Buccaneers fall short in Wild Card playoff game against Cowboys
More than 60,000 people filled Raymond James Stadium Monday night for the NFC Wild Card playoff game between the Cowboys and the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. Despite the best efforts of Brady and the Bucs, the team fell short, ending their season with a 31-14 loss to Dallas.
More than 60,000 people filled Raymond James Stadium Monday night for the NFC Wild Card playoff game between the Cowboys and the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. Despite the best efforts of Brady and the Bucs, the team fell short, ending their season with a 31-14 loss to Dallas.
Buccaneers Foundation helps veteran's widow fulfill his final wish
During his 3-year battle with pancreatic cancer, Army veteran Michael Thrasher remained loyal – to his wife and his team, the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. It was his hope to get to one more game, but time ran out. But with the help of the Bucs Foundation and dedicated hospice workers, Michelle Thrasher will carry his spirit to this weekend’s game.
During his 3-year battle with pancreatic cancer, Army veteran Michael Thrasher remained loyal – to his wife and his team, the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. It was his hope to get to one more game, but time ran out. But with the help of the Bucs Foundation and dedicated hospice workers, Michelle Thrasher will carry his spirit to this weekend’s game.
Tampa Bay Bucs rally fans with drive-thru swag giveaway event ahead of NFC wild-card game
A long line of cars filled with Buccaneer fans wrapped around Raymond James Stadium. The team gave away swag to help build excitement for the playoffs.
A long line of cars filled with Buccaneer fans wrapped around Raymond James Stadium. The team gave away swag to help build excitement for the playoffs.
Turnovers could be the key to the Bucs beating the Cowboys
Come playoff time, the importance of turnovers are magnified and right now the Tampa Bay Buccaneers are getting them, forcing nine of their 20 in the last six games.
Come playoff time, the importance of turnovers are magnified and right now the Tampa Bay Buccaneers are getting them, forcing nine of their 20 in the last six games.
Bucs are underdogs to Dallas, but with some advantages
Despite being the underdog against Dallas, the Bucs do have some advantages against Dallas in this playoff matchup. It starts first with their health.
Despite being the underdog against Dallas, the Bucs do have some advantages against Dallas in this playoff matchup. It starts first with their health.
Rob Gronkowski will attempt a field goal in live Super Bowl commercial
"Gronk," as he was known during his playing days, is appearing in a new ad for Fan Duel during the Super Bowl on Feb. 12. The four-time champion is practicing his kicks with legendary NFL kicker Adam Vinatieri.
"Gronk," as he was known during his playing days, is appearing in a new ad for Fan Duel during the Super Bowl on Feb. 12. The four-time champion is practicing his kicks with legendary NFL kicker Adam Vinatieri.
Bucs QB Tom Brady breaks own record, but suffers first losing season
Tom Brady broke his own NFL record for the most completions in a season during Sunday's game, but he ended the day with a different record he's never had: a losing season. The team's loss against the Falcons dropped the NFC South champions to 8-9 — the first time a team quarterbacked by Brady has finished a season below .500.
Tom Brady broke his own NFL record for the most completions in a season during Sunday's game, but he ended the day with a different record he's never had: a losing season. The team's loss against the Falcons dropped the NFC South champions to 8-9 — the first time a team quarterbacked by Brady has finished a season below .500.
Ridder throws first 2 TD passes as Falcons top Tom Brady, Bucs
Rookie Desmond Ridder's first two career touchdown passes powered the Atlanta Falcons to a 30-17 win over the playoff-bound Tampa Bay Buccaneers on Sunday after Tom Brady broke his own NFL record for most completions in a season before leaving the game late in the first half.
Rookie Desmond Ridder's first two career touchdown passes powered the Atlanta Falcons to a 30-17 win over the playoff-bound Tampa Bay Buccaneers on Sunday after Tom Brady broke his own NFL record for most completions in a season before leaving the game late in the first half.
Buccaneers’ Brady breaks own NFL mark for completions in a season
Tom Brady broke his own NFL record for most completions in a season, quickly gaining the needed nine connections in Tampa Bay's game against the Atlanta Falcons on Sunday.
Tom Brady broke his own NFL record for most completions in a season, quickly gaining the needed nine connections in Tampa Bay's game against the Atlanta Falcons on Sunday.
From a 'hat and shirt' game, Buccaneers turn their attention to incentives and records
There are "Hat and T-Shirt" games like the Tampa Bay Buccaneers celebrated last Sunday and then there are "Incentive and Record" games like what they're up for this week.
There are "Hat and T-Shirt" games like the Tampa Bay Buccaneers celebrated last Sunday and then there are "Incentive and Record" games like what they're up for this week.
Bucs chose to play for rhythm over rest
Over the last 10 seasons, not resting players has brought winning results for the Buccaneers. In fact, teams that didn't sit their starters in the final week of the regular season won their first playoff games 79% of the time.
Over the last 10 seasons, not resting players has brought winning results for the Buccaneers. In fact, teams that didn't sit their starters in the final week of the regular season won their first playoff games 79% of the time.
Tampa Bay Bucs' Blaine Gabbert helps rescue passengers after helicopter crash near Davis Islands
After a helicopter plunged into Hillsborough Bay off Davis Islands, the occupants were able to escape the aircraft – but it was the jet ski riders that lifted them out of the water. One of them was the Buccaneers' backup quarterback, Blaine Gabbert.
After a helicopter plunged into Hillsborough Bay off Davis Islands, the occupants were able to escape the aircraft – but it was the jet ski riders that lifted them out of the water. One of them was the Buccaneers' backup quarterback, Blaine Gabbert.
Tom Brady, Bucs rally to beat Panthers 30-24, clinch NFC South
Tom 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 on Sunday.
Tom 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 on Sunday.
Bucs welcome back center Ryan Jensen ahead of must-win game
For the last five months, Tampa Bay Buccaneers center Ryan Jenson's health and expected return date have been top secret. But Wednesday, Jensen was back in a practice uniform for the first time since injuring his knee on the second day of training camp in July.
For the last five months, Tampa Bay Buccaneers center Ryan Jenson's health and expected return date have been top secret. But Wednesday, Jensen was back in a practice uniform for the first time since injuring his knee on the second day of training camp in July.
Tom Brady, Buccaneers rally to beat Arizona Cardinals 19-16 in OT
Tom Brady completed all six of his passes in overtime, helping the Bucs overcome a 10-point deficit in the fourth quarter and beat the Arizona Cardinals.
Tom Brady completed all six of his passes in overtime, helping the Bucs overcome a 10-point deficit in the fourth quarter and beat the Arizona Cardinals.
String of turnovers dooms Buccaneers, allows Bengals to rally
The Tampa Bay Buccaneers led by two touchdowns at halftime and appeared poised to grab a two-game lead in the woeful NFC South.
The Tampa Bay Buccaneers led by two touchdowns at halftime and appeared poised to grab a two-game lead in the woeful NFC South.
Bucs have a clear focus on what's ahead
The Bucs have shown the ability of bounce back with victory after blowout defeats. They've done it twice with Tom Brady at the helm. The first step is not dwelling on the defeat.
The Bucs have shown the ability of bounce back with victory after blowout defeats. They've done it twice with Tom Brady at the helm. The first step is not dwelling on the defeat.
Saints fined for violating rule on faking injury during Bucs game, source says
The NFL has reportedly fined the New Orleans Saints, as well as two coaches and a player, for faking an injury during their game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. The team's fines totaled $550,000 for delaying the fourth quarter of the Bucs' 17-16 comeback win.
The NFL has reportedly fined the New Orleans Saints, as well as two coaches and a player, for faking an injury during their game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. The team's fines totaled $550,000 for delaying the fourth quarter of the Bucs' 17-16 comeback win.
49ers spoil Tom Brady’s homecoming with 35-7 win against Buccaneers
Tom Brady relished the rare opportunity to play his boyhood favorite team in front of family and friends – but in the end, the Bucs came up short.
Tom Brady relished the rare opportunity to play his boyhood favorite team in front of family and friends – but in the end, the Bucs came up short.
Is 'no huddle' the answer to the Bucs offensive woes?
"It's a great tool. I've done it quite a bit over my career," explained Brady. "Everyone likes to do it when it works, and sometimes we've tried it and it hasn't worked. Execution's really important to make it work."
"It's a great tool. I've done it quite a bit over my career," explained Brady. "Everyone likes to do it when it works, and sometimes we've tried it and it hasn't worked. Execution's really important to make it work."