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Bucs get surprising playoff percentage update after Rams loss

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers may not have played their best football lately, but the numbers say their season is far from slipping away. Despite another tough loss, Tampa Bay actually saw its playoff chances increase heading into Week 12.

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Buccaneers RB Bucky Irving gets brutally honest on injury trouble

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers are looking to get back in the win column in Week 13. Tampa got embarrassed by Los Angeles last week and fell to 6-5 on the season.

Baker Mayfield News / Field Level Media / November 26

Bucs QB Baker Mayfield calls playing Sunday a 'double-edged sword'

The Tampa Buccaneers are already in playoff mode, and the mindset is playing into the decision to start quarterback Baker Mayfield on Sunday against the Arizona Cardinals despite a left shoulder sprain.

Tampa Bay Buccaneers News / NFL on ClutchPoints / November 26

Buccaneers’ Baker Mayfield still has a chance to start in Week 13, says HC

It’s been tough sledding for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in recent weeks, as the team has now lost four of its last five games after Sunday evening’s road demolition at the hands of the Los Angeles Rams.

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The 'Three-TD, Three-INT NFL games' quiz

How many of the 46 quarterbacks in NFL history to throw both three touchdowns and three interceptions in multiple games in the Super Bowl Era can you name in six minutes?

The 'Last QB to win a playoff game by NFL team' quiz

The 'Most NFL QB two-rushing-TD games' quiz

The 'NFL rookie receiving-yard leaders' quiz

Tampa Bay Buccaneers News / Tampa Bay Buccaneers on SI / November 26

Buccaneers' $14 million defender who's missed 4 games returns to practice Wednesday

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers need the cavalry back as soon as possible if they want to save their season, as they stand at 6-5 and in danger of losing the NFC South to the Carolina Panthers.

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The most memorable NFL Thanksgiving game performances

The NFL on Thanksgiving has become one of the great American traditions, dating back to 1920. These are some of the most memorable moments and performances from the Turkey Day games.

Tampa Bay Buccaneers News / Bucs Report / November 26

Buccaneers Start 21-Day Practice Window For Safety Rashad Wisdom

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers are gearing up for their matchup with the Arizona Cardinals this Sunday at Raymond James Stadium. The Pewter Pirates have been dealing with the injury bug all season long.

Zyon McCollum News / PewterReport.com / November 26

Examining Zyon McCollum’s Struggles In Coverage

Cornerback Zyon McCollum has been a microcosm of the Bucs defense this year. Tons of talent. Lots of promise. Incredibly disappointing. To say McCollum has not lived up to the three-year, $48 million extension he signed just before this season began would be an understatement-and-a-half.

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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'

Emeka Egbuka News / Bucs Report / November 26

Buccaneers’ Rookie WR Faces Challenges With Injury-Plagued Offense

Buccaneers’ rookie wide receiver Emeka Egbuka got off to a strong start, putting up 25 catches for 445 yards and five touchdowns in his first five games.

Tampa Bay Buccaneers News / Bucs Report / November 25

Buccaneers’ Mock Draft Following Embarrassing Loss To Rams

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers have now lost three games in a row and four of their last five. They are now 6-5 overall and hold a razor-thin lead in the division.

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The '2025 NFL draft QB class' quiz

Todd Bowles News / PewterReport.com / November 25

Todd Bowles Addresses What Must Be Fixed On Bucs Defense

The Bucs defense has been glaringly bad coming out the bye week. Three straight losses, 1,182 yards give up and 99 out of 106 points allowed. That’s subpar for any team, but it looks even worse when head coach Todd Bowles is also the defensive play-caller.

Tampa Bay Buccaneers News / A to Z Sports / November 25

Bucs Report Card: Tampa Bay is nearing full-blown disaster mode after a hot start to the season

It's safe to say a lot has changed since the Tampa Bay Buccaneers' first report card of the 2025 season came out back in October. At that point, the Bucs were on top of the NFC with a 6-1 record and were coming off a big win over a San Francisco 49ers that had tortured them the past few seasons.

NFL News / Yardbarker / November 24

Rams' Adams addresses Stafford MVP chatter after dominant win

Rams' Davante Adams addresses Matthew Stafford MVP chatter after dominant win over Buccaneers

Against the Buccaneers, Stafford completed 25-of-35 passes for 273 yards with three touchdowns that he tossed in the contest's first half.

Rams QB Matthew Stafford furthers MVP case with performance vs. Buccaneers

'SNF' takeaways: Rams move to top of NFC after rout of Buccaneers

Lavonte David challenges Buccaneers after 'embarrassing performance' in 'SNF' loss to Rams

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The 'NFL 100-touchdown club' quiz

Tampa Bay Buccaneers News / Yardbarker / November 24

Lavonte David challenges Bucs after 'embarrassing performance'

Lavonte David challenges Buccaneers after 'embarrassing performance' in 'SNF' loss to Rams

The Buccaneers were demolished on "Sunday Night Football."

'SNF' takeaways: Rams move to top of NFC after rout of Buccaneers

The greatest backup quarterbacks in NFL history

The 'Active NFL game-winning drive leaders' quiz

Teddy Bridgewater News / PewterReport.com / November 24

Teddy Bridgewater Ready To 'Answer The Bell' If Bucs Need Him

The coming days will give everyone a lot more insight into the Bucs’ quarterback situation going forward, but if Teddy Bridgewater needs to step in and start in place of an injured Baker Mayfield next Sunday against the Cardinals in Tampa, you can bet he’ll be ready.

NFL News / Yardbarker / November 24

'SNF' takeaways: Rams move to top of NFC after rout of Buccaneers

The Los Angeles Rams continue to make their case as the league's best team after a 34-7 dismantling of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on "Sunday Night Football."

Rams QB Matthew Stafford furthers MVP case with performance vs. Buccaneers

Buccaneers' Baker Mayfield suffers non-contact injury on ‘SNF’

Cities that have infamously lost their beloved sports teams

The 'Active NFL game-winning drive leaders' quiz

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.