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Why Buccaneers fans must watch Panthers-Saints on Sunday

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers are officially in trouble. They lost a rough game to the Atlanta Falcons, 29-28, and now stand at 7-7 on the year, relinquishing their lead in the NFC South to the Carolina Panthers, who have half a game on them at 7-6.

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Former Buccaneers' QB Tom Brady says he could return to NFL at age 48

Age is just a number in the NFL over the past few weeks, and players thought to be retired or out of the league have been finding themselves on NFL rosters.

Baker Mayfield News / PewterReport.com / December 13

Baker Mayfield On Bucs’ Loss: 'This One’s Going To Haunt Me'

Tampa Bay quarterback Baker Mayfield doesn’t lack toughness. No one questions that. He’s taken hits, played through injuries, and answered the bell week after week for the Bucs.

Tampa Bay Buccaneers News / Gridiron Heroics / December 13

'Just a Little Bit More Juice': Baker Mayfield’s True Feelings on Buccaneers’ Roster Move

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers made one of their most surprising midseason moves by bringing back longtime fan favorite Jason Pierre‑Paul, and Baker Mayfield did not hide how much the reunion means to the locker room.

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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?

The 'Yearly NFL passing leaders' quiz

The 'QBs sacked seven times in a win' quiz

The '2K-scrimmage-yard NFL seasons' quiz

Tampa Bay Buccaneers News / Yardbarker / December 12

Buccaneers throwing away shot at NFC South title

After a 6-2 start seemed to spell out an NFC South title and a guaranteed playoff berth, the Tampa Bay Buccaneers have imploded spectacularly in a performance the Georgia Dome would be impressed with.

Todd Bowles' blunt postgame comments signal a breaking point for Buccaneers

Todd Bowles challenges Buccaneers after Baker Mayfield accepts blame for 'TNF' loss to Falcons

Baker Mayfield assigns blame for Buccaneers' 'TNF' loss to Falcons

The most crushing defeats in NFL playoff history

The 'Most 20-passing-TD NFL seasons' quiz

NFL News / Yardbarker

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.

NFL News / NBC Sports / December 12

Watch: Falcons showed 'what they could be' in comeback win vs. Buccaneers | Dan Patrick Show

Tampa Bay Buccaneers News / NFL on ClutchPoints / December 12

Gerald McCoy takes to social media to defend Buccaneers’ Todd Bowles after Falcons disaster

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers’ Week 15 collapse against the Atlanta Falcons sparked anger across the Raymond James Stadium, but Gerald McCoy aimed the conversation in a different direction when it came to Todd Bowles.

Todd Bowles News / Pro Football Rumors / December 12

Todd Bowles Addresses Job Security Questions; Bucs HC’s Future Uncertain?

Last night’s collapse resulted in the Buccaneers losing to the Falcons. As a result, Tampa Bay’s playoff outlook has continued to take a turn for the worse.

NFL News / Tampa Bay Buccaneers on SI / December 12

Buccaneers' playoff chance percentage plummets after loss to Falcons

It was hard to imagine the Buccaneers outright missing the playoffs once they started the year 5-1, but now, you don't have to — that scenario is a game away from coming to pass.

Tampa Bay Buccaneers News / Yardbarker / December 12

Bowles challenges Bucs after Mayfield accepts blame for 'TNF' loss

Todd Bowles challenges Buccaneers after Baker Mayfield accepts blame for 'TNF' loss to Falcons

During a Friday morning videoconference, Buccaneers head coach Todd Bowles spoke with reporters and reacted to Mayfield's comments.

Buccaneers' Todd Bowles addresses job-security chatter after 'TNF' loss to Falcons

Did Baker Mayfield agree with Todd Bowles' fiery comments?

Spiraling Buccaneers looking like team in need of offseason shakeup

The biggest disappointments from the 2025 NFL season

The 'Most 20-passing-TD NFL seasons' quiz

NFL News / Yardbarker

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.

Tampa Bay Buccaneers News / Last Word On Sports / December 12

Tampa Bay Buccaneers path to the playoffs after embarrassing Falcons loss

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers are in a tailspin, losing six of their last eight and currently find themselves in serious danger of missing the playoffs. After

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.

Vita Vea News / Larry Brown Sports / December 11

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.

Falcons burned by iffy call after Kirk Cousins got grabbed by his facemask

Caleb Williams, Bears face enormous test as Myles Garrett chases history

Do 49ers still have 'training wheels' on Brock Purdy after return from injury?

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

Tampa Bay Buccaneers News / Pro Football Rumors / December 10

Buccaneers activate WRs Mike Evans, Jalen McMillan from IR

The Buccaneers have been shorthanded at wide receiver all season, with Jalen McMillan going down during preseason play. Mike Evans and Chris Godwin have also missed significant chunks of the year, but Tampa Bay may finally have its deep wideout arsenal back in Week 15.