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Buccaneers’ Baker Mayfield leaves game against Rams with injury

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers are looking to get out of their losing ways against the Los Angeles Rams, but things have not gone according to plan. Things got out of hand in a hurry, and the Bucs entered halftime down 31-7 against one of the NFL's elite contenders.

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Bucs QB Baker Mayfield (left shoulder) doubtful to return vs. Rams

Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Baker Mayfield did not return to the field for his team's opening drive of the second half with a left shoulder injury on Sunday night against the Los Angeles Rams.

Tampa Bay Buccaneers News / Bucs Report / November 23

Another Sunday, Another Buccaneers Let Down

This Buccaneers team has no business being in a playoff race. I’d argue they have no business playing in primetime either. The Bucs once again came out of the tunnel looking flat and mediocre.

Tampa Bay Buccaneers News / Tampa Bay Buccaneers on SI / November 23

Buccaneers get surprising good news before Sunday Night Football

It's no secret that the Tampa Bay Buccaneers have been absolutely decimated by injury this season. Established stars like Mike Evans, Chris Godwin, Bucky Irving, Tristan Wirfs, Calijah Kancey and Luke Goedeke have all missed extended time.

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The 'Active 300-passing-yard game leaders' quiz

How many of the active NFL quarterbacks to rack up at least 300 yards through the air in a game 10 or more times?

The '100-rushing-yard games by NFL QBs' quiz

The 'Super Bowl-winning starting QBs' quiz

The 'Most passing yards in one Super Bowl' quiz

Tampa Bay Buccaneers News / 5 GOATs / November 23

Chris Godwin injury update: Tampa Bay Buccaneers WR status revealed for SNF vs. Rams

Tampa Bay Buccaneers wide receiver Chris Godwin is back in the lineup after being out for nearly two months. The team announced that Godwin is active for the Sunday Night Football game against the Los Angeles Rams.

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College players whose NFL draft stock has risen the most this season

NFL draft stock is fluid from the start of the college football season until it concludes. These 20 players have risen up draft boards in 2025 as a result of their strong start to the season.

NFL News / Total Apex Fantasy Sports / November 23

Los Angeles Rams vs. Tampa Bay Buccaneers Start Em Sit Em Week 12 2025 Fantasy Forecast

The NFC playoff race is tightening, and this Week 12 showdown could define momentum for the Buccaneers and Rams. If Tampa Bay pulls off the upset and moves to 7–4, everything changes.

NFL News / Bucs Report / November 23

How the Buccaneers Can Beat the Rams

This is a primetime game against one of the strongest teams in the NFC. Oh boy. Based on the last two weeks of Buccaneers game, I’m not sure this team is up to the task of beating the Rams.

Tampa Bay Buccaneers News / NFL on ClutchPoints / November 23

Buccaneers’ Bucky Irving expected to miss Week 12, but there’s a catch

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers are preparing for another tough matchup against the 8-2 Los Angeles Rams without one of their most important offensive weapons, but there finally appears to be clarity.

Tampa Bay Buccaneers News / Tampa Bay Buccaneers on SI / November 23

Will Buccaneers' Chris Godwin play against the Los Angeles Rams?

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers have had some tough games in the 2025 season, but now, they're slated to play arguably the best team in the NFL in the Los Angeles Rams on Sunday Night Football.

Benjamin Morrison News / PewterReport.com / November 23

Bucs Injury Update: Chris Godwin Jr., Benjamin Morrison Availability

When the Bucs take the field at SoFi Stadium Sunday night to face the Rams in a primetime matchup, wide receiver Chris Godwin Jr. is set to suit up for the first time since Tampa Bay’s Week 5 win in Seattle on Oct 5.

Tampa Bay Buccaneers News / Tampa Bay Buccaneers on SI / November 23

Buccaneers make important signing to help fix one glaring issue

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers have made a move aimed directly at fixing the most frustrating part of their season. Tampa Bay has been giving up massive chunks of yardage on kick returns and currently sits near the bottom of the league, allowing 136 return yards per game.

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.

NFL Draft intel: Five prospects on the rise — including Ole Miss' Trinidad Chambliss

Preseason evaluations of Garrett Nussmeier, Cade Klubnik were a huge miss for NFL Draft 'experts'

Bucky Irving News / NFLTradeRumors.co / November 23

Buccaneers RB Bucky Irving Expected To Return Next Week

Adam Schefter of ESPN reports that Buccaneers RB Bucky Irving is expected to make his return next week after missing the last several games with shoulder and foot injuries. Schefter mentions that Irving “looked strong at practice this week” and may have been able to play against the Rams on Sunday.

Tampa Bay Buccaneers News / Pro Football Rumors / November 21

Buccaneers HC Todd Bowles provides injury updates on Chris Godwin, Bucky Irving

Injuries have increasingly become an issue for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, but one notable return at the receiver position can be expected.

20 NFL players who were one-season wonders

The 'Second-leading receiver by NFL team' quiz

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The '2025 NFL draft QB class' quiz

The 'Active 300-passing-yard game leaders' quiz

The '2022 NFL Week 1 starting QBs' quiz

The 'NFL single-game completions leaders' quiz

Tampa Bay Buccaneers News / Larry Brown Sports / November 20

Ominous report surfaces about Bucky Irving

There may be more than meets the eye with Bucky Irving’s lengthy absence.

Buccaneers' chances of upsetting Rams take massive hit due to illness in locker room

Former player has bleak outlook for Buccaneers if improvements are not made in one key area

The most notable single-season declines in NFL history

The 'NFL rookie 150-receiving-yard games' quiz

Tampa Bay Buccaneers News / Yardbarker / November 20

Ex-player has bleak outlook for Bucs if improvements are not made

Former player has bleak outlook for Buccaneers if improvements are not made in one key area

Once one of the hottest teams in the NFL, the Tampa Bay Buccaneers have lost three of their last four heading into a difficult Week 12 road trip against the Los Angeles Rams.

Buccaneers' chances of upsetting Rams take massive hit due to illness in locker room

What Baker Mayfield learned from Matthew Stafford during brief Rams stint

Who are the best first-round draft picks for every NFL team?

The 'NFL head coaches' quiz

NFL News / Yardbarker / November 20

What Baker Mayfield learned from Matthew Stafford during Rams stint

What Baker Mayfield learned from Matthew Stafford during brief Rams stint

Mayfield reflected on his brief time with the Rams ahead of a Week 12 matchup with his former team.

What Sean McVay learned about Buccaneers' Baker Mayfield during Rams stint

Buccaneers' chances of upsetting Rams take massive hit due to illness in locker room

Ranking the top five defenses in the NFL after Week 11

Who are the best first-round draft picks for every NFL team?

The 'Most two passing touchdown NFL games' quiz

NFL News / Yardbarker / November 20

Buccaneers' chances of upsetting Rams take massive hit due to illness in locker room

Many Tampa Bay Buccaneers are under the weather heading into a crucial road game against the Los Angeles Rams on "Sunday Night Football." After a walk-through at Wednesday's practice, Buccaneers head coach Todd Bowles revealed a mystery illness has broken out in Tampa Bay's building.

Bears have major concern heading into Steelers Week 12 showdown

Aaron Rodgers explains his criteria for playing Sunday vs. Bears

When Steelers reportedly could make Rodgers decision for Bears game

Jets HC Aaron Glenn shares promising update on Kris Boyd after shooting

Wild Jalen Hurts stat shows he's not the problem with Eagles offense