For Better Or Worse, Bucs Still Alive In NFC South Race Despite Week 17 Loss

After last week’s disappointing 23-20 loss to the Panthers in Charlotte, the Bucs had their backs against the wall heading into Week 17. At 7-8, Tampa Bay trailed Carolina by a game in the NFC South standings, and as Todd Bowles and Co. took the field in Miami, they knew they needed a win to … Read more

Bucs’ Grip On NFC South Slips Away In Week 16

As bad as it felt for the Bucs when they blew a 28-14 fourth-quarter lead and lost to the Falcons on Thursday Night Football in Week 15, they ended the weekend right where they started it, which was atop the NFC South thanks to the record vs. common opponents tiebreaker they hold over the Panthers. … Read more

Bucs Get A Lifeline In NFC South Race Despite Week 15 Loss

Does anyone want to win the NFC South? It doesn’t seem like it after the Bucs and Panthers traded favors in Week 15. Now, the division race will come down to the final three weeks of the season, a stretch that will see the two teams meet twice, with the first matchup coming next Sunday … Read more

How The Bucs’ Embarrassing Week 14 Loss Changes The NFC South Race

Even after the Panthers upset the Rams last week to stay within a half-game of the Bucs in the NFC South race, the scenario for Todd Bowles and Co. to clinch their fifth straight division title was really simple. Wins over the 2-10 Saints and 4-8 Falcons to start December would make the Bucs’ matchup … Read more

Bucs Special Teamer Wins NFC Player Of The Week Honors

The Bucs have had several players win Player of the Week awards throughout this season. On Wednesday afternoon, it was announced that another one had joined the list for his efforts during Sunday’s 20-17 win over the Cardinals. Punter Riley Dixon was given the NFC Special Teams Player of the Week award after his performance … Read more

What Gives You Confidence That The Bucs Win The NFC South?

A new Pewter Report Roundtable debuts every Tuesday on PewterReport.com. Each week, the Pewter Reporters tackle another tough Bucs question. This week’s prompt: What gives you confidence that the Bucs win the NFC South? Scott Reynolds: Bucs Defense Is Helping To Win The Turnover Margin The Bucs have a really chance of winning the NFC … Read more

Bucs Can Beat Panthers, Retain NFC South Supremacy

Bucs HC Todd Bowles and Panthers HC Dave Canales – Photo by: USA Today It’s time for Scott Reynolds’ 2-Point Conversion post-game column, which features two statements, two questions and two predictions based on the latest Bucs game. The Buccaneers snapped a three-game losing streak on Sunday, beating the Cardinals, 20-17, to improve to 7-5. … Read more

Where Bucs’ NFC South Five-Peat Hopes Stand After Week 12

The month of November has changed a whole lot for the Bucs. After avoiding an October slide for the first time under head coach Todd Bowles, things were looking up. Despite a bad loss to the Lions on Monday Night Football on Oct. 20, the Bucs bounced back and beat the Saints in Week 8 … Read more