Falcons, Saints are in similar spots — but taking very different approaches
Both teams are hoping for a late-season surge. But the Saints are relying on 35-year-old QB Andy Dalton while the Falcons turn to rookie Des... DECEMBER 16, 2022
Bengals-Bucs features first meeting between Joe Burrow, Tom Brady
Tom Brady is 7-1 in his career against the Bengals, but Sunday will be the first time the GOAT matches up with Joe Cool. DECEMBER 15, 2022
Buccaneers' abysmal field position not helping a struggling offense
Tampa Bay has only one touchdown drive of 50 yards or fewer all season, which would tie an NFL low over the past decade. DECEMBER 14, 2022
The NFC South is the NFL's closest division. How could each team win it?
All four NFC South teams could conceivably make the postseason. We lay out what the Buccaneers, Falcons, Panthers and Saints need to do to w... DECEMBER 13, 2022
Panthers have real playoff hopes despite upheaval. Steve Wilks deserves credit
The Panthers fired Matt Rhule, traded away Christian McCaffrey and Robbie Anderson and had the NFL's second-worst record. They've won three... DECEMBER 12, 2022
Bucs are still in first place, but they don't look like a playoff team
Sitting at 6-7, Tom Brady and the Buccaneers have some reflecting to do as Tampa Bay looks to get on track before the playoffs DECEMBER 12, 2022
Brock Purdy, 49ers dominate Bucs, ruin Tom Brady's Bay Area homecoming
Tom Brady's homecoming game to face the 49ers he grew up rooting for became a nightmare, as San Francisco beat Tampa Bay 35-7. DECEMBER 12, 2022
NFL fines Saints, Dennis Allen, coordinator, Cameron Jordan
The NFL fined the New Orleans Saints, coaches and Cameron Jordan a combined $550,000, alleging that Jordan faked an injury on the field. DECEMBER 10, 2022
How will Bucs tackles protect Tom Brady from Nick Bosa, 49ers pass rush?
Tristan Wirfs is out and Donovan Smith is struggling. What is the Buccaneers' plan for protecting QB Tom Brady against Nick Bosa and the 49e... DECEMBER 9, 2022
Will Tom Brady make 16th Pro Bowl? Also, Falcons to start Desmond Ridder: NFC South notes
The NFC South may be lacking in Pro Bowlers this year, but does the GOAT have a shot? Also, Falcons rookie QB Desmond Ridder gets his shot. DECEMBER 8, 2022
Can Bucs upset 49ers in Purdy's first start? We preview the matchup
Tom Brady's Bucs face a strong San Francisco team starting rookie seventh-rounder Brock Purdy. Here's everything you need to know. DECEMBER 8, 2022
Tom Brady grew up a 49ers fan. Ahead of San Francisco homecoming, a look at his past
As Tom Brady prepares to play his hometown team on Sunday, we talked to his friends and family about what the GOAT was like as a kid. DECEMBER 7, 2022
Saints enter bye trying to process last-second loss to Tom Brady, Bucs
Instead of being a half-game out of first, Dennis Allen's Saints are 4-9 and in last place in the NFC South after Tampa Bay's epic comeback. DECEMBER 6, 2022
Tom Brady, Bucs rally late to score two TDs, beat Saints 17-16
After 55 ineffective minutes, QB Tom Brady and the Buccaneers woke up and scored two dramatic late touchdowns to beat the Saints in a divisi... DECEMBER 6, 2022
What's next for Baker Mayfield after his release by Panthers?
With several starting QBs going down with injuries Sunday, Baker Mayfield could have demand as a waiver claim. Could he land with the 49ers? DECEMBER 6, 2022
Bucs-Saints rivalry runs deep. Monday's game will come down to defense
No team has limited the Tom Brady-era Buccaneers better than the Saints. Ahead of their Monday night matchup, both sides are prepared for a... DECEMBER 5, 2022
Could Falcons start rookie QB Desmond Ridder? Smith: 'There will be changes made'
"There will be changes made. We've got to look at everything," Falcons head coach Arthur Smith said after Sunday's loss. Could QB Desmond Ri... DECEMBER 4, 2022
Falcons fail to cash in late opportunity in loss to Steelers
Steelers tight end Pat Freiermuth led Pittsburgh with 76 receiving yards, but it was Atlanta's lack of execution late that decided this game... DECEMBER 4, 2022
Can Bucs succeed despite floundering offense? We use history as a guide
The Tampa Bay Buccaneers have scored only 200 points in 11 games. How rarely do teams at that level make the playoffs? Have any found postse... DECEMBER 2, 2022
2022 NFL rookie QB class living down to expectations
Kenny Pickett's rookie QB class is on pace to have five times fewer TD passes than the rookie average over the previous decade. Here's why. DECEMBER 1, 2022
NFL Week 13: Predictions, analysis, key matchups and stats for every game
The FOX Sports NFL staff previews every game and makes predictions for each matchup in Week 13 of the NFL season. DECEMBER 1, 2022
Falcons know they're close, even at 5-7: 'We have a chance'
The Atlanta Falcons are 5-7 and seemingly just began rebuilding. But they're within striking distance of the NFC South lead and trying to ma... NOVEMBER 30, 2022
Bucs could join worst division winners in past 20 years, which isn't all bad
Since 2002, five NFL teams have won their division without a winning record. Four of them went on to win in the wild-card round. NOVEMBER 29, 2022
Saints come up empty; Bucs, Falcons have frustrating finishes: NFC South takeaways
It was an eventful Week 12 in the NFC South, with the Bucs, Saints and Falcons all losing, while the Panthers earned a win in Sam Darnold's... NOVEMBER 28, 2022
Did Bucs cost themselves a win by not using timeouts late vs. Browns?
Tom Brady had never lost before when leading by seven points or more in the final two minutes of regulation. Here's how it happened on Sunda... NOVEMBER 28, 2022