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Tampa Bay Buccaneers News / Athlon Sports / October 6
Week 5 Power Rankings Roundup: Packers Win Over Buccaneers Hasn’t Changed National Opinion
The Green Bay Packers escaped with a 17-14 win over the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in Week 4, improving to 2-2. It didn’t look pretty, but a win is a win. Despite the victory, a lackluster performance against a winless Buccaneers team led by an undrafted rookie quarterback hasn’t inspired much confidence among the Packers faithful.
The 'Most TD's through four games' quiz
How many of the quarterbacks to throw the most touchdowns through the first four weeks of a season for each NFL franchise can you name in five minutes?
Tampa Bay Buccaneers News / Athlon Sports / October 6
Antoine Winfield Jr.'s Fractured Rib Deals the 0-4 Buccaneers Another Gut Punch
The Tampa Bay Buccaneers did not need another name on the injury report. They got one anyway. Antoine Winfield Jr. will miss two to four weeks with a fractured rib, head coach Todd Bowles said Monday, three days before a Thursday night game at Dallas.
Ranking the NFL's backup quarterbacks for the 2026 season
A few trades have rearranged the NFL's backup quarterback ranks, but the dust has mostly settled. From a mix of recent first-round disappointments, aging vets, and young project types, here is how the league's QB2 ranks look for the 2026 season.
Bucs Sign CB To Practice Squad
The Bucs have signed cornerback Brandon Johnson to their practice squad on Tuesday, the team announced. The team had an opening after veteran Sean Murphy-Bunting was signed off the practice squad and went to the Steelers active roster.
Tampa Bay Buccaneers News / NFLTradeRumors.co / October 6
Buccaneers Sign CB Brandon Johnson
The Tampa Bay Buccaneers announced they have signed CB Brandon Johnson to the practice squad. Johnson takes the spot of CB Sean Murphy-Bunting after he was signed to Pittsburgh’s active roster.
Tampa Bay Buccaneers News / Tampa Bay Buccaneers on SI / October 6
Buccaneers Legend Tom Brady Back in the NFL? Biographer Isn't Ruling It Out
Things have taken quite a turn in Tampa Bay since the days of Tom Brady, and it hasn't been for the better. During the Brady years, the Buccaneers were rolling and included a Super Bowl victory.
Rueben Bain Jr. News / Athlon Sports / October 6
Rueben Bain Jr.'s 38.7 PFF Grade Ranks Last Among Edge Rushers, and Tampa Bay Needs Him
Rueben Bain Jr. has not played since Week 2, and the Tampa Bay Buccaneers have not won at all. The first-round edge rusher from Miami was ruled out again for Sunday’s 17-14 loss to the Green Bay Packers, his second straight missed game with a groin injury.
Tampa Bay Buccaneers News / A to Z Sports / October 6
Buccaneers suffer another blow thanks to key injury that will sideline Pro Bowl safety Antoine Winfield Jr. for a few weeks
The Buccaneers have lost another key player in Antoine Winfield Jr. after he suffered a rib injury against the Packers in Week 4. It’s a big blow to the secondary that can certainly have a major effect on Thursday’s game in Dallas.
25 NFL players who could retire after the 2026 season
NFL stars can't play forever, and retirement is coming sooner than later for some of the league's top players. These 25 players could call it quits following the 2026 season.
Tampa Bay Buccaneers News / Yardbarker / October 6
NFL reporter expands on Todd Bowles hot-seat chatter as winless Buccaneers prepare to face Cowboys
A Monday report suggested that Tampa Bay Buccaneers ownership could fire head coach and advertised defensive specialist Todd Bowles if the 0-4 Buccaneers suffer an embarrassing loss at the 2-2 Dallas Cowboys this coming Thursday night.
Tampa Bay Buccaneers News / Athlon Sports / October 6
Three Positives and Four Negatives From the Buccaneers' 0-4 Start to the 2026 Season
A quarter of the way through the season, the Tampa Bay Buccaneers are still looking for a win. They have lost four games by a combined 20 points, lost Baker Mayfield to a dislocated right thumb along the way and turned to undrafted rookie Jalon Daniels.
NFL News / Athlon Sports / October 5
4 Biggest Storylines Ahead of Thursday Night Football Matchup With Buccaneers
The Dallas Cowboys don’t have much time to enjoy their comeback victory over the Houston Texans. After improving to 2-2 with a 34-30 road win Sunday, Dallas immediately turns its attention toward Thursday night’s matchup with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.
Emeka Egbuka News / NFL on ClutchPoints / October 5
Emeka Egbuka, Courtland Sutton and other fantasy football bad beats to be concerned about
Fantasy football managers know that not every disappointing Sunday is a reason to panic. Still, some bad beats deserve a closer look before Week 5 lineups are set.
Tampa Bay Buccaneers News / NFL on ClutchPoints / October 5
Todd Bowles’ word salad after 0-4 start perfectly sums up Buccaneers’ nightmare
The Tampa Bay Buccaneers have gotten off to a brutal start to the 2026 NFL season, currently sitting at 0-4 after a recent home loss to the Green Bay Packers on Sunday.
Tampa Bay Buccaneers News / PewterReport.com / October 5
Important Bucs Starter To Miss Several Weeks
Bucs team captain and safety Antoine Winfield Jr. is going to miss the next two to four weeks due to having slightly fractured rib. Head coach Todd Bowles confirmed the news on Tuesday as the Buccaneers get ready for a short week playing on Thursday Night Football against the Cowboys.
Tampa Bay Buccaneers News / Field Level Media / October 5
Buccaneers say S Antoine Winfield Jr. (rib) out 2-4 weeks
Tampa Bay Buccaneers safety Antoine Winfield Jr. will miss two to four weeks after suffering a rib fracture, coach Todd Bowles said Monday. Winfield, 28, suffered the injury late in Tampa Bay's 17-14 loss to the Green Bay Packers on Sunday that dropped the Bucs to 0-4.
Tampa Bay Buccaneers News / Yardbarker / October 5
Why Buccaneers may, may not make Todd Bowles move after Week 5 game vs. Cowboys
For a piece published on Monday morning, NFL insider Mike Florio of Pro Football Talk and NBC Sports hinted that Thursday night could go down as Bowles' last stand with Tampa Bay.
Tampa Bay Buccaneers News / NFL on ClutchPoints / October 4
What Todd Bowles said about Buccaneers’ Baker Mayfield’s injury after eye-opening Adam Schefter report
The Tampa Bay Buccaneers star quarterback Baker Mayfield is currently dealing with a dislocated thumb. According to the latest update from league insider Adam Schefter, the Buccaneers star is expected to miss anywhere from three to six weeks.
NFL News / Yardbarker / October 5
Packers HC Matt LaFleur threatens to bench players despite win
The Green Bay Packers escaped Tampa Bay with a 17-14 win Sunday, but Matt LaFleur certainly didn't sound like a coach interested in celebrating.
Tampa Bay Buccaneers News / Pro Football Rumors / October 4
Buccaneers To Start Jalon Daniels In Week 5; No Change To Baker Mayfield’s Timeline
The Buccaneers lost on Sunday afternoon, dropping them to 0-4 on the season. Baker Mayfield remains out of the lineup at this time, and his Week 4 replacement will remain atop the depth chart for now.
Emeka Egbuka News / Bucs Report / October 4
Predicted Stat Line: Buccaneers WR Emeka Egbuka vs Green Bay
Buccaneers Wide Receiver Emeka Egbuka enters Week Four as Tampa Bay’s leading receiver through the first three games. The second-year receiver has caught 13 passes for 141 yards and one touchdown.
Baker Mayfield News / Pro Football Rumors / October 3
Buccaneers QB Baker Mayfield To Miss At Least Three Games
OCTOBER 3: In typical fashion, Mayfield wants speed up his return process and is even “pushing to come back” as early as Week 5, per Bleacher Report James Palmer.
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