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For five seasons, Todd Bowles’ defense had lived on the right side of NFL trivia. That streak ended Thursday night in gut-wrenching fashion. The Tampa Bay Buccaneers surrendered a fourth-and-14 conversion during their 29-28 Week 15 collapse against the Atlanta Falcons. It marked the first time since 2020 that Tampa Bay failed to stop an […]

Thursday night was supposed to be a turning point for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. A prime-time stage, divisional stakes, and a chance to steady a season that had quietly slipped off course after a 6–2 start. Instead, it turned into the defining low point of their 2025 campaign. Tampa Bay’s stunning 29–28 collapse against the […]

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers collapsed against the Atlanta Falcons on Thursday Night Football. The Bucs failed to put Atlanta away despite building a 14-point fourth-quarter lead in their home stadium. Kirk Cousins delivered for the Falcons with three scoring drives in the final quarter, including the game winner. Tampa Bay fell to 7-7 with the […]

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, […]

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. […]

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 […]

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 — […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 Tampa Bay Buccaneers enter their Week 15 matchup against the Atlanta Falcons badly in need of a win. Tampa Bay has lost four of its last five games, falling to 7-6 on the season. The Bucs still lead the NFC South thanks to a tiebreaker over the Carolina Panthers. But the team has tailed […]

Mike Evans has been dealing with injury woes throughout this season. However, it sounds like the Tampa Bay Buccaneers will finally have him back in the lineup for the Week 15 “Thursday Night Football” game against the Atlanta Falcons. Reports indicate that Evans, who has been unavailable since Week 7 due to a broken collarbone, […]

A banged-up Tampa Bay offense is inching back toward full strength at exactly the moment the NFC South race is tightening. Mike Evans and Jalen McMillan returned to work this week, with Todd Bowles acknowledging that both receivers, along with left tackle Tristan Wirfs, are being ramped up for the short-week showdown against the Atlanta […]

Chris Simms’ NFL initiation didn’t come on the practice field or in a meeting room. It arrived the moment Jon Gruden told Simms to introduce himself to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers’ veterans, a rite of passage Simms quickly learned was anything but ceremonial. “I stick my hand out, and Sapp goes, ‘Get the f— away […]

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers have struggled with production from their receivers. But there is hope for their Thursday Night Football clash against the Falcons as Mike Evans is in line for an injury return, according to ESPN. “Buccaneers wide receiver Mike Evans (collarbone) is primed for a Week 15 return,” Jeremy Fowler wrote. “Evans has […]

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers could really use a win in Week 15. Tampa is getting ready for a Thursday Night Football showdown with Atlanta that will have major implication on the NFC South playoff race. The Buccaneers will need their young playmakers, including rookie receiver Emeka Egbuka, to ball out if they want to beat […]

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers are making a push for the playoffs to close out their regular season. Veteran defensive end Jason Pierre-Paul has now made his return to help bolster the defense. Not playing football since 2023, it’s fair to wonder how much gas Pierre-Paul has left in the tank. Run game coordinator/outside linebackers coach […]

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers are in a fierce battle for first place in the NFC South. In an effort to help fortify their defense, the Buccaneers have signed veteran Jason Pierre-Paul. The pass rusher is returning to Tampa Bay with a strong legacy put in place. However, Pierre-Paul wasn’t ready to hang the cleats up […]

The Atlanta Falcons and Tampa Bay Buccaneers are two teams headed in opposite directions. Tampa Bay is 7-6 headed into Week 15 and in a tight race with Carolina for the NFC South title. Meanwhile, the Falcons are floundering at 4-9 after Michael Penix Jr.’s season-ending injury. The Falcons do not have their first-round pick […]

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers entered Week 14 with a chance to tighten their grip on the NFC South and build momentum for a postseason push. Instead, they delivered their most troubling performance of the season. A stunning 24-20 home loss to the New Orleans Saints (now 3-10), who were playing a rookie quarterback in miserable […]

It has been two years since two-time Super Bowl champion Jason Pierre-Paul played in an NFL game. He is close to appearing in one in the 2025 NFL season, as he has worked out a deal with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers for a reunion, according to Ian Rapoport of the NFL Network. “Reunion: Veteran edge […]

The Buccaneers are walking a tightrope in the NFC South, but at least the injury picture is finally starting to tilt their way. Mike Evans and Jalen McMillan returned to practice this week, though neither was expected to suit up against the Saints as Tampa Bay chooses caution over desperation. ESPN’s Adam Schefter has already […]

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers walked into Week 14 knowing a matchup with the 2-10 New Orleans Saints was still no guarantee, especially given the physicality that always shows up in NFC South battles. But even with that awareness, Tampa Bay was stunned 24-20 at Raymond James Stadium, a result that further complicates their pursuit of […]

In the midst of their NFC South chase, the Tampa Bay Buccaneers suffered a crushing 24-20 loss to the New Orleans Saints in Week 14. Quarterback Baker Mayfield isn’t taking it lightly. Even with the loss, the Buccaneers are still 7-6 on the season. But Mayfield is now determined to make it 8-6 when they […]

The Carolina Panthers are on bye in Week 14, but they picked up a huge win in the playoff picture. The Tampa Bay Buccaneers lost to the New Orleans Saints, dropping them to 7-6 on the season. The Panthers, also at 7-6, are tied with the Buccaneers for the top spot in the NFC South. […]

Quarterback Baker Mayfield and the Tampa Bay Buccaneers already entered their Week 14 matchup with the New Orleans Saints down left tackle Tristan Wirfs. But now, Mayfield has seen another one of his key blockers leave the field. Left guard Ben Bredeson has suffered a knee injury and is now questionable to return, via Jenna […]

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers are getting healthier ahead of their late-season playoff push. Buccaneers WRs Mike Evans and Jalen McMillan returned to practice this week, but neither is expected to play on Sunday against the Saints. Thankfully, it should not be too long before the veteran wide receiver can finally get back on the field. […]

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers snapped a three-game losing streak with a 20-17 victory over the Arizona Cardinals in Week 13. Tampa Bay maintained its slim lead in the NFC South with the win over Arizona. Baker Mayfield gutted out a shoulder injury and Bucky Irving returned, helping the Bucs get back in the win column. […]

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers head into their Week 14 clash with the New Orleans Saints trying to protect their NFC South lead without two important weapons for Baker Mayfield. Head coach Todd Bowles confirmed that Mike Evans and Jalen McMillan have both been ruled out, even after returning to practice, as the team prioritizes getting […]

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers will be trying to keep their NFC South lead when they face the New Orleans Saints in Week 14. However, they’ll have to go into battle without two key wide receivers. Both Mike Evans and Jalen McMillian have been ruled out, head coach Todd Bowles confirmed, via Adam Schefter of ESPN. […]

The 2025 NFL playoffs are just around the corner as we enter the month of December. There are only five weeks left in the regular season, which means that the NFC playoff picture is becoming a lot clearer. As usual, the Tampa Bay Buccaneers find themselves in a good position to win the NFC South […]

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers are 7-5 heading into a Week 14 matchup with the New Orleans Saints. Injuries have plagued Tampa this season, even with Baker Mayfield not missing time with a shoulder injury. Wide receiver injuries have been particularly frequent for the Bucs. But the Buccaneers are getting Mike Evans back at practice on […]

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers are getting healthy once again just in time for the playoffs. Bucky Irving returned from his long absence and Mike Evans may not be too far behind. The Buccaneers may also get wide receiver Jalen McMillan back from injury for his 2025 debut. Tampa is expected to open McMillan’s 21-day practice […]

On Sunday afternoon, the Tampa Bay Buccaneers squeaked out a win over the Arizona Cardinals to keep pace in the NFC South, despite the Carolina Panthers picking up a surprise win over the Los Angeles Rams. The Buccaneers got a surprise appearance out of Baker Mayfield, who was injured in the previous week’s loss to […]