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Mayfield, Buccaneers' offense struggle in 25-11 loss to defending NFC champion Eagles
TAMPA, Fla. (AP) — Baker Mayfield is no longer unbeaten with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. The much-traveled quarterback played turnover-free ball in helping the Bucs (2-1) to wins over Minnesota and Chicago in the first two weeks of the season. Things didn't go nearly...
Jalen Hurts throws for TD, runs for another as Eagles thump Buccaneers 25-11 to remain unbeaten
TAMPA, Fla. (AP) — Jalen Hurts and the Philadelphia Eagles are unbeaten, but not perfect or even as good as they feel they can be. “Everybody wants us to be a final product now, but it’s a growth. You want to grow every day," coach Nick Sirianni said after the defending NFC...
Buccaneers' Mike Evans on path that follows some of the NFL's all-time great receivers
TAMPA, Fla. (AP) — Mike Evans is flattered whenever his accomplishments as a football player are compared to some of the greatest receivers in NFL history. Jerry Rice, Randy Moss, Marvin Harrison, and Calvin Johnson are Hall of Famers. Evans has compiled a resume over nine-plus...
Unbeaten Eagles, Buccaneers trying to ignore negative 'noise' from outside the locker room
TAMPA, Fla. (AP) — The Philadelphia Eagles and Tampa Bay Buccaneers insist they aren't listening to “noise” outside their locker rooms. The unbeaten NFC rivals meet in prime time Monday night, each sporting 2-0 records that have spawned questions about realistic expectations...
Surprising Buccaneers face defending NFC champion Eagles in prime-time matchup of unbeaten teams
PHILADELPHIA (2-0) at TAMPA BAY (2-0) Monday, 7:15 p.m. EDT, ABC FANDUEL SPORTSBOOK NFL LINE: Eagles by 5½. AGAINST THE SPREAD: Philadelphia 2-0; Tampa Bay 2-0. SERIES RECORD: Buccaneers lead 11-10, including postseason. ...
Baker Mayfield, rejuvenated defense have been key to another 2-0 start for Buccaneers
TAMPA, Fla. (AP) — Thanks to Baker Mayfield playing turnover-free ball and a defense that’s reverted to its old stingy ways, the Tampa Bay Buccaneers are off to a surprising 2-0 start. A tough test awaits next Monday night when the defending NFC champion Philadelphia Eagles visit...
Chicago Bears struggle defensively in a 27-17 loss to Mayfield, Buccaneers
TAMPA, Fla. (AP) — In a three-play span in the opening quarter, Chicago's chances of ending a franchise-record losing streak took a big hit. The Bears lost safeties Jaquan Brisker and Eddie Jackson, and their short-handed secondary was unable to stop Baker Mayfield in a 27-17 loss...
Mayfield shines again, Buccaneers stay unbeaten with 27-17 victory over struggling Bears
TAMPA, Fla. (AP) — Baker Mayfield passed for 317 yards and a touchdown Sunday, adding to his strong debut with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers with a 27-17 victory over the struggling Chicago Bears. With Mayfield playing turnover-free ball for the second straight week and Mike Evans...
Confident Mayfield looks to build on early success with new team when Buccaneers host Bears
TAMPA, Fla. (AP) — Baker Mayfield is off to a winning start with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, impressing his new team with what he hasn’t done on the field rather than dazzling statistics. Turnovers and poor decisions in the pocket have hampered the No. 1 overall pick from the 2018...
Mayfield, Bucs look to build on confidence-bolstering win as they host Fields, Bears
CHICAGO (0-1) at TAMPA BAY (1-0) Sunday, 1 p.m. EDT, FOX FANDUEL SPORTSBOOK NFL LINE: Buccaneers by 3. AGAINST THE SPREAD: Chicago 0-1; Tampa Bay 1-0. SERIES RECORD: Bears lead 40-21. LAST MEETING: Buccaneers beat Bears 38-3...
