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BREAKING: Tampa Bay Buccaneers QB Baker Mayfield Has Promising Update Before Week 18
The Tampa Bay Buccaneers have a critical game in Week 18 against the Carolina Panthers. Throughout the 2023 NFL regular season, they have been led by veteran QB Baker Mayfield. However, he had rib injury concerns earlier this week. Now, Baker has a fortunate update for Buccaneers fans. Baker Mayfield Practices Friday Rick Stroud, who is a reporter for the Tampa Bay Times, shared a video on his Twitter account of Mayfield practicing on Friday.
Five Finteresting Facts: Dolphins Fall to Falcons on Last-Second FG
Photo courtesy of Miami Dolphins Despite a valiant effort, the Miami Dolphins’ losing streak hit six on Sunday at Hard Rock Stadium. A late field goal by Younghoe Koo was the difference as Miami lost to the Atlanta Falcons, 30-28. The Dolphins had rallied from 13 points down in the fourth quarter to take the lead, but could not hold on. Now 1-6, Miami will try to avoid the season sweep against the Buffalo Bills this week.
45-Year Phiniversary: Yepremian Hits Game-Winner in First Match-up Between Dolphins and Bucs
Photo via Buc Power Including New York, Florida is one of just three states with at least three NFL franchises. Until the mid-1960’s however, the state didn’t have any major professional sports franchises. The first-ever meeting between NFL teams from the Sunshine State came on this day 45 years ago. Kicker Garo Yepremian played the role of hero as his game-winner lifted the Miami Dolphins to a 23-20 win over the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.
Florida Football Friday (Thursday Edition): Bucs Aim For Fourth Straight Win vs. Bears
Photo courtesy of Tampa Bay Buccaneers The NFL’s oldest quarterback and one of the youngest will square off this weekend at Raymond James Stadium as the Chicago Bears visit the reigning champion Tampa Bay Buccaneers. Fresh off a Thursday night win over the Philadelphia Eagles, Tampa Bay arrives with a record of 5-1. The Buccaneers have won three straight. Captaining the ship is the ageless Tom Brady, who leads the NFL in passing yards with 2,064. Brady has a plethora of talent around him.
Five Finteresting Facts: Dolphins Get Blasted by Bucs in Tampa, 45-17
Photo courtesy of Miami Dolphins The losing streak for the Miami Dolphins hit four on Sunday. Miami was blasted by the reigning Super Bowl champion Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Raymond James Stadium, 45-17. The Dolphins actually got off to a strong start and hung around until the third quarter, but had no answer for Tom Brady and the Tampa Bay offense. With the loss, Miami falls to 1-4. The Dolphins will now head to London to take on the Jacksonville Jaguars.
Florida Football Friday: Bucs Travel West to Face Rams in Battle of Unbeatens
Photo courtesy of Tampa Bay Buccaneers Through two weeks of the 2021 NFL season, only seven teams remain undefeated. Two of them will meet on Sunday in Los Angeles. The reigning Super Bowl champion Tampa Bay Buccaneers will travel across the country to take on the Los Angeles Rams. Both teams are off to 2-0 starts and are tied atop their respective divisions. Thus far, the Buccaneers are the highest-scoring team in the NFL.
FQ Bets: NFL Vegas Regular Season Win Totals
Photo courtesy of Arizona Cardinals Now that the NBA season is over, it is time to turn our attention to the NFL and when we say our attention, we’re talking dollars and cents. There are some interesting over/under win totals coming out of Las Vegas for the 2021 regular season. Do not forget the NFL is playing 17 games this season. Here’s a look at where to put your money before the season kicks off in September: Arizona Cardinals: Over 8 Wins Man, it’s hard not to love this line at first glance.
Carolina Panthers: Day 3 Draft Recap
Photo courtesy of Oklahoma State athletics Scott Fitterer’s first draft as the Carolina Panthers’ general manager ended with some steals. After drafting future starters on Day 1 and Day 2 of the NFL Draft, the Panthers added depth and upside on Day 3. Here’s a look at Carolina’s picks from Saturday: Round 4, Pick 126: Chuba Hubbard, RB, Oklahoma State Day 3 started in the same mold as Day 2: with a trade back.
Carolina Panthers: Day 2 Draft Recap
Photo courtesy of LSU athletics The Carolina Panthers moved up and down, making four trades and selecting three players on a wild second day of the NFL Draft. Here’s a look back and a little bit about each of them: Round 2, Pick 59: Terrace Marshall Jr., WR, LSU The Panthers started the day with two picks: a second-round pick (39) and a third-round pick (73). If Carolina had drafted Terrace Marshall with pick No. 39, nobody would have batted an eye. They didn’t though.
Analysis: Carolina Panthers Draft CB Jaycee Horn Eighth Overall
Photo courtesy of South Carolina athletics With the eighth pick in the 2021 NFL Draft, the Carolina Panthers selected Jaycee Horn, cornerback, South Carolina. With the first major surprise in the draft, the Panthers chose Horn over Patrick Surtain II, Justin Fields, Micah Parsons, and Rashawn Slater among others. They will look to Horn to become their first lockdown corner since Josh Norman in 2015.
Sam Darnold Traded to Carolina: Details and Analysis
Photo courtesy of New York Jets On Monday, the Carolina Panthers traded a 2021 sixth-round pick and two 2022 picks to the New York Jets for Sam Darnold. A former first-team All-Pac-12 performer at USC, Darnold gets a fresh start in a new offense and another chance to prove he is a franchise quarterback. Details This trade is relatively low risk for the Panthers. The Jets drafted Darnold third overall in 2018.
Florida Football Friday: Bucs Host Chiefs in Super Bowl LV
Photo courtesy of Tampa Bay Buccaneers What can you say about quarterback Tom Brady that hasn’t been said? In his first year with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Brady is in the Super Bowl for the 10th time. With a record of 6-3 in prior Super Bowl starts, he’ll become the first quarterback to start a Super Bowl at his home stadium when Tampa Bay hosts the Kansas City Chiefs in Super Bowl LV on Sunday. The story line, without question, is the quarterbacks.
Carolina Panthers: Potential Trade Offers for Deshaun Watson
Photo courtesy of Houston Texans The Carolina Panthers may have what it takes to trade for Houston Texans’ quarterback, Deshaun Watson. Watson, coming off his fourth year in the NFL, has formally requested a trade. Recently-hired Houston general manager Nick Caserio, said he has “zero interest” in trading Watson; however, Caserio may not have a choice.
Florida Football Friday: Buccaneers Visit Packers for Spot in Super Bowl LV
Photo courtesy of Tampa Bay Buccaneers The Tampa Bay Buccaneers will look to make it to the Super Bowl for just the second time ever on Sunday. All that stands in their way is the Green Bay Packers. The teams will meet at Lambeau Field for the NFC Championship. Tampa Bay earned the spot with road wins over the Washington Football Team and more recently, the New Orleans Saints. The Buccaneers are led by the ageless wonder in 43-year-old quarterback Tom Brady.
Column: Brees and Rivers Retiring at the Same Time Seems Fitting
Photo courtesy of Mike Nowak/Los Angeles Chargers Four teams remain alive for a spot in Super Bowl LV, but two of the NFL’s top five all-time leading passers will be calling it quits. On Wednesday, Indianapolis Colts’ quarterback Philip Rivers announced his retirement after 17 years in the NFL. The news comes just days after reports surfaced that New Orleans Saints’ signal caller Drew Brees would do likewise. For two legends, it seems only fitting that they go out together.
Florida Football Friday: Bucs Hope Third Time is Charm vs. Saints
Photo courtesy of New Orleans Saints There will be plenty of firsts come Sunday in the Mercedes-Benz Superdome. The NFC Divisional playoff between the New Orleans Saints and Tampa Bay Buccaneers will feature the NFL’s top two all-time leading passers. It will also feature a pair of quarterbacks over 40. That’s the first time that has ever happened in the postseason.
With the Eighth Pick, the Carolina Panthers Select...
Photo courtesy of Penn State athletics With the eighth pick in the 2021 NFL Draft, the Carolina Panthers select… In just three and a half months, Panther fans will hear those exact words, with much anxiety and anticipation built up regarding the player mentioned afterward. This Panthers’ roster is not in a great place at the moment. Free agents Taylor Moton, an offensive tackle, and Curtis Samuel, a wide receiver, are both game-changers for the Panthers. It will be difficult to retain both.
Florida Football Friday: Buccaneers Visit Nation's Capital for Wild Card Game
Photo courtesy of Tampa Bay Buccaneers For the 12th straight season, Tom Brady will be playing in the playoffs. For the first time in his career however, he’ll open the postseason on the road. Brady and the Tampa Bay Buccaneers will head to the nation’s capital on Saturday night to take on the Washington Football Team. Just 7-9 during the regular season, Washington became just the third team since the 1982 strike year to make the playoffs with a losing record. The good news for Washington?
Week 17: NFC Playoff Scenarios and Predictions
Photo courtesy of Arizona Cardinals One Sunday is all that remains in the 2020 NFL season. Entering Week 17, six NFC teams remain alive for three playoff spots. The Arizona Cardinals can break the fourth-longest active NFL playoff drought (2015) while the Tampa Bay Buccaneers are guaranteed to break the second-longest active playoff drought (2007).
Week 16 Preview: Panthers Face Ron Rivera for First Time Since Firing
Photo courtesy of Washington Football Team The Carolina Panthers (4-10) will be visiting the Washington Football Team (6-8) on Sunday afternoon. This game will be airing on CBS with the kickoff scheduled for 4:05 p.m. ET. One of the biggest stories of this game will be Washington head coach Ron Rivera’s first time facing the Panthers after getting fired by Carolina last season. Rivera, one of the greatest coaches in Panther history, has been through a rough year.
Panther Positives and Negatives: Carolina Eliminated From Playoff Contention with Loss to Packers
Photo courtesy of Carolina Panthers After falling way behind in the first half, the Carolina Panthers’ big early deficit proved to be too much to overcome, as they fell to the Green Bay Packers at Lambeau Field, 24-16. The Packers started off strong, capitalizing on each of their first two drives. First, Aaron Rodgers hit Robert Tonyan on a rub route for a one-yard touchdown.
Week 15 Preview: Panthers Look to Knock Off NFC-Leading Packers
Photo courtesy of Carolina Panthers On Nov. 10, 2019, snowfall began to cover Lambeau Field. With four seconds left in the fourth quarter, Kyle Allen handed the ball off to Christian McCaffrey, who was stopped inches short of the goalline. The Green Bay Packers held off the Carolina Panthers, 24-16. On Saturday, McCaffrey will most likely not have a chance to redeem himself.
25-Year Phiniversary: Marino's Late TD to Fryar Seals Dolphins' Comeback vs. Falcons
Photo via YouTube/FOX broadcast During their 13 years together with the Miami Dolphins, head coach Don Shula and quarterback Dan Marino had their fair share of fourth-quarter comebacks. The final one took place on this day 25 years ago. In Shula’s next-to-last home win as a head coach, Marino threw the game-winning touchdown pass to Irving Fryar as the Dolphins erased an 11-point fourth-quarter deficit to top the Atlanta Falcons, 21-20.
35-Year Phiniversary: Dolphins Edge Buccaneers in Shootout, 41-38
Photo courtesy of Miami Dolphins During the decade of the 1980s, no AFC team won more games than the Miami Dolphins. No NFL team lost more than the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. On this day 35 years ago however, Tampa Bay gave Miami all it wanted. The Buccaneers erased a 17-point fourth-quarter deficit to draw even, but Miami prevailed on Fuad Reviez’s last-second field goal, 41-38. Setting the Stage The Miami Dolphins were 4-2 as they prepared for the in-state opponent on Oct. 20, 1985.
Buccaneers Look to Big Ten West to Fill Key Voids
Photo courtesy of Iowa athletics Four Big Ten West players are no longer foes as they are headed to Tampa Bay. The Buccaneers used four of their seven picks in the 2020 NFL Draft on players from one FBS division. This sure sounds like a pipeline. The first player taken from a Big Ten West team by the Buccaneers was Iowa offensive tackle Tristan Wirfs. Weighing in a whopping 320 pounds, the Buccaneers traded up to select Wirfs.
The 2019 That Could've Been and the Offseason That Was for the Carolina Panthers
Photo courtesy of Carolina Panthers The Carolina Panthers were coming off a 7-9 season with optimism. They expected starting quarterback Cam Newton to be back fully healthy and in return expected to have a rebound season. Newton entered training camp throwing bombs. He sat the first two preseason games to not place him in unnecessary danger. After that is when the domino effect began. In the first quarter of the third preseason game, Newton suffered a foot injury trying to avoid a rush.
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