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Michael Wilson Could Return to WR1 Role

Cardinals News Arizona Cardinals wide receiver Michael Wilson could return to a prominent role if Marvin Harrison Jr. remains sidelined for Sunday’s game against the Los Angeles Rams. Harrison has not practiced this week due to a heel injury sustained during last Sunday’s loss to Tampa Bay. Wilson thrived as the Cardinals’ primary receiver during […]

State of the NFC South entering Week 14

Tampa Bay Buccaneers Finally, the Buccaneers are back on track after their win against the Arizona Cardinals, but it was not an easy victory. For most of the game, Tampa Bay led, and in the fourth quarter, Arizona fought back and nearly completed the comeback. This did not happen, but the Buccaneers had many opportunities […]

Our defense vs. their offense: Tampa Bay Buccaneers

After discussing the New Orleans Saints’ offensive matchup for the upcoming week, let’s turn our attention to the defensive side of the ball. The Tampa Bay Buccaneers are a familiar divisional opponent for New Orleans, but that does not change the fact that the Saints were walloped at home in Week 8. How can Brandon […]

Thursday’s Saints vs. Buccaneers injury report

The Saints have finished their second practice ahead of their rematch with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. The Saints made two changes to Thursday’s injury report, adding rookie safety Jonas Sanker as he was absent with a head injury. Wide receiver Chris Olave was upgraded to limited after missing Wednesday’s practice due to a back injury […]

Penguins/Lightning Recap: Big Gene lifts Pens past Tampa

Pregame Same lineup for the Pens as last time out. The home Lightning are using this lineup for the night, with no Andrei Vasilevskiy available today. First period The Lightning get a few rushes early, Tristan Jarry is there. Boko Imama and 6’9” Curtis Douglas have an old school scrap at center ice. Imama knocks […]

Penguins at Lightning Preview

Game Twenty-Seven: Pittsburgh Penguins (13-7-5) at Tampa Bay Lightning (16-8-2) Time: 7:00 PM EST Location: Benchmark International Arena, located at 27°56′34″N 82°27′7″W / 27.94278°N 82.45194°W TV/Stream/Radio: The Spot, SN-PIT, ESPN+, 102.5 FM, Lightning App Odds: Lightning -185 Know the Opponents: Pensburgh There have always been two teams that Tampa Bay Lightning fans could look to if they wanted a glimpse of their team’s future – the Chicago Blackhawks and Pi...

NFL Picks Week 14: Shough against the Bucs

The New Orleans Saints face the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on the road this week in an NFC South matchup. This season is now lost for the Saints and the focus for many fans has moved towards the future. Some would like to sacrifice wins for draft position, while others covet winning above any draft prospect. […]

Cade Otton Fantasy Week 14: Projections vs. Saints, Points and Stats, Start or Sit

Tight end Cade Otton faces a matchup versus the seventh-ranked passing defense in the NFL (187.7 yards conceded per game) in Week 14, when his Tampa Bay Buccaneers play the New Orleans Saints, Sunday at 1 p.m. ET. Is Otton’s game against the Saints this week a good time to start him in fantasy? Below, we dig into his relevant fantasy numbers. Sign up for Fubo to watch the NFL, live sports and entertainment without cable! Cade Otton Week 14 Game Info Let’s go into some of the upcoming g...

Tampa Bay Lightning extend Ryan McDonagh

Perhaps the Tampa Bay Lightning learned a lesson from their previous negotiations with an aging franchise icon. After not being able to come to an agreement with Steven Stamkos two summers ago, they took a different approach with Ryan McDonagh. Instead of waiting until after the season was over, they inked their veteran defenseman to a three-year contract extension with an average annual value of $4.1 million. The deal will theoretically keep in the blue and white for the rest of his care...

Rays Add Veteran Stability With Cedric Mullins on One-Year, $7 Million Deal

The Rays made an aggressive move this week, getting out ahead of the bustle and competition of the winter meetings by signing outfielder Cedric Mullins to a one-year, $7 million contract. The move brings a respected veteran presence to a young and fluid outfield group, and marks a meaningful investment in a player whose recent […]

Game Preview: Pittsburgh Penguins @ Tampa Bay Lightning 12/4/25

Who: Pittsburgh Penguins (12-7-5, 29 points, 5th place Metropolitan Division) @ Tampa Bay Lightning (16-8-2, 34 points, 1st place Atlantic Division) When: 7:00 p.m. eastern How to Watch: Broadcast locally Sportsnet Pittsburgh and The Spot, streaming on ESPN+ Pens’ Path Ahead: The Pens play next in Dallas on Saturday (6pm eastern start) then return home to Pittsburgh for […]

Our offense vs. their defense: Tampa Bay Buccaneers

On Sunday, the New Orleans Saints and Tampa Bay Buccaneers will duel for the second time this season. After the first meeting resulted in a dominant 23-3 victory for the Bucs, Tyler Shough will get an opportunity to start versus Tampa and flip the script. New Orleans currently ranks 26th in the league offensively, averaging […]

Lightning Extend McDonagh For Multiple Years

The Tampa Bay Lightning have re-signed Ryan McDonagh for three more years. He is in the last year of a seven-year deal at $6.75 million AAV and was set to become a UFA after the season. Tampa Bay extends Ryan McDonagh 3 x $4.1M — Elliotte Friedman (@FriedgeHNIC) December 4, 2025 McDonagh is 36 years old, so his new three-year deal with a cap hit of $4.1 million AAV takes him to 39 years old. The veteran leads the defensemen of the Lightning in ice time on the penalty kill with over three minut...

Orioles news: Cedric Mullins signs with Rays

Hello, friends. There are now 112 days remaining until Orioles Opening Day 2026. There are a few more days to go yet until the winter meetings, which could be a focus for activity. As we’ve already seen this offseason, however, Mike Elias isn’t waiting around if he gets his hands on a signing or trade […]

Pens Points: Way Down South

As winter begins to set in up north, the Pittsburgh Penguins will get a bit of a reprieve from the cold weather as they head south for a pair of games to wrap up this early December road trip, beginning tonight in Tampa Bay where the Atlantic division leading Lightning await. The Penguins are coming […]

Fare thee well, Niko Huuhtanen

It appears that the Tampa Bay Lightning have come to an agreement to part ways with prospect Niko Huuhtanen. Rooney (UT) on waivers Huuhtanen (TB) on waivers for purposes of contract termination — Elliotte Friedman (Bot) ( @notfriedgehnic.bsky.social ) December 2, 2025 at 2:04 PM It appears he has indeed cleared the waivers, and the Lightning’s 7th-round pick in the 2021 draft will be free to pursue new opportunities. The 22-year-old was always one of the Lightning’s more int...

Wednesday’s Saints vs. Buccaneers injury report

The New Orleans Saints have wrapped up their first practice ahead of their NFC South matchup with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. The Saints listed only four players on Wednesday’s injury report, all of whom were absent. Running back Alvin Kamara remained absent as he deals with a knee injury. At the same time, safety Justin […]

No. 1 seed should be top priority for Rams

After beating the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on Sunday Night Football in Week 12, the Los Angeles Rams took over as the No. 1 seed in the NFC. That lasted all of one week as following the Week 13 loss to the Carolina Panthers, the Rams no longer control their own destiny. With the loss, the […]

Bucky Irving Fantasy Week 14: Projections vs. Saints, Points and Stats, Start or Sit

Bucky Irving and the Tampa Bay Buccaneers will face the New Orleans Saints and their 21st-ranked run defense (126.9 yards conceded per game) in Week 14, on Sunday at 1 p.m. ET. Should Irving be someone that you insert into your fantasy football lineup this week for his matchup against the Saints? Before making that choice, here’s a glimpse at the numbers and trends you need to know. Sign up for Fubo to watch the NFL, live sports and entertainment without cable! Bucky Irving Week 14 Game ...

If Saints win/lose vs Buccaneers

The New Orleans Saints are paying a visit to division rival Tampa Bay Buccaneers on Sunday afternoon, and here’s a quick look at what either outcome could mean. If the Saints win A victory on Sunday would avenge the Bucs’ win over the Saints back in October, and would likely require another strong performance from […]

Saints Spotlight: Week 14 vs. Buccaneers

This week, the New Orleans Saints will head to Raymond James Stadium to face the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in Week 14 of the 2025 NFL season. The player to watch for this matchup has come up big the past couple of weeks and should see even more opportunity with Justin Reid expected to miss time […]

2025 Draysbay Community Prospect Review: Mason Montgomery

Prior to the start of each season, the Draysbay community takes part in an excercise in which the top prospects in the Tampa Bay Rays system are ranked by popular vote. This season, the Draysbay community ranked the top 25 prospects in the Rays system with several others receiving votes but just falling shy of […]