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Even when the Tampa Bay Buccaneers were winning in the first half of the season, the cracks were evident. Baker Mayfield was forced to scramble his way into one game-winning drive after another, an approach that is extremely hard to sustain. The Bucs’ weaknesses and injury woes have caught up to them and resulted in […]

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers fell to 7-7 with an ugly loss to the Atlanta Falcons on Thursday Night Football. Tampa Bay has now dropped five of its last six games, including back-to-back losses to division rivals. And the Buccaneers’ playoff odds took a tumble after the team’s prime-time collapse. Despite a 14-point fourth quarter lead, […]

The Atlanta Falcons could have simply folded after they dug themselves a 14-point hole in the fourth quarter against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on Thursday. After all, they had nothing more to lose. They were already out of contention for the playoffs. But the Falcons refused to dishonor the game. They mounted a furious rally […]

Because the Atlanta Falcons (5-9) have been irrelevant for much of the campaign, and the decade and if we’re being frank, it is easy to overlook Kyle Pitts’ late-season surge. The fifth-year tight end is quietly posting his best campaign since he was a rookie and entered Thursday’s NFC South showdown with the Tampa Bay […]

After Kirk Cousins led the Atlanta Falcons to a come-from-behind win over the Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Raymond James Stadium on Thursday, it had to be asked: You like that? The Buccaneers did not, especially Todd Bowles, who seemingly threw his players under the bus. But Cousins couldn’t care less, as he enjoyed the Falcons’ […]

Tampa Bay Buccaneers coach Todd Bowles was deep in his feelings after they suffered a one-point defeat to the Atlanta Falcons, 29-28, on Thursday. The Buccaneers held a comfortable 14-point advantage in the fourth quarter, but the Falcons, who are already out of playoff contention, mounted a furious rally. Kyle Pitts caught a late touchdown, […]

Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Baker Mayfield had an empty look on his face as he exited Raymond James Stadium after their bitter loss to the Atlanta Falcons on Thursday. The Buccaneers blew a 14-point lead in the fourth quarter, as the Falcons escaped with a one-point victory, 29-28, via Zane Gonzalez’s walkoff 43-yard field goal. […]

After a stunning loss to the New Orleans Saints in Week 14, the Tampa Bay Buccaneers hoped to rebound against the Atlanta Falcons on Thursday Night Football. However, the Bucs’ awful run following their Week 9 bye continued with another loss to a division rival. The Falcons embraced the role of spoiler against the Buccaneers. […]

The Carolina Panthers had a perfect Thursday practice, with all injured players fully participating before the Week 15 games versus the New Orleans Saints. Most notably, cornerback Jaycee Horn practiced fully for the first time since suffering a concussion during Carolina’s 20-9 loss to the San Francisco 49ers in week 12, still advancing through the […]

The Green Bay Packers have been one of the more inconsistent teams in the NFL so far this season, but they have finally steadied the ship and are clear contenders in a stacked NFC. Green Bay comes into Week 15 on a four-game winning streak and are coming off of back-to-back wins over playoff contenders […]

Hide the women and children! Raymond James Stadium witnessed a pair of dejections on Thursday: 1. The Tampa Bay Buccaneers against the Atlanta Falcons and 2. Todd Bowles in the postgame conference. The Buccaneers lost for the sixth time in their last eight outings after allowing the Falcons to complete a come-from-behind victory, 29-28. After […]

Kirk Cousins’ tenure with the Atlanta Falcons will be regarded as a big disappointment when fans dive into the history books ages from now, but the 37-year-old quarterback can still channel his inner Captain Kirk under the right conditions. He and his teammates stunned the home crowd in Raymond James Stadium on Thursday night, handing […]

Atlanta Falcons tight end Kyle Pitts had himself an evening on Thursday. The Falcons escaped the Tampa Bay Buccaneers by the skin of their teeth, 29-28, at Raymond James Stadium after kicker Zane Gonzalez drilled in the game-winning field goal from 43 yards. But it was Pitts who starred for the Falcons. He finished with […]

Rashan Gary’s box score drought may be loud ahead of Week 15. Green Bay Packers defensive coordinator Jeff Hafley, though, isn’t buying the narrative. After Gary went sackless for a sixth straight game, Hafley delivered a spirited, detailed defense of his edge rusher. He argued that scheme and circumstance, ass opposed to decline, are driving […]

The Atlanta Falcons are not making the NFL playoffs. Regardless of how things turned out Thursday night against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Kyle Pitts and the Falcons will not be part of the postseason fray. However, Pitts played the game like everything was on the line. The former Florida Gators star tight end did not […]

The Detroit Lions are coming off a big win over the Dallas Cowboys in Week 14. But Detroit’s banged up secondary faces a major challenge against Matthew Stafford and the Los Angeles Rams on Sunday. Brian Branch suffered a season-ending Achilles injury in the win over Dallas. It was the latest loss for a group […]

For the second time in 17 days, the Baltimore Ravens will go up against the Cincinnati Bengals. Only this time, the postseason implications will be more pronounced. The Ravens will visit the Bengals at Paycor Stadium on Sunday, renewing their rivalry in the AFC North. Baltimore is coming off back-to-back losses, including a defeat to […]

Starting cornerback Christian Benford joined the Buffalo Bills’ growing Week 15 injury report after being limited in practice with a toe issue on Thursday. He was reportedly wearing a soft walking boot on his left foot after practice. The injury occurred during the portion closed to the media, though he participated in individual drills earlier […]

Atlanta Falcons wide receiver David Sills probably wishes he had a mulligan to use following an embarrassing fail during the third quarter of Thursday night’s showdown between his team and the Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa, Fla. On a 1st-and-10 with 5:26 to go in the third quarter, Falcons quarterback Kirk […]

The Baltimore Ravens added tight end Mark Andrews and wide receiver Rashod Bateman to their Thursday injury report, a surprising development ahead of Sunday’s AFC North clash with the Cincinnati Bengals. Andrews (glute) and Bateman (ankle) both came up as limited participants after practicing fully earlier in the week, the team’s Thursday report showed. The […]

The Kansas City Chiefs’ offensive line concerns took another worrying turn Thursday. The team downgraded Pro Bowl guard Trey Smith to limited participation after practicing fully the day before. Smith suffered an ankle injury in the Week 12 win over the Colts. This regression in his status raises real questions about his availability for Sunday’s […]

San Francisco 49ers running back Christian McCaffrey was a limited participant in Thursday’s practice due to an illness, just days before the team’s Week 15 matchup against the Tennessee Titans at Levi’s Stadium. Although the 29-year-old has been healthy throughout this season, this mid-week status change naturally set off some alarm bells for fans and […]

Johnny Manziel fired off a two-word social post after Mike Evans’ electric return to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on Thursday night. Evans ripped a contested 45-yard reception in the third quarter, hauling in a Baker Mayfield heave near the 15-yard line while a Falcons defender clung to his hip. The play flipped field position and […]

The injury bug is not going away for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers as cornerback Zyon McCollum suffered a hip injury against the Atlanta Falcons on Thursday. McCollum sustained it in the first half at Raymond James Stadium. The Buccaneers reported that he is questionable to return. Zyon McCollum (hip) is Questionable to return. pic.twitter.com/GABnXuTtpX — […]

The Cleveland Browns’ offensive line situation has gone from shaky to outright alarming. The timing could not be worse for quarterback Shedeur Sanders. Center Ethan Pocic is out for the season after suffering a torn Achilles in Week 14 against the Titans. That has forced Cleveland to prepare its ninth different starting offensive line ahead […]

Dak Prescott offered a mature perspective about the opportunities the Dallas Cowboys missed throughout the course of the 2025 NFL season. Prescott is going through the 10th season of his career, all with the Cowboys. Having gone through an injury-riddled 2024 season, he has enjoyed a resurgence as he’s shined as one of the best […]

The New England Patriots have had a remarkable season, rising from last place in the AFC East to first place in the division with an opportunity to earn the top seed in the AFC. The team has responded remarkably to first-year head  coach Mike Vrabel and 2nd-year QB Drake Maye has exceeded expectations. #Patriots CB […]

The Atlanta Falcons looked to end their two-game skid as they visited the Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Raymond James Stadium on Thursday. The Falcons must be feeling a sense of urgency these days as they’re scrambling to close out the season on a positive note. As for Kyle Pitts, he’s probably already thinking of his […]

Daniel Jones posted a brief, heartfelt message to Colts fans, staff, and the organization on Monday after suffering a torn Achilles that will end his season. “Thank you to my teammates, the coaches, the #Colts organization, and all the fans for the overwhelming support. Tough way to end the season but it has been an […]

Sam Darnold pointed out an area that the Seattle Seahawks will have to execute at a high level to get past the Indianapolis Colts in Week 15 of the 2025 NFL season. Darnold is going through the eighth season of his career, his first with the Seahawks. He has excelled in his new surroundings, helping […]

The Indianapolis Colts are hoping to end a three-game skid when they take on the Seattle Seahawks in a pivotal Week 15 matchup. The Colts could get a defensive boost Sunday after designating DeForest Buckner for return from the IR. The veteran DT was sidelined for four games with a neck injury. While Buckner could […]

Watching the NFL is fun because you get to see things you don’t see every day. Exhibit A: Tampa Bay Buccaneers defensive tackle Vita Vea making a cameo appearance on the offense unit. The Buccaneers hosted the Atlanta Falcons on Thursday at Raymond James Stadium, and Vea helped the team get on the board late […]

Defensive coordinator Robert Saleh had an admission to make about the San Francisco 49ers’ energy levels going into Week 15 of the 2025 NFL season. Saleh is going through his second stint with the 49ers, rejoining the franchise this January. He first represented San Francisco from 2017 to 2020 before leaving for the New York […]

Mike Evans made his much-anticipated return for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on Thursday night, hauling in his first catch since suffering a collarbone injury in Week 7, a 12-yard gain that got the crowd to its feet.  Evans lined up on a short-to-intermediate route, and quarterback Baker Mayfield hit him in stride for the first […]

While Cincinnati Bengals receiver Ja’Marr Chase prepares for the Ravens’ game plan against him, he’s also taking in the comments from teammate Joe Burrow. However, Chase said he thinks Burrow still loves football despite the quarterback’s cryptic comments. Chase said he doesn’t see a change, according to a post on X by James Rapien. “I […]

The Atlanta Falcons lost starting cornerback Mike Hughes to an ankle injury Thursday night during their game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, forcing him to the locker room and leaving him questionable to return, reports said.  Hughes limped off after a tackle late in the first half and did not immediately rejoin the sideline, a […]

The Dallas Cowboys are hoping they can rally in the final four weeks of the season and find a way to earn a playoff spot. It is a longshot possibility, but victories over the Kansas City Chiefs and Philadelphia Eagles last month have given head coach Brian Schottenheimer’s team a dose of confidence that was […]

Philip Rivers’ stunning return to the Indianapolis Colts after almost five years away from football has unsurprisingly produced a litany of concerns, but there is one place fans can go if they want some optimism. Madden NFL 26 gave the 44-year-old quarterback a 70 overall rating, per The 33rd Team’s Ari Meirov. Rivers was not […]

The suddenly competitive Miami Dolphins received encouraging injury news for De’Von Achane. Meanwhile, the Pittsburgh Steelers got the same thing for D.K. Metcalf. And here are our bold predictions for the Dolphins and Steelers’ Monday Night Football battle in Week 15. The Dolphins have won four in a row and five of six to improve […]