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We’re back with a betting prediction and pick for Sunday Night Football’s marquee matchup as the Tampa Bay Buccaneers (6-4) take on the Los Angeles Rams (8-2).

Tampa Bay Buccaneers News / PewterReport.com / November 15

Tykee Smith Is 'Setting The Tone' As A Bucs’ Defensive Chess Piece

For a long time, the stars of the Bucs’ defense have been solidified. Lavonte David. Vita Vea. Antoine Winfield Jr. Since Tampa Bay’s Super Bowl win in 2020, the trio of David, Vea, and Winfield has remained defensive leaders, and it is no surprise that each was voted a captain over the past two seasons.

Tampa Bay Buccaneers News / PewterReport.com / September 3

Tykee Smith’s Limited Safety Reps

Tykee Smith's move from nickel to safety has widely been reported this offseason. But it still remains to be seen whether that change will be a positive for a) the Bucs and b) for Smith.

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Tampa Bay Buccaneers News / Georgia Bulldogs on SI / July 30

Watch: Tykee Smith Makes Impressive Interception During Buccaneers Training Camp

Watch Tampa Bay Buccaneers safety Tykee Smith make an impressive interception during the team's training camp. The 2025 NFL season is just over a month away as teams begin to report to their respective facilities for their preseason training camp.

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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.

Tampa Bay Buccaneers News / PewterReport.com / July 27

Bucs camp insider 7-27: Secondary continues to shine

After a day off on Saturday, the Bucs returned to the AdventHealth Training Center on Sunday morning as training camp rolled on with the hottest day thus far.

Tampa Bay Buccaneers News / PewterReport.com / July 22

Bucs Storylines: The Buzz Surrounding Tykee Smith In 2025

Let’s put the spotlight on Bucs defensive back Tykee Smith. With the 2024 season firmly in the rearview mirror and the pre-draft process, free agency, the draft itself, OTAs and mini-camp also behind us, it’s time to ramp up the excitement for training camp and then, of course, the Bucs’ 50th season.

NFL News / NFLTradeRumors.co / July 3

NFC Notes: Buccaneers, Falcons, Panthers WR Competition

Buccaneers CB Tykee Smith made an impact in the nickel role last season with two interceptions, three forced fumbles, and seven pass defenses. Tampa Bay

Tampa Bay Buccaneers News / PewterReport.com / June 18

Bucs Up-And-Comer Listed As Breakout Candidate

Every year teams hope that some of their young players find a way to hit their stride and emerge as some of the top players in the league. The Bucs are

Tampa Bay Buccaneers News / PewterReport.com / May 27

Bucs’ Nickel Spot Has More Competition Than Expected

The Bucs have far more options in their secondary this season compared to what they had a year ago. With organized team activities (OTAs) beginning and training camp on the horizon, roster projections for Tampa Bay naturally come about and the secondary is going to come under scrutiny this summer.

NFL News / NFLTradeRumors.co / May 22

NFC Notes: Tyler Shough, Buccaneers, Panthers WR Depth Chart, Saints

Buccaneers S coach Nick Rapone admitted they were unsure about how 2024 third-round DB Tykee Smith will fare at safety this year. He was drafted initially with the thought he could play slot corner. “We don’t really know until we see him as an every-down safety, cause it really is a different position,” he said via Greg Auman.

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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.

NFL News / PewterReport.com / April 21

Bucs Draft 2025 Preview + Bucs Best Bets: NCB

Pewter Report analyzes the top players in the 2025 NFL Draft with its position previews. Scott Reynolds starts the previews with the nickel cornerback position, offering a comprehensive look at what the Bucs have and what they need at nickelback.

Bucs Hosting Yet Another CB On An Official 30 Visit

The Bucs continue to bring in players for official 30 visits – and one position has been targeted the most so far. That would be the cornerback position where Tampa Bay has hosted six cornerbacks, including USC’s Jaylin Smith, according to The USC CB Jaylin Smith Photo by: USA TodayDraft Network’s Ryan Fowler.

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Tampa Bay Buccaneers News / Bucs Report / April 2

Could Buccaneers Tykee Smith Be Changing Positions?

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers are gearing up for the NFL Draft following their fantastic free agency period. While the players on the Bucs Big Board are unknown, we do know who’s on the current roster.

Tampa Bay Buccaneers News / PewterReport.com / April 2

Bucs May Be Hesitating With Moving Tykee Smith To Safety

Ever since the Bucs released safety Jordan Whitehead, the notion was that Tampa Bay would move Tykee Smith from nickelback to strong safety to replace him.

Top NFL Draft prospect and former Georgia teammate praises Bucs DB Tykee Smith

Malaki Starks is one of the most talented defensive backs in this year's draft class. Although Starks didn't do a ton to improve his draft stock as junior

NFL News / PewterReport.com / February 26

With Tykee Smith, Bucs May Take A Page From The Lions

Bucs head coach Todd Bowles addressed local media at the NFL Scouting Combine, and one topic that he was asked about was defensive back Tykee Smith’s future as it relates to which position he plays on the field.

Tampa Bay Buccaneers News / Tampa Bay Buccaneers on SI / December 8, 2024

Everyone's Saying The Same Thing About Tykee Smith After Bucs' First INT Since Week 6

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers now control their own destiny in the NFC South. This comes after their recent 28-13 win over the Las Vegas Raiders in Week 14.

Tampa Bay Buccaneers News / Bucs Report / July 23, 2024

Buccaneers Rookie Expectations: Tykee Smith

The long wait is over as the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and other teams around the league are reporting for training camp today. Rookies are expected to be in the building today for the Bucs with veterans arriving tomorrow.

Tampa Bay Buccaneers News / Bucs Report / May 22, 2024

Buccaneers Agree to Terms with Third-Round Pick

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers have agreed to terms with third-round draft pick defensive back Tykee Smith. The team announced the deal Wednesday, leaving just three draft picks left to be signed.

Tampa Bay Buccaneers News / NFLTradeRumors.co / May 22, 2024

Buccaneers Sign Third-Round S Tykee Smith, Make Two Other Moves

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers signed third-round S Tykee Smith to a rookie contract, the team announced on Wednesday. Tampa Bay also signed DL Earnest Brown to a contract and waived RB Patrick Laird in a corresponding move. Here’s where the Buccaneers stand with signing their 2024 draft class: Smith, 23, transferred to Georgia from West Virginia.

Tykee Smith rookie contract figures with Tampa Bay Buccaneers revealed after NFL Draft

Tykee Smith of Georgia had his NFL dreams come true on Friday night, after he was picked with the No. 89 overall selection in the third round of the 2024 NFL Draft.

Tampa Bay Buccaneers select Tykee Smith in 3rd round of 2024 NFL Draft

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers selected Georgia Bulldogs safety Tykee Smith in the 3rd round of the 2024 NFL Draft with the No. 89 overall pick. Smith spent the last three seasons at Georgia and helped the team win back-to-back national championships in 2021 and 2022.

Georgia Bulldogs News / Yardbarker / March 1, 2024

Georgia DB Tykee Smith feels program prepared him mentally for NFL

Georgia creates Dawgs. NFL-hopeful defensive back Tykee Smith is certainly one.

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College Football News / A to Z Sports / January 29, 2024

Georgia playmaker aims to prove you can't put his skillset in a box

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