to 32-9 NFC wild-card rout of Eagles

Associated Press  

TAMPA, Fla. — All Baker Mayfield and the resurgent Tampa Bay Buccaneers wanted was an opportunity to make some noise in the playoffs. Their 32-9 wild-card playoff victory over Jalen Hurts and the defending NFC champion Philadelphia Eagles on Monday night guaranteed they’ll have another. Mayfield threw for 337 yards and three touchdowns, and Tampa Bay’s defense never allowed Hurts …

Otton hauls in 11-yard scoring pass with 31 seconds left. Bucs beat Falcons 29-25
1 year ago

Otton hauls in 11-yard scoring pass with 31 seconds left. Bucs beat Falcons 29-25

Associated Press  

ATLANTA — Baker Mayfield knew the Falcons would be devoting plenty of attention to Mike Evans and Chris Godwin. It didn’t go great the whole game, but we believed and we fought.” With a chance to put together their first three-game winning streak since 2019 and, more important, move a big step toward their first playoff appearance in six seasons, …

Struggling Buccaneers feel sense of urgency to pull out of tailspin and salvage season
1 year, 1 month ago

Struggling Buccaneers feel sense of urgency to pull out of tailspin and salvage season

Associated Press  

TAMPA, Fla. — There’s a growing sense of urgency for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers to pull out of a six-week tailspin and salvage their season. While a 27-14 loss to the San Francisco 49ers only dropped the Bucs a game behind the NFC South-leading New Orleans Saints with seven weeks remaining, a sputtering offense and leaky defense have done little …

Mayfield, Bucs look to build on confidence-bolstering win as they host Fields, Bears
1 year, 3 months ago

Mayfield, Bucs look to build on confidence-bolstering win as they host Fields, Bears

Associated Press  

CHICAGO at TAMPA BAY Sunday, 1 p.m. EDT, FOX FANDUEL SPORTSBOOK NFL LINE: Buccaneers by 3. LAST MEETING: Buccaneers beat Bears 38-3 on Oct. 24, 2021, in Tampa Fla. LAST WEEK: Bears lost 38-20 at home to Green Bay; Buccaneers won 20-17 at Minnesota. STATS AND STUFF: Bears running backs combined for just 63 of Chicago’s 122 yards rushing last …

Bucs storylines: Slowing down Lamar Jackson, Ravens rushers a tall order for slumping D
2 years, 2 months ago

Bucs storylines: Slowing down Lamar Jackson, Ravens rushers a tall order for slumping D

New York Times  

The Bucs’ run defense, once a team strength and source of pride, has had a rough month. Three of the last four opponents have rushed for at least 150 yards, something only three teams did in all of last season against the Bucs and only one team did in all of 2019 and ’20 combined, with Tampa Bay boasting the …

Bucs have their swagger back on defense after another dominating performance
2 years, 3 months ago

Bucs have their swagger back on defense after another dominating performance

New York Times  

NEW ORLEANS — A late, largely meaningless touchdown by the Saints spoiled it, but when Buccaneers safety Mike Edwards picked off Saints quarterback Jameis Winston and returned it for a score in the fourth quarter Sunday afternoon, Tampa Bay’s defense had scored as many points as it had allowed in almost two entire games to start the season. “Apparently we …

NFL Week 16: Buccaneers rout Panthers to take NFC South title
3 years ago

NFL Week 16: Buccaneers rout Panthers to take NFC South title

LA Times  

CHARLOTTE, N.C. — The Tampa Bay Buccaneers won their first NFC South title since 2007 on Sunday when Tom Brady threw for 232 yards and a touchdown and Antonio Brown made a grand return to the NFL in a 32-6 rout of the Carolina Panthers. In his first game since Oct. 13, Brown saw a prominent role on offense with …

Falcons see upset bid of Bucs dashed in 4th of 48-25 loss
3 years, 3 months ago

Falcons see upset bid of Bucs dashed in 4th of 48-25 loss

Associated Press  

TAMPA, Fla. — The Atlanta Falcons found themselves down by three in the fourth quarter with a real chance for a potential upset of the Super Bowl champion Tampa Bay Buccaneers. “Everybody feels sick when you see that box score, but there were some positives,” Falcons first-year coach Arthur Smith said. They did a good job in the fourth quarter …

Brady throws for 4 TDs, Bucs pull away from Falcons 44-27
4 years ago

Brady throws for 4 TDs, Bucs pull away from Falcons 44-27

Associated Press  

TAMPA, Fla. — Tom Brady and the Tampa Bay Buccaneers are heating up at the right time. Knock on wood, we don’t think there is any serious damage, but we will know more in the next 24 hours.” Brady threw touchdown passes of 29 and 4 yards to Chris Godwin. “It’s about one football game, who plays well, who executes …

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