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Josiah Trotter misses a second straight practice with a sore shoulder
NewsInjury report · Week 3

Josiah Trotter misses a second straight practice with a sore shoulder

The rookie linebacker did not practice Wednesday or Thursday after hurting his shoulder against Cleveland, and Friday's report sets his status for Sunday.

By Tim Looten · September 25, 2026

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Brian Flores blitzes on 79 percent of snaps. Here is how the Bucs can survive it
AnalysisAnalysis · Week 3

Brian Flores blitzes on 79 percent of snaps. Here is how the Bucs can survive it

Minnesota blitzes on 79.3 percent of its defensive snaps, by far the most in the NFL. That is the test waiting for Baker Mayfield on Sunday.

By Tim Looten · September 23, 2026
Baker Mayfield, two weeks into the $165 million deal: turnovers, accuracy and what has changed
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Baker Mayfield, two weeks into the $165 million deal: turnovers, accuracy and what has changed

Two weeks after his $165 million extension, Baker Mayfield is 0-2 with four turnovers and a passer rating of 73.4. Slump, or a pattern that predates the deal.

By Tim Looten · September 22, 2026
Why the Bucs offense keeps stalling under Zac Robinson
AnalysisOffense

Why the Bucs offense keeps stalling under Zac Robinson

Tampa Bay is 0-2, and the offense, not just the quarterback, is the reason. Two games of red zone, third down and explosive play numbers explain why.

By Tim Looten · September 22, 2026

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Week 2 Buccaneers waiver wire: who to add
FantasyWaiver Wire · Week 2

Week 2 Buccaneers waiver wire: who to add

Tampa Bay fell to 0-2 against Cleveland, but a rookie receiver's target share is the real story for fantasy managers heading into Week 3.

By Tim Looten · September 22, 2026
Baker Mayfield wearing a Tampa Bay Buccaneers uniform during a game on December 31, 2023.
FantasyScoreboard · Week 2

Bucs fantasy scoreboard, Week 2: Bucky Irving leads the way

Bucky Irving and Chase McLaughlin tied for the top fantasy score in a 23-19 loss to Cleveland, with Baker Mayfield close behind.

By Tim Looten · September 22, 2026
Week 1 Buccaneers waiver wire: who to add
FantasyWaiver Wire · Week 1

Week 1 Buccaneers waiver wire: who to add

A rookie receiver's fourth-quarter cameo, a tight end playing nearly every snap, and a home date with a Browns offense that fell apart in Week 1.

By Tim Looten · September 15, 2026

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David Walker waited 14 months for his first career sack
Long readsComeback

David Walker waited 14 months for his first career sack

A torn ACL cost David Walker his entire rookie season. In an 0-2 start, his first career sack was one of the rare bright spots.

By Tim Looten · September 22, 2026
Wide receiver Mike Evans playing for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers against the Washington Football Team at FedEx Field in November 2021.
Long readsLegacy

Mike Evans scored his first touchdown in someone else's colors

In Melbourne on September 10, Mike Evans caught a touchdown for the 49ers, not the Buccaneers, for the first time in his career.

By Tim Looten · September 11, 2026
Chris Godwin is now the last man standing from the old Bucs core
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Chris Godwin is now the last man standing from the old Bucs core

With Mike Evans in San Francisco and Lavonte David retired, Chris Godwin is the last player left from the old Tampa Bay core.

By Tim Looten · September 7, 2026

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Buccaneers history: Chargers shut out Tampa Bay 23-0 in their first home game
HistoryOn this day

Buccaneers history: Chargers shut out Tampa Bay 23-0 in their first home game

On September 19, 1976, the San Diego Chargers shut out the expansion Buccaneers 23-0 in Tampa Bay's first ever home game, at Tampa Stadium.

By Tim Looten · September 17, 2026
Orange and pewter against the stripes, a Bucs-Bengals history
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Orange and pewter against the stripes, a Bucs-Bengals history

Ahead of Sunday's opener at Cincinnati, the Bucs and Bengals' 7-6 series has blowouts, a wild shootout and Brady's last meeting with Joe Burrow.

By Tim Looten · September 7, 2026
Exterior photograph of the Astrodome in Houston, Texas, showing its large domed roof, the world's first stadium built with a permanent dome.
HistoryOn this day

Fifty years ago this week: the Buccaneers' first ever game

On September 12, 1976, the expansion Buccaneers played their first regular season game and lost 20-0 to the Houston Oilers in the Astrodome.

By Tim Looten · September 7, 2026