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Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Tom Brady (12) waves to the fans after the team defeated the Philadelphia Eagles during an NFL wild-card football game Sunday, Jan. 16, 2022, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Mark LoMoglio)
Brady, Buccaneers extend playoff winning streak to 5 games

By Fred Goodall Jan. 17, 2022 04:57 PM EST

Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Tom Brady (12) waves to fans after the team defeated the Carolina Panthers during an NFL football game Sunday, Jan. 9, 2022, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Mark LoMoglio)
Arians believes Brady is NFL MVP, and it's not a close race

By Fred Goodall Jan. 10, 2022 07:21 PM EST

Carolina Panthers quarterback Sam Darnold (14) throws a pass against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during the first half of an NFL football game Sunday, Jan. 9, 2022, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Mark LoMoglio)
Carolina Panthers at Tampa Bay Buccaneers 1/9/2022

Jan. 09, 2022 04:41 PM EST

Indianapolis Colts quarterback Carson Wentz (2) is tripped up by Arizona Cardinals safety Budda Baker (3) during the second half of an NFL football game, Saturday, Dec. 25, 2021, in Glendale, Ariz. (AP Photo/Rick Scuteri)
Colts activate QB Carson Wentz from COVID-19 list

By The Associated Press Jan. 01, 2022 02:43 PM EST

Tampa Bay Buccaneers wide receiver Antonio Brown celebrates during the first half of an NFL football game against the Carolina Panthers Sunday, Dec. 26, 2021, in Charlotte, N.C. (AP Photo/Rusty Jones)
Bucs' top-ranked passing offense takes on Jets' NFL-worst D

By The Associated Press Dec. 30, 2021 11:53 AM EST

Arizona Cardinals outside linebacker Chandler Jones (55) greets Indianapolis Colts quarterback Carson Wentz (2) after an NFL football game, Saturday, Dec. 25, 2021, in Glendale, Ariz. The Colts won 22-16. (AP Photo/Rick Scuteri)
NFL teams taking extra precautions beyond COVID-19 protocols

By Rob Maaddi Dec. 29, 2021 06:40 PM EST

Indianapolis Colts head coach Frank Reich and defensive tackle DeForest Buckner (99) leave the field after an NFL football game against the Arizona Cardinals, Saturday, Dec. 25, 2021, in Glendale, Ariz. The Colts won 22-16. (AP Photo/Rick Scuteri)
NFL cuts isolation time for players who test positive

By Rob Maaddi Dec. 28, 2021 02:34 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 take toll as Bucs get blanked, fail to clinch

By Mark Didtler Dec. 20, 2021 01:30 AM 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

Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Tom Brady (12) dives for a first down against the Buffalo Bills during the first half of an NFL football game Sunday, Dec. 12, 2021, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Jason Behnken)
Brady, Buccaneers look to clinch NFL South against Saints

By The Associated Press Dec. 16, 2021 01:26 PM EST

Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Tom Brady (12) dives for a first down against the Buffalo Bills during the first half of an NFL football game Sunday, Dec. 12, 2021, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Jason Behnken)
SB champions show there's plenty of room for improvement

By Fred Goodall Dec. 13, 2021 08:18 PM EST

Baltimore Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson (8) walks off the field with an injury during the first half of an NFL football game against the Cleveland Browns, Sunday, Dec. 12, 2021, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/David Richard)
Ravens' Jackson in protective boot after spraining ankle

By The Associated Press Dec. 12, 2021 08:39 PM EST

Buffalo Bills tight end Dawson Knox (88) celebrates his score against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during the second half of an NFL football game Sunday, Dec. 12, 2021, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Mark LoMoglio)
Tom Brady's 700th TD pass lifts Bucs over Bills 33-27 in OT

By Fred Goodall Dec. 12, 2021 08:25 PM EST

Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Tom Brady (12) works in the pocket against the Atlanta Falcons during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 5, 2021, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/Brynn Anderson)
Brady faces another former AFC East foe in struggling Bills

By The Associated Press Dec. 09, 2021 01:43 PM EST

Tampa Bay Buccaneers head coach Bruce Arians speaks with an official during the second half of an NFL football game against the Atlanta Falcons, Sunday, Dec. 5, 2021, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/Brynn Anderson)
Brady, SB champ Bucs aiming for playoff home-field advantage

By Fred Goodall Dec. 06, 2021 05:48 PM EST

San Francisco 49ers' Trenton Cannon, top, is tackled by Arizona Cardinals' Dennis Gardeck during the first half of an NFL football game in Santa Clara, Calif., Sunday, Nov. 7, 2021. (AP Photo/Jed Jacobsohn)
49ers' Cannon taken off field in ambulance after collision

By The Associated Press Dec. 05, 2021 08:50 PM EST

Tampa Bay Buccaneers nose tackle Vita Vea (50) sacks Atlanta Falcons quarterback Matt Ryan (2) during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 5, 2021, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/Brynn Anderson)
Dynamic duo: Brady, Gronk lead Bucs past Falcons 30-17

By Paul Newberry Dec. 05, 2021 04:16 PM EST

Tampa Bay Buccaneers' Leonard Fournette (7) celebrates a rushing touchdown during the second half of an NFL football game against the Indianapolis Colts, Sunday, Nov. 28, 2021, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)
Super Bowl champs end 2-game road skid with 2nd straight win

By Fred Goodall Nov. 29, 2021 07:10 PM EST

Minnesota Vikings running back Dalvin Cook (33) fumbles the ball while tackled by San Francisco 49ers defensive tackle Kevin Givens during the second half of an NFL football game in Santa Clara, Calif., Sunday, Nov. 28, 2021. The 49ers recovered the ball. (AP Photo/Jed Jacobsohn)
Cook carted off with shoulder injury; Samuel hurts groin

By The Associated Press Nov. 28, 2021 08:29 PM EST