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Buccaneers Baker Mayfield receives praise after Week 1 performance

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers left Mercedes-Benz Stadium with a 23-20 victory over the Atlanta Falcons in their 2025 season opener on Sunday. The Buccaneers leaned on quarterback Baker Mayfield, who threw three touchdowns,including a clutch game-winner in the final minute.

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Should Buccaneers' 'spicy' Baker Mayfield be considered a top 10 QB?

Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Baker Mayfield is on the precipice of being a top quarterback in football.

Tampa Bay Buccaneers News / NFL on ClutchPoints / September 10

Buccaneers vs. Texans bold predictions for Week 2 of 2025 NFL season

Week 2 will feature the first Monday Night Football doubleheader. In the opening contest, the Tampa Bay Buccaneers will travel to Texas to take on the Houston Texans.

Tampa Bay Buccaneers News / Gridiron Heroics / September 10

‘Significant Pay Cut’: Details of Buccaneers’ Financial Decision on Cornerback Revealed

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers recently made headlines with their financial decision regarding cornerback Jamel Dean, who accepted a significant pay cut as he enters a contract year.

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The 'Multiple TD passes in an NFL debut' quiz

How many of the 58 quarterbacks in NFL history to throw at least two touchdowns in their NFL debut can you name in seven minutes?

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Tampa Bay Buccaneers News / Tampa Bay Buccaneers on SI / September 10

Buccaneers climb high after Falcons win in Week 2 power rankings

It certainly wasn't how they drew it up, but the Tampa Bay Buccaneers are 1-0 after a thrilling win over the Atlanta Falcons in Week 1. A slow start on both sides of the ball, combined with some preseason rust due to starters not playing, put the Bucs in an early hole against the Falcons.

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The 25 most memorable Monday Night Football moments

Another NFL season means more potentially memorable moments from Monday Night Football. Here are 25 of the most notable to date.

Tampa Bay Buccaneers News / Tampa Bay Buccaneers on SI / September 10

Why Buccaneers' Kameron Johnson won NFC Special Teams Player of the Week

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers have been looking for a reliable kick returner for some time now. And while it's a little early to declare that they've found one, Bucs wideout Kameron Johnson is certainly making his case to make a run at the position long-term.

Tampa Bay Buccaneers News / Yardbarker / September 10

Former player compares Baker Mayfield to MVP quarterbacks

Former player compares Buccaneers' Baker Mayfield to MVP quarterbacks

Mayfield received some high praise from a former MVP.

Buccaneers' Baker Mayfield reveals why he doesn't like night games

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Tampa Bay Buccaneers News / PewterReport.com / September 10

Bucs Breakout Returner Wins NFC Special Teams Player Of The Week

Bucs punt returner Kameron Johnson has won NFC Special Teams player of the week following Tampa Bay's 23-20 win on the road over the Falcons to begin the season.

Kameron Johnson News / Pro Football Talk / September 10

Kameron Johnson named NFC special teams player of the week

Buccaneers punt returner Kameron Johnson made an impact during Sunday's win over the Falcons and now the league has recognized his efforts. Johnson has been named NFC special teams player of the week.

Bruce Arians News / Tampa Bay Buccaneers on SI / September 10

Bucs legend Bruce Arians is blown away by rookie’s performance in Week 1

Former Tampa Bay Buccaneers head coach Bruce Arians wasn't done with the franchise once he won a Super Bowl with the team in 2020 and then won 13 games in 2021.

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25 NFL quarterbacks from the 2000s who you already forgot about

As years go by, it's easy to forget some of the players who suited up on the gridiron. While the quarterback is the one position in the NFL that is under

Tampa Bay Buccaneers News / Yardbarker / September 10

Buccaneers' Luke Goedeke has high praise for Baker Mayfield's clutch play

Baker Mayfield's third touchdown pass of this past Sunday's game against the Atlanta Falcons was arguably his best throw of the contest and a score that helped his Tampa Bay Buccaneers secure a thrilling 23-20 victory. His teammates noticed.

Buccaneers' Baker Mayfield reveals why he doesn't like night games

The Big Five: NFL Week 1 surprises that probably won't hold up in Week 2 and beyond

Who is the greatest QB in the history of every NFL franchise?

The 'NFL 500+ passing-yard games' quiz

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The 'Multiple TD passes in an NFL debut' quiz

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Tampa Bay Buccaneers News / Bucs Report / September 10

Skeleton Keys To Victory: Week Two – Buccaneers vs Texans

It was an exciting week one victory for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. However, there is no time to dwell on that as they go on the road for another difficult game in week two.

Tampa Bay Buccaneers News / Tampa Bay Buccaneers on SI / September 10

See where Tom Brady put the Buccaneers in his first 2025 power rankings

NFL legend Tom Brady is mostly known for his tenure with the New England Patriots, where he won six Super Bowl rings. He won his seventh, though, with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in 2020, and he's since been a revered icon in the Tampa Bay area for the three years he played for the team.

Tampa Bay Buccaneers News / PewterReport.com / September 10

Jimmie Giles Relives Greatest Moments, Bucs’ First Taste Of Winning

On a cold December evening in 1979, Tampa Bay Stadium transformed into something surreal. Steps turned into splashes, fans huddled under umbrellas as torrents

Tampa Bay Buccaneers News / Tampa Bay Buccaneers on SI / September 10

Buccaneers defense could feast with key Texans player out

On Tuesday, news broke that Houston Texans starting center Jake Andrews will be out for the foreseeable future due to a high ankle sprain he suffered during the team's Week 1 loss to the Los Angeles Rams.

Tampa Bay Buccaneers News / Tampa Bay Buccaneers on SI / September 10

What Texans’ latest injury news to starter means for Buccaneers

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers just got some unexpected news heading into their Week 2 primetime matchup. Houston Texans starting tight end Cade Stover broke his foot in Sunday’s game against the Los Angeles Rams and will be sidelined indefinitely, according to Aaron Wilson of KPRC2.

Tampa Bay Buccaneers News / Sporting News / September 9

No 'style points' for top-rated Buccaneers in latest power rankings

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers managed to beat the Atlanta Falcons in Week 1, but where does Todd Bowles' team sit in the latest power rankings?

Baker Mayfield News / Yardbarker / September 9

Buccaneers' Mayfield reveals why he doesn't like night games

Buccaneers' Baker Mayfield reveals why he doesn't like night games

The Bucs will look to open the season with a second consecutive victory when they face the 0-1 Houston Texans at Houston's NRG Stadium for a "Monday Night Football" clash on Sept. 15.

Emeka Egbuka explains Buccaneers' mindset ahead of game-winning score vs. Falcons

'Freaking baller' Ty Warren among five rookie standouts in Week 1

NFL Week 1 winners, losers: Big QB debuts; Mike McDaniel's hot seat

25 NFL quarterbacks from the 2000s who you already forgot about

The 'NFL head coaches' quiz

Jamel Dean News / PewterReport.com / September 8

Bucs, CB Jamel Dean Agree To Adjusted Contract

Zyon McCollum was not the only Bucs cornerback to get a new contract worked out with the team. In Jamel Dean's case, Pewter Report's Josh Queipo has learned that the veteran corner will be playing out the 2025 season on a reworked deal before becoming a free agent in 2026.