Bowles, Bucs get outside help in bid for playoff berth and 4th straight NFC South title
4 days, 8 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 dog fight.” What’s working Bucky Irving became Tampa Bay’s first 1,000-yard rusher since Doug Martin in 2015. A victory or tie would give the Bucs four straight NFC South titles — three of them under Bowles.

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Mayfield throws 5 TD passes and Bucs keep playoff, NFC South hopes alive with 48-14 rout of Panthers
5 days, 12 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.” …

On Football: Falcons and Buccaneers flip spots atop the NFC South and playoff races tighten up
1 week, 4 days ago

On Football: Falcons and Buccaneers flip spots atop the NFC South and playoff races tighten up

Associated Press  

The 49ers, Cowboys and Cardinals are out of the playoff race. AFC West Kansas City Chiefs: Patrick Mahomes and Co. are 14-1, have won their ninth straight division title and they’re going for a Super Bowl three-peat. NFC South Atlanta Falcons: A 34-7 victory over the New York Giants in Michael Penix Jr.’s first career start plus Tampa Bay’s 26-24 …

Cowboys beat Tampa Bay 26-24 as Baker Mayfield and the Bucs lose control of their playoff fate
1 week, 5 days ago

Cowboys beat Tampa Bay 26-24 as Baker Mayfield and the Bucs lose control of their playoff fate

Associated Press  

ARLINGTON, Texas — Cooper Rush threw for a touchdown, Brandon Aubrey kicked two 58-yarders among four field goals and the Dallas Cowboys beat Tampa Bay 26-24 on Sunday night, costing Baker Mayfield and the Buccaneers control of their playoff fate. The end of a four-game winning streak left the Bucs even with Atlanta atop the NFC South with two games …

Baker Mayfield comes home to Texas to face Cowboys with eye on getting Bucs to playoffs
2 weeks, 1 day ago

Baker Mayfield comes home to Texas to face Cowboys with eye on getting Bucs to playoffs

Associated Press  

ARLINGTON, Texas — Leading an NFL team into his home state of Texas isn’t new for Baker Mayfield. “There’s a lot of memories that I have,” said Mayfield, who won the Heisman Trophy at Oklahoma and played high school football in the Austin area. “We have enough sarcastic coaches and sarcastic players to insult people to keep everybody grounded so …

Baker Mayfield and the Bucs take a 4-game winning streak into a meeting with Cowboys
2 weeks, 1 day ago

Baker Mayfield and the Bucs take a 4-game winning streak into a meeting with Cowboys

Hindustan Times  

Tampa Bay at Dallas HT Image Sunday, 8:20 p.m. EST, NBC BetMGM NFL Odds: Buccaneers by 4 1/2. Britt and S Mike Edwards will be evaluated as the week progresses.. Cowboys rookie C Cooper Beebe could clear concussion protocol after missing last week's game. … Evans needs eight catches for 251 yards over the next three games to extend his …

Baker Mayfield throws for 3 TDs, Bucs take over 1st in NFC South with 28-13 win over Raiders
3 weeks, 5 days ago

Baker Mayfield throws for 3 TDs, Bucs take over 1st in NFC South with 28-13 win over Raiders

Associated Press  

TAMPA, Fla. — The surging Tampa Bay Buccaneers are back over.500, a fourth straight NFC South title within reach. Rachaad White scored on a 5-yard reception and a 3-yard run for the Bucs, who pulled away in the second half after the Raiders lost quarterback Aidan O’Connell to a knee injury that coach Antonio Pierce said “doesn’t look good.” O’Connell …

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, …

Bucs host 49ers with both teams aiming to build momentum for strong second-half push
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Bucs host 49ers with both teams aiming to build momentum for strong second-half push

Associated Press  

San Francisco at Tampa Bay Sunday, 1 p.m. EST, FOX BetMGM NFL Odds: 49ers by 6. Otton has at least eight receptions each of the past three games and can become the first tight end since Kelce in 2020 to have eight-plus catches and 75-plus receiving yards in four consecutive games. The 49ers are 4-3 coming off a regular-season bye …

Buccaneers and 49ers are aiming to shrug off so-so starts and make strong second-half runs
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Buccaneers and 49ers are aiming to shrug off so-so starts and make strong second-half runs

Associated Press  

TAMPA, Fla. — Baker Mayfield says he would gladly sacrifice some personal success for a few more victories. “So it’s about winning for me.” The 49ers, who are coming off a bye and activated star running back Christian McCaffery from injured reserve on Saturday, are looking to win consecutive games for the first time this season. “He’s one of the …

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 …

NFC South Showdown: Falcons Face a Rejuvenated Buccaneers in Tampa Bay
2 months, 1 week ago

NFC South Showdown: Falcons Face a Rejuvenated Buccaneers in Tampa Bay

Associated Press  

The Atlanta Falcons will face the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in a highly anticipated matchup. The Falcons are coming off a tough loss to the Seattle Seahawks, while the Buccaneers have been struggling to find their footing after losing key players to injuries. This game will be a test of the Falcons' offense and defense, as well as the Buccaneers' ability …

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 …

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 …

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 …

Josh Allen, Bills rally past Dolphins 21-14, win 4th straight AFC East title
11 months, 3 weeks ago

Josh Allen, Bills rally past Dolphins 21-14, win 4th straight AFC East title

Associated Press  

MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. — Josh Allen threw a go-ahead touchdown pass to Dawson Knox midway through the fourth quarter, and the Buffalo Bills won their fourth straight AFC East title, rallying past the Miami Dolphins 21-14 on Sunday night. SEAHAWKS 21, CARDINALS 20 GLENDALE, Ariz. — Geno Smith threw two touchdown passes and Seattle rallied past Arizona but missed the …

Buccaneers secure NFC South crown with win against Panthers: How Todd Bowles guided the ship
11 months, 4 weeks ago

Buccaneers secure NFC South crown with win against Panthers: How Todd Bowles guided the ship

New York Times  

The Athletic has live coverage of Eagles vs Buccaneers in the NFC wild card matchup. The Tampa Bay Buccaneers clinched their third-straight NFC South championship with a 9-0 win against the Carolina Panthers on Sunday. Tampa Bay kicker Chase McLaughlin split the uprights with kicks of 36, 57 and 39 yards to help the Buccaneers secure the fourth seed in …

NFL Week 15 takeaways: Bucs or Saints in NFC South? Are Bills all the way back?
1 year ago

NFL Week 15 takeaways: Bucs or Saints in NFC South? Are Bills all the way back?

New York Times  

Cover 7 | Sunday A daily NFL destination that provides in-depth analysis of football’s biggest stories. But backup quarterback Case Keenum helped his team to a critical 19-16 overtime win that kept the Texans in the thick of the AFC wild-card race and — thanks to the Jacksonville Jaguars’ Sunday night loss — pushed them into a three-team tie with …

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, …

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 …

Brady, Bucs rally to beat Panthers 30-24, clinch NFC South
2 years ago

Brady, Bucs rally to beat Panthers 30-24, clinch NFC South

Associated Press  

TAMPA, Fla. — Tom Brady and the Tampa Bay Buccaneers are headed back to the playoffs, confident they’re still capable of making this a special season. Brady threw for 432 yards and three long touchdowns to Mike Evans, and Bucs erased a double-digit, fourth-quarter deficit for the second week in a row to clinch their second straight NFC South championship …

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 …

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 …

With 2 pick sixes in fourth quarter, Bucs’ Mike Edwards closes out win over Falcons in style
3 years, 3 months ago

With 2 pick sixes in fourth quarter, Bucs’ Mike Edwards closes out win over Falcons in style

New York Times  

TAMPA, Fla. — We could easily lead with Tom Brady throwing five touchdown passes without a single interception, something he has done just —just? But as much as Brady deserved another headline after leading the Bucs to a 48-25 victory over the Falcons on Sunday, the win was punctuated by another incredible rarity: Bucs safety Mike Edwards returned two interceptions …

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 …

Buccaneers, Falcons motivated to finish 2nd in NFC South
5 years ago

Buccaneers, Falcons motivated to finish 2nd in NFC South

Associated Press  

TAMPA, Fla. — The winner will finish second in the NFC South. “Any time you can spend the offseason remembering when you won, it’s a lot different to come to work every day — as a player and a coach.” The Falcons, who’ve won five of seven following a 1-7 start, announced Friday that coach Dan Quinn and general manager …

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