Sure, football games are ultimately decided on the field, but the preparation during the week leading up to the contest is just as important when it comes to factoring into everything.
The Tampa Bay Buccaneers edged the Carolina Panthers 16-14 in a rain-soaked Week 18 matchup at Raymond James Stadium. When it comes to the game’s most valuable player, a few names stand out.
Well, the Tampa Bay Buccaneers are still alive in the playoff race after beating the Carolina Panthers on Saturday, but the team still needs the New Orleans Saints to beat the Atlanta Falcons.
Rule changes have made passing numbers easier to compile in the modern era, and the game's top quarterbacks have taken full advantage. While the heaviest hitters are represented here, some storied postseasons by slightly lesser-celebrated QBs remain entrenched in playoff annals as well.
The NFL is reviewing a heated moment involving Baker Mayfield that could lead to further discipline. The incident occurred during Saturday’s game between the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and the Carolina Panthers.
OK, so the Bucs did their part on Saturday night, beating the Panthers 16-14 at Raymond James Stadium. Tampa Bay is now 8-9 and remains alive in the NFC South race heading into the final day of the regular season.
The Tampa Bay Buccaneers kept their playoff hopes alive with a 16-14 win over the Carolina Panthers in Week 18. Lavonte David stepped up in the must-win divisional clash.
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.
The Tampa Bay Buccaneers stretched their season to Sunday, literally. All after holding off the Carolina Panthers in rain soaked fashion Saturday. But don’t expect head coach Todd Bowles to jump for joy soon in this NFC South race.
The NFC South is once again a pit of despair, with the division doing nothing to earn its playoff spot, let alone the privilege of hosting a postseason game.
Tampa Bay Buccaneers wide receiver Chris Godwin Jr. was added to the injury report due to an illness ahead of Saturday's game against the visiting Carolina Panthers.
Jalen McMillan looks fantastic. Sorry, I was supposed to lead up to that. But three weeks after returning from a neck injury that could have ended his career, he just had the best game of his professional career.
Dianna Russini of The Athletic writes that Buccaneers HC Todd Bowles and GM Jason Licht appear to be safe even if the team ends up missing the playoffs.
According to Ian Rapoport, the Buccaneers are activating DT Calijah Kancey from injured reserve. Kancey tore his pectoral muscle and underwent surgery to repair it in September.
The 7-9 Tampa Bay Buccaneers could be eliminated from the upcoming postseason tournament while watching Sunday's NFL action. However, Tampa Bay's season will certainly come to an end if the club suffers a home loss to the 8-8 Carolina Panthers this coming Saturday.