Category: ‘NFC South’
Tampa Bay Buccaneers Will Have Another Pro Bowler
January 14th, 2013 at 6:13 PM
When the Pro Bowl rosters were announced a few weeks ago, the Tampa Bay Buccaneers only had one player named to the NFC team.
Well, now that the Atlanta Falcons and San Francisco 49ers have made the NFC Championship game, we know that defensive tackle Gerald McCoy will be joined by...
The Tampa Bay Buccaneers Shutout in Horrific Loss to the New Orleans Saints
December 16th, 2012 at 4:12 PM
If the Tampa Bay Buccaneers weren't mathematical eliminated from the playoffs going into Sunday's matchup, they should be now after an appalling performance against the New Orleans Saints.
After three straight losses, it was easy to assume that the Bucs would be ready for a fight against their division rivals. Instead, the...
Atlanta Falcons Improve the Tampa Bay Buccaneers’ Playoff Chances with Win on Thursday Night Football
November 30th, 2012 at 12:04 AM
The sting of a one-point loss to the Atlanta Falcons last Sunday can still be felt by many Tampa Bay Buccaneers fans.
But those same Falcons helped the Bucs' playoff chances a little bit on Thursday.
The Falcons clashed with New Orleans Saints in a heated NFC South battle on Thursday Night...
Tampa Bay Buccaneers Still in Playoff Hunt Despite Loss on Sunday
November 25th, 2012 at 6:57 PM
The Tampa Bay Buccaneers had great opportunity to improve their playoff chances with a win over the Atlanta Falcons on Sunday.
The Bucs lost 24-23 to their division rival, but didn't lose any ground in the race for a postseason berth.
With losses by the Seattle Seahawks and Minnesota Vikings, the 6-5...
Missed Opportunities Hurt the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in 24-23 Loss to Atlanta Falcons
November 25th, 2012 at 6:28 PM
Even with everything going against them, more than a few people thought the Tampa Bay Buccaneers could beat the NFC-best Atlanta Falcons on Sunday.
They were nearly right.
It was an extremely hard fought game; a "dogfight" as quarterback Josh Freeman called it afterwards.
But even though the Bucs held a six-point fourth...
Cornerback Eric Wright May Be Available for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers Come Sunday
November 23rd, 2012 at 6:46 PM
The Tampa Bay Buccaneers face the one of the NFL's most potent passing attacks on Sunday when the Atlanta Falcons and quarterback Matt Ryan come to town.
Ryan, along with Roddy White, Julio Jones, and Tony Gonzalez, are averaging 292.9 passing yards per game this season. That does not bode well...
Tampa Bay Buccaneers’ Next Two Games Will Make or Break Their Season
November 20th, 2012 at 10:00 AM
After last season's debacle, no one expected the Tampa Bay Buccaneers to have a winning record in 2012.
In fact, many experts thought the Bucs would finish at the bottom of the NFC South behind the well-rounded Atlanta Falcons, high-powered New Orleans Saints, and the up-and-coming Carolina Panthers.
Well, not only does...
Josh Freeman Leads Improbable Comeback as the Tampa Bay Buccaneers Shock the Carolina Panthers in Overtime, 27-21
November 18th, 2012 at 5:24 PM
The Tampa Bay Buccaneers came into Sunday's contest firing on all cylinders.
The Carolina Panthers had them sputtering for nearly the entire game until quarterback Josh Freeman completed a crazy fourth quarter comeback that gave Tampa Bay a 27-21 overtime win.
The Bucs fell behind by 11 points late in the fourth...
Monday Musings: 5 Thoughts on the Tampa Bay Buccaneers’ Loss to the New Orleans Saints
October 22nd, 2012 at 10:23 PM
1. Hats off to quarterback Josh Freeman for the career-best performance he had in the near comeback against the Saints. For the third week in a row, Freeman elevated his play and put up some big numbers. His passing totals have gone from 299 yards and one TD against Washington,...
Tampa Bay Buccaneers Vs. New Orleans Saints Preview
October 20th, 2012 at 7:13 PM
Week 7
Who: Tampa Bay Buccaneers (2-3) vs. New Orleans Saints (1-4)
When: Sunday, 10/21 at 1 PM
Where: Raymond James Stadium
TV: FOX
Radio: WFUS 103.5 FM/WDAE 620 AM
DirecTV: 708
Sirius: 136
Last Meeting: The Bucs fell to .500 when they lost 27-16 to the Saints in Week 9 last season. Josh Freeman threw for 281...
Atlanta Falcons Add to NFC South Lead During the Tampa Bay Buccaneers Bye Week
October 7th, 2012 at 5:18 PM
Even though they are on their bye week, it was still a disappointing Sunday for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.
A week after losing in the final seconds to the Washington Redskins, the Bucs watched as their division rival Atlanta Falcons pulled out a tough victory late against the 'Skins earlier today.
Washington...
Monday Musings: 5 Thoughts from the Tampa Bay Buccaneers Win Over the Carolina Panthers
September 10th, 2012 at 5:05 PM
1. Kudos to head coach Greg Schiano and defensive coordinator Bill Sheridan for making weakside linebacker Lavonte David the defensive playcaller. Even though he is just a rookie, David is the best linebacker Tampa Bay has. That's why he is on the field for all three downs; he can do...
Tampa Bay Buccaneers Vs. Carolina Panthers Preview
September 8th, 2012 at 10:14 PM
Week 1
Who: Carolina Panthers (0-0) vs. Tampa Bay Buccaneers (0-0)
When: Sunday, 09/09 at 4:25 PM
Where: Raymond James Stadium
TV: FOX (blacked out locally)
Radio: WFUS 103.5 FM/WDAE 620 AM
DirecTV: 715
Sirius: 94
Last Meeting:
The Panthers pummeled the Bucs last season in Week 16 by a score of 48-16. Quarterback Cam Newton threw three touchdowns...