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Buccaneers' Mike Evans pushing for return to field

Buccaneers' Mike Evans pushing for return to field

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers have dug themselves quite a hole. After heading into their bye week with their heads held high, they have now dropped four out of their five games since then after embarrassingly losing to one of the league's worst teams in the New Orleans Saints.

Todd Bowles News / A to Z Sports / December 8
Bucs' premature decision with Todd Bowles has blown up in their face and both the present and future are in doubt

Bucs' premature decision with Todd Bowles has blown up in their face and both the present and future are in doubt

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers are in full-blown disaster mode after blowing what should've been a relatively easy win over the New Orleans Saints in Week 14.

Todd Bowles News / PewterReport.com / December 8
2-Point Conversion: These Bucs Have Gone Stale Under Todd Bowles

2-Point Conversion: These Bucs Have Gone Stale Under Todd Bowles

Bucs HC Todd Bowles – Photo by: Cliff Welch/PR It’s time for Scott Reynolds’ 2-Point Conversion post-game column, which features two statements, two questions and two predictions based on the latest Bucs game.

Tampa Bay Buccaneers News / Pro Football Rumors / December 7
Buccaneers WR Mike Evans pushing for Week 15 return

Buccaneers WR Mike Evans pushing for Week 15 return

When the Buccaneers saw veteran wide receiver Mike Evans return to practice this week for the first time since suffering a broken clavicle in October, many anticipated seeing him come off of injured reserve this weekend.

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

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

In NFL history, a player has reached 2,000 or more yards from scrimmage in a season on 74 occasions. How many of the 74 can you name in seven minutes?

The 'Most 150-rushing yard NFL games' quiz
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Tampa Bay Buccaneers News / NFL on ClutchPoints / December 7
Buccaneers’ Todd Bowles drops ‘disheartening’ truth bomb after stunning loss to Saints

Buccaneers’ Todd Bowles drops ‘disheartening’ truth bomb after stunning loss to Saints

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers walked into Week 14 knowing a matchup with the 2-10 New Orleans Saints was still no guarantee, especially given the physicality that always shows up in NFC South battles.

NFL News / Yardbarker
The biggest disappointments from the 2025 NFL season

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 / December 7
The Bucs Are Throwing Away Their 50th Season

The Bucs Are Throwing Away Their 50th Season

As an organization, the Bucs have done such a good job celebrating their 50th season. From their top 50 players and moments countdowns over the summer

Tampa Bay Buccaneers News / Athlon Sports / December 7
What Are the Buccaneers' Playoff Chances After Loss to Saints?

What Are the Buccaneers' Playoff Chances After Loss to Saints?

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers suffered a stunning loss to the New Orleans Saints on Sunday, which saw them drop to 7-6 on the season. Baker Mayfield completed less than half of his passes (15 of 31) and threw just one touchdown, while also being intercepted once.

Tampa Bay Buccaneers News / A to Z Sports / December 7
Baker Mayfield takes the right approach to Emeka Egbuka's biggest flaw that hurt the Bucs against the Saints

Baker Mayfield takes the right approach to Emeka Egbuka's biggest flaw that hurt the Bucs against the Saints

Emeka Egbuka has had a very, very good rookie season, but there's one pervasive issue that's held him back from putting up even better numbers: drops. Egbuka was tied for the league-lead in drops with eight coming into Week 14.

NFL News / Yardbarker
Looking back at every NFL Christmas Day game

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.

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The 'SEC football champions since 1992' quiz
 The 'SEC football champions since 1992' quiz
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 The 'Receiving leaders by NFL team' quiz
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 The '100-scrimmage-yard games since 2023' quiz
The 'Most passing + rushing TD games in a season' quiz
 The 'Most passing + rushing TD games in a season' quiz
NFL News / Yardbarker / December 7
Saints deal huge loss to Bucs with help from Shough's legs

Saints deal huge loss to Buccaneers with help from Tyler Shough's legs

The Saints seem to love playing spoiler to their NFC South rivals this season.

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Tampa Bay Buccaneers News / PewterReport.com / December 7
Bucs Lose Another Starting Offensive Lineman In Week 14

Bucs Lose Another Starting Offensive Lineman In Week 14

The Bucs already came into Sunday’s game against the Saints with Dan Feeney at right guard and Ben Chukwuma getting his first career NFL start at left tackle in place of Tristan Wirfs.

Tampa Bay Buccaneers News / NFL on ClutchPoints / December 7
Key Buccaneers’ Baker Mayfield protector leaves Saints game with knee injury

Key Buccaneers’ Baker Mayfield protector leaves Saints game with knee injury

Quarterback Baker Mayfield and the Tampa Bay Buccaneers already entered their Week 14 matchup with the New Orleans Saints down left tackle Tristan Wirfs.

Baker Mayfield News / Larry Brown Sports / December 7
Baker Mayfield fined for ‘violent gestures’ celebration

Baker Mayfield fined for ‘violent gestures’ celebration

Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Baker Mayfield was fined by the NFL this week for a celebration that appeared harmless to most, but it is one that the league has cracked down on this season.

Bucky Irving News / PewterReport.com / December 7
Baker Mayfield And Bucky Irving Get Fined By The NFL

Baker Mayfield And Bucky Irving Get Fined By The NFL

The NFL reached deep into the pockets of two prolific Bucs players this week. After Tampa Bay’s Week 13 win over the Arizona Cardinals, quarterback Baker

Tampa Bay Buccaneers News / Last Word On Sports / December 7
Mike Evans Injury Update: Star WR’s Return Timeline Revealed

Mike Evans Injury Update: Star WR’s Return Timeline Revealed

Tampa Bay Buccaneers wide receiver Mike Evans could return from his collarbone injury sooner than anyone expects. While he returned to practice less than two months after suffering his gruesome injury, the future Hall of Famer will not suit up for Sunday’s contest against the New Orleans Saints.

Tampa Bay Buccaneers News / A to Z Sports / December 7
Bucs get hit with another key injury that forces Tristan Wirfs to miss Week 14 matchup against Saints

Bucs get hit with another key injury that forces Tristan Wirfs to miss Week 14 matchup against Saints

The week started out very promising for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, as wide receivers Mike Evans and Jalen McMillan each saw their respective 21-day practice window open up.

Teddy Bridgewater News / Tampa Bay Buccaneers on SI / December 7
See Bucs QB Teddy Bridgewater's heartwarming moment with former HS team he coached

See Bucs QB Teddy Bridgewater's heartwarming moment with former HS team he coached

Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Teddy Bridgewater has served as Tampa Bay's backup quarterback all year, but before that, he was the head coach of Miami-Northwestern's high school football team.

Mike Evans News / Last Word On Sports / December 5
Mike Evans Injury Update: Star WR OUT For Week 14

Mike Evans Injury Update: Star WR OUT For Week 14

Tampa Bay Buccaneers wide receiver Mike Evans returned to practice less than two months after suffering a serious collarbone injury, but he’ll need more time before he’s ready to see game action.

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