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Baltimore Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson (8) scrambles as Pittsburgh Steelers outside linebacker T.J. Watt (90) swats at the ball during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 5, 2021, in Pittsburgh. (AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar)

NFL Today, Week 13

By The Associated Press Dec. 05, 2021 09:22 PM EST

Atlanta Falcons head coach Arthur Smith speaks with Atlanta Falcons quarterback Matt Ryan (2) during the first half of an NFL football game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Sunday, Dec. 5, 2021, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)

Falcons waste solid rushing performance during loss to Bucs

By George Henry Dec. 05, 2021 06:20 PM EST

A memorial photo shines in the Mercedes-Benz Stadium of former Atlanta Falcons Pro Football Hall of Famer Claude Humphrey before the first half of an NFL football game between the Atlanta Falcons and the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Sunday, Dec. 5, 2021, in Atlanta. Humphrey, one of the NFL's most fearsome pass rushers during the 1970s with the Atlanta Falcons, has died at the age of 77. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)

Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Atlanta Falcons 12/5/2021

Dec. 05, 2021 01:11 PM EST

Indianapolis Colts' Jonathan Taylor (28) is tackled by Tampa Bay Buccaneers' Sean Murphy-Bunting (23) and Lavonte David (54) during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Nov. 28, 2021, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/AJ Mast)

Fournette scores 4 TDs, Brady rallies Bucs past Indy 38-31

By Michael Marot Nov. 28, 2021 04:51 PM EST

Los Angeles Rams' Matthew Stafford thorws during the first half of an NFL football game against the Green Bay Packers Sunday, Nov. 28, 2021, in Green Bay, Wis. (AP Photo/Matt Ludtke)

The Latest: Dalvin Cook out for game with shoulder injury

By The Associated Press Nov. 28, 2021 12:01 PM EST

Indianapolis Colts running back Jonathan Taylor (28) heads to the locker room after a win over the Buffalo Bills in an NFL football game at Orchard Park, N.Y., Sunday, Nov. 21, 2021. (AP Photo/Jeffrey T. Barnes)

Brady leads Bucs bunch back to Indy for another big game

By Michael Marot Nov. 26, 2021 01:50 PM EST

Tampa Bay Buccaneers nose tackle Steve McLendon (96) celebrates with free safety Jordan Whitehead (33) after intercepting a pass by New York Giants quarterback Daniel Jones during the second half of an NFL football game Monday, Nov. 22, 2021, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Jason Behnken)

Indy hoping for better results as Brady brings Bucs to town

By The Associated Press Nov. 24, 2021 02:36 PM EST

Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Tom Brady (12) eludes New York Giants inside linebacker Tae Crowder (48) on a run during the first half of an NFL football game Monday, Nov. 22, 2021, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Mark LoMoglio)

Brady, SB champions shift attention to solving road woes

By Fred Goodall Nov. 23, 2021 06:17 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)

Tom Brady tosses 2 TDs, Buccaneers beat Giants 30-10

By Rob Maaddi Nov. 22, 2021 11:18 PM EST

Rob Gronkowski and Saquon Barkley are back for Giants-Bucs

Nov. 22, 2021 07:30 PM EST
TAMPA, Fla. (AP) — Buccaneers tight end Rob Gronkowski and Giants running back Saquon Barkley are back in the lineup for Monday night’s game between New York...

Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Tom Brady yells at his team during the second half of an NFL football game against the Washington Football Team, Sunday, Nov. 14, 2021, in Landover, Md. (AP Photo/Patrick Semansky)

Arians: Super Bowl champs need to do some 'soul searching'

By Fred Goodall Nov. 15, 2021 06:53 PM EST

Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Tom Brady (12) throws under pressure from Washington Football Team defensive tackle Daron Payne (94) during the first half of an NFL football game Sunday, Nov. 14, 2021, in Landover, Md. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)

Brady picked off twice in 1st; Bucs lose to Washington 29-19

By Stephen Whyno Nov. 14, 2021 04:10 PM EST

Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Tom Brady (12) throws a pass against the Miami Dolphins during the first half of an NFL football game Sunday, Oct. 10, 2021, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Jason Behnken)

Buccaneers face Eagles looking to avoid Thursday letdown

By Rob Maaddi Oct. 13, 2021 05:11 PM EDT

Atlanta Falcons running back Cordarrelle Patterson (84) celebrates a run against the Philadelphia Eagles during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Sept. 12, 2021, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/Brynn Anderson)

Falcons' Ryan, 36, calls Bucs' Brady, 44, 'great motivation'

By Charles Odum Sep. 15, 2021 03:40 PM EDT

Atlanta Falcons quarterback Matt Ryan (2) watches a replay on the sidelines during the second half of an NFL football game against the Philadelphia Eagles, Sunday, Sept. 12, 2021, in Atlanta. The Philadelphia Eagles won 32-6. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)

Young Falcons stop themselves with mistakes, brace for Bucs

By Charles Odum Sep. 13, 2021 02:53 PM EDT

FILE - Florida tight end Kyle Pitts (84) breaks free from a Missouri defender as he runs a pass pattern during the first half of an NCAA college football game in Gainesville, Fla., in this Saturday, Oct. 31, 2020, file photo. Pitts is a possible first round pick in the NFL Draft, April 29-May 1, 2021, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/John Raoux, File)

NFL draft: Players selected in the first round

By Ralph D. Russo Apr. 29, 2021 11:38 PM EDT

Super Bowl champs exercise fifth-year option on DT Vita Vea

Apr. 26, 2021 05:43 PM EDT
TAMPA, Fla. (AP) — The Tampa Bay Buccaneers have exercised the fifth-year option on the contract defensive tackle Vita Vea signed as the 12th overall pick in...