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FILE - In this Sunday, Sept. 13, 2020 file photo, Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Tom Brady (12) tries to throw as he is brought down by New Orleans Saints defensive end Trey Hendrickson (91) in the first half of an NFL football game in New Orleans. For all the extraordinary talent the Saints and Buccaneers have at quarterback, running back and receiver, defensive end Cameron Jordan figures that what happens in the trenches will be the decisive factor in their divisional-round playoff clash.(AP Photo/Butch Dill, File)
Saints' defensive line aims to disrupt Bucs' Brady once more

By Brett Martel Jan. 13, 2021 08:59 PM EST

Buccaneers can clinch playoff spot with win over lowly Lions

By The Associated Press Dec. 24, 2020 10:10 AM EST
TAMPA BAY (9-5) at DETROIT (5-9) Sunday, 1 p.m. ET, Fox OPENING LINE - Buccaneers by 7 1/2 RECORD...

Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Tom Brady (12) warms up before an NFL football game against the Minnesota Vikings Sunday, Dec. 13, 2020, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Mark LoMoglio)
Brady, Bucs look to solidify playoff chances against Falcons

By Charles Odum Dec. 17, 2020 03:32 PM EST

Brady, Bucs hoping to bolster playoff hopes against Falcons

By The Associated Press Dec. 17, 2020 10:45 AM EST
TAMPA BAY (8-5) at ATLANTA (4-9) Sunday, 1 p.m. ET, Fox OPENING LINE - Buccaneers by 3 1/2 RECORD...

Tampa Bay Buccaneers head coach Bruce Arians congratulates quarterback Tom Brady (12) after a touchdown pass to wide receiver Scott Miller (10) during the first half of an NFL football game against the Minnesota Vikings Sunday, Dec. 13, 2020, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Mark LoMoglio)
Buccaneers eye finishing strong, ending long playoff drought

By Fred Goodall Dec. 14, 2020 05:08 PM EST

Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Tom Brady (12) warms up before an NFL football game against the Minnesota Vikings Sunday, Dec. 13, 2020, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Mark LoMoglio)
Minnesota Vikings at Tampa Bay Buccaneers 12/13/2020

Dec. 13, 2020 12:54 PM EST

Buccaneers, Vikings control own chances in NFC playoff race

By The Associated Press Dec. 10, 2020 01:49 PM EST
MINNESOTA (6-6) at TAMPA BAY (7-5) Sunday, 1 p.m. ET, Fox OPENING LINE - Buccaneers by 6½ RECORD VS...

Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Tom Brady (12) throws a pass against the Kansas City Chiefs during the first half of an NFL football game Sunday, Nov. 29, 2020, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Mark LoMoglio)
Buccaneers confident they will rebound, finish season strong

By Fred Goodall Dec. 03, 2020 07:02 PM EST

Los Angeles Rams outside linebacker Samson Ebukam (50) sacks Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Tom Brady (12) during the second half of an NFL football game Monday, Nov. 23, 2020, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Jason Behnken)
Bucs puzzled by inconsistency against playoff contenders

By Fred Goodall Nov. 24, 2020 06:57 PM EST

Tampa Bay Buccaneers wide receiver Chris Godwin (14) reaches for the goal line after leaping over Los Angeles Rams defensive back Darious Williams (31) for a touchdown during the second half of an NFL football game Monday, Nov. 23, 2020, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Jason Behnken)
Bucs' playoff prospects take a hit with 27-24 loss to Rams

By Corey Long Nov. 24, 2020 01:45 AM EST

NFL officials, from left, umpire Barry Anderson, field judge Anthony Jeffries, down judge Julian Mapp, referee Jerome Boger, back judge Greg Steed, side judge Dale Shaw (104), line judge Carl Johnson (101) pose for a photo before an NFL football game between the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and the Los Angeles Rams Monday, Nov. 23, 2020, in Tampa, Fla. The game is the first in NFL history to feature an all African-American officiating crew. (AP Photo/Jason Behnken)
Los Angeles Rams at Tampa Bay Buccaneers 11/23/2020

Nov. 23, 2020 07:40 PM EST

Brady-led Buccaneers aim to end prime-time woes against Rams

By The Associated Press Nov. 19, 2020 10:54 AM EST
LA RAMS (6-3) at TAMPA BAY (7-3) Monday, 8:15 p.m. ET, ESPN OPENING LINE - Buccaneers by 3½ RECORD...

Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Tom Brady (12) works in ther pocket against the Carolina Panthers during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Nov. 15, 2020, in Charlotte , N.C. (AP Photo/Brian Blanco)
Brady-led Buccaneers working to establish offensive identity

By Fred Goodall Nov. 16, 2020 06:03 PM EST

NFL Today, Week 10

By The Associated Press Nov. 15, 2020 09:26 PM EST
SCOREBOARD Monday, Nov. 16 Minnesota at Chicago, 8:15 p.m. EST, ESPN — The Bears try to stop a three-game losing streak...

Fans sit in the stands before the first half of an NFL football game between the Carolina Panthers and the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Sunday, Nov. 15, 2020, in Charlotte , N.C. (AP Photo/Gerry Broome)
Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Carolina Panthers 11/15/2020

Nov. 15, 2020 11:26 AM EST

Tampa Bay Buccaneers' Rob Gronkowski (87), left, celebrates his touchdown with Cameron Brate during the second half of an NFL football game against the New York Giants, Monday, Nov. 2, 2020, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Bill Kostroun)
Brady reclaims record with 2 TD throws as Bucs beat Giants

By Barry Wilner Nov. 02, 2020 11:30 PM EST

Minnesota Vikings' Ezra Cleveland (72) helps Dalvin Cook (33) celebrate his touchdown run during the second half of an NFL football game against the Green Bay Packers Sunday, Nov. 1, 2020, in Green Bay, Wis. (AP Photo/Mike Roemer)
NFL Today, Week 8

By The Associated Press Nov. 01, 2020 09:32 PM EST

Tampa Bay Buccaneers strong safety Antoine Winfield Jr. (31) celebrates after making an interception against the Las Vegas Raiders during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Oct. 25, 2020, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/David Becker)
Giants facing two tough foes, Brady and Buccaneers defense

By Tom Canavan Nov. 01, 2020 12:18 PM EST

New York Giants' Daniel Jones runs with the ball during the second half of an NFL football game against the Philadelphia Eagles, Thursday, Oct. 22, 2020, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Chris Szagola)
Brady and Bucs rolling coming to NJ to face Judge and Giants

By Tom Canavan Oct. 29, 2020 06:22 PM EDT

Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Tom Brady (12) throws a pass before an NFL football game against the Green Bay Packers Sunday, Oct. 18, 2020, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Mark LoMoglio)
Green Bay Packers at Tampa Bay Buccaneers 10/18/2020

Oct. 18, 2020 04:16 PM EDT