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Tom Brady Makes Tampa Bay Buccaneers Decision Amid NFL Season

Tom Brady, now a Fox Sports broadcaster, releases weekly NFL Power Rankings. Brady made a decision about his former team, the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, amid their recent rise.

Tampa Bay Buccaneers News / NFLTradeRumors.co / October 14

NFC Notes: Baker Mayfield, Jeff Ulbrich, Buccaneers, Falcons, Panthers

Bucs QB Baker Mayfield refuted MVP talks and said that his focus is on continuing the success his team has had early on in the season. “It’s Week 6,” Mayfield said, via ESPN.

Tampa Bay Buccaneers News / NFLTradeRumors.co / October 14

Buccaneers Worked Out Three RBs Including Jamaal Williams

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers hosted three free agents running backs for tryouts on Tuesday including RB Israel Abanikanda, RB Michael Wiley, and RB Jamaal Williams.

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The '2024 TD catch leaders by team' quiz

How many of the players to lead their NFL teams in touchdown catches can you name in five minutes?

The 'Active 1,000-yard NFL rushers' quiz

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Kendall Fuller News / Pro Football Rumors / October 14

Lions sign Chiefs Super Bowl champion after loss to K.C.

Lions sign former Chiefs Super Bowl champion after crushing loss to Kansas City

After facing the Kansas City Chiefs with a skeleton crew at cornerback, the Detroit Lions are adding an experienced piece to help.

Dan Campbell, Lions set sights on Bucs, 'move forward' with Branch banned

Lions' Brian Branch suspension gives ailing Buccaneers massive Week 7 break

The best and worst uniform changes in NFL history

The 'Active three-TD catch NFL games' quiz

NFL News / Yardbarker

2026 first-round NFL mock draft: Three QBs in the top 10

With the month of September in the books, both the top college prospects and 2026 NFL draft order are coming into focus. Here's a look at our latest first-round NFL mock draft as of October 13, 2025.

Arch Manning salvages season with Red River Rivalry win

Manning taunted Oklahoma fans

Bijan Robinson has a simple message for Texas QB Manning

Ty Simpson has Heisman moment in road win at No. 14 Missouri

Penn State QB Drew Allar's season comes to an end after injury

Tampa Bay Buccaneers News / NFLTradeRumors.co / October 14

Buccaneers Tweak Practice Squad For Week 7

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers announced they have signed RB Michael Wiley to the practice squad and cut TE Caden Prieskorn in a corresponding move. Tampa Bay’s

Tampa Bay Buccaneers News / Tampa Bay Buccaneers on SI / October 14

Former rival QB shocks fans by naming Buccaneers as his top NFL team

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers are the top seed in the NFC through six weeks after beating the San Francisco 49ers 30-19. The Bucs were expected to be a strong contender in 2025, but not many had them where they are currently at this point of the season.

Tampa Bay Buccaneers News / NFL on ClutchPoints / October 14

Buccaneers QB Baker Mayfield leaves NFL exec gushing over QB’s incredible 2025 run

Baker Mayfield has dealt with a lot in his NFL career. He started his career with the Cleveland Browns, but they cut bait with him and traded him to the Carolina Panthers.

Baker Mayfield News / Last Word On Sports / October 14

Top 5 NFL MVP Candidates After Week 6: Mayfield Leads Race

The NFL MVP Race Week 6 has taken a fascinating turn, with several star quarterbacks separating themselves from the pack as the season nears its midpoint.

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The 25 best single-game rushing performances in NFL playoff history

To go with Yardbarker's offerings on the best playoff passing and receiving performances, here are the top rushing games in NFL postseason history.

Stephen A Smith News / Athlon Sports / October 14

Stephen A. Smith Names the Best Team in NFL Right Now

Between the injury list and the noise of Week 6, one thing is no longer debatable: The Tampa Bay Buccaneers can win without their headline receivers, and the country is starting to notice.

Tez Johnson News / CBSSports.com / October 14

Bucs rookie WR Tez Johnson confused why he received MVP chants before learning they were for Baker Mayfield

Tez Johnson couldn't figure out why Bucs would chant 'MVP' at him until a veteran told him those were for Baker

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The 'NFL total touchdown pass leaders' quiz

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The 'Team USA men's basketball coaches' quiz

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Todd Bowles News / Pro Football Talk / October 14

Todd Bowles: Bucs players no longer view first-place schedule as burden

The Buccaneers have won four straight NFC South crowns. Which means that, for four straight years, they've emerged with the most difficult schedule of any team in the division.

Kindle Vildor News / The SportsRush / October 14

Bucs CB Kindle Vildor Takes a Shot at Nike After Embarrassing Slips Cost Him His First Pick-Six in the NFL

Kindle Vildor, Tampa Bay’s reserve cornerback, pulled off quite a play on Monday Night Football. A sequence of stumbles, which became one of the highlights of the game, if not the highlight!

NFL News / PewterReport.com / October 14

Baker Mayfield’s Evolution: Becoming The Gunslinger Again

In a new mini-series coming to Pewter Report, Josh Queipo and I will be diving deeper into the success and tendencies of Bucs quarterback Baker Mayfield.

Tampa Bay Buccaneers News / Yardbarker / October 14

Rival executives rave about Baker Mayfield amid MVP talk

Rival executives rave about Buccaneers' Baker Mayfield amid MVP talk

Mayfield has certainly caught the attention of some NFL executives.

'It's not even close': Former HC has Buccaneers QB Baker Mayfield atop MVP race

Buccaneers QB Baker Mayfield delivers early MVP statement

Buccaneers QB Baker Mayfield addresses MVP talk after win over 49ers

Who had the greatest QB season for every NFL team?

The 'Active NFL passing-touchdown leaders' quiz

Bucky Irving News / Oregon Ducks on SI / October 13

Why Bucky Irving Still Has NFL Star Potential Despite Injury Setback

Tampa Bay Buccaneers starting running back Bucky Irving will remain out with injury for their week 7 game against the Detroit Lions on Monday Night Football.

Tampa Bay Buccaneers News / Larry Brown Sports / October 13

Buccaneers rookie was so confused about fans’ MVP chants

Tampa Bay Buccaneers wide receiver Tez Johnson caught his first career touchdown on Sunday, and followed it up with a hilarious rookie moment on the sideline.

Tampa Bay Buccaneers News / PewterReport.com / October 13

Bucs Hopeful Key Players Return This Week While Others Out Longer

The laundry list of injuries continued to pile up for the Bucs as wide receiver Emeka Egbuka and offensive guard Luke Haggard each suffered injuries in Sunday’s 30-19 win versus the 49ers.

Tampa Bay Buccaneers News / Yardbarker / October 13

Bucs HC explains how Mayfield has reached 'another level'

Buccaneers' Todd Bowles explains how Baker Mayfield has reached 'another level' amid MVP chatter

Mayfield passed for 256 yards and two touchdowns with zero interceptions to guide the Buccaneers to a 30-19 victory over the San Francisco 49ers that improved Tampa Bay to 5-1 on Sunday.

Buccaneers QB Baker Mayfield delivers early MVP statement

Buccaneers QB Baker Mayfield addresses MVP talk after win over 49ers

Baker Mayfield's words on injuries explain his MVP case

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