Jones: Tom Brady didn’t get his storybook ending, and the next chapter is a mystery
1 year, 11 months ago

Jones: Tom Brady didn’t get his storybook ending, and the next chapter is a mystery

New York Times  

TAMPA — This is not how Tom Brady drew it up. Monday’s 31-14 throttling at the hands of the Dallas Cowboys in an NFC wild-card playoff game was not what Brady envisioned when he ended his 40-day retirement late last winter for one more stab at glory with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. GO DEEPER Cowboys rout Buccaneers in NFC wild-card game Although the 45-year-old Brady still ranked among the top passers in the NFL during a regular season that featured great struggles for the Buccaneers, that efficiency didn’t carry over into the postseason. It’s hard to beat a good team like that.” Tom Brady's 23rd NFL season comes to an end. — NFL Research January 17, 2023 As far as first halves go, they don’t come much uglier than Monday’s did for Brady and the Buccaneers offense.

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Today in Sports - Week Ahead, Dec. 6 - Dec. 12
2 weeks, 4 days ago

Today in Sports - Week Ahead, Dec. 6 - Dec. 12

Associated Press  

Dec. 6 1939 — Iowa’s Nile Kinnick wins the Heisman Trophy. 2009 — Switzerland’s Carlo Janka wins the giant slalom to become the first man in more than 2 1/2 years with three consecutive World Cup victories. 1991 — AJ Kitt becomes the first American in seven years to win a men’s World Cup race, taking the first downhill of …

Red-zone woes, failure to stop Colts on 4th down on final drive doom Patriots to 3rd straight loss
3 weeks ago

Red-zone woes, failure to stop Colts on 4th down on final drive doom Patriots to 3rd straight loss

Associated Press  

— The New England Patriots made six trips inside the Indianapolis 20 and came away with two touchdowns, two field goals, an interception at the goal line and a missed field goal that was shorter than an extra point. “I left some plays out there,” rookie quarterback Drake Maye said after watching Indianapolis drive 80 yards to win 25-24 on …

Richardson throws for TD and runs for 2 with 12 seconds left as Colts beat Patriots 25-24
3 weeks ago

Richardson throws for TD and runs for 2 with 12 seconds left as Colts beat Patriots 25-24

Associated Press  

— Anthony Richardson is getting used to having the ball in his hands in close games. Indianapolis’ second-year quarterback threw a 3-yard touchdown pass to Alec Pierce with 12 seconds left and ran for the go-ahead 2-point conversion, and the Colts beat New England 25-24 on Sunday when the Patriots’ Joey Slye missed a 68-yard field goal attempt as time …

Dak Prescott’s mistakes took center stage in a game Cowboys needed his best
2 months, 1 week ago

Dak Prescott’s mistakes took center stage in a game Cowboys needed his best

New York Times  

ARLINGTON, Texas — If there was any chance for the Dallas Cowboys to defeat the Detroit Lions on Sunday, Dak Prescott had to be at the center of it. Red zone woes vs. Lions DRIVE YARD LINE RESULT 1st quarter 16 Field goal 1st quarter 7 Interception 4th quarter* 5 Interception * Cooper Rush was in at QB for this …

Today in Sports - Week Ahead, Sept. 20 - Sept. 26
3 months ago

Today in Sports - Week Ahead, Sept. 20 - Sept. 26

Associated Press  

The AP Top 25 college football poll is back every week throughout the season! 2003 — Rashaun Woods of Oklahoma State, catches seven touchdown passes to set an NCAA Division I-A record in the Cowboys’ 52-6 win over SMU. 1986 — Ken O’Brien’s 43-yard touchdown pass to Wesley Walker at 2:35 in overtime ends one of the highest scoring games …

Today in Sports - Week Ahead, December 8 - 14
1 year ago

Today in Sports - Week Ahead, December 8 - 14

Associated Press  

Dec. 12 1937 — Rookie Sammy Baugh throws second-half touchdown passes of 55, 78 and 33 yards to overcome a 14-7 Chicago lead and give the Washington Redskins a 28-21 victory over the Chicago Bears for the NFL championship. 1953 — Maurice Richard of the Montreal Canadiens becomes the NHL’s all-time leading scorer with a goal and two assists in …

Saints, Patriots trudge into latest matchup looking to spark dormant offenses
1 year, 2 months ago

Saints, Patriots trudge into latest matchup looking to spark dormant offenses

Associated Press  

— Points have been hard to come by for the Saints and the Patriots. This latest meeting will feature a third-year quarterback in Mac Jones who has displayed only minimal improvement under new Patriots offensive coordinator Bill O’Brien. New Orleans’ most recent loss to Tampa Bay also saw its streak of 11 consecutive games of holding opponents to 20 or …

Patriots beat Jets 15-10 to extend their winning streak to 15 straight over New York
1 year, 2 months ago

Patriots beat Jets 15-10 to extend their winning streak to 15 straight over New York

Associated Press  

EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. — Mac Jones and the New England Patriots were off to a frustrating start to the season, falling just short of victories in their first two games. That’s all we came here for.” Bill Belichick’s bunch avoided its first 0-3 start since the coach’s first season in New England in 2000 while continuing the team’s mastery over …

After playoff dud, Brady faces choice of whether to continue
1 year, 11 months ago

After playoff dud, Brady faces choice of whether to continue

Associated Press  

TAMPA, Fla. — If Tom Brady retires in the offseason, he’ll walk away following one of the worst playoff games of his career. They played a good game, made a lot more plays than we did.” Brady hadn’t been shut out in the first half of playoff game since his first one in 2001, the Tuck Rule game on Jan. …

Cowboys vs Buccaneers - NFL LIVE: Tom Brady and Tampa Bay host Dallas
1 year, 11 months ago

Cowboys vs Buccaneers - NFL LIVE: Tom Brady and Tampa Bay host Dallas

Daily Mail  

Dak Prescott outplayed Tom Brady, throwing for four touchdowns and running for another to lead the Dallas Cowboys to a 31-14 victory over the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in an NFC wild-card playoff game on Monday night. Prescott completed 25 of 33 passes for 305 yards and played turnover-free ball for the first time in eight games as the Cowboys dominated …

Bucs’ Brady breaks own record but suffers 1st losing season
1 year, 11 months ago

Bucs’ Brady breaks own record but suffers 1st losing season

Associated Press  

ATLANTA — Tom Brady hasn’t tired of breaking records — even his own. Brady broke his own NFL mark for most completions in a season, quickly gaining the needed nine connections in Tampa Bay’s 30-17 loss to the Atlanta Falcons. I’ve always said that.” Brady set his most recent mark on a 5-yard completion to Russell Gage, a former Falcons …

NFL playoff picture: Another wild weekend changes expectations
1 year, 11 months ago

NFL playoff picture: Another wild weekend changes expectations

LA Times  

The Detroit Lions didn’t need a playoff berth as motivation Sunday night. Despite learning before kickoff that the door to the postseason was closed, the Lions still upset the Green Bay Packers 20-16 to end the season of their NFC North rivals at Lambeau Field. Don’t let these tears fool you.” As a result of the Lions’ win, the Seahawks …

Tom Brady turnovers, ‘Bucs vs. Bucs’ epidemic doom Tampa Bay in loss to Bengals
2 years ago

Tom Brady turnovers, ‘Bucs vs. Bucs’ epidemic doom Tampa Bay in loss to Bengals

New York Times  

TAMPA — Tom Brady has been rewriting NFL standards for more than two decades, but the history he made Sunday night was almost too staggering to attempt to comprehend. “Can’t win football games like that,” Brady said. “We had a good first half, were in good position and we literally just gave them the ball,” Brady said. The guy was …

Patriots still have red-zone issues despite Jones’ big game
2 years ago

Patriots still have red-zone issues despite Jones’ big game

Associated Press  

— For weeks, concerns about the Patriots have centered on the offense, which has struggled since Mac Jones returned from an ankle injury that forced him to miss three games. Jones threw multiple touchdown passes for the first time this season and went 28 of 39 for a career-high 382 yards and a season-best 119.8 passer rating. “Definitely not the …

NFL: Tom Brady becomes first-ever player to reach 100,000 passing yards
2 years, 1 month ago

NFL: Tom Brady becomes first-ever player to reach 100,000 passing yards

The Hindu  

Tom Brady became the first player in NFL history to throw for more than 100,000 yards, surpassing the milestone on a 15-yard completion to Leonard Fournette during the fourth quarter of Sunday’s game between the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and Los Angeles Rams. The league’s career passing leader entered the matchup of the past two Super Bowl champions needing 164 yards …

LA Rams 13-16 Tampa Bay Buccaneers: Tom Brady's Bucs snap three-game losing streak
2 years, 1 month ago

LA Rams 13-16 Tampa Bay Buccaneers: Tom Brady's Bucs snap three-game losing streak

Daily Mail  

Tom Brady became the first quarterback in NFL history to throw for 100,000 yards, counting playoff games, and led a last-minute drive Sunday to pace the host Tampa Bay Buccaneers to a 16-13 win over the Los Angeles Rams. Tampa Bay Buccaneers tight end Cade Otton scores on a 1-yard pass from Tom Brady Otton of the Bucs celebrates his …

Tom Brady makes best (drive) of bad situation in Tampa’s comeback win over Rams
2 years, 1 month ago

Tom Brady makes best (drive) of bad situation in Tampa’s comeback win over Rams

LA Times  

Tom Brady is far more of a fixer than a fixator, so it wasn’t surprising Sunday that the Tampa Bay quarterback was focused on righting his team’s rudderless ship, rather than yet another personal milestone. “That comeback was something he’s done his whole career,” Buccaneers quarterbacks coach Clyde Christensen said of Brady. CBS play-by-play announcer Jim Nantz, who by his …

Brady, Bucs drop under .500 with shocking loss to Panthers
2 years, 1 month ago

Brady, Bucs drop under .500 with shocking loss to Panthers

Associated Press  

CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Tom Brady hasn’t been in this position in two decades — a game under.500 this far into the NFL season. “No one feels good about where we’re at,” Brady said. “He’s like super competitive and I could see it in his eyes that he was,” Panthers defensive end Brian Burns said. “That definitely wasn’t a team out …

Mahomes throws for 3 TDs, Chiefs overwhelm Buccaneers 41-31
2 years, 2 months ago

Mahomes throws for 3 TDs, Chiefs overwhelm Buccaneers 41-31

The Independent  

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Rodgers throws for 2 TDs, Packers hold off Brady, Bucs 14-12
2 years, 2 months ago

Rodgers throws for 2 TDs, Packers hold off Brady, Bucs 14-12

Associated Press  

TAMPA, Fla. — Aaron Rodgers and the Green Bay Packers did just enough to beat Tom Brady and the short-handed Tampa Bay Buccaneers. The NFL MVP threw for 255 yards and two touchdowns, and the Packers withstood a late rally led by Brady to hold off the Bucs for a 14-12 victory in the first meeting between the teams since …

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 …

Mike Evans, Marshon Lattimore ejected as Buccaneers beat Saints in heated meeting
2 years, 3 months ago

Mike Evans, Marshon Lattimore ejected as Buccaneers beat Saints in heated meeting

New York Times  

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers defense had an outstanding fourth quarter to help secure a 20-10 win against the New Orleans Saints on Sunday. Thanks in no small part to three fourth-quarter interceptions by the Buccaneers defense off Saints quarterback Jameis Winston, Tampa Bay scored 20 unanswered points en route to the victory. Tampa’s fourth-quarter scoring run came after Buccaneers receiver …

Gay’s 30-yard FG lifts Rams over Brady, Buccaneers 30-27
2 years, 10 months ago

Gay’s 30-yard FG lifts Rams over Brady, Buccaneers 30-27

Associated Press  

TAMPA, Fla. — Matthew Stafford stood on the sideline helplessly watching Tom Brady be Tom Brady, leading another exhilarating comeback. Just happy to get a win and keep on moving.” Stafford threw for 366 yards and two touchdowns without an interception, and the team’s biggest offseason acquisition used a pair of long completions to NFL receiving leader Cooper Kupp to …

Saints frustrate Brady again, beat SB champ Buccaneers 9-0
3 years ago

Saints frustrate Brady again, beat SB champ Buccaneers 9-0

Associated Press  

TAMPA, Fla. — Nobody hounds Tom Brady like the New Orleans Saints. Cameron Jordan and the New Orleans defense gave Brady fits again, shutting down Tampa Bay’s high-powered offense Sunday night as the Saints put the Buccaneers’ division-title celebration plans on hold with a 9-0 victory over the reigning Super Bowl champions. We’re not going to win scoring no points.” …

Dynamic duo: Brady, Gronk lead Bucs past Falcons 30-17
3 years ago

Dynamic duo: Brady, Gronk lead Bucs past Falcons 30-17

Associated Press  

ATLANTA — Tom Brady and Rob Gronkowski teamed up for more history Sunday. The 44-year-old Brady completed 38 of 51, including touchdowns of 27 and 11 yards to Gronkowski — their first scoring passes since Week 2 against the Falcons. Added Brady, “He makes it easy for the quarterback.” Brady shook off a huge blunder in the final minute of …

Brady picked off twice in 1st; Bucs lose to Washington 29-19
3 years, 1 month ago

Brady picked off twice in 1st; Bucs lose to Washington 29-19

Associated Press  

— An exasperated Tom Brady put his hands on his knees and looked down at the field after his second interception in the first quarter. Brady’s interceptions — one off the hands of rookie Jaelon Darden and another inexplicable toss that was caught by Washington safety Bobby McCain — disjointed the NFL’s best scoring and passing offense, which did not …

Buccaneers vs Saints: Tom Brady’s Tampa Bay stunned by New Orleans
3 years, 1 month ago

Buccaneers vs Saints: Tom Brady’s Tampa Bay stunned by New Orleans

CNN  

CNN — It feels like, in the regular season at least, that the New Orleans Saints have Tom Brady’s number. The legendary quarterback has now lost his last three regular season games against New Orleans since his move to Florida after the Saints beat the Tampa Bay Buccaneers 36-27 on Sunday. “I don’t want to say, until I have a …

Tom Brady makes NFL history on winning return to New England
3 years, 2 months ago

Tom Brady makes NFL history on winning return to New England

Firstpost  

Brady became the NFL’s all-time leader in passing yards after completing a 28-yard throw to teammate Mike Evans Tom Brady became the NFL’s all-time leading passer and the Tampa Bay Buccaneers squeezed past the Patriots 19-17 as New England’s favourite son made an emotional return to Foxborough on Sunday night. Brady was facing his former team for the first time …

Brady gets win, passing yards record in return to Gillette
3 years, 2 months ago

Brady gets win, passing yards record in return to Gillette

Associated Press  

— From the moment the NFL schedule came out with the Buccaneers playing at New England, to the rainy night that concluded with, of course, a victory at Gillette Stadium, Tom Brady knew this would be very different. Brady took Tampa Bay on a 45-yard drive aided by a 31-yard pass interference penalty, and Ryan Succop made a 48-yard field …

Brady throws for 379 yards, 4 TDs, Bucs beat Cowboys 31-29
3 years, 3 months ago

Brady throws for 379 yards, 4 TDs, Bucs beat Cowboys 31-29

Associated Press  

TAMPA, Fla. — Tom Brady and the Tampa Bay Buccaneers didn’t flinch. “As I told our guys, I learned a long time ago we don’t learn anything more from losing than you do from almost losing, We’ve got a lot to learn,” Bucs coach Bruce Arians said. Our guys are winners, They’re going to finish.” Dak Prescott threw for 403 …

Tom Brady lifted Buccaneers just by being Tom Brady
3 years, 10 months ago

Tom Brady lifted Buccaneers just by being Tom Brady

LA Times  

After a failed drive in the third quarter of an October “Thursday Night Football” game against the Chicago Bears, Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Tom Brady walked off the sideline, took off his helmet and hurled profanities at his offensive linemen. “I feel like he’s the kind of guy that just elevates everyone else’s play,” guard Ali Marpet said. I feel …

Brady, Bucs, end playoffs for Saints, Brees, 30-20
3 years, 11 months ago

Brady, Bucs, end playoffs for Saints, Brees, 30-20

Associated Press  

NEW ORLEANS — Tom Brady’s best game in three tries against New Orleans kept the Buccaneers moving on in the NFL playoffs, and has Saints quarterback Drew Brees headed home — perhaps for good. Brady and the Bucs’ offense turned three of four Saints turnovers into touchdowns and Tampa Bay beat New Orleans 30-20 in the divisional round of the …

Brady outduels Heinicke, leads Buccaneers past Washington
3 years, 11 months ago

Brady outduels Heinicke, leads Buccaneers past Washington

Associated Press  

— New team, same swashbuckling playoff success for Tom Brady. Brady threw for 381 yards and two touchdowns to lead the Tampa Bay Buccaneers past Washington 31-23 in their NFC wild-card game Saturday night for their first playoff victory since the 2002 season. No matter how ugly it was, no matter how many mistakes we made, a win’s a win …

NFL’s last-gen and next-gen QBs take center stage in divisional playoffs
3 years, 11 months ago

NFL’s last-gen and next-gen QBs take center stage in divisional playoffs

LA Times  

Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Tom Brady looks to throw during Saturday’s NFC wild-card playoff win over Washington. That’s the starting lineup in the divisional round of the NFL playoffs, where the remaining NFC quarterbacks are Tampa Bay’s Tom Brady, New Orleans’ Drew Brees, Green Bay’s Aaron Rodgers and whichever of the walking wounded — Jared Goff or John Wolford — …

Brady throws for 4 TDs, Bucs pull away from Falcons 44-27
3 years, 11 months 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 …

Brady outplays Rodgers, Buccaneers rout Packers 38-10
4 years, 2 months ago

Brady outplays Rodgers, Buccaneers rout Packers 38-10

Associated Press  

TAMPA, Fla. — So much for Tom Brady vs. Aaron Rodgers. Brady outplayed Rodgers, however a young Bucs secondary was equally impressive in setting the tone for a 38-10 rout of the previously unbeaten Packers, who unraveled after taking a 10-0 lead and limiting Tampa Bay to just five offensive plays in the first quarter. Rodgers threw two interceptions — …

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