Each time Matthew Zipple, a behavioral ecologist at Cornell University, releases a mouse that was born and raised in a laboratory into the green expanse of a field, he is amazed. He transports the mouse in a paper cup, lays the cup on its side in the grass, and takes off the lid. “When the … Read more
The NFL calendar hits a brief pause on Monday, January 5, 2026, right after one of the most thrilling regular seasons we’ve seen in a while. With division titles decided, playoff dreams crushed, and seeding locked in on Sunday night, fans looking for Monday Night Football are greeted with an unusual sight: a completely empty … Read more
Adam Slivon has his Top 10 Takeaways video series on Pewter Report’s YouTube channel, PewterReportTV. These short videos on the Bucs – typically five to eight minutes in length – offer up Slivon’s unique takes on the most recent Tampa Bay game or current events in the Bucs’ offseason with his expert insight and opinions. … Read more
The Bucs are back at it for quite possibly the last time this season. With their season quite literally on the line, every roster decision has an outsized impact. Each player active for today’s game has a chance to be the player who makes or breaks the team’s season. With those implications, here is the … Read more
The NFL season is in its final week. As happens every year, injuries are rearing their ugly heads. As fantasy football managers prepare to set Week 18 lineups, it’s important to stay informed on the latest injury news. Ricky Pearsall continues to deal with a lingering PCL issue. What is his current status and outlook … Read more
The Bucs need all the help they can get as they head into their Week 18 tilt against the Carolina Panthers. That help has to come externally in the form of a Saints win over the Falcons. But they also need to help themselves with better play on the field. That second part is on … Read more
It all comes down to this… maybe. The 7-9 Bucs return to Raymond James Stadium Saturday afternoon to ring in 2026 with their latest must-win game, a rematch against the 8-8 Panthers with the NFC South title still up for grabs. If Carolina comes to town and completes a season sweep of Tampa Bay, it’ll … Read more
Despite losing seven of their last eight games to watch a 6-2 start turn into a 7-9 record, the Bucs are somehow still alive in their pursuit of a fifth straight NFC South title and sixth consecutive playoff appearance heading into their regular season finale. It’s a finale that will come in front of a … Read more
Each week following every Bucs game, Pewter Report will take a close look at the snap count distribution for Tampa Bay on offense and defense. We’ll assess what we can learn from who played the most and least in the game. Let’s get a closer look at the Bucs players who received the highest and … Read more
The 2025 season marks two decades of the NFL’s practice of flexing the Week 18 schedule for the entire league, something they do to ensure the most intriguing games with playoff implications get the national spotlight, whether on Saturday or Sunday. Because of that, the Bucs’ Week 18 home game against the Panthers has been … Read more