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Bowles says the Buccaneers will learn from their mistakes in overtime loss to division-rival Falcons

Oct. 04, 2024 16:15 PM EDT

TAMPA, Fla. (AP) — The Tampa Bay Buccaneers have no one to blame but themselves for failing to take advantage of an opportunity to tighten their grip on first place in the NFC South. Instead, the three-time defending division champions share the top spot with Atlanta after allowing...

Cousins throws for 509 yards, hits Hodge in OT to give Falcons 36-30 win over Bucs

Oct. 04, 2024 00:32 AM EDT

ATLANTA (AP) — Kirk Cousins sure earned all that money Thursday night. The $180 million quarterback threw for a career-high 509 yards and four touchdowns, the last of them a 45-yard scoring pass to KhaDarel Hodge in overtime that gave the Atlanta Falcons an improbable 36-30 victory...

Too many missed tackles lead to big missed opportunity for Bucs in 36-30 OT loss to Falcons

Oct. 04, 2024 00:55 AM EDT

ATLANTA (AP) — Too many missed tackles led to one huge missed opportunity for a road victory for Tampa Bay. Tampa Bay gave up 509 yards passing and four touchdowns to Kirk Cousins, including a 45-yard touchdown strike to KhaDarel Hodge in overtime that gave Atlanta a 36-30 victory...

3-time defending NFC South champion Bucs face Falcons with chance to build off strong 3-1 start

Oct. 02, 2024 16:48 PM EDT

Tampa Bay (3-1) at Atlanta (2-2) Thursday, 8:15 p.m. EDT, Amazon Prime Video BetMGM NFL Odds: Falcons by 1 1/2 Series record: Buccaneers lead 31-30. Against the spread: Buccaneers 3-1, Falcons 1-3. Last meeting: Buccaneers...

Falcons looking for more points from Cousins-led attack as they brace for visit from Mayfield, Bucs

Oct. 02, 2024 14:05 PM EDT

ATLANTA (AP) — The Atlanta Falcons had big plans for their offense when they decided to invest heavily in quarterback Kirk Cousins and add new coach Raheem Morris and offensive coordinator Zac Robinson. The widespread belief was they only needed an established quarterback and a...

Short week doesn't afford first-place Bucs much time to rest

Sep. 30, 2024 21:53 PM EDT

TAMPA, Fla. (AP) — The Tampa Bay Buccaneers are off to a 3-1 start with a lot of room for improvement. That was coach Todd Bowles' message in the aftermath of a 33-16 victory over the Philadelphia Eagles that left the Bucs in a familiar position — sole possession of first place...

Analysis: Vikings, Ravens, Buccaneers and Commanders were up for the challenge in a prove-it week

Sep. 30, 2024 07:20 AM EDT

On Football analyzes the biggest topics in the NFL from week to week. For more On Football analysis, head here. ___ Sam Darnold and the Minnesota Vikings were the biggest surprise in September. Trevor Lawrence and the Jacksonville Jaguars were the top disappointment. ...

Eagles coach says team has to 'make some changes' after dismal start in loss to Bucs

Sep. 29, 2024 18:47 PM EDT

TAMPA, Fla. (AP) — After Jalen Hurts and the Eagles fell behind by 24 points and didn't cross midfield until the second quarter following a dismal start Sunday, coach Nick Sirianni said Philadelphia has to “make some changes.” The Eagles were held without an offensive yard for...

Mayfield throws for 347 yards and accounts for three TDs to lead Bucs over Eagles 33-16

Sep. 29, 2024 18:28 PM EDT

TAMPA, Fla. (AP) — The Tampa Bay Buccaneers will take a 3-1 start that has them in a position to chase a fourth consecutive NFC South title. “We had a good quarter, and that’s all it is," coach Todd Bowles said Sunday after Baker Mayfield accounted for three touchdowns and the...

Tom Brady responds to Baker Mayfield's criticism, says 'stressful is not having Super Bowl rings'

Sep. 29, 2024 18:19 PM EDT

TAMPA, Fla. (AP) — Tom Brady has no regrets about pushing his teammates to be their best. The seven-time Super Bowl champion didn’t hold back in responding to Baker Mayfield’s recent comments that Brady created a “stressful environment” during the 2022 season, his last with...