Bucs bolster postseason hopes behind comeback OT win in Arizona
Tom Brady helped the Bucs overcome a 10-point deficit in an OT win over the Cardinals that leaves Tampa Bay in control of its destiny.DECEMBER 26, 2022
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NFL Christmas Day top plays: Brady, Bucs prevail in OT; Packers, Rams secure wins
Week 16 of the NFL season concluded Sunday with a three-game Christmas Day slate. Here are the top plays!DECEMBER 26, 2022
Josh Wells - Out for season Wells was diagnosed with a torn left patellar tendon suffered during Sunday's win over the Cardinals and will be held out for the remainder of the campaign, Rick Stroud of the Tamp...
Impact Wells had to be carted off the field during and was replaced by Brandon Walton, who figures to be the starting left tackle until Donovan Smith (foot) returns to action.
DECEMBER 26, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Leonard Fournette - Massive workload in OT win Fournette rushed 20 times for 72 yards and brought in nine of 10 targets for 90 yards in the Buccaneers' 19-16 overtime win over the Cardinals on Sunday night.
Impact Fournette was arguably the Buccaneers' MVP on the night, as it was his work during an early fourth-quarter drive in particular that sparked Tampa Bay's comeback from a 10-point deficit. The veteran bruiser's 44-yard catch-and-run play to open that possession helped set up an eventual Rachaad White three-yard touchdown catch, and Fournette subsequently helped position the ball for Ryan Succop's game-winning field goal in overtime on his last two carries. His reception and receiving yardage totals also led the Bucs on the night, and he tied with Chris Godwin for tops in targets. Fournette should be in line for another voluminous role in a critical Week 17 home clash against the Panthers that could decide the NFC South title.
DECEMBER 26, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
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DECEMBER 26, 2022 • YOUTUBE
Tom Brady, Buccaneers rally to beat Cardinals 19-16 in OT
Tom Brady and the Tampa Bay Buccaneers maintained control of the NFC South, overcoming a 10-point deficit in the fourth quarter and beating the Arizona Cardinals 19-16 in overtime...DECEMBER 26, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Arizona Cardinals Top Plays vs. Tampa Bay Buccaneers | 2022 Regular Season Week 16
DECEMBER 26, 2022 • YOUTUBE
Tom Brady - Strong late-game showing in win Brady completed 32 of 48 passes for 281 yards with one touchdown and two interceptions in the Buccaneers' 19-16 overtime win over the Cardinals on Sunday night. He also rushed twic...
Impact Much of the first three quarters-plus of Sunday's contest was another struggle for Brady and the other members of the Buccaneers' air attack, with the future Hall of Famer frequently misfiring and slogging through another multi-interception performance. However, the offense finally seemed to find its rhythm on an early fourth-quarter drive after the Cardinals had taken a 10-point lead, with Brady focusing heavily on short passes to Leonard Fournette to move the ball down the field and eventually capping off the drive with a three-yard touchdown pass to Rachaad White. Tampa Bay was subsequently able to notch a game-tying field goal on the next possession, and Brady then helmed a nine-play, 66-yard march on the team's only possession of overtime to set up Ryan Succop's game-winning 40-yard field goal. The win allowed the Bucs to retain control of the top of the NFC South for the moment, but a critical clash against the second-place Panthers at Raymond James Stadium awaits next Sunday.
DECEMBER 26, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
NFL Christmas top viral moments: Packers-Dolphins, Broncos-Rams, Buccaneers-Cardinals
The NFL has delivered a stellar Christmas Day tripleheader for football fans both naughty and nice. Here are the top viral moments!DECEMBER 26, 2022
Josh Wells - Won't return Sunday Wells has been ruled out for the remainder of Sunday's matchup against Arizona due to a knee injury.
Impact Wells was replacing Donovan Smith (leg) at left tackle, so Brandon Walton is expected to be the next man up. The extent of Wells' injury remains unclear, but the 31-year-old offensive lineman had to be carted off the field, which is always a concerning development.
DECEMBER 26, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Breshad Perriman - Won't suit up Sunday Perriman (coach's decision) is inactive for Sunday's matchup against the Cardinals, Brianna Dix of the Buccaneers' official site reports.
Impact Perriman won't suit up for a third straight game despite being healthy. It appears Deven Thompkins, who's mostly operated as a return man, has surpassed Perriman on the depth chart, though Mike Evans, Chris Godwin, Julio Jones, Russell Gage and Scotty Miller figure to continue dominating the wideout snaps.
DECEMBER 26, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Keanu Neal - Good to go for Week 16 Neal (toe) is active for Sunday's matchup against the Cardinals, Brianna Dix of the Buccaneers' official site reports.
Impact Neal was considered questionable due to a toe injury that sidelined him for most of Week 16 prep, but the veteran defensive back will ultimately be active. Antoine Winfield (ankle) and Mike Edwards (hamstring) are also available after being listed as questionable, so Tampa Bay's secondary will be close to full strength.
DECEMBER 26, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Antoine Winfield Jr. - Cleared for Sunday Night Football Winfield (ankle) is active for Sunday's matchup against the Cardinals, Brianna Dix of the Buccaneers' official site reports.
Impact Winfield will suit up for a second straight game despite not practicing during Week 16 prep due to a lingering ankle issue. He played only 18 defensive snaps in Week 15, so it's possible the third-year safety will be limited during Sunday's contest. Mike Edwards (hamstring) and Keanu Neal (toe) are also active after being listed as questionable, so Tampa Bay will have all four of its safeties available against Arizona.
DECEMBER 26, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Mike Edwards - Active Sunday Edwards (hamstring) is active for Sunday's matchup against the Cardinals, Brianna Dix of the Buccaneers' official site reports.
Impact Edwards missed back-to-back games with a hamstring injury before returning to action in Week 15. He played 29 defensive snaps during the team's loss to Cincinnati and was clear of the injury report Wednesday and Thursday before popping back up Friday as a limited participant due to a hamstring issue. It appears his limited work to end Week 16 prep was merely precautionary, as the safety is active and figures to play a prominent role in Tampa Bay's secondary. Antoine Winfield (ankle) and Keanu Neal (toe) are also active, so the Buccaneers will have all four of their safeties available against Arizona.
DECEMBER 26, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Tristan Wirfs - Suiting up Sunday Wirfs (ankle) is active for Sunday's game against the Cardinals, Brianna Dix of the Buccaneers' official site reports.
Impact Wirfs missed the last three games due to an ankle injury but practiced fully Friday and has been cleared to suit up Sunday night. He'll likely reclaim his starting role on the Broncos' offensive line.
DECEMBER 26, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Julio Jones - Back in action Sunday Jones (knee) is active for Sunday's contest at Arizona, Brianna Dix of the Buccaneers' official site reports.
Impact Jones logged more on-field work Week 16 (three LPs) versus Week 15 (one LP), the latter of which resulted in an absence for last Sunday's loss to the Bengals. With his availability confirmed for this Sunday, he'll rejoin Mike Evans, Chris Godwin and Russell Gage as the top wide receivers for quarterback Tom Brady. Jones has compiled a 22-284-2 line on 39 targets in eight appearances for the Bucs this season, so his potential to produce is near its lowest point in his 12 years as a pro.
DECEMBER 25, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Analysis: NFL playoff picture tightens up after Week 16
Minshew Mania is on holdDECEMBER 25, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Game Trailer: Arizona Cardinals vs. Tampa Bay Buccaneers | Week 16
DECEMBER 24, 2022 • YOUTUBE
Genard Avery - Lands on IR Avery (abdomen) was placed on injured reserve Friday, Scott Smith of Tampa Bay's official site reports.
Impact Avery suffered an injury to his abdomen in Week 14 and has been sidelined since. He'll now miss the rest of the regular season, but he could return in the postseason should the Buccaneers advance to the divisional round. Anthony Nelson should get all the snaps he can handle at outside linebacker in the absence of Avery.
DECEMBER 24, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Tom Brady, Buccaneers embracing first Christmas game
The NFL has a long history on Christmas Day. Tom Brady and the Buccaneers are ready to make their mark, Greg Auman writes.DECEMBER 23, 2022
Deven Thompkins - Signed to active roster Tampa Bay signed Thompkins to the active roster off its practice squad Friday, Scott Smith of the team's official site reports.
Impact Thompkins is out of practice squad elevations, so Tampa Bay has officially signed him to the 53-man roster. The undrafted wideout has been operating as the team's primary punt and kick returner, but he also finished with 16 scrimmage yards in Week 15 while playing 13 offensive snaps, which was third most among Tampa Bay's wideouts.
DECEMBER 23, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Tristan Wirfs - Officially questionable Wirfs (ankle) is questionable for Sunday's matchup against Arizona.
Impact Wirfs has missed three straight games due to an ankle issue, but he logged a full practice Friday for the first time since suffering the injury, which suggests he's on track to return in Week 16. His potential presence would be a huge boost to Tampa Bay's offensive line, especially considering his replacement, Josh Wells (back), is also questionable and Donovan Smith (foot) is out.
DECEMBER 23, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Keanu Neal - Questionable with toe injury Neal is questionable for Sunday's matchup against Arizona due to a toe injury.
Impact Neal didn't practice Wednesday due to the toe injury but logged limited sessions Thursday and Friday. Antoine Winfield (ankle) and Mike Edwards (hamstring) are also questionable, so it's currently unclear who'll start at safety for Tampa Bay on Sunday.
DECEMBER 23, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Antoine Winfield Jr. - Deemed questionable for Sunday Winfield (ankle) is questionable for Sunday's matchup against the Cardinals.
Impact Winfield didn't practice during Week 16 prep due to a lingering ankle injury, but he'll still have a chance to suit up Sunday. Mike Edwards (hamstring) and Keanu Neal (toe) are also questionable, so Tampa Bay's safety corps could be without a couple of key members against Arizona.
DECEMBER 23, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Mike Edwards - Listed as questionable Edwards (hamstring) is questionable for Sunday's matchup against the Cardinals.
Impact Edwards landed on the injury report Friday as a limited participant due to a hamstring injury. He returned to game action in Week 15 following a two-game absence due to a hamstring injury and recorded five tackles across 29 defensive snaps. It's unclear if he aggravated his previous hamstring injury or not, but it's concerning to see him back on the injury report. Antoine Winfield (ankle) and Keanu Neal (toe) are also questionable, so Tampa Bay's safety corps could be seriously depleted against Arizona.
DECEMBER 23, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
