Buccaneers looking to beat NFC South-rival Panthers and bolster hopes for a playoff berth
5 days, 17 hours 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 won’t be in the playoffs.” Chuba’s revenge Panthers running back Chuba Hubbard cost his team the game four weeks ago against Tampa Bay when he fumbled on the second possession of overtime just after Carolina had reached field goal range. In the last meeting with Tampa Bay, Bucky Irving ran for a career-high 152 yards and a touchdown, so Carolina’s defense has a good idea of what’s coming Sunday.

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Bowles, Bucs get outside help in bid for playoff berth and 4th straight NFC South title
1 day, 16 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 …

Falcons are in good hands at QB, but making the playoffs may have to wait
1 day, 19 hours ago

Falcons are in good hands at QB, but making the playoffs may have to wait

Associated Press  

ATLANTA — Two games into the Michael Penix Jr. era, it’s clear the Atlanta Falcons are in good hands at quarterback. A gut-wrenching loss to the Washington Commanders, who rallied from a 17-7 halftime deficit to pull out a 30-24 overtime victory Sunday night, dealt a huge blow to Atlanta’s postseason hopes. If Morris had used his two timeouts during …

Mayfield throws 5 TD passes and Bucs keep playoff, NFC South hopes alive with 48-14 rout of Panthers
2 days, 20 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 …

Nothing’s guaranteed, but Bucs need to win out to give themselves best shot to make the playoffs
1 week, 1 day 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, 2 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 …

Baker Mayfield throws for 3 TDs, Bucs take over 1st in NFC South with 28-13 win over Raiders
3 weeks, 2 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
4 weeks, 1 day 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 …

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
2 months, 4 weeks 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
2 months, 4 weeks 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 have 2nd straight playoff rematch, hosting Bucs after beating them in divisional round
3 months, 2 weeks ago

Lions have 2nd straight playoff rematch, hosting Bucs after beating them in divisional round

Associated Press  

Tampa Bay at Detroit Sunday, 1 p.m. EDT, FOX BetMGM NFL Odds: Lions by 7 1/2. The visiting team has won the past four regular-season meetings between the one-time NFC Central rivals, including Detroit’s 20-6 win last October when Goff threw for a season-high 353 yards and two TDs. Stats and stuff The Bucs are the NFC’s only team that …

Florida Panthers are calm and businesslike on the verge of winning the Stanley Cup in a sweep
6 months, 2 weeks ago

Florida Panthers are calm and businesslike on the verge of winning the Stanley Cup in a sweep

Associated Press  

EDMONTON, Alberta — One win away from a championship, it feels like the Florida Panthers are treating Game 4 of the Stanley Cup Final like Game 44 of the regular season. “I don’t think anyone can really look ahead.” With coach Paul Maurice and captain Aleksander Barkov setting the tone, the Panthers are looking ahead only to Game 4 on …

It’s an all-Florida battle when the Panthers face the Lightning in Round 1
8 months, 1 week ago

It’s an all-Florida battle when the Panthers face the Lightning in Round 1

Associated Press  

SUNRISE, Fla. — Paul Maurice doesn’t need any reminders going into these playoffs of what games between the Florida Panthers and Tampa Bay Lightning mean to both teams. Florida led Tampa Bay 9-1 in the third period of a February game, and the Lightning skated hard all the way to the miserable end; Tampa Bay took a 4-0 lead midway …

Lions defeat Buccaneers to set up NFC championship showdown with 49ers
11 months, 1 week ago

Lions defeat Buccaneers to set up NFC championship showdown with 49ers

LA Times  

Detroit Lions quarterback Jared Goff passes for a touchdown during a 31-23 win over the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in the NFC divisional playoffs Sunday at Ford Field. Goff threw his second touchdown pass with 6:22 left and the Lions beat the Tampa Bay Buccaneers 31-23 in the divisional round on Sunday, lifting Detroit into the NFC championship for the first …

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 clinch NFC South title with 9-0 win over Panthers
11 months, 3 weeks ago

Buccaneers clinch NFC South title with 9-0 win over Panthers

Associated Press  

CHARLOTTE, N.C. — The Tampa Bay Buccaneers are headed to the playoffs for the fourth straight season — and they have their defense to thank. Chase McLaughlin kicked three field goals, the defense pitched a shutout and the Buccaneers defeated the Carolina Panthers 9-0 on Sunday to win their third consecutive NFC South title. The Buccaneers will host the Philadelphia …

Buccaneers secure NFC South crown with win against Panthers: How Todd Bowles guided the ship
11 months, 3 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 …

Falcons, Saints eager for a rivalry game that might also decide who wins the NFC South
11 months, 3 weeks ago

Falcons, Saints eager for a rivalry game that might also decide who wins the NFC South

Associated Press  

NEW ORLEANS — The regular season-ending matchup between the Atlanta Falcons and New Orleans Saints symbolizes the NFL’s efforts to promote parity. Go down there Sunday and let’s see what happens.” Mathieu, who grew up in New Orleans, conceded he’d become “nervous” the Saints might slip out of playoff contention in early December after they’d lost three straight and five …

Falcons squander a chance to take control in NFC South. Now it’s a 3-way tie for first place
1 year ago

Falcons squander a chance to take control in NFC South. Now it’s a 3-way tie for first place

Associated Press  

ATLANTA — The Atlanta Falcons squandered a huge chance to bring a bit of clarity to the muddled NFL South. We know it’s a tough challenge every week.” Atlanta was on the verge of delivering a potentially lethal blow to the Bucs’ playoff chances after Desmond Ridder led a pair of fourth-quarter touchdown drives for a 25-22 lead with under …

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 …

Brady, Bucs rally to beat Panthers 30-24, clinch NFC South
1 year, 11 months 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 relocating to Miami area due to potential impact of Ian
2 years, 3 months ago

Bucs relocating to Miami area due to potential impact of Ian

Associated Press  

TAMPA, Fla. — The Tampa Bay Buccaneers will relocate football operations to the Miami area in preparation for next weekend’s game against the Kansas City Chiefs ahead of the potential impact of Hurricane Ian on Florida’s Gulf Coast. The Buccaneers announced Monday night that the team will leave Tampa on Tuesday and relocate in Miami-Dade County, Florida. The Buccaneers are …

Rams vs. Tampa Bay Buccaneers matchups, start time and how to watch
2 years, 11 months ago

Rams vs. Tampa Bay Buccaneers matchups, start time and how to watch

LA Times  

Matthew Stafford threw for 202 yards and two touchdowns with no interceptions in the wild-card win over Arizona, and the Rams need another strong outing from him at Tampa Bay. Breaking down how the Rams and the Tampa Bay Buccaneers match up heading into their NFC divisional-round playoff game at noon PST on Sunday at Raymond James Stadium. In last …

Rams vs. Tampa Bay Buccaneers: NFL betting odds, lines and how to watch
2 years, 11 months ago

Rams vs. Tampa Bay Buccaneers: NFL betting odds, lines and how to watch

LA Times  

The Rams picked a really good time for their most complete performance of the season and earned a trip to the Sunshine State in the process. The Rams beat the Buccaneers during the regular season and are playing some outstanding football, so Game 1 of the NFL’s Sunday doubleheader looks like one that should live up to the billing. We’ve …

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 …

Rams vs. Buccaneers matchups: Matthew Stafford looks to extend impressive start
3 years, 3 months ago

Rams vs. Buccaneers matchups: Matthew Stafford looks to extend impressive start

LA Times  

Breaking down how the Rams and the Tampa Bay Buccaneers match up heading into their game at 1:25 p.m. Pacific time Sunday at SoFi Stadium. When Rams have the ball: Quarterback Matthew Stafford aims to continue his impressive start after leading the Rams to a rout over the Chicago Bears and engineering a game-winning field-goal drive against the Indianapolis Colts. …

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 …

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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