It’s time to turn the page from the Bucs after starting the season 1-0 with a road win over the Falcons. Now the focus is on their Monday night game against the Texans in Houston. There’s a lot of intriguing storylines going into this one, which includes the Bucs being undefeated in the first two … Read more
In celebration of Defector’s fifth birthday, a bunch of staffers have selected their favorite Defector blogs. If you’re only just now becoming familiar with the site, consider this something like a non-exhaustive syllabus that will get you up to speed. If you’ve been reading for a while, feel free to share your own selection in … Read more
Tom Ley is making me write this. He doesn’t give direct orders often, but as it is Defector’s birthday, and a lot of staffers are traveling in order to be at tonight’s big birthday shindig, we’re a little light on the blog budget today. So he told me to blog my beloved Yankees getting the … Read more
Finding a reliable kicker can be a challenging aspect of fantasy football. Last week’s top-scoring kicker faces a difficult matchup in Week 2. However, other kickers with favorable matchups are widely available. Here are the best streaming options at the position for this week. Check out the FREE Start/Sit Optimizer from PFSN to ensure you … Read more
On a cold December evening in 1979, Tampa Bay Stadium transformed into something surreal. Steps turned into splashes, fans huddled under umbrellas as torrents of rain poured overhead, and the Bucs fought tooth and nail for a 3-0 victory over the Chiefs in what became known as the “Monsoon Game.” That single field goal by … Read more
Baker Mayfield is a modern-day gunslinger, and the Bucs have learned that when it comes to his play style, you take the good with the bad. That is because the positives far outweigh the negatives, with Mayfield having a knack for digging deep and finding ways to win. That is what the gritty quarterback showcased … Read more
Tuesday is a very popular day for teams to bring in free agents to work, and the Bucs worked out a pair of undrafted free agents in offensive tackle Spencer Brown and safety Hudson Clark. NFL insider Aaron Wilson reported the news on X account on Tuesday. If signed, either player would be on the … Read more
Leylah Fernandez recently expressed her gratitude for being recognized for representing her Latino and Filipino heritage on the global stage through tennis. Fernandez identifies with her Latino roots from her father, Jorge, who is originally from Ecuador. Jorge, a former semi-professional soccer player, transitioned to coaching his daughters, Leylah and her younger sister, Bianca Jolie, … Read more
For Caitlin Clark, the 2025 season was meant to be another chapter in her historic rise. Instead, it turned into a stop-and-start struggle with injuries that kept her away from the court she loves most. From quad issues to nagging groin setbacks, every comeback attempt was met with another cruel setback. With her year officially … Read more
Darian Mensah will make his return to Tulane on Saturday as Duke’s quarterback after transferring this past offseason. It’s a big game for both sides, with Tulane entering at 2-0 and Duke looking to bounce back from a lopsided loss to Illinois. On Tuesday, Tulane head coach Jon Sumrall spoke about the challenge of facing … Read more