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Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Jameis Winston (3) takes questions during a press conference at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa, Florida on Sunday, December 29, 2019. The Atlanta Falcons defeated the Tampa Bay Buccaneers 28-22 in overtime.(Octavio Jones/Tampa Bay Times via AP)
Buccaneers face important decision of Winston's future

By Fred Goodall Dec. 30, 2019 07:28 PM EST

Tampa Bay Buccaneers linebacker Shaquil Barrett (58) sacks Atlanta Falcons quarterback Matt Ryan (2) during the second half of an NFL football game Sunday, Dec. 29, 2019, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Jason Behnken)
Jones' INT return in OT lifts Falcons over Bucs 28-22

By Fred Goodall Dec. 29, 2019 04:58 PM EST

Carolina Panthers running back Christian McCaffrey (22) runs against the Seattle Seahawks during the first half of an NFL football game in Charlotte, N.C., Sunday, Dec. 15, 2019. (AP Photo/Brian Blanco)
No regrets for Cowboys' Witten after return from retirement

By The Associated Press Dec. 27, 2019 05:02 PM EST

Falcons, Buccaneers playing out season as also-rans

By The Associated Press Dec. 26, 2019 01:15 PM EST
ATLANTA (6-9) at TAMPA BAY (7-8) Saturday, 1 p.m. ET, Fox OPENING LINE — Buccaneers by 1½ RECORD...

Tampa Bay Buccaneers running back Ronald Jones II (27) slips between Houston Texans inside linebacker Zach Cunningham (41) and linebacker Tyrell Adams (50) for a score during the first half of an NFL football game Saturday, Dec. 21, 2019, in Tampa, Fla. Quarterback Jameis Winston (3) celebrates the play. (AP Photo/Mark LoMoglio)
Bucs look to end another non-playoff year on positive note

By Fred Goodall Dec. 23, 2019 06:23 PM EST

Tampa Bay Buccaneers running back Peyton Barber (25) hurdles a teammate on a run against the Houston Texans during the first half of an NFL football game Saturday, Dec. 21, 2019, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Jason Behnken)
Mistake-prone Bucs turn it over 5 times in loss to Texans

By Fred Goodall Dec. 21, 2019 08:07 PM EST

Houston Texans cornerback Bradley Roby (21) breaks up a pass intedned for Tampa Bay Buccaneers tight end Cameron Brate (84) during the first half of an NFL football game Saturday, Dec. 21, 2019, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Mark LoMoglio)
Texans win AFC South title with victory over Bucs

By Fred Goodall Dec. 21, 2019 04:54 PM EST

WR Fuller, RB Hyde active for Texans against Buccaneers

Dec. 21, 2019 01:01 PM EST
TAMPA, Fla. (AP) — Houston receiver Will Fuller and running back Carlos Hyde are active for the Texans against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers after being listed as...

Houston Texans quarterback Deshaun Watson (4) scrambles against the Tennessee Titans in the second half of an NFL football game Sunday, Dec. 15, 2019, in Nashville, Tenn. The Texans won 24-21. (AP Photo/James Kenney)
Texans aim for 4th AFC South title in 5 years against Bucs

By Fred Goodall Dec. 19, 2019 05:50 PM EST

Texans can clinch AFC South with win over Buccaneers

By The Associated Press Dec. 19, 2019 01:12 PM EST
HOUSTON (9-5) at TAMPA BAY (7-7) Saturday, 1 p.m. ET, NFL Network OPENING LINE — pick-em RECORD VS....

Buccaneers place WR Evans, S Whitehead on injured reserve

Dec. 18, 2019 02:03 PM EST
TAMPA, Fla. (AP) — Tampa Bay Buccaneers Pro Bowl receiver Mike Evans and safety Jordan Whitehead will miss the remainder of the season because of hamstring...

Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes (15) throws a pass during the first half of an NFL football game against the Denver Broncos in Kansas City, Mo., Sunday, Dec. 15, 2019. (AP Photo/Ed Zurga)
Baltimore Ravens tie Pro Bowl record with 12 selections

By The Associated Press Dec. 17, 2019 08:40 PM EST

Jacksonville Jaguars quarterback Gardner Minshew throws during the first half of an NFL football game against the Oakland Raiders in Oakland, Calif., Sunday, Dec. 15, 2019. (AP Photo/Ben Margot)
FANTASY PLAYS: Players to add include Minshew, Fitzpatrick

By Frank Stampfl Dec. 17, 2019 02:52 PM EST

Detroit Lions wide receiver Danny Amendola (80) is pushed out of bounds by Tampa Bay Buccaneers defensive back Sean Murphy-Bunting (26) during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 15, 2019, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Duane Burleson)
Winston throws 4 TDs, helps Buccaneers beat Lions 38-17

By Larry Lage Dec. 15, 2019 04:41 PM EST

Adam Thielen returns to Vikings' lineup after six weeks

By The Associated Press Dec. 15, 2019 12:28 PM EST
Vikings wide receiver Adam Thielen will play against the Los Angeles Chargers after missing five games with a pulled hamstring. Raiders...

Bucs QB Winston has something to play for against Lions

By Larry Lage Dec. 12, 2019 10:22 PM EST
DETROIT (AP) — Jameis Winston has plenty to play for and Darius Slay does, too. The Tampa Bay Buccaneers and Detroit Lions have been...

Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Jameis Winston (3) looks for a receiver as he scrambles away from Jacksonville Jaguars outside linebacker Leon Jacobs (48) during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 1, 2019, in Jacksonville, Fla. (AP Photo/John Raoux)
Bucs QB Winston has something to play for against Lions

By Larry Lage Dec. 12, 2019 06:19 PM EST

Los Angeles Chargers tight end Virgil Green (88) spikes the ball after scoring a touchdown against the Jacksonville Jaguars during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 8, 2019, in Jacksonville, Fla. (AP Photo/Stephen B. Morton)
Minnesota Vikings' playoff push leads to hard-luck Chargers

By Greg Beacham Dec. 12, 2019 05:32 PM EST

Falcons-49ers Preview Capsule

By The Associated Press Dec. 12, 2019 11:48 AM EST
ATLANTA (4-9) at SAN FRANCISCO (11-2) Sunday, 4:25 p.m. ET, Fox OPENING LINE - 49ers by 11 1/2 ...

Buccaneers, Lions relegated to individual goals down stretch

By The Associated Press Dec. 12, 2019 11:19 AM EST
TAMPA BAY (6-7) at DETROIT (3-9-1) Sunday, 1 p.m. ET, Fox OPENING LINE — Buccaneers by 4 ½ RECORD...