Tampa Bay Buccaneers wide receiver Mike Evans makes NFL history, helps lead team to playoff berth
4 days, 20 hours ago

Tampa Bay Buccaneers wide receiver Mike Evans makes NFL history, helps lead team to playoff berth

CNN  

CNN — For a while it looked like it would not happen but in the final seconds of Tampa Bay’s 27-19 win over the New Orleans Saints – not only did the Buccaneers clinch playoff berth but NFL history was made. Buccaneers wide receiver Mike Evans extended his streak of 1,000-yards in a season for the 11th in a row to tie Pro Football Hall of Famer Jerry Rice for the most ever consecutively. With legendary quarterback and a former teammate of Evans, Tom Brady, on the call for Fox, he called it “one of the greatest things” he’s seen as Buccaneers teammates mobbed him to celebrate the feat. THE NFC SOUTH RUNS THROUGH TAMPA BAY 🗣️ pic.twitter.com/9ZMCulBv1Q — Tampa Bay Buccaneers January 5, 2025 After the game, Evans said, “I was hoping we got a stop because I can’t pass up history.” “I’m happy they let me go out and get that.

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Buccaneers beat Saints 27-19 to clinch NFC South and wide receiver Mike Evans surpasses 1,000 yards
3 days, 22 hours ago

Buccaneers beat Saints 27-19 to clinch NFC South and wide receiver Mike Evans surpasses 1,000 yards

Associated Press  

TAMPA, Fla. — Just 36 seconds away from clinching the NFC South title, the Tampa Bay Buccaneers had another goal to achieve. Evans caught a 9-yard pass on the final play of the game to surpass 1,000 yards for the 11th straight season, tying Jerry Rice for the most ever in the NFL and setting off a wild celebration following …

Mayfield throws 5 TD passes and Bucs keep playoff, NFC South hopes alive with 48-14 rout of Panthers
1 week, 3 days 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 and 49ers are aiming to shrug off so-so starts and make strong second-half runs
2 months 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 …

Heavy Hearts: Buccaneers' Evans and Godwin Go Down in Loss to Ravens
2 months, 2 weeks ago

Heavy Hearts: Buccaneers' Evans and Godwin Go Down in Loss to Ravens

Associated Press  

Two key Buccaneers receivers, Mike Evans and Chris Godwin, suffered injuries in the team's 41-31 loss to the Baltimore Ravens. Evans left the game early after an apparent hamstring injury, while Godwin injured his left ankle late in the fourth quarter. Despite the injuries, the Buccaneers were still down 10 with only seconds remaining, but they were unable to find …

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 …

3-time defending NFC South champion Bucs face Falcons with chance to build off strong 3-1 start
3 months, 1 week 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, 1 week 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, 2 weeks 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, 3 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 …

Baker Mayfield and Buccaneers rout Commanders 37-20 to spoil Jayden Daniels’ debut
4 months ago

Baker Mayfield and Buccaneers rout Commanders 37-20 to spoil Jayden Daniels’ debut

Associated Press  

TAMPA, Fla. — The Tampa Bay Buccaneers are indisputably Baker Mayfield’s team. Evans caught two TD passes, and Godwin and rookie Jalen McMillan each scored once for the Bucs, whose defense stymied Daniels and the Commanders’ offense despite beginning the game without two injured starters and losing three cornerbacks along the way. “I think we have the potential to be …

Tampa Bay Buccaneers sign OLB Randy Gregory to bolster pass rush
9 months ago

Tampa Bay Buccaneers sign OLB Randy Gregory to bolster pass rush

Associated Press  

TAMPA, Fla. — The Tampa Bay Buccaneers addressed the need for an edge pass rusher by signing outside linebacker Randy Gregory to a one-year contract. The team confirmed the addition Thursday and is hoping the 31-year-old, who also played defensive end with Dallas, Denver and San Francisco, will fill a void created when the Bucs released linebacker Shaquil Barrett in …

New contract moves Mike Evans closer to goal of playing entire career with Buccaneers
10 months ago

New contract moves Mike Evans closer to goal of playing entire career with Buccaneers

Associated Press  

TAMPA, Fla. — Mike Evans wants to play his entire career with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. “I have a lot of friends on other teams, and it was a cool dream,” said the only player in league history to begin a career with 10 consecutive seasons with 1,000-plus yards receiving. “But Tampa is my home, and it’s where I’ve always …

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

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

Baker Mayfield throws for 381 yards, 4 TDs, Bucs keep pace in NFC South by beating Packers 34-20
1 year ago

Baker Mayfield throws for 381 yards, 4 TDs, Bucs keep pace in NFC South by beating Packers 34-20

Associated Press  

GREEN BAY, Wis. — Playing on a new team eager to reach the postseason, Baker Mayfield reversed his December fortunes at Lambeau Field. Mayfield threw for 381 yards and four touchdowns as the Tampa Bay Buccaneers won their third straight, 34-20 over the Green Bay Packers on Sunday. “It’s disappointing.” Mayfield picked apart Green Bay’s defense one week after the …

Falcons’ Sunday challenge starts with stopping Mike Evans, and the history isn’t good
1 year, 1 month ago

Falcons’ Sunday challenge starts with stopping Mike Evans, and the history isn’t good

New York Times  

FLOWERY BRANCH, Ga. — The prospect of facing Tampa Bay Buccaneers wide receiver Mike Evans in a critical game can’t be comforting for the Atlanta Falcons. “Evans is playing fantastic, so they’re getting the ball to him as many times as possible,” Falcons defensive coordinator Ryan Nielsen said. “He’s a great player,” Falcons coach Arthur Smith said. This is how …

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 …

Buccaneers top Vikings 20-17 as Baker Mayfield finishes strong in his debut
1 year, 3 months ago

Buccaneers top Vikings 20-17 as Baker Mayfield finishes strong in his debut

Associated Press  

MINNEAPOLIS — The grit Baker Mayfield showed Tampa Bay down the stretch of his debut sure outweighed the rough start. Mayfield recovered to throw two touchdown passes without a turnover, and the Buccaneers beat Minnesota 20-17 in the season opener after three first-half turnovers by the Vikings on Sunday. The Buccaneers, with seven starters left from the 2020 Super Bowl …

Mayfield makes his Buccaneers debut for 4th team in 3 seasons, in opening visit to Vikings
1 year, 4 months ago

Mayfield makes his Buccaneers debut for 4th team in 3 seasons, in opening visit to Vikings

Associated Press  

TAMPA BAY at MINNESOTA Sunday, 1 p.m. EDT, CBS OPENING LINE: Vikings by 5½, according to FanDuel SportsBook. The Tampa Bay secondary features CBs Carlton Davis and Jamel Dean and S Antoine Winfield Jr., the son of former Vikings CB Antoine Winfield Sr. Jefferson led the NFL last season with 128 receptions and 1,809 yards. STATS AND STUFF: The Bucs …

Buccaneers release LT Donovan Smith after 8 seasons
1 year, 10 months ago

Buccaneers release LT Donovan Smith after 8 seasons

New York Times  

The Buccaneers have released left tackle Donovan Smith, the team announced Tuesday. But he allowed seven sacks and a 5.9 percent pressure rate in 2020, the season Tampa Bay won the Super Bowl with Tom Brady. — Holder Backstory The release of Smith follows Tampa Bay’s cost-cutting offseason moves that included the cuts of running back Leonard Fournette and tight …

Buccaneers’ Tom Brady mum on future plans: ‘Feels like the end of a season’
1 year, 11 months ago

Buccaneers’ Tom Brady mum on future plans: ‘Feels like the end of a season’

New York Times  

The Athletic has live coverage of Eagles vs Buccaneers in the NFC wild card matchup. When asked what’s next after the Buccaneers’ 31-14 loss to the Cowboys in the NFC wild-card game, quarterback Tom Brady said that he plans to get “a good night’s sleep” and remained quiet about his future. Here’s what you need to know: Brady said it …

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

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 …

Julio Jones excited to join Buccaneers, Brady on 1-year deal
2 years, 5 months ago

Julio Jones excited to join Buccaneers, Brady on 1-year deal

Associated Press  

TAMPA, Fla. — Julio Jones is the latest high-profile veteran to join forces with Tom Brady in pursuit of a Super Bowl ring. The Tampa Bay Buccaneers signed the seven-time Pro Bowl receiver to a one-year contract Wednesday, bolstering an already impressive array of playmakers the team has assembled around the soon-to-be 45-year-old quarterback. With the Bucs, he joins a …

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 …

Buccaneers address mounting injuries, sign RB Le’Veon Bell
3 years ago

Buccaneers address mounting injuries, sign RB Le’Veon Bell

Associated Press  

TAMPA, Fla. — The Tampa Bay Buccaneers have addressed the need for experienced depth at running back by signing former All-Pro Le’Veon Bell. “It’s a great opportunity, obviously, to come here and play with a seven-time Super Bowl champion and play with my former teammate,” Bell said. It was hard to turn down.” The signing comes after Leonard Fournette suffered …

When Buccaneers near the goal line, Brady looks for Evans
4 years, 3 months ago

When Buccaneers near the goal line, Brady looks for Evans

Associated Press  

TAMPA, Fla. — Bruce Arians doesn’t blame Tom Brady for looking for Mike Evans when the Tampa Bay Buccaneers are close to the goal line. “If you’re going to load up the box to stop the run and leave him one on one, it’s going to be hard to cover him.” Evans, who last year joined Hall of Famer Randy …

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