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San Francisco 49ers running back Elijah Mitchell (25) Tom Compton, center, and Charlie Woerner (89) celebrate Mitchell's touchdown in the first half of an NFL wild-card playoff football game against the Dallas Cowboys in Arlington, Texas, Sunday, Jan. 16, 2022. (AP Photo/Tony Gutierrez)
NFL Today, Wild-Card Weekend

By The Associated Press Jan. 16, 2022 09:25 PM EST

New England Patriots quarterback Mac Jones (10) runs the ball under pressure from Buffalo Bills defensive end Jerry Hughes (55) during the first half of an NFL wild-card playoff football game, Saturday, Jan. 15, 2022, in Orchard Park, N.Y. (AP Photo/Joshua Bessex)
Allen-led Bills throttle division rival Patriots, 47-17

By John Wawrow Jan. 15, 2022 11:28 PM EST

New England Patriots quarterback Mac Jones (10) celebrates after a touchdown pass to wide receiver Kristian Wilkerson during the first half of an NFL football game against the Jacksonville Jaguars, Sunday, Jan. 2, 2022, in Foxborough, Mass. (AP Photo/Paul Connors)
Dolphins seeking 3rd consecutive victory over Patriots

By The Associated Press Jan. 06, 2022 01:28 PM EST

Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Tom Brady reacts during the first half of an NFL football game against the Carolina Panthers Sunday, Dec. 26, 2021, in Charlotte, N.C. (AP Photo/Jacob Kupferman)
SB champ Bucs look to get healthy, improve playoff seeding

By Fred Goodall Dec. 27, 2021 05:46 PM EST

Carolina Panthers quarterback Cam Newton runs onto the field before an NFL football game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers Sunday, Dec. 26, 2021, in Charlotte, N.C. (AP Photo/Rusty Jones)
Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Carolina Panthers 12/26/2021

Dec. 26, 2021 01:05 PM EST

Tampa Bay Buccaneers wide receiver Chris Godwin (14) can't hang onto a pass after getting hit by New Orleans Saints cornerback P.J. Williams (26) during the first half of an NFL football game Sunday, Dec. 19, 2021, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Jason Behnken)
Injuries growing concern as Bucs close in on NFC South title

By Fred Goodall Dec. 20, 2021 07:40 PM EST

Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Tom Brady (12) leaves the field with offensive coordinator Byron Leftwich after the team lost to the New Orleans Saints during an NFL football game Sunday, Dec. 19, 2021, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Mark LoMoglio)
Saints frustrate Brady again, beat SB champ Buccaneers 9-0

By Fred Goodall Dec. 19, 2021 11:38 PM EST

New York Jets head coach Robert Saleh works the sidelines during the first half of an NFL football game against the Philadelphia Eagles, Sunday, Dec. 5, 2021, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig)
The Latest: Kickers had 7 missed XPs in afternoon games

By The Associated Press Dec. 05, 2021 11:55 AM EST

Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Tom Brady (12) throws a pass against the New York Giants during the first half of an NFL football game Monday, Nov. 22, 2021, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Mark LoMoglio)
Tom Brady tosses 2 TDs, Buccaneers beat Giants 30-10

By Rob Maaddi Nov. 22, 2021 11:18 PM EST

FILE - Washington Football Team quarterback Taylor Heinicke (4) dives to score a touchdown against Tampa Bay Buccaneers inside linebackers Kevin Minter (51) and Lavonte David (54) during the second half of an NFL wild-card playoff football game, Saturday, Jan. 9, 2021, in Landover, Md. The Tampa Bay Buccaneers return to where their playoff run to the Super Bowl started when they visit Washington. The Buccaneers are a 9½-point favorite. But Brady says he and his teammates cannot just expect to walk onto the field and win. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez, File)
Buccaneers visit Washington in rematch of wild-card game

By Stephen Whyno Nov. 11, 2021 04:03 PM EST

FILE - In this Sunday, Oct. 21, 2018, file photo, former San Francisco 49ers player Paul Salata is seen before an NFL football game between the 49ers and the Los Angeles Rams in Santa Clara, Calif. Salata, who created the Mr. Irrelevant Award that honors the last selection of the NFL draft, after playing football at Southern California and in the NFL and Canadian Football League, died Saturday, Oct. 16, 2021. He was 94. (AP Photo/Josie Lepe, File)
Paul Salata, creator of Mr. Irrelevant Award, dies at 94

By Beth Harris Oct. 16, 2021 07:02 PM EDT

Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts warms up before an NFL football game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Thursday, Oct. 14, 2021, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum)
Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Philadelphia Eagles 10/14/2021

Oct. 14, 2021 08:11 PM EDT

New England Patriots head coach Bill Belichick during the second half of an NFL football game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Sunday, Oct. 3, 2021, in Foxborough, Mass. (AP Photo/Elise Amendola)
Tom Brady beats Patriots in New England return, 19-17

By Kyle Hightower Oct. 04, 2021 12:00 AM EDT

Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Tom Brady (12) throws during warm ups prior to an NFL football game between the New England Patriots and Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Sunday, Oct. 3, 2021, in Foxborough, Mass. (AP Photo/Steven Senne)
NFL Today, Week 4

By The Associated Press Oct. 03, 2021 09:44 PM EDT

Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Tom Brady (12) throws a pass while pressured by New England Patriots defensive end Chase Winovich (50) during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Oct. 3, 2021, in Foxborough, Mass. (AP Photo/Elise Amendola)
Brady gets win, passing yards record in return to Gillette

By Barry Wilner Oct. 03, 2021 07:01 PM EDT

Melissa Zaske, left, of Vancouver, wears Tom Brady's current Tampa Bay Buccaneers jersey while walking with her husband Derek, who wears Tom Brady's old New England Patriots jersey, prior to an NFL football game between the New England Patriots and Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Sunday, Oct. 3, 2021, in Foxborough, Mass. (AP Photo/Steven Senne)
Tampa Bay Buccaneers at New England Patriots 10/3/2021

Oct. 03, 2021 05:21 PM EDT

AP Sportlight

By The Associated Press Sep. 22, 2021 10:00 AM EDT
Sept. 23 1926 — Gene Tunney beats Jack Dempsey with a 10-round decision to retain the world heavyweight title. 1952 —...

FILE - In this Aug 21, 2021, file photo, Tennessee Titans' Sam Ficken, right, boots a field goal against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers as punter Brett Kern (6) holds during the first half of an NFL preseason football game in Tampa, Fla. Ficken has been added to the injury report with an injured groin and the Titans have signed Michael Badgley to the practice squad. Tennessee opens the season Sunday, Sept. 12, 2021, hosting Arizona. (AP Photo/Jason Behnken, File)
Titans bring back kicker Ryan Santoso to practice squad

By Teresa M. Walker Sep. 17, 2021 05:07 PM EDT

Seattle Seahawks quarterback Russell Wilson (3) waves to fans as he leaves the field following a 28-16 win over the Indianapolis Colts in an NFL football game in Indianapolis, Sunday, Sept. 12, 2021. (AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall)
Seahawks-Titans heads Week 2 games with 2020 playoff teams

By Rob Maaddi Sep. 16, 2021 11:47 PM EDT

AP-Sportlight-Week Ahead

By The Associated Press Sep. 16, 2021 11:41 AM EDT
Sept. 21 1940 — For the first time in the history of photo finishes a triple dead heat for first place is recorded, at Willow’s Park,...