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Buccaneers assistant pumped for ‘all-time favorite’ Jason Pierre-Paul’s return

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers are making a push for the playoffs to close out their regular season. Veteran defensive end Jason Pierre-Paul has now made his return to help bolster the defense.

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Chasing NFC South title, Bucs wary of freefalling Falcons

Over the last four seasons, the Tampa Bay Buccaneers have taken advantage of a consistently below-average NFC South. In search of its fifth straight division title, Tampa Bay (7-6) will strive to avoid dropping its second consecutive game to a woeful rival when it hosts the reeling Atlanta Falcons (4-9) on Thursday.

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The 'Most passing yards by an NFL rookie' quiz

How many of the rookie NFL quarterbacks with the most passing yards in a game can you name in five minutes?

The 'Last debut starter to win by NFL team' quiz

The 'Most game-winning drives by an NFL quarterback' quiz

The 'NFL quarterback all-time wins leaders' quiz

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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 / Tampa Bay Buccaneers on SI / December 9

Buccaneers offensive starter lands on injured reserve ahead of Week 15

The injury news just doesn't stop for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. The Bucs have dealt with a slew of injuries and have had multiple players hit from injured reserve this year, such as Calijah Kancey, Cody Mauch, Mike Evans, Jalen McMillan and more.

Carolina Panthers News / Carolina Panthers on SI / December 9

Carolina Panthers skyrocket in NFL power rankings with one major task

The Carolina Panthers had about as good a bye week as one can have. They got to rest after a grueling 13-week stretch that, by the end of it, saw several crucial players come away banged up.

Tampa Bay Buccaneers News / NFLTradeRumors.co / December 9

Buccaneers Officially Sign OLB Jason Pierre-Paul Among Three Roster Moves

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers announced they have signed LB Nick Jackson to the active roster from the practice squad. Additionally, the Buccaneers have signed OLB Jason Pierre-Paul to the practice squad.

NFL News / A to Z Sports / December 9

Bucs will face their personal boogeyman on Thursday, and there's zero excuse not to finally get the best of him

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers are currently in a playoff position, tied with the Carolina Panthers at 7-6 for the NFC South lead but ahead by a hair due to a tiebreaker (wins over common opponents).

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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 / Green Bay Packers on SI / December 9

Where Are Packers in NFC Standings, Playoff Probabilities After Week 14?

It was a seismic week in the NFC playoff race for the Green Bay Packers. With their victory over the Chicago Bears on Sunday, they moved from the No. 2 team in the NFC North to the No.

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The 'AL and NL MVPs since 2000' quiz

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

The 'SEC football champions since 1992' quiz

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Seattle Seahawks News / Seattle Seahawks on SI / December 8

Seahawks drawing dangerous opponent in updated NFC Playoff picture

If the NFL Playoffs started next weekend ... the Seattle Seahawks would be on the road in a Wild Card game against the familiar Tampa Bay Buccaneers. They would also be greatly disappointed, because the surging Seahawks still have designs on not only winning the NFC West but also grabbing the No.

Tampa Bay Buccaneers News / NFL on ClutchPoints / December 8

Buccaneers panic meter after shocking upset loss against Saints

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers entered Week 14 with a chance to tighten their grip on the NFC South and build momentum for a postseason push. Instead, they delivered their most troubling performance of the season.

Tampa Bay Buccaneers News / Total Apex Sports / December 8

Jason Pierre-Paul Is Returning To the Tampa Bay Buccaneers

If you thought Jason Pierre-Paul had hung up the cleats for good, think again. The man with more comeback stories than Rocky Balboa is back in Tampa Bay.

Tampa Bay Buccaneers News / Athlon Sports / December 8

Super Bowl Champion Makes NFL Return With Buccaneers After Two-Year Absence

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers have struggled as of late, with Sunday's 24-20 loss to the New Orleans Saints marking their fourth loss in their last five games.

NFL News / Last Word On Sports / December 8

3 Observations After a Crucial Week 14

Week 14 delivered a major shift in the playoff race. The Tampa Bay Buccaneers are in legit trouble after their loss to the New Orleans Saints. The Indianapolis Colts have completely collapsed after a strong and exciting start.

Carolina Panthers News / Carolina Panthers on SI / December 8

Why the Carolina Panthers were big winners despite not playing in Week 14

The Carolina Panthers didn't play this week, yet they moved up in the power rankings and got a major boost in the standings. It was the perfect bye week, and it might've come at the perfect time, too.

Carolina Panthers News / Carolina Panthers on SI / December 8

Where the Carolina Panthers stand in NFL playoff race after bye week

Things are different for the Carolina Panthers this year. For the first time since the 2017 season they find themselves in the thick of the playoff race, and after a fortuitous bye week they are tied for first place in the NFC South with the declining Tampa Bay Buccaneers.

Tampa Bay Buccaneers News / Carolina Panthers on SI / December 8

All the ways the upstart Carolina Panthers can dethrone the Buccaneers in NFC South

The Carolina Panthers are tied for first in the NFC South after 14 weeks. Thanks to the New Orleans Saints' upset of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, the two rivals each sit at 7-6 with two games left against one another.

Tampa Bay Buccaneers News / NFL on ClutchPoints / December 7

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.

Tampa Bay Buccaneers News / Athlon Sports / December 7

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.

NFL News / Field Level Media / December 7