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Tampa Bay quarterback Baker Mayfield doesn’t lack toughness. No one questions that. He’s taken hits, played through injuries, and answered the bell week after week for the Bucs.

Tampa Bay Buccaneers News / Gridiron Heroics / December 13

'Just a Little Bit More Juice': Baker Mayfield’s True Feelings on Buccaneers’ Roster Move

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers made one of their most surprising midseason moves by bringing back longtime fan favorite Jason Pierre‑Paul, and Baker Mayfield did not hide how much the reunion means to the locker room.

Tampa Bay Buccaneers News / Yardbarker / December 12

Bowles challenges Bucs after Mayfield accepts blame for 'TNF' loss

Todd Bowles challenges Buccaneers after Baker Mayfield accepts blame for 'TNF' loss to Falcons

During a Friday morning videoconference, Buccaneers head coach Todd Bowles spoke with reporters and reacted to Mayfield's comments.

Buccaneers' Todd Bowles addresses job-security chatter after 'TNF' loss to Falcons

Did Baker Mayfield agree with Todd Bowles' fiery comments?

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Tampa Bay Buccaneers News / Yardbarker / December 12

Spiraling Buccaneers looking like team in need of offseason shakeup

It’s hard to draw up a more demoralizing loss than the one the Tampa Bay Buccaneers suffered Thursday.

Buccaneers' Todd Bowles addresses job-security chatter after 'TNF' loss to Falcons

Did Baker Mayfield agree with Todd Bowles' fiery comments?

Todd Bowles' blunt postgame comments signal a breaking point for Buccaneers

The biggest disappointments from the 2025 NFL season

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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 / Yardbarker / December 12

Buccaneers' Todd Bowles addresses job-security chatter after 'TNF' loss to Falcons

During a Friday morning videoconference, Bowles spoke with reporters and touched upon the hot-seat chatter that is hovering over the Buccaneers for a third straight year.

Did Baker Mayfield agree with Todd Bowles' fiery comments?

Todd Bowles' blunt postgame comments signal a breaking point for Buccaneers

Baker Mayfield assigns blame for Buccaneers' 'TNF' loss to Falcons

The biggest disappointments from the 2025 NFL season

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NFL News / Yardbarker / December 12

Did Baker Mayfield agree with Todd Bowles' fiery comments?

Shortly after the Tampa Bay Buccaneers squandered a 14-point fourth-quarter lead en route to suffering an upset 29-28 loss to the Atlanta Falcons on Thursday night, Buccaneers head coach Todd Bowles put the defeat on his players during an expletive-laden rant. Buccaneers quarterback Baker Mayfield was later asked about Bowles' fiery comments.

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Tampa Bay Buccaneers News / Athlon Sports / December 12

Baker Mayfield Assigns Blame as Buccaneers' NFL Playoff Chances Take a Hit

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers' malaise continues, as Baker Mayfield and company failed to finish off the Atlanta Falcons on Thursday night, resulting in a 29-28 loss at the hands of their NFC North rivals at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa Bay, Fla.

Tampa Bay Buccaneers News / Yardbarker / December 12

Baker Mayfield assigns blame for Buccaneers' 'TNF' loss to Falcons

Four days after the Tampa Bay Buccaneers lost to a New Orleans Saints side that won't be participating in the playoffs, Tampa Bay suffered a brutal 29-28 defeat against the already-eliminated Atlanta Falcons on Thursday night.

Todd Bowles' blunt postgame comments signal a breaking point for Buccaneers

'TNF' takeaways: Buccaneers blow late lead to Falcons as collapse continues

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The 'Most 20-passing-TD NFL seasons' quiz

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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 / Larry Brown Sports / December 12

Todd Bowles goes off on rant after brutal loss to Falcons

Todd Bowles was not a happy man speaking in front of reporters following the Tampa Bay Buccaneers’ painful 29-28 loss on Thursday night to Kirk Cousins and the Atlanta Falcons at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa, Fla.

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NFL News / The SportsRush / December 12

Baker Mayfield Eyes $500,000 Playoff Bonus as Falcons Face $180M Dilemma With Kirk Cousins

Baker Mayfield’s NFL career hasn’t always been smooth, but his time in Tampa has unquestionably been the high point. His breakout 2024 season, 4,500 yards, 41 touchdowns, 71.4% completions, and his first Pro Bowl earned him far more than recognition.

NFL News / Yardbarker / December 12

'TNF' takeaways: Buccaneers blow late lead to Falcons as collapse continues

While injuries have played a big role in Tampa Bay's recent struggles, there can be no excuse for this loss.

Buccaneers use 347-pound Vita Vea in a crazy role during 'TNF'

Falcons burned by iffy call after Kirk Cousins got grabbed by his facemask

Caleb Williams, Bears face enormous test as Myles Garrett chases history

Trevon Diggs may have played his last game with Cowboys

Rams' Sean McVay makes feelings about Lions' Jared Goff clear

Travis Kelce talks 'tough reality' about what could be final games of career

Tampa Bay Buccaneers News / Athlon Sports / December 11

Baker Mayfield Makes Decision After Receiving Punishment from NFL

Baker Mayfield and the Tampa Bay Buccaneers (7-6) have a lot to clean up before facing the Atlanta Falcons (4-9) in a crucial NFC South matchup in Week 15 of the NFL season.

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Tampa Bay Buccaneers News / PewterReport.com / December 10

What’s Really Happened To Baker Mayfield And The Bucs Offense?

After Bucs quarterback Baker Mayfield played like one of the best QBs in the NFL last season, many expected a suitable encore this season. Maybe not the heights of 4,500 passing yards and 41 touchdowns, but something resembling a stat line of an elite signal-caller.

Tampa Bay Buccaneers News / A to Z Sports / December 10

Baker Mayfield gets real about JPP's reunion with Bucs and knows it's about more than just football

I'm sure some folks are still trying to wrap their heads around the Tampa Bay Buccaneers-Jason Pierre Paul reunion and it's not because it's viewed as a bad move, or anything.

NFL News / Atlanta Falcons on SI / December 10

Falcons DC Jeff Ulbrich Offers High Praise for Baker Mayfield

FLOWERY BRANCH – The Atlanta Falcons are heading south in Week 15 to take on the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. The pair of division rivals will meet for a second time this season, with Tampa having taken the Week 1 matchup by a 23-20 final. Under center is a familiar face with Baker Mayfield.