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Green Bay Packers' Aaron Rodgers pitches to Aaron Jones during the first half of an NFL football game against the Minnesota Vikings Sunday, Jan. 2, 2022, in Green Bay, Wis. (AP Photo/Morry Gash)
Packers hoping homefield is to their advantage this year

By Arnie Stapleton Jan. 13, 2022 06:49 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 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

New Orleans Saints quarterback Taysom Hill (7) looks to pass against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during the first half of an NFL football game Sunday, Dec. 19, 2021, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Jason Behnken)
New Orleans Saints at Tampa Bay Buccaneers 12/19/2021

Dec. 19, 2021 08:29 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 head coach Bruce Arians talks with Indianapolis Colts head coach Frank Reich before an NFL football game, Sunday, Nov. 28, 2021, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)
Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Indianapolis Colts 11/28/2021

Nov. 28, 2021 12:29 PM EST

Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Tom Brady (12) throws a pass against the New York Giants during the first half of an NFL football game Monday, Nov. 22, 2021, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Mark LoMoglio)
New York Giants at Tampa Bay Buccaneers 11/22/2021

Nov. 22, 2021 08:27 PM EST

Washington Football Team quarterback Taylor Heinicke celebrates a touchdown by running back Antonio Gibson during the second half of an NFL football game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Sunday, Nov. 14, 2021, in Landover, Md. (AP Photo/Mark Tenally)
Coach Ron Rivera prepares to face his former QB Cam Newton

By Steve Reed Nov. 18, 2021 01:28 PM EST

El quarterback Tom Brady, de los Buccaneers de Tampa Bay, se prepara para lanzar el 600mo pase de touchdown de su carrera, en partido frente a los Bears de Chicago, el domingo 24 de octubre de 2021, en Tampa, Florida. (AP Foto/Jason Behnken)
Saints' Winston aims to manage emotions vs. Bucs, Brady

By Brett Martel Oct. 28, 2021 07:08 PM EDT

Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Tom Brady (12) pumps his fist as he runs onto the field before an NFL football game against the Chicago Bears Sunday, Oct. 24, 2021, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Jason Behnken)
Chicago Bears at Tampa Bay Buccaneers 10/24/2021

Oct. 24, 2021 04:31 PM EDT

Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts warms up before an NFL football game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Thursday, Oct. 14, 2021, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum)
Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Philadelphia Eagles 10/14/2021

Oct. 14, 2021 08:11 PM EDT

Miami Dolphins quarterback Jacoby Brissett (14) throws a pass against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during the first half of an NFL football game Sunday, Oct. 10, 2021, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Jason Behnken)
Miami Dolphins at Tampa Bay Buccaneers 10/10/2021

Oct. 10, 2021 01:11 PM EDT

Tampa Bay Buccaneers safety Mike Edwards (32) looks back after intercepting a pass by Atlanta Falcons quarterback Matt Ryan (2) and returning it for a score during the second half of an NFL football game Sunday, Sept. 19, 2021, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Jason Behnken)
Backup defenders making impact for defending SB champions

By Fred Goodall Sep. 20, 2021 02:58 PM EDT

Tampa Bay Buccaneers wide receiver Antonio Brown (81) pulls in a touchdown reception iafter getting around Dallas Cowboys cornerback Anthony Brown (30) during the first half of an NFL football game Thursday, Sept. 9, 2021, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Mark LoMoglio)
SB champs host Falcons, going for 10th straight victory

Sep. 16, 2021 12:17 PM EDT

Tom Brady, quarterback de los Buccaneers de Tampa Bay, se prepara para lanzar un pase en el encuentro inaugural de la campaña de la NFL ante los Cowboys de Dallas, el jueves 9 de septiembre de 2021, en Tampa, Florida (AP Foto/Mark LoMoglio)
Brady, SB champs show there's lots of room for improvement

By Fred Goodall Sep. 10, 2021 04:13 PM EDT

Tampa Bay Buccaneers tight end Rob Gronkowski (87) beats Dallas Cowboys defensive end DeMarcus Lawrence (90) to the endzone to score on an 11-yard touchdown reception during the second half of an NFL football game Thursday, Sept. 9, 2021, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Mark LoMoglio)
Brady throws for 379 yards, 4 TDs, Bucs beat Cowboys 31-29

By Fred Goodall Sep. 10, 2021 12:08 AM EDT

Brady, Super Bowl champs begin defense of crown vs. Cowboys

By The Associated Press Sep. 08, 2021 02:14 PM EDT
DALLAS (6-10) at TAMPA BAY (15-5) Thursday, 8:20 p.m. EDT, NBC OPENING LINE: Buccaneers by 6 1/2, according to FanDuel...

Cincinnati Bengals defensive back Trayvon Henderson (41) celebrates with linebacker Joe Bachie (49) after a play against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during the second half of an NFL preseason football game Saturday, Aug. 14, 2021, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Jason Behnken)
Super Bowl champs rest starters, fall to Bengals 19-14

By Fred Goodall Aug. 14, 2021 11:06 PM EDT