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New Orleans Saints running back Latavius Murray crosses the goal line for a touchdown in the second half of an NFL wild-card playoff football game Chicago Bears in New Orleans, Sunday, Jan. 10, 2021. (AP Photo/Brett Duke)
Saints scratch QB Hill, RB Murray vs. Buccaneers

Jan. 17, 2021 05:46 PM EST

New Orleans Saints quarterback Drew Brees warms up before the first half of an NFL divisional round playoff football game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Sunday, Jan. 17, 2021, in New Orleans. (AP Photo/Brett Duke)
Tampa Bay Buccaneers at New Orleans Saints 1/17/2021

Jan. 17, 2021 05:06 PM EST

Tampa Bay Buccaneers running back Leonard Fournette (28) is taken down by Washington Football Team middle linebacker Jon Bostic (53) during the first half of an NFL wild-card playoff football game, Saturday, Jan. 9, 2021, in Landover, Md. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez)
Leonard Fournette grateful for second chance with Buccaneers

By Fred Goodall Jan. 14, 2021 07:52 PM EST

Brady, Brees bring big numbers into Bucs-Saints playoff tilt

By The Associated Press Jan. 14, 2021 04:02 PM EST
TAMPA BAY (12-5) at NEW ORLEANS (13-4) Sunday, 6:40 p.m. ET, Fox OPENING LINE — Saints by 4 RECORD...

Buffalo Bills quarterback Josh Allen (17) is tackled by Indianapolis Colts' Kenny Moore II during the second half of an NFL wild-card playoff football game Saturday, Jan. 9, 2021, in Orchard Park, N.Y. (AP Photo/Adrian Kraus)
Bucs, Browns, Bills out to follow footsteps of champ Chiefs

By Arnie Stapleton Jan. 14, 2021 02:52 AM EST

Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Tom Brady (12) and wide receiver Antonio Brown (81) celebrate a touchdown pass during the first half of an NFL wild-card playoff football game against the Washington Football Team, Saturday, Jan. 9, 2021, in Landover, Md. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez)
Bucs excited to have third crack at division rival Saints

By Fred Goodall Jan. 11, 2021 04:44 PM EST

Chicago Bears' Mitchell Trubisky thorws a pass during the second half of an NFL football game against the Green Bay Packers Sunday, Jan. 3, 2021, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)
Rodgers leads Pack to top of NFC after draft disappointment

By Arnie Stapleton Jan. 07, 2021 07:15 PM EST

Tom Brady's 11-5 Bucs at Alex Smith's 7-9 Washington in NFC

By The Associated Press Jan. 07, 2021 01:53 PM EST
TAMPA BAY (11-5) at WASHINGTON (7-9) Saturday, 8:15 p.m. ET, NBC OPENING LINE — Buccaneers by 6 1/2 ...

Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Tom Brady (12) talks to offensive coordinator Byron Leftwich during an NFL football practice Wednesday, Jan. 6, 2021, in Tampa, Fla. The Buccaneers play the Washington Football Team in a playoff game Saturday night. (AP Photo/Chris O'Meara)
Tom Brady excited, ready to lead Buccaneers into playoffs

By Fred Goodall Jan. 06, 2021 07:04 PM EST

Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Tom Brady (12) calls a play against the Atlanta Falcons during the second half of an NFL football game Sunday, Jan. 3, 2021, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Jason Behnken)
With Evans hurting, Bucs show they have lots of playmakers

By Fred Goodall Jan. 04, 2021 07:24 PM EST

Atlanta Falcons quarterback Matt Ryan (2) throws a pass before an NFL football game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers Sunday, Jan. 3, 2021, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Jason Behnken)
Atlanta Falcons at Tampa Bay Buccaneers 1/3/2021

Jan. 03, 2021 12:52 PM EST

Tampa Bay Buccaneers wide receiver Mike Evans (13) prepares to step into the end zone for a touchdown as Detroit Lions cornerback Darryl Roberts (29) and strong safety Duron Harmon (26) defend during the second half of an NFL football game, Saturday, Dec. 26, 2020, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Al Goldis)
Hungry Buccaneers aim to keep building momentum for playoffs

By Fred Goodall Dec. 28, 2020 04:35 PM EST

Green Bay Packers' Za'Darius Smith reacts after sacking Carolina Panthers' Teddy Bridgewater during the second half of an NFL football game Saturday, Dec. 19, 2020, in Green Bay, Wis. The Packers won 24-16. (AP Photo/Mike Roemer)
Packers' run defense faces major test against Titans, Henry

By Steve Megargee Dec. 24, 2020 05:00 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) reacts after a Tampa Bay Buccaneers touchdown against the Atlanta Falcons during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 20, 2020, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)
Brady, slow-starting Buccaneers on verge of playoff berth

By Fred Goodall Dec. 21, 2020 05:35 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 tight end Rob Gronkowski (87) celebrates after scoring against the Minnesota Vikings during the second half of an NFL football game Sunday, Dec. 13, 2020, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Mark LoMoglio)
Brady throws for 2 TDs, Buccaneers wear down Vikings 26-14

By Fred Goodall Dec. 13, 2020 04:30 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...