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The Tampa Bay Buccaneers missed the playoffs for the first time since 2019 this season. Even after winning their final game of the season, they fell short in the NFC South race. Buccaneers head coach Todd Bowles is safe, but he fired offensive coordinator Josh Grizzard on Thursday after one season at the helm. The […]

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers trended downward despite beating the Carolina Panthers Saturday. They have to watch the team they beat represent the NFC South in the NFL Playoffs this weekend. Todd Bowles will be back for 2026 — but cleaning house is imminent. Bowles assured his return with the Tampa Bay Times after speaking with […]

The regular season is in the books, and now it’s playoff time! Before turning our attention to the postseason, it’s time to take a last look at a Week 18 slate that had a couple of consequential results mixed in with a lot of slop. On Saturday, the Panthers and Buccaneers played football (more on […]

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers enter the 2026 offseason in an uncomfortable but familiar place. They are competitive enough to matter, yet flawed enough to miss January. The post–Tom Brady years were always going to test the organization’s patience and vision. 2025 reinforced that reality. Tampa Bay didn’t collapse, didn’t bottom out, and didn’t tank. It […]

With the Tampa Bay Buccaneers losing the NFC South, which came down to hoping that the New Orleans Saints would beat the Atlanta Falcons, which they were unable to do, a lot of speculation will now be on head coach Todd Bowles’ job security. While some were wondering if Bowles’ job with the Buccaneers is […]

By virtue of the Atlanta Falcons defeating the New Orleans Saints in Week 18, the Tampa Bay Buccaneers have been eliminated from playoff contention. Now, wide receiver Mike Evans has a decision to make. After 12 years in the NFL, the idea of retirement has crept onto the table for Evans. However, the wide receiver […]

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers were eliminated from the playoffs after the Atlanta Falcons pulled off a 19-17 Week 18 win over the New Orleans Saints, even though the team beat the Carolina Panthers 16-14 in the regular season finale. With Tampa officially out of the postseason, running back Rachaad White said his goodbyes in a […]

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers will be in wait-and-see mode after their win against the Carolina Panthers. The only way that the Buccaneers will be able to win the NFC South and make the playoffs will depend on the outcome of the New Orleans Saints and Atlanta Falcons. That means that each team will be staring […]

For nearly four months, the Carolina Panthers fought their way from afterthought to contender. They turned the NFC South into a legitimate race and put themselves in position to clinch a division crown in the season’s final week. All they needed was one more composed, disciplined performance. Instead, under sheets of rain and rising pressure, […]

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers kept their playoff hopes alive with a 16-14 win over the Carolina Panthers in Week 18. Lavonte David stepped up in the must-win divisional clash. The veteran linebacker led the Buccaneers with six total tackles. And David came up with a crucial fumble recovery after the Panthers attempted an ill-advised flea […]

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers stretched their season to Sunday, literally. All after holding off the Carolina Panthers in rain soaked fashion Saturday. But don’t expect head coach Todd Bowles to jump for joy soon in this NFC South race. Bowles has guided consecutive NFC South titles since succeeding Bruce Arians after the 2022 season. Chasing […]

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers did their part in Week 18 by handing the Carolina Panthers a 16-14 defeat, and now they are rooting for the New Orleans Saints to take down the Atlanta Falcons. If the Saints are victorious, the Bucs will win the NFC South title. "I am [a Saints fan] tomorrow." @PSchrags with […]

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers (8-9) put themselves in the brutal position where they cannot even celebrate after edging out the Carolina Panthers on Saturday. Following two months of horrendous football, they will have to rely on another team in order to extend their five-year playoffs streak. More than that, the Bucs and their fans will […]

Tampa Bay Buccaneers fans saw the makings of a losing campaign during the first month of the season, which ironically was when the team was winning almost every week. Baker Mayfield masked much of the blemishes by performing brilliantly in high-pressure situations. He scrambled his way to one big play after another, and as a […]

Cade Otton snapped a personal 20-game streak Saturday with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. All thanks to a Baker Mayfield dagger against the Carolina Panthers. Especially with Mayfield back from injury. Mayfield fired this strike through the rain to his tight end for the game’s opening touchdown during the first quarter. But it’s Otton’s first touchdown […]

The San Francisco 49ers have a big matchup against the Seattle Seahawks in Week 18, as the winner of the contest earns the No. 1 seed in the NFC. However, it appears San Francisco is preparing for the worst after making a roster move amid Trent Williams’ injury concerns. Williams, who is 37 years old, […]

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers and Carolina Panthers meet in just over an hour to battle it out for the NFC South division. A win for the Panthers gives them the division title and the 4-seed in the NFC playoff picture. The Bucs need a win + a loss by the Atlanta Falcons on Sunday to […]

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers added wide receiver Chris Godwin to the injury report ahead of their Week 18 matchup vs. the Carolina Panthers, but his availability is not in doubt. Godwin is listed with an illness and carries no game designation, clearing him to play Saturday at Raymond James Stadium. Tampa Bay enters the final […]

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers are in a must-win situation in Week 18 when they take on the Carolina Panthers. With the playoffs right around the corner and with everything on the line, it appears Calijah Kancey is going to give the defense a big boost for Saturday’s contest amid his injury concerns. Reports indicate that […]

Baker Mayfield will be fully ready and will not carry an injury designation into Week 18, as expected. The Tampa Bay Buccaneers cleared their star quarterback late in the week ahead of their all-or-nothing matchup with the Carolina Panthers. Mayfield began the week listed as questionable after logging a limited practice session due to shoulder […]

Calijah Kancey’s long-awaited return from a torn pectoral is officially “in play” as the Tampa Bay Buccaneers head into a must-win Week 18 clash with the Carolina Panthers on Saturday. Kancey’s chances of return are strong, per Greg Auman of FOX Sports and ESPN’s Jenna Laine, noting that the Buccaneers want to see how he […]

It’s do-or-die time for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. After losing to the Carolina Panthers two weeks ago, Tampa Bay had a chance to cement its spot in the postseason against the Miami Dolphins. Unfortunately, they lost, further complicating their hunt for a playoff spot. Now, the Buccaneers’ clash against the Carolina Panthers has some serious […]

The 2025 NFL season has been a tale of two halves for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. The Buccaneers, led by Baker Mayfield, started the season very hot with a handful of comeback wins. They began 3-0 and were 5-1 after six games. Now, the Bucs are 7-9 and are on the verge of missing out […]

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers have a lot on the line in Week 18. Tampa Bay needs to beat Carolina this weekend for a chance to make the playoffs. But if the Buccaneers cannot win the game, plenty of changes could come during the offseason. That includes the head coaching position. ESPN’s Dan Graziano and Jeremy […]

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers’ playoff hopes hang by a thread as they prepare for their Week 18 showdown against the Carolina Panthers. This game represents far more than a simple divisional matchup; it’s a potential season-defining moment for a team that’s clawed its way back into contention despite setbacks throughout the campaign. Every play matters, […]

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers will be playing for their postseason lives in Week 18 against the Carolina Panthers. It could also mark Mike Evans’ final game with the franchise. The star wide receiver was asked about his future with Tampa Bay. Evans’ response left things a bit ambiguous, via Rick Stroud of the Tampa Bay […]

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers are getting hit with some tough injury news, ahead of a pivotal game with the Carolina Panthers. Baker Mayfield was limited in Tuesday’s practice walk-through due to injury, per NFL Network. Mayfield wasn’t the only key player listed on the team’s injury report. “(Left tackle) Tristan Wirfs (toe) was listed as […]

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers’ second-half skid continued with Week 17’s loss to the Miami Dolphins. Tampa Bay has now dropped four straight games. After starting the season 6-2, the Bucs have lost seven of their last eight matchups, falling to 7-9 and putting their playoff hopes in serious jeopardy. Tempers appeared to boil over on […]

With everything still on the line despite another gut-punch loss, Baker Mayfield said Tampa Bay will be ready for a Week 18 home showdown with Carolina that decides the NFC South, promising he’ll have the group prepared after a performance that included 346 passing yards and two interceptions in the 20-17 loss to Miami. That […]

On Sunday afternoon, the Tampa Bay Buccaneers’ freefall continued with a frustrating 20-17 road loss at the hands of the Miami Dolphins. The Buccaneers now sit at 7-9 on the season, but thankfully for them, the Carolina Panthers lost at home to the Seattle Seahawks, meaning next week’s game between Tampa Bay and Carolina will […]

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers lost to the Miami Dolphins 20-17 on Sunday, falling to 7-8. Since their 5-1 start, Tampa has collapsed, but they still have a chance to make the playoffs. Buccaneers head coach Todd Bowles has a task for his team ahead of the NFC South title match against the Carolina Panthers. “We […]

The Carolina Panthers lost to the Seattle Seahawks 27-10 on Sunday, keeping the NFC South alive for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. Both offenses struggled in the first half, leaving the door open for Carolina to steal another win. But Sam Darnold and the Seahawks came to play in the second half, taking the win. We […]

There has been little the Tampa Bay Buccaneers (7-8) can count on over the last few weeks, but left tackle Tristan Wirfs has remained a constant during the team’s second three-game losing streak since November. The two-time First-Team All-Pro has done his best to prop up what has been an inconsistent and depleted offensive line […]

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers and Miami Dolphins meet in a critical Week 17 matchup on Sunday, December 28, 2025, at Hard Rock Stadium in Miami with the Buccaneers desperately seeking momentum heading into the final stretch, while the Dolphins have been eliminated from playoff contention. The Buccaneers, despite their recent struggles, enter as 5.5-point favorites […]

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers have been on the struggle bus lately, losers of three straight games, including a critical defeat at the hands of the Carolina Panthers over the weekend on the road. The Panthers and Buccaneers are currently in a race to see who will win the listless NFC South and backdoor their way […]

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers are now on the outside looking in when it comes to making the playoffs. However, left tackle Tristan Wirfs is doing everything in his power to help the team succeed. Wirfs’ efforts in 2025 earned him a Pro Bowl nomination for the fifth-straight year season. After learning that he had made […]

Week 16 of the NFL season was arguably the best yet despite a slate that didn’t look all that promising on paper. The marquee games were spread out through all the windows, but that left the Sunday slate a little bit barren. That didn’t matter in the end, as a couple of wild finishes in […]

Baker Mayfield has built his NFL career on defiance. For so long, he has defied expectations, doubters, and more than a few front-office exit ramps. Sunday’s loss to the Carolina Panthers, though, felt different. It wasn’t just another defeat or a missed opportunity. It felt like a verdict. In this season, the margins have already […]

If the Tampa Bay Buccaneers were looking for clarity about their identity, Sunday provided an uncomfortably clear answer. This wasn’t a fluke loss, a weather oddity, or a one-off mistake against an inferior opponent. This was a defining failure. With first place in the NFC South on the line, the Buccaneers blinked in a moment […]