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Todd Wright reflects on his experience ignoring heated debates over visiting fans at Tampa Bay games three decades ago, noting that the same complaints persist today and showing little sign of improvement. In his latest TODDcast episode, he humorously argues that the issue remains a “waste of time,” both then and now, while the show is sponsored by Plantation Palms.
Bucs head coach Todd Bowles attributes the recent surge in quarterback sacks to improvements in the secondary, noting a sharp increase over the past two games despite his usual emphasis on limiting sacks. The article highlights Bowles' unexpected praise for the defense’s back end and its impact on the front seven’s productivity.
Tampa Bay Buccaneers wide receiver Emeka Egbuka missed the return of Baker Mayfield in Week 7, but the Buccaneers still […]
The Carolina Panthers suffered a disastrous 43-13 loss to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on Oct. 26, extending a bizarre trend: they are 0-6 when entering a game with a winning record under head coach Dave Canales. The blog cites six prior defeats (including 40-9 vs. Buffalo and 27-10 vs. Seattle) where the Panthers entered with a positive record, averaging a 17‑point margin of loss while scoring just 10.8 points. Offense, defense and special teams all performed poorly, and the author notes the statistical implausibility of the pattern. The Panthers aim to bounce back Thursday night against the Green Bay Packers.
Week 7 of the NFL sees the Cowboys rout the Eagles 38-21, while former Purdue Boilermakers shine. Tyrone Tracy Jr. scores a rushing TD for the Giants in a 27-21 win over the Texans, adding a reception and 53 kickoff return yards. Derrick Barnes records six tackles in Detroit’s 20-17 victory over Green Bay, and George Karlaftis notches a tackle‑for‑loss and two QB hits as the Chiefs fall 20-3 to Seattle. Baker Mayfield returns for Tampa Bay, which dominates Carolina 43-13, though Payne Durham remains unused. The 49ers lose 29-20 to Atlanta despite Jalen Graham’s solo tackle, and the Raiders are beaten 35-21 by the Rams.
Chucky is stoked for the Bucs. Even though Chucky was known for quarterbacks (he only developed one) and a savvy mind for passing, deep down Chucky firmly believes the core of good offense is impose its will on a defense […]
Tampa Bay wide receiver Emeka Egbuka remains questionable for Week 8 against the Atlanta Falcons after missing Week 7 with a concussion and a foot injury sustained in a Week 6 loss to the Steelers. Coach Todd Bowles says the Buccaneers will have a clearer answer after Wednesday‑Thursday practices. Egbuka, who posted 28 catches for 240 yards and two touchdowns before his injury, is a key part of the passing game, and his potential absence could hurt quarterback Baker Mayfield’s offense.
After snapping a two‑game skid with a 28‑21 win over the Philadelphia Eagles, Dallas quarterback Dak Prescott defended head coach Brian Schottenheimer, calling him a “hungry, pissed‑off” leader and saying the team has his back. Prescott threw for 212 yards and three touchdowns with no interceptions, lifting the Cowboys to 3‑4 while the Eagles fall to 2‑5. The win ends recent losses to Tampa Bay and Green Bay, but Dallas must keep the momentum against the Arizona Cardinals to stay in the NFC East race.
Following the Buccaneers' dominant win over the Panthers on Sunday, NextGen Stats reveal the Bucs’ running game ripped through Carolina, posting staggering yardage and multiple long gains. The analysis highlights standout performances by the running backs, key play types, and how the ground attack helped seal the victory.
Baker Mayfield hailed the Buccaneers’ Week 7 win as a “statement” of the team’s potential, saying the performance shows what they can achieve. Meanwhile, Falcons linebacker Kendal Daniels bounced back from a stretcher‑bound injury to snag an interception and a fumble recovery in a turnover‑filled victory over the 49ers. Panthers head coach Dave Canales praised his defense’s execution after a chaotic game featuring a blocked kick, sack‑fumble, interception and a dropped punt, emphasizing the need to refine technique and avoid setbacks.
The Carolina Panthers place right tackle Taylor Moton on injured reserve after he fractures his fibula in a Week 7 loss to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. Moton’s absence forced rookie Monroe Freeling to step in, and the Panthers surrendered five sacks, including a defensive touchdown, as they head into a Thursday Night Football matchup against the Green Bay Packers. Quarterback Bryce Young praised Moton’s locker‑room leadership and resilience, noting the impact of his loss on the offensive line.
The New England Patriots have re‑signed 27‑year‑old edge rusher Jose Ramirez to their practice squad, freeing up a spot by cutting 24‑year‑old offensive lineman Jacob Rizy. Ramirez, a 2023 sixth‑round pick who spent time with the Eagles, Buccaneers and CFL’s Hamilton Tiger‑Cats, appeared in two games for New England, tallying a tackle and a quarterback hit. Rizy, a former Harvard and Florida State lineman, played 155 preseason snaps before his release. The moves come ahead of the Patriots’ next divisional game against the Miami Dolphins.
Week 7 flips the NFC South as the Buccaneers crush the Panthers 43-13, delivering a dominant 258‑yard rushing attack and four forced turnovers despite Baker Mayfield’s return. The Falcons survive a 20-29 loss to the previously unbeaten 49ers, thanks to interceptions by Kendal Daniels and Jessie Bates III, while Michael Penix Jr. shines. Meanwhile, the Saints fall 10-16 to the Steelers in France, with rookie Tyler Shough’s lone interception sealing their fate and prompting doubts about Kellen Moore’s job. All four division teams remain under .500 at home, keeping the NFC South race wide open.
Coach Mike McCarthy emphasizes the importance of the Steelers' narrow victories over the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and New Orleans Saints, saying, “We need these games, frankly.” He argues that the hard‑won, close wins build resilience that could pay off when the season reaches its critical moments. McCarthy remains upbeat despite the stressful nature of the games, viewing the adversity as a valuable learning experience for Pittsburgh.
The Carolina Panthers' defense, under coordinator Ejiro Evero, opened the 2026 season with a crushing 59‑point loss to the Chicago Bears and again struggled against Tampa Bay’s ground game, surrendering 322 rushing yards and 43 points. Despite improved play against Atlanta in Week 2, the unit remains bottom‑ten in third‑down stops and penalties, raising questions about Ever0’s job security. The author argues the defensive collapses are too frequent for a roster that includes stars like Derrick Brown, suggesting it may be time to reassess Evero’s fit, though not yet firing him.
Mike McCarthy’s “run‑first” take on his traditionally ground‑heavy Steelers finally shows results. After a pass‑heavy start to the 2026 season—41 throws to 21 runs vs. Atlanta and 49 passes to 22 carries in the Week 6 win over Tampa Bay—the Steelers embraced a heavier rushing attack against New Orleans. Using offensive lineman Spencer Anderson as a jumbo tight end, Pittsburgh opened with a 29‑yard rush by Jaylen Warren and kept the ball on the ground, amassing 12 carries for 6.4 yards per try on the opening drive. McCarthy credits the front‑seven’s dominance and a revamped line, built by Omar Khan and Andy Weidl, for reviving the team’s core identity while still leveraging big‑play receivers like DK Metcalf.
NFC South power rankings after Week 7. Are the Atlanta Falcons or Tampa Bay Buccaneers the favorites?
JoeBucsFan.com examines the Tampa Bay Buccaneers' ongoing struggle to maintain focus, noting that their last back‑to‑back win came on Oct. 12, 2025—a 30‑19 victory over the San Francisco 49ers. The author admits he can’t identify a single cause for the team's inconsistency over the past year, but highlights the need for sustained concentration to reverse the trend.
Who Should I Drop? Who Should I Keep? Some of the most common Week 8 fantasy football cut candidates include […]
The Steelers Depot notes that national media are finally acknowledging Pittsburgh’s early-season surge after consecutive wins over the Indianapolis Colts and Tampa Bay Buccaneers. Both opponents are projected to be top-2027 draft picks, and the Buccaneers were beaten before quarterback Baker Mayfield returned from injury. The article argues the Steelers’ first winning streak cannot be dismissed and examines how these victories are reshaping the franchise’s narrative.
Joe loves when the Buccaneers organization shares a look at Team Glazer during interesting moments. That happened after yesterday’s win. The Bucs owners are hard to predict because they stay rather hidden from the public eye and media microphones (unless […] The post Team Glazer And The Secret Sauce appeared first on JoeBucsFan.com.
Cincinnati scored 35 straight after halftime in Baltimore, Tampa Bay put 26 on Carolina in one quarter, Atlanta handed San Francisco its first loss, the Giants won in overtime in Houston, and Seattle held Kansas City to a field goal. Here is every Sunday final with its box score.
After seven weeks of the 2026 NFL season, Sportsnaut ranks the Minnesota Vikings as the top defense, highlighted by a dominant performance against Daniel Jones that limited him to 64 passing yards, four sacks and a 52.8 passer rating. The Seattle Seahawks sit second, shutting down the Chiefs' rushing attack and holding Patrick Mahomes' squad to one of its worst nights. The Denver Broncos, Kansas City Chiefs and Tampa Bay Buccaneers round out the top five, with Denver holding opponents to 17 points or fewer, Kansas City limiting Seattle to three red‑zone trips despite a high yardage total, and Tampa Bay generating four takeaways and a revived pass rush in a blowout win. The article also provides fantasy D/ST rankings for Week 8.
In the Giants' 27-21 win over the Texans, rookie running back Cam Skattebo draws a rare unnecessary‑roughness penalty for lowering his helmet, costing New York a 15‑yard loss. He becomes the only offensive player flagged for a helmet‑lowering this season, joining a short list of RBs penalized for roughness. Former Buccaneers star Leonard Fournette jokes on Instagram that he'll help cover the pending fine, recalling his own $13,367 fine in 2022. Coaches and former players, including John Harbaugh and Jacob Hester, protest the call, warning Skattebo’s hard‑running style may attract more costly flags.
The 2026 World Series kicks off in Milwaukee with the Brewers taking a 2-0 lead over the Tampa Bay Rays, despite costly defensive lapses by the Rays. Highlights include Jacob Misiorowski setting a new World Series pitching velocity record, Freddy Peralta’s big velocity jump, and Stephen Vogt’s postseason report card. The post also covers Detroit Tigers offseason news, such as Hao‑Yu Lee’s training, and notes a 44% rise in attendance at Comerica Park. Brewers merchandise sales hit a historic high, and a custom glove was crafted for a Buccaneers player by a Rays clubhouse attendant.