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Mayfield staying with Bucs after agreeing to 3-year deal worth up to $115 million, AP source says
Read full article: Mayfield staying with Bucs after agreeing to 3-year deal worth up to $115 million, AP source saysA person familiar with the deal tells The Associated Press that quarterback Baker Mayfield is staying with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers after agreeing to a three-year contract worth up to $115 million.
Mike Evans agrees to a 2-year, $52 million contract to remain with the Buccaneers, AP source says
Read full article: Mike Evans agrees to a 2-year, $52 million contract to remain with the Buccaneers, AP source saysA person familiar with the deal says Tampa Bay receiver Mike Evans has agreed to a two-year, $52 million contract to remain with the Buccaneers instead of testing his worth in free agency.
Kirk Cousins and Chris Jones head an NFL free agents list filled with star-quality players
Read full article: Kirk Cousins and Chris Jones head an NFL free agents list filled with star-quality playersNFL teams could find a Pro Bowl quarterback, an All-Pro defensive lineman or a future Hall of Fame wide receiver and plenty more star-quality players when the free agency period begins on March 13.
Amari Cooper's record-setting day highlights a milestone week for NFL wide receivers
Read full article: Amari Cooper's record-setting day highlights a milestone week for NFL wide receiversSeveral wide receivers had milestone performances this past week, but no one could do what Amari Cooper did for the Cleveland Browns.
Otton hauls in 11-yard scoring pass with 31 seconds left. Bucs beat Falcons 29-25
Read full article: Otton hauls in 11-yard scoring pass with 31 seconds left. Bucs beat Falcons 29-25Baker Mayfield threw an 11-yard touchdown pass to Cade Otton with 31 seconds remaining, capping a wild fourth quarter that pushed the Tampa Bay Buccaneers into a tie for first place with a 29-25 victory over the Atlanta Falcons.
Jalen Hurts throws for TD, runs for another as Eagles thump Buccaneers 25-11 to remain unbeaten
Read full article: Jalen Hurts throws for TD, runs for another as Eagles thump Buccaneers 25-11 to remain unbeatenJalen Hurts threw for one touchdown and ran for another to help the Philadelphia Eagles remain unbeaten with a 25-11 victory over the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.
Mayfield shines again, Buccaneers stay unbeaten with 27-17 victory over struggling Bears
Read full article: Mayfield shines again, Buccaneers stay unbeaten with 27-17 victory over struggling BearsBaker Mayfield passed for 317 yards and a touchdown, adding to his strong debut with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers with a 27-17 victory over the struggling Chicago Bears.
Buccaneers top Vikings 20-17 as Baker Mayfield finishes strong in his debut
Read full article: Buccaneers top Vikings 20-17 as Baker Mayfield finishes strong in his debutBaker Mayfield recovered from a rough start to throw two touchdown passes without a turnover in his Tampa Bay debut, and the Buccaneers beat Minnesota 20-17 after three first-half turnovers by the Vikings.
Brady, Bucs rally to beat Panthers 30-24, clinch NFC South
Read full article: Brady, Bucs rally to beat Panthers 30-24, clinch NFC SouthTom Brady threw for 432 yards and three long touchdowns to Mike Evans, helping the Tampa Bay Buccaneers clinch their second straight NFC South championship with a 30-24 come-from-behind win over the Carolina Panthers.
Chubb's TD in OT gives Brissett, Browns 23-17 win over Bucs
Read full article: Chubb's TD in OT gives Brissett, Browns 23-17 win over BucsNick Chubb scored on a 3-yard touchdown run with 19 seconds left in overtime and Cleveland rallied to stun Tom Brady and the Tampa Bay Buccaneers 23-17 in Browns quarterback Jacoby Brissettās final start before Deshaun Watson returns from his suspension.
Jackson shines, Ravens beat Brady, struggling Bucs 27-22
Read full article: Jackson shines, Ravens beat Brady, struggling Bucs 27-22Lamar Jackson threw for 238 yards and two second-half touchdowns to lead the Baltimore Ravens to a come-from-behind 27-22 victory over Tom Brady and the struggling Tampa Bay Buccaneers.
Rodgers throws for 2 TDs, Packers hold off Brady, Bucs 14-12
Read full article: Rodgers throws for 2 TDs, Packers hold off Brady, Bucs 14-12Aaron Rodgers threw for 255 yards and two touchdowns, and the Green Bay Packers withstood a late rally led by Tom Brady to hold off the Tampa Bay Buccaneers for a 14-12 victory on Sunday.
Bucs' Evans suspended for dust-up with Saints' Lattimore
Read full article: Bucs' Evans suspended for dust-up with Saints' LattimoreTampa Bay receiver Mike Evans has been suspended without pay for one game for his role in a scuffle that resulted in him and New Orleans cornerback Marshon Lattimore being ejected from the Buccaneers-Saints game.
Bucs' Evans, Saints' Lattimore, ejected in latest dust-up
Read full article: Bucs' Evans, Saints' Lattimore, ejected in latest dust-upBuccaneers receiver Mike Evans and Saints cornerback Marshon Lattimore both were ejected for their involvement in a several-player, after-the-whistle scrap in the fourth quarter of Sundayās meeting in the Superdome.
Brady throws for 2 TDs, SB champions dominate Eagles 31-15
Read full article: Brady throws for 2 TDs, SB champions dominate Eagles 31-15Tom Brady threw for 271 yards and two touchdowns, helping the Tampa Bay Buccaneers launch their bid for a return to the Super Bowl with a dominating 31-15 NFC wild-card playoff victory over the Philadelphia Eagles.
Bucs beat Panthers 41-17, earn No. 2 playoff seeding in NFC
Read full article: Bucs beat Panthers 41-17, earn No. 2 playoff seeding in NFCTom Brady topped 5,000 yards passing for the second time in his career and the Tampa Bay Buccaneers set a franchise record for regular-season victories with a 41-17 win over the Carolina Panthers.
Brown walks away from Bucs; Brady rallies team past Jets
Read full article: Brown walks away from Bucs; Brady rallies team past JetsAntonio Brown was kicked off the Tampa Bay Buccaneers after a bizarre, shirtless exit from the field before Tom Brady coolly led the Bucs on a 93-yard drive in the final minutes for a 28-24 victory over the New York Jets on Sunday.
These players won (and lost) sports bettors the most in 2021
Read full article: These players won (and lost) sports bettors the most in 2021Here are some athletes who were money in the bank for sports bettors this year: Indianapolis Colts running back Jonathan Taylor, Tampa Bay Buccaneers receiver Mike Evans and Los Angeles Angels star Shohei Ohtani.
Brady, Bucs rout Panthers 32-6 to clinch NFC South title
Read full article: Brady, Bucs rout Panthers 32-6 to clinch NFC South titleTom Brady threw for 232 yards and a touchdown, Antonio Brown made a grand return to the lineup after missing the last eight games and the Tampa Bay Buccaneers defeated the Carolina Panthers 32-6 on Sunday to clinch their first NFC South title since 2007.
Saints frustrate Brady again, beat SB champ Buccaneers 9-0
Read full article: Saints frustrate Brady again, beat SB champ Buccaneers 9-0New Orleansā defense gave Tom Brady fits again, shutting down Tampa Bayās high-powered offense as the Saints put the Buccaneersā division title celebration plans on hold with a 9-0 victory over the reigning Super Bowl champions.
Brady picked off twice in 1st; Bucs lose to Washington 29-19
Read full article: Brady picked off twice in 1st; Bucs lose to Washington 29-19Tom Brady threw two interceptions in the first quarter as part of an implosion by the reigning Super Bowl champions, helping Washington upset the Tampa Bay Buccaneers 29-19 despite losing Chase Young to injury.
Brady tops 600 career TD passes, Buccaneers rout Bears 38-3
Read full article: Brady tops 600 career TD passes, Buccaneers rout Bears 38-3Tom Brady became the first player to throw 600 career touchdown passes and the Tampa Bay Buccaneers routed the Chicago Bears 38-3 for the best seven-game start in franchise history.
Brady's 5 TD passes to pace Bucs' 45-17 rout of Dolphins
Read full article: Brady's 5 TD passes to pace Bucs' 45-17 rout of DolphinsTom Brady threw for 411 yards and five touchdowns as Antonio Brown became the fastest NFL player to 900 receptions and the defending Super Bowl champion Tampa Bay Buccaneers rolled to a 45-17 rout of the Miami Dolphins.
Brady has 276 yards, 5 TDs; Buccaneers rout Falcons 48-25
Read full article: Brady has 276 yards, 5 TDs; Buccaneers rout Falcons 48-25Tom Brady threw for 276 yards and five touchdowns, helping the Tampa Bay Buccaneers extend their winning streak to a franchise-record 10 consecutive games with a 48-25 victory over the Atlanta Falcons.
Bucs, Lightning, Rays transform Tampa Bay into Titletown
Read full article: Bucs, Lightning, Rays transform Tampa Bay into TitletownMany partied while defying a local order mandating masks even be worn outdoors during Super Bowl week, and drawing sharp criticism from some public officials. The Lightning won the Stanley Cup and the Rays went to the World Series. Those guys had our backs throughout the season, both the Tampa Bay Rays and the Tampa Bay Lightning. They were rooting us on.āAdSome of the Lightning players wore Bucs jerseys on the teamās flight to Nashville, too. āWe try to watch the Super Bowl every year.
The Latest: Brady, Bucs dominate Chiefs 31-9 in Super Bowl
Read full article: The Latest: Brady, Bucs dominate Chiefs 31-9 in Super Bowl___9:40 p.m.Tom Brady is closing in on a record seventh Super Bowl title as the struggles continue for Patrick Mahomes. The Kansas City Chiefs got another field goal to start the second half but are still seeking their first touchdown of the Super Bowl. ___7:45 p.m.Patrick Mahomes and the Kansas City Chiefs are off to a slow start in the Super Bowl. The Kansas City Chiefsā goal-line stand has kept the Tampa Bay Buccaneers from adding to their 7-3 lead in Super Bowl 55. AdLocker room access is limited compared to previous Super Bowls, and Super Bowl week was much different.
Brady, improved defense keys to Bucs winning Super Bowl
Read full article: Brady, improved defense keys to Bucs winning Super BowlTampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Tom Brady during NFL football practice, Thursday, Feb. 4, 2021 in Tampa, Fla. The Buccaneers will face the Kansas City Chiefs in Super Bowl 55. (Kyle Zedaker/Tampa Bay Buccaneers via AP)TAMPA, Fla. ā Tom Brady and the Tampa Bay Buccaneers wonāt be denied. The 43-year-old six-time Super Bowl champion may no longer be the best quarterback in the NFL, however, heās shown in his first season with the Bucs that heās still good enough to lead a team to the NFL title game. You want to make some moves that hopefully get your team into the Super Bowl.
From players to pedigree, Chiefs edge on Bucs in all aspects
Read full article: From players to pedigree, Chiefs edge on Bucs in all aspectsKansas City Chiefs Head Coach Andy Reid and Quarterback Patrick Mahomes (15) look on during NFL football practice Wednesday February 2, 2021 in Kansas City, Mo. The Chiefs will face the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in Super Bowl 55. (Steve Sanders/Kansas City Chiefs via AP)KANSAS CITY, Mo. Based on offense alone, the Kansas City Chiefs are head and shoulders better than the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. If we stay in that mindset, we give ourselves a chance to win any big game.āNone is bigger than the Super Bowl.
AB says he's grateful for 2nd chance provided by Buccaneers
Read full article: AB says he's grateful for 2nd chance provided by Buccaneers(AP Photo/Julio Cortez)TAMPA, Fla. ā Antonio Brown says heās grateful to be back in the NFL, let alone preparing to play in the Super Bowl. āI just think it was my only chance to be able to prove ā not only to the doubters, but myself ā Iām still a high-end football player, still love the game,ā Brown said. Arians initially opposed the idea of adding Brown, saying during the offseason that the receiver wasnāt a good fit for the Bucs. He's the most accomplished wide receiver Brady has had to throw to since the Patriots had Hall of Famer Randy Moss, who also had a reputation of being difficult to play with, more than a decade ago. āHe has a great love for the game, is a real perfectionist about how he plays, how he takes care of himself.
Super rematch: Hill burned Bucs repeatedly in 1st meeting
Read full article: Super rematch: Hill burned Bucs repeatedly in 1st meetingTampa Bay gets another shot at Hill and the Chiefs in the Super Bowl on Sunday, Feb. 7, 2021. It was the second and most impressive of three scores for Hill, who was the star of Kansas Cityās 27-24 victory at Tampa Bay in Week 12. Tampa Bay gets another shot at Hill and the Chiefs in the Super Bowl next Sunday, the first rematch in the NFL finale in nearly a decade. Davis was burned repeatedly, including on consecutive TD passes from Patrick Mahomes to Hill (75 and 44 yards) in the first quarter. Down three with 4:10 to play, Tampa turned to its defense to get a stop and get Brady the ball back.
Brady, productive drafts fuel Tampa Bay's run to Super Bowl
Read full article: Brady, productive drafts fuel Tampa Bay's run to Super BowlTampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Tom Brady (12) runs with a elastic band around his legs during an NFL football workout Thursday, Jan. 28, 2021, in Tampa, Fla. The Buccaneers play the Kansas City Chiefs in Super Bowl LV on Feb. 7. 1 overall pick Jameis Winston but dared to dream of signing Brady if the six-time Super Bowl champion decided to leave New England as a free agent. Of course it was Tom Brady, not thinking he would become a free agent,ā Arians added. AdāNaturally, I think you envision every year in the offseason you want to make some moves that hopefully get your team into the Super Bowl.
NFC Matchups: Where else to start but Brady and Rodgers?
Read full article: NFC Matchups: Where else to start but Brady and Rodgers?But Gronk in particular has always been a big-play guy in big games for Brady, and Green Bay doesn't have linebackers who excel in coverage. Green Bay will do some blitzing, though not as much as Buccaneers defensive coordinator Todd Bowles figures to do. Unlike Brady, Rodgers can create outside the pocket, and he's especially dangerous when doing so. Veteran placekicker Mason Crosby is solid, making all 16 field goal attempts, but missed four PATs for Green Bay. Tampa Bay's Ryan Succop, now in his 12th pro season, made 28 of 31 field goal tries but missed five extra points.
All eyes on QBs as Packers host Bucs for NFC championship
Read full article: All eyes on QBs as Packers host Bucs for NFC championshipThe Packers defeated the Rams 32-18 to advance to the NFC championship game. When Rodgersā Green Bay Packers (14-3) host Bradyās Tampa Bay Buccaneers (13-5) in the NFC championship game Sunday, it will be just the fourth time theyāve squared off as starting quarterbacks, and first in the playoffs. āIām excited about the opportunity to play against him one more time.āThe Bucs trounced the Packers 38-10 in Tampa on Oct. 18. A win at Lambeau Field clinches their first Super Bowl berth since their 2002 championship season. āWe play the Packers in the NFC championship game.
Brady, talented Buccaneers playmakers developing chemistry
Read full article: Brady, talented Buccaneers playmakers developing chemistryTampa Bay Buccaneers wide receiver Mike Evans (13) celebrates his touchdown against the New Orleans Saints during the first half of an NFL divisional round playoff football game, Sunday, Jan. 17, 2021, in New Orleans. Don't forget Antonio Brown, who joined the Tampa Bay Buccaneers at midseason and has contributed to the teamās run to Sundayās NFC championship game at Green Bay. Then thereās Scotty Miller and Tyler Johnson, a couple of late-round draft picks roughly half the age of the 43-year-old quarterback. The more that Iāve been around Mike, Chris, Antonio, Scooter (Miller), Tyler, Mick (Jaydon Mickens) ā the better it gets,ā Brady said. Tyler makes a great catch,ā Arians added.
Brady, Bucs, end playoffs for Saints, Brees, 30-20
Read full article: Brady, Bucs, end playoffs for Saints, Brees, 30-20Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Tom Brady (12) works against the New Orleans Saints during the first half of an NFL divisional round playoff football game, Sunday, Jan. 17, 2021, in New Orleans. (AP Photo/Brynn Anderson)NEW ORLEANS ā Tom Brady's best game in three tries against New Orleans kept the Buccaneers moving on in the NFL playoffs, and has Saints quarterback Drew Brees headed home ā perhaps for good. Brady and the Bucs' offense turned three Saints turnovers, including two interceptions of Brees, into touchdowns, and Tampa Bay beat New Orleans 30-20 in the divisional round of the NFL playoffs Sunday night. Breesā 16-yard pass to Smith put the Saints ahead 20-13, and New Orleans appeared primed to build on that lead when Brees completed a third-down pass to Jared Cook across the 50. Saints: Deonte Harris, who returned the first Tampa Bay punt 54 yards to set up a field goal, left with a neck injury in the first half.
Saints' Brees sees playoff clash with Brady's Bucs as fate
Read full article: Saints' Brees sees playoff clash with Brady's Bucs as fateNew Orleans Saints quarterback Drew Brees (9) reacts after a touchdown by Alvin Kamara in the second half of an NFL wild-card playoff football game against the Chicago Bears in New Orleans, Sunday, Jan. 10, 2021. (AP Photo/Butch Dill)NEW ORLEANS ā Drew Brees periodically discusses his long, extraordinary NFL journey in terms of fate and destiny. āOther than that, thereās not a lot of bad aboutā the Saints, Brady said. I think the quarterback-receiver relationship is really important.āStill, no defense has had more success against Brady this season than the Saints. The Saints gained 2,265 yards rushing during the regular season and added another 123 yards in their playoff opener against Chicago's formidable front.
Bucs, Browns, Bills out to follow footsteps of champ Chiefs
Read full article: Bucs, Browns, Bills out to follow footsteps of champ ChiefsAside from winning the final Super Bowl before the merger in 1970, the Kansas City Chiefsā biggest claim to fame for over half a century was team founder Lamar Hunt coining the phrase Super Bowl. Three long-downtrodden teams ā the Browns, Bills and Buccaneers ā have made it to the divisional round this weekend and are certain they have as good a chance as the Chiefs, Packers, Saints, Ravens or Rams of winning Super Bowl 55. Thatās heady stuff for a franchise that has never made it to the Super Bowl. I think Bills fans, including myself, didnāt think he was going to be this good this good this early. And he has proved a lot of people wrong.āNo, thereās no comparing this Bills team to those of his playing days, Thomas said.
Brady outduels Heinicke, leads Buccaneers past Washington
Read full article: Brady outduels Heinicke, leads Buccaneers past WashingtonBrady threw for 381 yards and two touchdowns to lead the Tampa Bay Buccaneers past Washington 31-23 in their NFC wild-card game Saturday night for their first playoff victory since the 2002 season. Brady was critical of his play and the offense's performance in the red zone but relished picking up his 31st career postseason win. āCertainly a lot to improve on, but great to get a win,ā said Brady, who was 22 of 40 passing. āWeāre thrilled with the win,ā Buccaneers tight end Cameron Brate said. In his only other game at Washington in 2016 with Pittsburgh, he had eight catches for 126 yards and two touchdowns.
Rodgers leads Pack to top of NFC after draft disappointment
Read full article: Rodgers leads Pack to top of NFC after draft disappointment(AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)The NFC playoff field features the usual cast of quarterbacks in Aaron Rodgers, Drew Brees and Russell Wilson. Last Lombardi: Super Bowl 45, 31-25 over the Pittsburgh Steelers on Feb. 6, 2011, at Arlington, Texas. Last Lombardi: Super Bowl 48, 43-8 over the Denver Broncos on Feb. 2, 2014, at East Rutherford, N.J. Last year: No. The Bearsā leading tackler left in the first quarter of the Green Bay game with an elbow injury. DBs Buster Skrine, rookie Jaylon Johnson and Deon Bush missed the loss to Green Bay.
Tom Brady excited, ready to lead Buccaneers into playoffs
Read full article: Tom Brady excited, ready to lead Buccaneers into playoffsTampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Tom Brady (12) throws a pass during an NFL football practice Wednesday, Jan. 6, 2021, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Chris O'Meara)TAMPA, Fla. ā New team, same ole Tom Brady. Brady led New England to the Super Bowl nine times in 20 seasons, appearing in 41 playoff games and winning 30 ā both records. āWhen he first signed I said, āOK, weāll be a 40 (touchdown) and 10 (interception) team,āā Arians said. āItās a never-ending thing with him, the perfectionist, to get everything right in practice,ā Arians added.
Murray returns from ankle injury, can't rally Cardinals
Read full article: Murray returns from ankle injury, can't rally CardinalsLeft tackle Justin Herron left with an ankle injury. ā Browns defensive end Olivier Vernon suffered an ankle injury in the fourth quarter. ā Lions offensive linemen Halapoulivaati Vaitai and Jonah Jackson left with concussions and defensive tackle Nick Williams injured an ankle vs. Minnesota. ā Giants linebacker Blake Martinez left briefly after appearing to injure his left ankle or foot in the third quarter. ā Jaguars left tackle Cam Robinson (wrist) and cornerback Greg Martin (hamstring) left the game.
Brady throws for 4 TDs, Bucs pull away from Falcons 44-27
Read full article: Brady throws for 4 TDs, Bucs pull away from Falcons 44-27āIt meant the world for him to get that record and, then, to have an easy touchdown," Bucs coach Bruce Arians said. Brady joined Aaron Rodgers, Drew Brees, Peyton Manning and Dan Marino as the only players with multiple seasons of at least 40 TD passes. āWhatever happens for me as a quarterback is reflective of what we do as an offense,ā Brady said. " The latter trimmed Atlantaās deficit to 30-27 before Brady put the game away with two late drives. Brown had his most productive day since joining the Bucs midway through the season with 11 catches for 138 yards.
The Latest: Henry runs for 2k, Titans' doink wins AFC South
Read full article: The Latest: Henry runs for 2k, Titans' doink wins AFC SouthHenry came into Sundayās regular season finale needing 223 yards rushing to become the second man in franchise history to reach 2,000. He came in as the NFLās rushing leader for a second straight season with a career-best 1,777 yards rushing. The Green Bay Packers have set an NFL season record for second-quarter points. With the run Newton also passed Grogan for the single-season team record for rushing yards by a quarterback. Newton entered the game 26 yards behind Grogan, who had 539 rushing yards in 1978.
Brady-led Bucs top Lions 47-7 to end 13-year playoff drought
Read full article: Brady-led Bucs top Lions 47-7 to end 13-year playoff droughtTampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Tom Brady (12) throws during the first half of an NFL football game against the Detroit Lions, Saturday, Dec. 26, 2020, in Detroit. The Bucs (10-5) set a franchise record with 588 yards and snapped the NFLās second-longest postseason drought behind Clevelandās 18-year run that can end Sunday. RECORD WATCHBrady has thrown a franchise-record 36 touchdowns and set a personal record with 348 yards passing by halftime. Tampa Bay set team records in points (34) and yards (410) in the first half. Lions: Stafford left the game with an ankle injury after he was 2 of 3 for 17 yards on his only possession.
Brady throws for 2 TDs, Buccaneers wear down Vikings 26-14
Read full article: Brady throws for 2 TDs, Buccaneers wear down Vikings 26-14The Bucs (8-5) bolstered their chances of their first postseason berth in 13 years with Sunday's 26-14 victory over Minnesota. Bailey nearly cost the Vikings the previous week, too, missing two extra points and a potential winning kick before nailing a field goal in overtime to beat Jacksonville. This time, Brady shrugged off a scoreless opening quarter with help from Bailey and a trio of costly of penalties on the Vikings' defense. Brady launched two of Tampa Bayās three first-half scoring drives after missed field goal attempts. A pass interference call on linebacker Todd Davis gave Tampa a chance to tack on the field goal that made it 17-6 at the break.
Russell Wilson, Travis Kelce among NFL Man of Year nominees
Read full article: Russell Wilson, Travis Kelce among NFL Man of Year nomineesSeattle Seahawks quarterback Russell Wilson (3) talks at the end of an NFL football game, Sunday, Oct. 4, 2020, in Miami Gardens, Fla. Seattle's star quarterback Russell Wilson and Kansas City's standout tight end Travis Kelce are among the 32 finalists for the Walter Payton NFL Man of the Year award. (AP Photo/Wilfredo Lee)In a year impacted by a pandemic and social unrest, NFL players have spoken out and stepped up. āThe 32 Walter Payton Man of the Year nominees remind us that even in the face of adversity, players continue to raise awareness and use their voice and platform to positively impact their communities. āBeing nominated as the Chiefs' Walter Payton NFL Man of the Year is one of the greatest honors of my professional career,ā tight end Travis Kelce said. As an organization captain, he directs a team of active NFL players who are committed to using their platform to help address the clean water crisis.
Brady, Buccaneers bounce back with 46-23 win over Panthers
Read full article: Brady, Buccaneers bounce back with 46-23 win over PanthersBrady threw for 341 yards and three touchdowns, Ronald Jones set a franchise-record with a 98-yard touchdown run, and the Buccaneers bounced back from a dreadful defeat with a resounding 46-23 win over the Carolina Panthers. Panthers coach Matt Rhule described Bradyās play as āeliteā and āfantastic.āThe Bucs ran the ball just five times last week. Tampa Bay racked up 544 yards on offense and outgained the Panthers 322-35 in the second half and outscored them 29-6. Chris Godwin had 92 yards receiving for the Buccaneers (7-3), who swept the season series and handed the Panthers (3-7) their fifth straight loss. Rhule said the Panthers were unaware the ball had hit the ground or else he would have just had Bridgewater spike the ball.
A look at who's up and who's down at midpoint of NFL season
Read full article: A look at who's up and who's down at midpoint of NFL seasonMidway through the 2020 season, performance has altered perception all around the NFL. Hereās a look at whoās up and whoās down:UPDALVIN COOK: While running backs have generally been devalued during this pass-happy era, Cook is showing the impact a big-play back can make. He leads the NFL with 858 yards and 12 touchdowns despite missing one game with an injury. Heās the first NFL player with at least 50 catches, 600 yards receiving and eight touchdown receptions over his first six games of a season. Evans has been a productive threat near the end zone with seven TD catches, but six of those have come on passes from inside the 10.
Brady's 2 TD passes, Succop's 4 field goals lift Buccaneers
Read full article: Brady's 2 TD passes, Succop's 4 field goals lift BuccaneersBrady threw touchdowns passes to Rob Gronkowski and Mike Evans, lifting Tampa Bay to a 25-23 victory over the New York Giants, and giving the Buccaneers quarterback the career lead in TD throws once more. The Saints' Drew Brees had passed Brady on Sunday, but now the six-time Super Bowl champ is back on top with 561. But Tampa Bay (6-2) had to sweat it out. Brady and Gronkowski earlier combined for a 3-yard scoring pass on which Gronk barely held onto the ball long enough. But he fumbled when hit by Blake Martinez and rookie Darnay Holmes recovered at the Tampa Bay 12.
AP source: Antonio Brown agrees to 1-year deal with Bucs
Read full article: AP source: Antonio Brown agrees to 1-year deal with BucsTAMPA, Fla. ā Suspended receiver Antonio Brown has agreed to return to the NFL with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on a one-year deal, according to a person with knowledge of the move. The person spoke to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity Saturday because the contract had not been completed. The addition of the volatile seven-time Pro Bowl selection bolsters an already formidable arsenal of playmakers for Tom Brady. Tight end Rob Gronkowski and running backs Leonard Fournette and LeSean McCoy have also joined Brady in Tampa Bay, which hasnāt made the playoffs since 2007. Brown signed with New England after a tumultuous short stay with the Raiders ended with the receiver demanding and being granted his release during training camp.
Foles beat Brady again as Bears squeeze by Tampa Bay 20-19
Read full article: Foles beat Brady again as Bears squeeze by Tampa Bay 20-19Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Tom Brady (12) throws a pass against the Chicago Bears during the first half of an NFL football game in Chicago, Thursday, Oct. 8, 2020. (AP Photo/Charles Rex Arbogast)CHICAGO ā Nick Foles beat Tom Brady again, Cairo Santos kicked a 38-yard field with 1:17 left and the Chicago Bears beat Tampa Bay 20-19 on Thursday night after Brady seemingly lost count of downs on his final play. The three-time MVP was seen screaming on the sideline late in the third quarter after an ugly drive for Tampa Bay. Ryan Succop kicked four field goals, including a 25-yarder to give Tampa Bay a 19-17 lead with 4:49 remaining. And Tampa Bay lost for the first time since the opener at New Orleans.
Brady throws for 5 TDs, Bucs rally to beat Chargers 38-31
Read full article: Brady throws for 5 TDs, Bucs rally to beat Chargers 38-31Howard, Cameron Brate and rookie KeāShawn Vaughn ā caught scoring passes from Brady, who threw four of them after the Bucs fell behind 24-7 in the second quarter. I can honestly say that if this had been last year, we would have gotten beat by 20,ā Arians said. āWeāve got to keep building on the confidence in one another because thereās nothing weāre doing out there thatās perfect," Brady said. Ndamukong Suh forced a fumble inside the Los Angeles 10 with the Chargers attempting to run out at the clock. ... Howard was carted off late in the fourth quarter with what the Bucs described as an Achilles tendon injury.
The Latest: Wentz has early interception against 49ers
Read full article: The Latest: Wentz has early interception against 49ers(AP Photo/Tony Avelar)The Latest on Week 4 in the NFL (all times EDT)___8:35 p.m.Carson Wentz has thrown his NFL-worst seventh interception of the season for the Philadelphia Eagles. ___7:05 p.m.Bills quarterback Josh Allenās 1-yard sneak that gave Buffalo a 23-16 lead over Las Vegas early in the fourth quarter. ___7:20 p.m.Buffalo Bills quarterback Josh Allen is back guiding the Bills offense after injuring his left shoulder late in the first half at Las Vegas. ___6:40 p.m.Buffalo Bills quarterback Josh Allen headed to the locker room after falling on his left wrist. The high-scoring start to the 2020 NFL season continued Sunday with several games featuring lots of points and very little defense.
Offensive numbers off the charts 3 weeks into NFL season
Read full article: Offensive numbers off the charts 3 weeks into NFL season(AP Photo/Elaine Thompson)The NFL has never had a start to a season like this one when it comes to offensive production. Through three weeks, teams have combined for 51 points per game, 738.2 yards per game and a 96.3 passer rating, the most ever at this juncture of an NFL season. Only the 1961 AFL, when teams combined to average 53.1 points per game, has been more conducive to scoring. Teams have been penalized 283 times on offense so far this season, down from 443 at the same point last year. There have now been 10 teams this season to win games they trailed by at least 10 points, tied for the second-most double-digit comebacks through three weeks.
Brady, Fournette lead Bucs over Panthers 31-17
Read full article: Brady, Fournette lead Bucs over Panthers 31-17I think weāre still a long way from where we need to be," Brady said. Brady completed 23 of 35 passes, and Evans finished with seven receptions for 104 yards. āNine penalties and four giveaways, but itās a one-score game in the fourth quarter," Panthers coach Matt Rhule said. āI thought he competed and there will be days where you canāt get things flowing,ā the Panthers coach added. In a twist, the Panthers also made a concerted effort to get wide receiver Curtis Samuel involved in the running game.
Brady says little about Arians' criticism of QB's play
Read full article: Brady says little about Arians' criticism of QB's playTAMPA, Fla. ā Tom Brady had little to say Thursday in response to coach Bruce Ariansā critical assessment of the quarterbackās play during the six-time Super Bowl championās debut with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. āHeās a coach. Itās just what he and I think,ā Arians said. ... Thereās nothing to talk about.āBucs offensive coordinator Byron Leftwich played for Arians in Pittsburgh, when the coach was the offensive coordinator and Leftwich was a backup to Ben Roethlisberger. Me and Tom didnāt really talk about it, so obviously I donāt think it was an issue,ā Leftwich said.
Saints intercept Brady twice in 34-23 win over Bucs
Read full article: Saints intercept Brady twice in 34-23 win over Bucs(AP Photo/Brett Duke)NEW ORLEANS ā Tom Brady was intercepted twice in his Tampa Bay debut, Alvin Kamara scored touchdowns running and receiving, and the New Orleans Saints beat the Buccaneers 34-23 on Sunday. Neither quarterback was statistically exceptional in this first-ever NFL game featuring two quarterbacks in their 40s. One exception was Saints safety and Players Coalition co-founder Malcolm Jenkins, who trotted to the Saints bench area after the anthem had finished. The Saints were flagged four times for 101 yards, with all of those calls occurring during the Bucs' first three scoring drives. Saints: Take part in the first NFL game played in Las Vegas, the Raiders' home opener on Monday night, Sept. 21.
Fournette excited for fresh start with Brady-led Buccaneers
Read full article: Fournette excited for fresh start with Brady-led BuccaneersTAMPA, Fla. Leonard Fournette feels he and the Tampa Bay Buccaneers are an ideal match. Howard and Cameron Brate, and running backs Ronald Jones and LeSean McCoy, Fournette envisions himself thriving against opposing defenses no longer able to game plan to stop him alone. The defense has to game plan against eight guys and not just one, Fournette added. Not a lot of pressures going to be on me, said Fournette, who as a rookie helped the Jaguars reach the AFC championship game against Bradys Patriots. We just have to learn the game plan, the coach added.
Leonard Fournette planning to sign with Brady-led Buccaneers
Read full article: Leonard Fournette planning to sign with Brady-led BuccaneersFILE - In this Nov. 24, 2019, file photo, Jacksonville Jaguars running back Leonard Fournette (27) sits on the bench in the first half of an NFL football game against the Tennessee Titans, in Nashville, Tenn. The Jacksonville Jaguars have waived running back Leonard Fournette, a stunning decision that gets the team closer to purging Tom Coughlin's tenure. (AP Photo/Mark Zaleski, File)TAMPA, Fla. Leonard Fournette intends to join the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, who are stockpiling playmakers to help Tom Brady be successful with his new team. The former Jacksonville Jaguars running back tweeted an image of himself carrying a football and wearing a Bucs jersey and helmet long with a pen-signing emoji and the message #GoBucs on Wednesday night. Fournette, the former LSU star drafted fourth overall in 2017, was released Monday by the Jaguars and became a free agent after clearing waivers.
Stars line up for a chance to play with Brady-led Buccaneers
Read full article: Stars line up for a chance to play with Brady-led BuccaneersLeonard Fournette is the latest high-profile addition to an already potent offense bolstered by Brady luring his favorite target, Rob Gronkowski, out of retirement. A talented collection of playmakers, including Pro Bowl receivers Mike Evans and Chris Godwin and highly regarded tight ends O.J. Howard and Cameron Brate, are part of what made Tampa Bay an attractive landing spot for Brady in free agency. Now, all coach Bruce Arians has to figure out is how all the components fit. ... Its just fantastic, the commitment theyve shown, Arians, entering his second season in Tampa Bay, said Thursday.