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How Have the Buccaneers Fared Against Vikings QB Kyler Murray?

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers could have had to prepare for multiple quarterbacks without knowing who would start for the Minnesota Vikings in Week 3, but now, they officially have their answer.

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Buccaneers’ Todd Bowles Throws Subtle Shot at Baker Mayfield

Todd Bowles did not hide from the problems that doomed the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on Sunday. After another frustrating offensive showing defined by stalled drives and self-inflicted wounds, the head coach pointed a finger at more than just the offensive line.

Tampa Bay Buccaneers News / A to Z Sports / September 21

The solution to the Alex Anzalone problem is staring the Buccaneers right in the face and they need to act before it’s too late

The Buccaneers remain high on Alex Anzalone after two very disappointing games, but that doesn’t change the fact they need to have a serious conversation about his role on defense.

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The 'NFL all-time passing leaders' quiz

36 NFL quarterbacks have thrown for over 35,000 passing yards in their careers. How many of the 36 can you name in six minutes?

The 'Most passing-TD's by NFL team' quiz

The 'Most NFL pass completions' quiz

The 'Active 300-yard games leader' quiz

Tampa Bay Buccaneers News / NFL on ClutchPoints / September 21

Buccaneers most to blame for shocking Week 2 loss to Browns

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers have had a nightmare start to the 2026 NFL season. Tampa lost to Cleveland on Sunday, falling to 0-2 early in the regular season.

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Ranking the NFL's backup quarterbacks for the 2026 season

A few trades have rearranged the NFL's backup quarterback ranks, but the dust has mostly settled. From a mix of recent first-round disappointments, aging vets, and young project types, here is how the league's QB2 ranks look for the 2026 season.

NFL News / Yardbarker / September 21

Vikings confirm Murray, Wentz decision for Bucs game after report

Vikings confirm Kyler Murray, Carson Wentz decision for Buccaneers game after report

Murray completed just three of five pass attempts for 18 yards with an interception before he was knocked out of Minnesota's Week 1 game against the rival Green Bay Packers on Sept. 13.

Buccaneers experiencing buyer's remorse with Baker Mayfield after 0-2 start

Baker Mayfield backs off revenge game narrative after losing to Browns

Browns' Carson Schwesinger sends message to Deshaun Watson critics after win over Buccaneers

The '3-passing, 1-rushing TD games' quiz

Tampa Bay Buccaneers News / A to Z Sports / September 21

Buccaneers have a clear window to remove Todd Bowles as head coach if Tampa Bay doesn’t start winning games

It’s crazy to think this is a serious conversation after just two games into the 2026 season, but we’re seeing more of the same with Todd Bowles and the Buccaneers and something has to change at some point.

NFL News / Yardbarker / September 21

Vikings seem prepared to make Murray, Wentz decision for Bucs game

Vikings seem prepared to make Kyler Murray, Carson Wentz decision for Buccaneers game

During a Monday afternoon appearance on "The Pat McAfee Show," NFL insider Adam Schefter of ESPN shared an update on the Vikings' quarterback situation.

NFL executive sounds alarms about Bears, Ben Johnson after Caleb Williams injury in loss to Vikings

Vikings stifle Bears, who lose Caleb Williams to injury

The 'Active 300-yard games leader' quiz

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25 NFL players who could retire after the 2026 season

NFL stars can't play forever, and retirement is coming sooner than later for some of the league's top players. These 25 players could call it quits following the 2026 season.

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The 'NFL all-time passing leaders' quiz

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The 'Most lefty-homers in a season' quiz

The 'Active 150-yard NFL rushers' quiz

NFL News / A to Z Sports / September 21

Browns QB Deshaun Watson dropped a strong admission after he beat Baker Mayfield and the Buccaneers in Week 2

Deshaun Watson outplayed Baker Mayfield in Week 2 and it was a big surprise across the NFL. After the game, Cleveland’s starting quarterback made it clear how he feels.

NFL News / Yardbarker / September 21

Browns' Carson Schwesinger sends message to Deshaun Watson critics after win over Buccaneers

It's no secret that many members of the NFL community thought that first-year Cleveland Browns head coach Todd Monken would bench Watson in favor of second-year pro Shedeur Sanders if Watson played poorly in Sunday's game at the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.

Baker Mayfield backs off revenge game narrative after losing to Browns

Browns HC Todd Monken fires back at Mike Tomlin after Week 2 win

Browns shock Baker Mayfield, Buccaneers after long delay

The 'Active 300-yard games leader' quiz

Baker Mayfield News / EssentiallySports / September 21

Buccaneers GM Hurled Expletive, Claims Fan Who Abused Baker Mayfield and Co. After Loss to Browns

Frustration boiled over at Raymond James Stadium on Sunday, and this time it wasn’t a player who snapped. As the Buccaneers stumbled to a 23-19 defeat

Tampa Bay Buccaneers News / PewterReport.com / September 21

These 0-2 Bucs Look Broken

Can you name one part of the Bucs roster or coaching staff that isn’t letting the team down right now in the team’s woeful 0-2 start? I’m struggling to find one.

NFL News / Yardbarker / September 21

Baker Mayfield backs off revenge game narrative after losing to Browns

Baker Mayfield said on the "Fourth & South Podcast" this summer that he'd had Sunday's game against the Browns circled since the schedule came out.

Buccaneers experiencing buyer's remorse with Baker Mayfield after 0-2 start

NFL Week 2 winners, losers: Jalen Hurts gets it done; Dak Prescott sets record

Browns shock Baker Mayfield, Buccaneers after long delay

The '4,500-yard, 15-INT NFL seasons' quiz

Tampa Bay Buccaneers News / Athlon Sports / September 21

Making Deshaun Watson Look His Best? Todd Bowles' Buccaneers Defense Was At Its Worst

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers had exactly one mission on Sunday, and it seemed pretty simple: DO NOT allow Deshaun Watson to look like a passable NFL quarterback.

Tampa Bay Buccaneers News / NFL on ClutchPoints / September 20

Todd Bowles keeps blaming the same things after another brutal Buccaneers loss

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers have stumbled out to a 0-2 start in the first two games of the 2026 NFL campaign, having dropped both of their games against Ohio-based opponents.

NFL News / Yardbarker / September 21

Browns HC Todd Monken fires back at Mike Tomlin after Week 2 win

When the Cleveland Browns were embarrassed in their Week 1 loss to the Jacksonville Jaguars, the jokes immediately started to roll in. One of the most notable ones came from longtime Browns nemesis, former Pittsburgh Steelers coach Mike Tomlin, when he quoted JuJu Smith-Schuster on NBC, saying, "The Browns is the Browns."

Lions star hit with largest Week 1 fine from the NFL

Packers provide update after Jayden Reed exits on stretcher in Week 2

Three Broncos most important to Week 2 comeback win vs. Jaguars

Report expands on Rams' Aaron Donald plans for 'MNF' vs. Giants

Status for Rams' Puka Nacua 'trending down' ahead of 'MNF'

Baker Mayfield News / Yardbarker / September 20

Buccaneers experiencing buyer's remorse with Baker Mayfield after 0-2 start

What's the return policy on an NFL quarterback contract? We're asking for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.

Browns shock Baker Mayfield, Buccaneers after long delay

NFL Week 2 winners, losers: Jalen Hurts gets it done; Dak Prescott sets record

The '4,500-yard, 15-INT NFL seasons' quiz

Jalen McMillan News / NFLTradeRumors.co / September 18

NFC Notes: Jalen McMillan, Christian Parker, Buccaneers, Cowboys, Panthers

Buccaneers WR Jalen McMillan appears ready to make his season debut in Week 2 after missing the season opener with a knee injury. Tampa Bay WR Emeka Egbuka thinks McMillan’s downfield route running with strong hands will make the offense much harder to stop.

NFL News / Yardbarker / September 18