DECEMBER 22, 2021 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM
TAMPA BAY BUCCANEERS 4-6 · 2ND IN NFC SOUTH
4-6 · 2ND IN NFC SOUTH
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TB -6.0 TOTAL 40.5
While Bucs' offense hobbles, secondary is nearly back at full strength TAMPA, Fla. — Having been denied concurrent good health since the dawn of the regular season, the Bucs at least received a consolation prize...
Cameron Brate on His Favorite Holiday Traditions ' Ultimate Teammate Tight end Cameron Brate joins Team Reporter Casey Phillips to talk about his favorite holiday traditions.
DECEMBER 22, 2021 • BUCCANEERS.COM
Newton set to start, Darnold will also play at QB vs. Bucs
Panthers coach Matt Rhule said Cam Newton will start Sunday against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and have a big role in the gameDECEMBER 22, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Bucs Offensive Line Lights Up Christmas Gallery View photos of the Bucs O-Line Lights up Christmas event.
DECEMBER 22, 2021 • BUCCANEERS.COM
2021 Bucs NFL Power Rankings Week 16 After Sunday night’s loss to the Saints the Bucs are now clinging to their top five position in this week’s rankings.
DECEMBER 22, 2021 • BUCCANEERS.COM
Ryan Jensen on RB Le'Veon Bell's Role in Bucs Offense ' Press Conference Center Ryan Jensen spoke to the media on Wednesday ahead of week 16 vs. the Carolina Panthers.
DECEMBER 22, 2021 • BUCCANEERS.COM
Tyler Johnson on Learning from Chris Godwin, New Role in Bucs Offense ' Press Conference Wide receiver Tyler Johnson spoke to the media on Wednesday ahead of week 16 vs. the Carolina Panthers.
DECEMBER 22, 2021 • BUCCANEERS.COM
Bucs Cheerleaders Photos from Saints vs. Bucs Game View photos from the Tampa Bay Buccaneers Cheerleaders from the Saints vs. Bucs game.
DECEMBER 22, 2021 • BUCCANEERS.COM
Jamel Dean - Full participant Wednesday Dean (illness) was a full participant at Wednesday's practice session, Greg Auman of The Athletic reports.
Impact Dean was unavailable for Sunday's loss to the Saints due to an illness, but he was back on the practice field Wednesday. It appears as though he'll be available Sunday against Carolina following a one-game absence.
DECEMBER 22, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Kevin Minter on Defensive Continuity, Filling in for Lavonte David ' Press Conference Linebacker Kevin Minter spoke to the media on Wednesday ahead of week 16 vs. the Carolina Panthers.
DECEMBER 22, 2021 • BUCCANEERS.COM
Bruce Arians on Addition of RB Le'Veon Bell, Previews Carolina ' Press Conference Head coach Bruce Arians spoke to the media on Wednesday ahead of week 16 vs. the Carolina Panthers.
DECEMBER 22, 2021 • BUCCANEERS.COM
Le'Veon Bell: 'You Can't Turn Down Playing with Coach Arians, Tom Brady & AB' ' Press Conference Running back Le'Veon Bell spoke to the media on Wednesday ahead of week 16 vs. the Carolina Panthers.
DECEMBER 22, 2021 • BUCCANEERS.COM
Mike Evans - Listed as DNP Evans (hamstring) is listed as a non-participant on Wednesday's practice report, Greg Auman of The Athletic reports.
Impact The Bucs only held a walk-through but wouldn't have had Evans available if they'd been scheduled for a real practice. He hasn't been ruled out for the upcoming game against Carolina, but it doesn't look great after the early exit from Sunday's 9-0 loss to the Saints. With teammate Chris Godwin (knee) out for the season, Antonio Brown could be the Bucs' No. 1 receiver this week in his first game back from a prolonged absence.
DECEMBER 22, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Antonio Brown - Limited in return to practice Brown (ankle) was listed as a limited participant for Wednesday's walk-through practice session, Greg Auman of The Athletic reports.
Impact After being reinstated from his three-game suspension Monday, Brown appears on track to play this weekend against Carolina, with coach Bruce Arians saying Wednesday that the wideout's ankle is fine following a lengthy layoff. The Bucs are still listing Brown on the injury report, of course, but it's possible he graduates to full activity by the end of the week. He could be the team's top wideout Sunday with Chris Godwin (knee) out for the season and Mike Evans (hamstring) at risk of missing the game as well.
DECEMBER 22, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Explaining how the Saints defense shut down Tom Brady and the Buccaneers The Saints swept Tom Brady and the Buccaneers and again this season after their Week 15 9-0 victory.
DECEMBER 22, 2021 • THEATHLETIC.COM
The secrets behind the Saints shutting down Tom Brady and the Buccaneers The Saints swept Tom Brady and the Buccaneers and again this season after their Week 15 9-0 victory.
DECEMBER 22, 2021 • THEATHLETIC.COM
Buccaneers lure Le'Veon Bell from boxing back to the NFL to help replace injured Leonard Fournette The former All-Pro RB gets a fresh shot in Tampa, his fourth team in 15 months, giving the Bucs a boost leading into the playoffs.
DECEMBER 22, 2021 • THEATHLETIC.COM
Packers stay on top of AP Pro32 poll; Chiefs, Bucs follow
The Green Bay Packers maintained the top spot in the latest AP Pro32 poll as they earned all 12 first-place votesDECEMBER 22, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Chiefs top Nick Wright's NFL tiers heading into Week 16
The Chiefs hold court atop Nick Wright's NFL tiers, but they have stiff competition heading into Week 16.DECEMBER 22, 2021
NFL Network Week 16 Preview: Panthers vs. Buccaneers Here's everything you need to know before the Tampa Bay Buccaneers take on the Carolina Panthers in Week 16 of the 2021 NFL season.
DECEMBER 22, 2021 • PANTHERS.COM
Playoff Push 2021: Bucs Drop to Third Seed The Bucs now have a much rockier road to a possible top seed in the NFC after their Week 15 loss to the Saints, but they do have multiple op...
DECEMBER 22, 2021 • BUCCANEERS.COM
Antonio Brown - Looking healthy Buccaneers head coach Bruce Arians said Wednesday that Brown's ankle looks healthy as the team prepares for a Week 16 game against Carolina, Greg Auman of The Athletic reports.
Impact Brown was restored to the roster Monday after completing his three-game suspension, and while he didn't participate in the open portion of Wednesday's practice, he appears to have managed some kind of physical activity. Arians said Brown looked like his pre-injury self, likely setting up a return to the lineup Sunday. Given his long layoff -- Brown has either been injured or suspended for nearly two months -- he could have his snap count monitored carefully Week 16, even with Chris Godwin (knee) out for the season and Mike Evans (hamstring) likely to sit out.
DECEMBER 22, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Leonard Fournette - May not move to IR Head coach Bruce Arians said Wednesday that he doesn't yet known if Fournette (hamstring) will be placed on injured reserve, Scott Smith of the Buccaneers' official site reports.
Impact Adam Schefter of ESPN reported Tuesday that the transaction was expected to happen, but the Bucs still had Fournette on their active roster as of Wednesday and apparently won't rush on a decision on whether to deactivate him. The running back isn't practicing Wednesday and isn't expected to play this week, leaving Ronald Jones as the presumed lead back for Sunday's game in Carolina. The Bucs also have Ke'Shawn Vaughn and the newly signed Le'Veon Bell as backfield options.
DECEMBER 22, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Tom Brady on Deflategate, drafting Jimmy Garoppolo and other takeaways from the latest episode of 'Man in the Arena' - The Boston Globe Episode six, featuring Richard Sherman and Vince Wilfork, focuses on the run-up to Brady's first Super Bowl win in a decade, and what it was...
DECEMBER 22, 2021 • BOSTONGLOBE.COM
Antonio Brown - Not practicing yet Brown (ankle) didn't participate in the open portion of Wednesday's practice, Jenna Laine of ESPN.com reports.
Impact Brown is back with the Buccaneers after serving his three-game suspension, but he may still be working his way back into playing shape after dealing with an ankle injury for the past couple months. Greg Auman of The Athletic tentatively expects Brown to play this Sunday against the Panthers, though it's hard to get a good read on the situation so early in the week.Chris Godwin (knee) is done for the season, and Mike Evans (hamstring) also appears to be sidelined Wednesday, so if he's available to play, Brown could be Tom Brady's top target Week 16.
DECEMBER 22, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
