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Struggling Bucs feel they will turn their season around when they stop making critical mistakes

Nov. 11, 2024 14:54 PM EST

TAMPA, Fla. (AP) — The Tampa Bay Buccaneers blame themselves for a four-game skid that has followed a promising start to the NFL season. Injuries to Mike Evans, Chris Godwin and other key players haven’t helped, however the Bucs (4-6) simply haven’t played well enough in...

Bucs host 49ers with both teams aiming to build momentum for strong second-half push

Nov. 09, 2024 17:38 PM EST

San Francisco (4-4) at Tampa Bay (4-5) Sunday, 1 p.m. EST, FOX BetMGM NFL Odds: 49ers by 6. Series record: 49ers lead 20-7 Against the spread: 49ers 4-4, Buccaneers 5-4 Last meeting: 49ers beat Buccaneers 27-14 in Santa...

Buccaneers and 49ers are aiming to shrug off so-so starts and make strong second-half runs

Nov. 09, 2024 17:34 PM EST

TAMPA, Fla. (AP) — Baker Mayfield says he would gladly sacrifice some personal success for a few more victories. The Tampa Bay Buccaneers (4-5) are riding a three-game losing streak and have dropped four of their past five to fall below .500 for the first time this year. ...

Bowles says the Bucs need to do little things better to pull out of midseason tailspin

Nov. 05, 2024 18:32 PM EST

TAMPA, Fla. (AP) — Todd Bowles is adamant about what it will take to turn Tampa Bay's season around. Yes, he and his staff can make some adjustments. It would help, too, to get a couple of injured starters back on the field, cut down on turnovers and eliminate other mistakes that...

Chiefs reach 8-0 with nail-biter against the Bucs, a game neatly summing up a season of close wins

Nov. 05, 2024 14:21 PM EST

KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — The entirety of the Kansas City Chiefs' season at the midway point could be summed up by their performance Monday night against Tampa Bay. They had their miscues, their turnovers, their blown tackles on defense, and they allowed a team they were expected to...

Bucs running back Rachaad White finally gets to step foot in Arrowhead Stadium — and its end zone

Nov. 05, 2024 00:57 AM EST

KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — Rachaad White finally got a chance to step inside Arrowhead Stadium, about 10 minutes away from where he grew up. He got to step into the end zone, too. White turned one of his three carries for 19 yards into a touchdown on Monday night, when...

Mahomes throws 3 TD passes, Hunt scores TD in overtime as Chiefs beat Buccaneers 30-24

Nov. 05, 2024 00:45 AM EST

KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — Chiefs coach Andy Reid watched as the Buccaneers drove down the field in the final minute of regulation, and Baker Mayfield threw a touchdown pass that put Tampa Bay within a 2-point conversion of ending Kansas City's perfect start to the season. Bucs coach...

Buccaneers without Jalen McMillan in banged-up wide receiver corps for game against Chiefs

Nov. 04, 2024 19:13 PM EST

KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — Buccaneers quarterback Baker Mayfield was without another wide receiver after Jalen McMillan was ruled out of Monday night's game against the Kansas City Chiefs because of a hamstring injury. The Buccaneers already were playing without Chris Godwin, whose...

Chiefs try to keep perfect start intact as Bucs arrive at Arrowhead Stadium on Monday night

Oct. 31, 2024 14:44 PM EDT

Tampa Bay (4-4) at Kansas City (7-0) Monday, 8:15 p.m. EST, ESPN/ABC BetMGM NFL Odds: Chiefs by 8 1/2 Series record: Buccaneers lead 8-7. Against the spread: Buccaneers 4-4, Chiefs 5-2. Last meeting: Chiefs beat Buccaneers...

Browns' decision on Watson is difficult due to circumstances but obvious to the eye test: Analysis

Oct. 29, 2024 15:37 PM EDT

On Football analyzes the biggest topics in the NFL from week to week. For more On Football analysis, head here. ___ Like Joe Flacco, Jameis Winston did what Deshaun Watson couldn’t do for the Browns. Watson’s absence again led to the return of an...