MARK DIDTLER
Carolina Panthers wide receiver Shi Smith celebrates after scoring during the second half of an NFL football game between the Carolina Panthers and the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on Sunday, Jan. 1, 2023, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Jason Behnken)
Panthers' division title hopes dashed in 30-24 loss to Bucs

By Mark Didtler Jan. 01, 2023 07:16 PM EST
TAMPA, Fla. (AP) — Carolina fired its coach after a 1-4 start, then traded star

Cincinnati Bengals wide receiver Ja'Marr Chase (1) drops a pass against Tampa Bay Buccaneers cornerback Sean Murphy-Bunting (23) during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 18, 2022, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Chris O'Meara)
String of turnovers dooms Bucs, allows Bengals to rally

By Mark Didtler Dec. 18, 2022 10:18 PM EST
TAMPA, Fla. (AP) — The Tampa Bay Buccaneers led by two touchdowns at halftime and

Tampa Bay Buccaneers running back Rachaad White (29) celebrates his touchdown with wide receiver Chris Godwin (14) late in the second half of an NFL football game in Tampa, Fla., Monday, Dec. 5, 2022. The Buccaneers won 17-16. (AP Photo/Mark LoMoglio)
Saints allow 2 late TDs in frustrating 17-16 loss to Bucs

By Mark Didtler Dec. 06, 2022 01:21 AM EST
TAMPA, Fla, (AP) — The New Orleans Saints were five minutes away from moving within a

Los Angeles Rams cornerback Jalen Ramsey (5) breaks up a pass intended for Tampa Bay Buccaneers wide receiver Mike Evans (13) during the second half of an NFL football game between the Los Angeles Rams and Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Sunday, Nov. 6, 2022, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Chris O'Meara)
Rams' offense sputters as defending champs fall to 3-5

By Mark Didtler Nov. 06, 2022 09:49 PM EST
TAMPA, Fla. (AP) — Tom Brady put together another last-minute drive to hand the Los

Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Tom Brady, left, and Baltimore Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson shake hands following an NFL football game Thursday, Oct. 27, 2022, in Tampa, Fla. The Ravens won 27-22. (AP Photo/Jason Behnken)
Jackson's strong 2nd half helps Ravens top Bucs 27-22

By Mark Didtler Oct. 28, 2022 01:27 AM EDT
TAMPA, Fla. (AP) — There was no panic in Baltimore's locker room after the team's

Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Tom Brady (12) throws under pressure from Atlanta Falcons defensive tackle Ta'Quon Graham (95) during the second half of an NFL football game Sunday, Oct. 9, 2022, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Mark LoMoglio)
Jarrett's roughing the passer call perplexes Falcons, fans

By Mark Didtler Oct. 09, 2022 07:59 PM EDT
TAMPA, Fla. (AP) — Grady Jarrett and the Atlanta Falcons didn't want to touch the

Carolina Panthers cornerback C.J. Henderson leaves the field after their loss to Tampa Bay Buccaneers during an NFL football game Sunday, Dec. 26, 2021, in Charlotte, N.C. (AP Photo/Jacob Kupferman)
Rhule's status among many decisions Panthers must make

By Mark Didtler Jan. 09, 2022 09:47 PM EST
TAMPA, Fla (AP) — Carolina coach Matt Rhule and team owner David Tepper met before

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 take toll as Bucs get blanked, fail to clinch

By Mark Didtler Dec. 20, 2021 01:30 AM EST
TAMPA, Fla. (AP) — Tampa Bay coach Bruce Arians had bigger concerns Sunday night than

Buffalo Bills tight end Dawson Knox (88) celebrates his touchdown reception against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers with running back Devin Singletary (26) during the second half of an NFL football game Sunday, Dec. 12, 2021, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Jason Behnken)
Allen has big game in Bills' 33-27 overtime loss to Bucs

By Mark Didtler Dec. 12, 2021 10:39 PM EST
TAMPA, Fla. (AP) — Josh Allen put together an amazing performance despite playing

New York Giants' Andrew Thomas makes the catch on a 2-yard touchdown pass from quarterback Daniel Jones during the first half of an NFL football game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers Monday, Nov. 22, 2021, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Mark LoMoglio)
Giants' offensive struggles continue in 30-10 loss to Bucs

By Mark Didtler Nov. 23, 2021 01:40 AM EST
TAMPA, Fla. (AP) — The New York Giants got the ball to start the second half

Chicago Bears quarterback Justin Fields (1) throws a pass against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during the first half of an NFL football game Sunday, Oct. 24, 2021, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Jason Behnken)
Bears no match for Super Bowl champ Bucs in 38-3 loss

By Mark Didtler Oct. 24, 2021 10:10 PM EDT
TAMPA, Fla. (AP) — Whatever hopes the Chicago Bears had of upsetting the Tampa

Tampa Bay Buccaneers wide receiver Mike Evans (13) beats Miami Dolphins cornerback Byron Jones (24) on a 34-yard touchdown pass from quarterback Tom Brady during the second half of an NFL football game Sunday, Oct. 10, 2021, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Mark LoMoglio)
Miami allows 558 yards to Brady and Bucs in 45-17 loss

By Mark Didtler Oct. 10, 2021 07:05 PM EDT
TAMPA, Fla. (AP) — Miami's defense had no answers for Tom Brady and the Tampa

Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Calvin Ridley (18) makes a diving touchdown reception in front of Tampa Bay Buccaneers defensive back Ross Cockrell (43) during the second half of an NFL football game Sunday, Sept. 19, 2021, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Mark LoMoglio)
Falcons see upset bid of Bucs dashed in 4th of 48-25 loss

By Mark Didtler Sep. 19, 2021 09:31 PM EDT
TAMPA, Fla. (AP) — The Atlanta Falcons found themselves down by three in the

Tennessee Titans cornerback Briean Boddy-Calhoun runs 42-yards for a score after recovering a fumble by the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during the second half of an NFL preseason football game Saturday, Aug. 21, 2021, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Jason Behnken)
Titans defense shuts down Brady-less Buccaneers 34-3

By Mark Didtler Aug. 21, 2021 11:08 PM EDT
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (AP) — Briean Boddy-Calhoun returned a fumble 42 yards for

FILE - In this Dec. 18, 2019, file photo, New York Yankees manager Aaron Boone, left, smiles as Gerrit Cole tries on a Yankee jersey as he is introduced in New York. The pitcher agreed to a 9-year $324 million contract. "He's going to be a game changer for us," Yankees owner Hal Steinbrenner said. "The city's buzzing, and it's continued since the day we signed him." (AP Photo/Mark Lennihan, File)
Boone upbeat about Yankees' bid for first title since 2009

By Mark Didtler Feb. 06, 2020 07:22 PM EST
TAMPA, Fla. (AP) — Aaron Boone is not adding baseball to his recent success in

Tampa Bay Buccaneers wide receiver Breshad Perriman (19) beats Indianapolis Colts cornerback Quincy Wilson (31) on a 12-yard touchdown pass during the second half of an NFL football game Sunday, Dec. 8, 2019, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Mark LoMoglio)
Reeling Colts fall 38-35 to Bucs for 5th loss in 6 games

By Mark Didtler Dec. 08, 2019 08:01 PM EST
TAMPA, Fla. (AP) — The Indianapolis Colts are still searching for some of that

New Orleans Saints cornerback P.J. Williams (26) intercepts a pass intended for Tampa Bay Buccaneers wide receiver Mike Evans (13) during the second half of an NFL football game Sunday, Nov. 17, 2019, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Jason Behnken)
Evans held in check as Saints beat Bucs 34-17

By Mark Didtler Nov. 17, 2019 07:22 PM EST
TAMPA, Fla. (AP) — Mike Evans was held in check by New Orleans, again.

Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Jameis Winston, left, talks to Arizona Cardinals quarterback Kyler Murray after an NFL football game Sunday, Nov. 10, 2019, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Jason Behnken)
Murray shines, but miscues cost Cardinals in loss to Bucs

By Mark Didtler Nov. 10, 2019 07:15 PM EST
TAMPA, Fla. (AP) — Kyler Murray put up big numbers, but missed opportunities

Rosen gets start in Dolphins' 16-14 loss to Buccaneers

By Mark Didtler Aug. 17, 2019 12:12 AM EDT
TAMPA, Fla. (AP) — Miami coach Brian Flores gave second-year quarterback Josh Rosen a

Tampa Bay Buccaneers defensive back Sean Murphy-Bunting (26) sacks Miami Dolphins quarterback Ryan Fitzpatrick (14) during the second half of an NFL preseason football game Friday, Aug. 16, 2019, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Jason Behnken)
Rosen gets start in Dolphins' 16-14 loss to Buccaneers

By Mark Didtler Aug. 16, 2019 11:13 PM EDT
TAMPA, Fla. (AP) — Second-year quarterback Josh Rosen was a surprise starter and went