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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) celebrates with cornerback Carlton Davis (33) at Barrett sacked Atlanta Falcons quarterback Matt Ryan during the second half of an NFL football game Sunday, Dec. 29, 2019, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Jason Behnken)
NFL Today, Week 17

By The Associated Press Dec. 29, 2019 10:23 PM EST

Los Angeles Rams safety Taylor Rapp recovers a fumble against Arizona Cardinals running back Kenyan Drake during first half of an NFL football game Sunday, Dec. 29, 2019, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)
Rams say goodbye to Coliseum with 31-24 win over Cardinals

By Greg Beacham Dec. 29, 2019 08:02 PM EST

Miami Dolphins quarterback Ryan Fitzpatrick celebrates his winning touchdown pass to Mike Gesicki in the second half of an NFL football game against the New England Patriots, Sunday, Dec. 29, 2019, in Foxborough, Mass. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa)
Dolphins stun Pats; Chiefs top Chargers to grab bye in AFC

By The Associated Press Dec. 29, 2019 05:58 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

Atlanta Falcons offensive tackle Ty Sambrailo (74) scores against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on a 35-yard touchdown reception during the first half of an NFL football game Sunday, Dec. 29, 2019, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Jason Behnken)
Atlanta Falcons at Tampa Bay Buccaneers 12/29/2019

Dec. 29, 2019 01:26 PM EST

Houston Texans outside linebacker Whitney Mercilus (59) sacks Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Jameis Winston (3) during the second half of an NFL football game Saturday, Dec. 21, 2019, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Mark LoMoglio)
Buccaneers, Falcons motivated to finish 2nd in NFC South

By Fred Goodall Dec. 26, 2019 05:30 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...

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

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....

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

Tampa Bay Buccaneers wide receiver Breshad Perriman (19) crosses into the end zone for a touchdown during the first half of an NFL football game against the Detroit Lions, Sunday, Dec. 15, 2019, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)
Winston making compelling argument to remain with Buccaneers

By Fred Goodall Dec. 16, 2019 06:25 PM EST

Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Jameis Winston signals during the first half of an NFL football game against the Detroit Lions, Sunday, Dec. 15, 2019, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)
NFL Today, Week 15

By The Associated Press Dec. 15, 2019 10:52 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

Dallas Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott (4) talks with referee Walt Anderson (66) in the first quarter of an NFL football game against the Los Angeles Rams in Arlington, Texas, Sunday, Dec. 15, 2019. (AP Photo/Michael Ainsworth)
49ers lose in wild finish but end six-year playoff drought

By The Associated Press Dec. 15, 2019 11:27 AM EST

Tennessee Titans wide receiver A.J. Brown (11) is congratulated by teammates after scoring against the Oakland Raiders during the first half of an NFL football game in Oakland, Calif., Sunday, Dec. 8, 2019. (AP Photo/Ben Margot)
NFL This Week: Round 1 of Texans-Titans' AFC South showdown

By Teresa M. Walker Dec. 12, 2019 11:42 PM EST

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...

Indianapolis Colts outside linebacker Darius Leonard (53) stiff arms Tampa Bay Buccaneers running back Ronald Jones II (27) after Leonard intercepted a pass by quarterback Jameis Winston during the first half of an NFL football game Sunday, Dec. 8, 2019, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Mark LoMoglio)
Indianapolis Colts at Tampa Bay Buccaneers 12/8/2019

Dec. 08, 2019 01:20 PM EST

Colts-Buccaneers Preview Capsule

By The Associated Press Dec. 05, 2019 03:09 PM EST
INDIANAPOLIS (6-6) at TAMPA BAY (5-7) Sunday, 1 p.m. ET, Fox OPENING LINE — Buccaneers by 2½ ...

Tampa Bay Buccaneers defensive back Sean Murphy-Bunting (26) celebrates his interception against the Jacksonville Jaguars with linebacker Devin White (45) and cornerback Carlton Davis (33) during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 1, 2019, in Jacksonville, Fla. (AP Photo/Stephen B. Morton)
Arians, Buccaneers encouraged by last-season progress

By Fred Goodall Dec. 02, 2019 06:04 PM EST