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Todd Bowles Goes Nuclear After Bucs’ Humiliating Collapse Against Falcons

Todd Bowles Goes Nuclear After Bucs’ Humiliating Collapse Against Falcons

If you thought you were having a bad week at work, just be glad you aren’t Todd Bowles right now. Thursday Night Football has a reputation for being a bit of a snooze fest, or just generally weird football.

Mike Evans News / Larry Brown Sports / December 12

Mike Evans went ballistic on the sidelines amid Bucs collapse

Mike Evans did not hide his emotions on the sideline near the end of Thursday night’s game between the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and the Atlanta Falcons at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa, Fla.

Tampa Bay Buccaneers News / NFL on ClutchPoints / December 12
The painful irony of Buccaneers’ loss to Falcons despite 19 penalties

The painful irony of Buccaneers’ loss to Falcons despite 19 penalties

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.

Tampa Bay Buccaneers News / NFL on ClutchPoints / December 12
What Baker Mayfield says ‘doesn’t get you s***’ after Buccaneers’ implosion vs. Falcons

What Baker Mayfield says ‘doesn’t get you s***’ after Buccaneers’ implosion vs. Falcons

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.

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The 'Oldest 4,000-passing-yard seasons' quiz

The 'Oldest 4,000-passing-yard seasons' quiz

How many of the NFL quarterbacks to throw for at least 4,000 yards after turning 35 years old can you name in five minutes?

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The biggest disappointments from the 2025 NFL season

The biggest disappointments from the 2025 NFL season

All NFL players enter the season with high hopes, but sometimes seasons don't go as hoped. These 20 players have been some of the biggest disappointments early in the 2025 season.

Tampa Bay Buccaneers News / NFL on ClutchPoints / December 12
Buccaneers’ Todd Bowles can’t stop dropping F-bombs after TNF meltdown

Buccaneers’ Todd Bowles can’t stop dropping F-bombs after TNF meltdown

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.

NFL News / Yardbarker / December 12
Buccaneers blow late lead to Falcons as collapse continues

'TNF' takeaways: Buccaneers blow late lead to Falcons as collapse continues

While injuries have played a big role in Tampa Bay's recent struggles, there can be no excuse for this loss.

Buccaneers use 347-pound Vita Vea in a crazy role during 'TNF'
Falcons burned by iffy call after Kirk Cousins got grabbed by his facemask
Caleb Williams, Bears face enormous test as Myles Garrett chases history
Trevon Diggs may have played his last game with Cowboys
Rams' Sean McVay makes feelings about Lions' Jared Goff clear
Travis Kelce talks 'tough reality' about what could be final games of career
Mike Evans News / NFL on ClutchPoints / December 11
Johnny Manziel hypes up Mike Evans’ epic return with 2-word post

Johnny Manziel hypes up Mike Evans’ epic return with 2-word post

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.

NFL News / Yardbarker
Looking back at every NFL Christmas Day game

Looking back at every NFL Christmas Day game

For years, Thanksgiving belonged to the NFL, but Christmas belonged to the NBA. Occasionally, an NFL game would fall on Christmas, but it was anomalous, even avoided if possible.

Vita Vea News / Larry Brown Sports / December 11
Buccaneers use 347-pound Vita Vea in a crazy role during 'TNF'

Buccaneers use 347-pound Vita Vea in a crazy role during 'TNF'

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers were in their bag during Thursday’s game against the Atlanta Falcons. 

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Caleb Williams, Bears face enormous test as Myles Garrett chases history
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Trevon Diggs may have played his last game with Cowboys
Rams' Sean McVay makes feelings about Lions' Jared Goff clear
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Tampa Bay Buccaneers News / PewterReport.com / December 11
Updates On 2 Bucs Waived Ahead Of Week 15

Updates On 2 Bucs Waived Ahead Of Week 15

When the Bucs activated wide receivers Mike Evans and Jalen McMillan on Wednesday afternoon ahead of Thursday night’s Week 15 matchup against the Falcons in Tampa, they waived defensive tackle C.J.

Tampa Bay Buccaneers News / NFLTradeRumors.co / December 11
Buccaneers Call Up Two For Thursday Night Football

Buccaneers Call Up Two For Thursday Night Football

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers announced Thursday that they’ve elevated defensive lineman Adam Gotsis and defensive back J.T. Gray to their active roster for their Thursday game against the Falcons.  Gotsis, 33, is a former second-round pick of the Broncos back in 2016.

NFL News / Yardbarker / December 11
Fantasy football Week 15: Four players who could flop

Fantasy football Week 15: Four players who could flop

You can't afford any bust performances this week, and we have you covered with four players who might flop in the first round.

Scout's take about Texas QB Arch Manning's NFL Draft stock may surprise you
Colts' Michael Pittman Jr. shares huge request for Philip Rivers after NFL return
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The 'Sports Hall of Fames' quiz
Jalen McMillan News / PewterReport.com / December 10
Bucs Activate Mike Evans And Jalen McMillan From Injured Reserve

Bucs Activate Mike Evans And Jalen McMillan From Injured Reserve

It looks like help is on the way for the Bucs once again. This iteration of it comes from wide receivers Mike Evans and Jalen McMillan. The Bucs announced on Wednesday that they have activated Evans and McMillan from injured reserve just one day before their Thursday night home game.

Baker Mayfield News / PewterReport.com / December 10
What’s Really Happened To Baker Mayfield And The Bucs Offense?

What’s Really Happened To Baker Mayfield And The Bucs Offense?

After Bucs quarterback Baker Mayfield played like one of the best QBs in the NFL last season, many expected a suitable encore this season. Maybe not the heights of 4,500 passing yards and 41 touchdowns, but something resembling a stat line of an elite signal-caller.

Mike Evans News / Yardbarker / December 10
Buccaneers could have huge offensive weapon back for stretch run

Buccaneers could have huge offensive weapon back for stretch run

In Week 7, he suffered a fractured collarbone, forcing him to miss the past six games.

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Todd Bowles News / Bucs Report / December 10
Todd Bowles Is Running Out Of Time

Todd Bowles Is Running Out Of Time

For a very long time – longer than most Buccaneers fans would want – I’ve been a staunch defender of Todd Bowles. I felt that he was continuously heading in the right direction and despite his mid-season hiccups, he’s gotten the team to the postseason three years in a row as division champions.

Ben Bredeson News / Pro Football Rumors / December 9
Buccaneers place G Ben Bredeson on IR

Buccaneers place G Ben Bredeson on IR

The Buccaneers’ offensive line has been dealt another blow late in the year. Ben Bredeson will not be able to play again during the regular season. The veteran guard was placed on injured reserve Tuesday, per a team announcement.

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