It wasn’t art, but it was enough. The Bucs left Atlanta with a 23-20 road win over the Falcons on Sunday, and while the performance was far from flawless, head coach Todd Bowles came away encouraged by how his defense fought through mistakes and finished strong. The defensive playcaller admitted there were plenty of plays … Read more
Caleb Williams’ promising start to the season, which had fans excited about the future, took an unexpected turn after a strong first half against the rival Minnesota Vikings. The same fans who praised the quarterback’s new attitude were furious with his second-half performance, flooding social media with criticism and labeling him a bust for the … Read more
Week 1 of the NFL season has wrapped up, delivering crucial insights for fantasy football managers eager to make their first moves of 2025. After analyzing target distributions, red-zone opportunities, and emerging usage patterns from the opening week, several tight ends have emerged as prime trade candidates for savvy fantasy football players. Whether you’re looking … Read more
To put it lightly, the Miami Dolphins’ Week 1 performance against the Indianapolis Colts on Sunday was rough. While Miami’s defense struggled to contain Daniel Jones and the Colts’ offense, the most surprising aspect of the game was the Dolphins’ inability to move the ball. Quarterback Tua Tagovailoa had an especially poor outing, and now … 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 Minnesota Vikings and Chicago Bears renew their NFC rivalry in the first game this season to get “Monday Night Football” coverage on Monday, Sept. 8. With the Vikings starting J.J. McCarthy at quarterback, the Bears will counter with Caleb Williams. Veteran Carson Wentz will back up McCarthy, while Tyson Bagent will serve as Williams’ … Read more
Bucs quarterback Baker Mayfield was shaky, but finished the day with three touchdowns, including one to end a heroic, late-game game-winning drive. The Tampa Bay defense allowed some explosive plays and nearly gave the game away in the final seconds before making the key play — and getting by with some luck — to close … Read more
Bucs football is back. After nearly eight months without seeing the team play when the games matter, Sunday afternoon offered a chance to watch them face off against the Falcons at Mercedes-Benz Stadium. Tampa Bay had a tough test on the road against its most formidable NFC South opponent in Week 1, going back-and-forth before … Read more
Just moments before kickoff of the Bucs’ 2025 regular season opener in Atlanta against the Falcons, general manager Jason Licht announced some surprising news regarding the team’s starting offensive line. On the Bucs’ radio pregame show, Licht announced that in the absence of All-Pro left tackle Tristan Wirfs, it won’t be swing tackle Charlie Heck filling in … Read more
At long last, Bucs football truly returns this Sunday afternoon. It’s a big one for Tampa Bay, too, as the team opens up the 2025 regular season — the franchise’s 50th season — in Atlanta with a crucial NFC South matchup against the Falcons. The winner of Sunday afternoon’s game at Mercedes-Benz Stadium will get … Read more