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Buccaneers’ Todd Bowles evaluates rookies halfway through season

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers have always brought in strong talent through the draft with general manager Jason Licht, but halfway through the season, it looks like this rookie class is on pace to be special in 2025.

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3 Buccaneers who could explode in the second half of the season

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers are sitting fairly comfortably at 6-2 as they head into their bye week following a big 23-3 win over the New Orleans Saints. They

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The 'NFL passer rating leaders' quiz

How many of the NFL's yearly leaders in passer rating in the Super Bowl era (since 1966) can you name in seven minutes?

The 'Active NFL passing leaders' quiz

The 'Active NFL game-winning-drives leaders' quiz

The 'Most touchdown passes by NFL franchise' quiz

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32 notable NFL QBs who were acquired well into the season

It's uncommon, but not unheard of, for notable QBs to change teams -- via trade, free agency, or waiver claim -- at the 11th hour or during a season. Here are the top instances of QBs relocating late and making an impact that season.

Tampa Bay Buccaneers News / Tampa Bay Buccaneers on SI / October 29

3 under-the-radar Buccaneers who are having a big season so far

It's hard to be a truly unsung player in the NFL — if you play well, you'll get noticed. Sometimes, though a lot of players are playing great football, and that's the case for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.

Tampa Bay Buccaneers News / Total Apex Sports / October 29

Tampa Bay Buccaneers Have Two Players Honored For Week 8 Performances

In a week that felt like a highlight reel for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, the NFL decided to hand out some well-deserved hardware. And they didn’t just stop at one.

Chase McLaughlin News / PewterReport.com / October 29

Chase McLaughlin Earns NFC Weekly Award For Week 8

The Bucs dominated the NFC weekly awards for Week 8 following their 23-3 win over the Saints in New Orleans. Not only was Anthony Nelson named NFC Defensive

Anthony Nelson News / Pro Football Talk / October 29

Anthony Nelson named NFC defensive player of the week

Tampa Bay outside linebacker Anthony Nelson had a big day against New Orleans and now has been recognized for it. Nelson has been named NFC defensive player of the week.

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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'

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The 'World Series walk-off home runs' quiz

The 'Active 140-yard, two TD catch games' quiz

The 'Active NFL receptions leaders' quiz

The 'ALCS MVPs' quiz

Todd Bowles News / PewterReport.com / October 29

How Todd Bowles Has Improved Bucs’ Pass Rush In 2025

Todd Bowles has become emboldened this year. Provided a secondary that is now firmly in the conversation of elite, he is now leaning into the most creative version of himself.

Tom Brady News / Athlon Sports / October 29

Tom Brady Puts NFL on Notice About 'Game of the Year'

Tom Brady now serves as Fox Sports' top NFL analyst after retiring from football. His latest Power Rankings place the Colts at No. 1, the Tampa Bay Buccaneers at fourth.

Tampa Bay Buccaneers News / The SportsRush / October 29

'I Gave Up a Sack': Tristan Wirfs Regrets His Role in Ending Tom Brady’s Career on a Sour Note

When Tom Brady first announced that he would be taking his talents to Tampa Bay, there was excitement in the air for the fans and the front office members alike.

Tampa Bay Buccaneers News / Gridiron Heroics / October 27

'Talk About a Warrior': Tom Brady Reacts to Major Injury

Tom Brady has expressed his support for former teammate Mike Evans following a significant injury that sidelined the Tampa Bay Buccaneers star wide receiver.

Tampa Bay Buccaneers News / Yardbarker / October 29

Assessing Baker Mayfield's MVP candidacy after two subpar games

After a scorching start to the season, Mayfield has produced a pair of clunkers in his last two outings.

The best under-the-radar NFL rookies through Week 8

The most overpaid & underpaid NFL players at every position

The 'Most two passing touchdown NFL games' quiz

Todd Bowles News / A to Z Sports / October 27

Bucs starter has gone from Todd Bowles' doghouse to the NFL's best in a key area in a matter of weeks

Tampa Bay Buccaneers kicker Chase McLaughlin is having a whale of a 2025 season. The veteran has been one of the best kickers in the NFL, arguably the best, through the first half of the season.

Tampa Bay Buccaneers News / PewterReport.com / October 27

Week 8 Snap Count Analysis: Bucs At Saints

Each week following every Bucs game, Pewter Report will take a close look at the snap count distribution for Tampa Bay on offense and defense. We’ll assess what we can learn from who played the most and least in the game.

Tampa Bay Buccaneers News / Yardbarker / October 23

Mayfield challenges Bucs to 'fill the shoes' after Evans injury

Baker Mayfield challenges Buccaneers to 'fill the shoes' after devastating Mike Evans injury

Evans suffered a broken clavicle and a concussion during Tampa Bay's 24-9 defeat at the Detroit Lions that dropped the Buccaneers to 5-2 this past Monday.

Buccaneers QB Baker Mayfield hints at dirty play from Saints ahead of Week 8 matchup

Will Buccaneers, Baker Mayfield work out contract extension during Week 9 bye?

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