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The Bucs' defense cannot stop the Dolphins' offense, which is being led by seventh-round pick Quinn Ewers. They marched down the field using screen passes and quick routes to get the ball into the hands of their playmakers, and as a result, they are now up 17-7 with the second half closing.
In a steady rain, the Buccaneers controlled the line of scrimmage and outrushed Carolina by 121 yards to hold on for a 16-14 win that kept them in contention for a division title depending upon Sunday
Todd Bowles’ future, changes to his staff, and the future of two iconic players all could be on the line against Carolina.
The Panthers could not get going on the ground, rushing for just 19 yards on 14 carries. Conversely, the Bucs lived off the run, amassing 138 rushing yards on 41 totes and helping them dominate the time-of-possession battle at 37:25 to 22:35.
NFL fans couldn't believe some of the calls—and lack thereof—made by the officiating crew in Panthers-Buccaneers.
The Dolphins and Bucs have only played 12 times in the regular season. Tampa Bay has the advantage with seven wins to five for Miami, including wins in each of the last there matchups. The last time the Dolphins defeated the Bucs was the 2009 season when kicker Dan Carpenter split the uprights as time expired for a 25-23 victory.
The fact that Todd Bowles will be working with his fifth offensive coordinator in as many years is difficult enough. Continuity wins in the NFL, and the Bucs have struggled to find it on offense throughout Bowles’ tenure.
The 2025 season did not go according to plan for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. After getting off to a blazing 6-2 start, the Buccaneers have fallen off a massive cl
The Tampa Bay Buccaneers might have found their good luck charm for 2026 -- at least that’s what star wideout Mike Evans told rookie defensive lineman Elijah Roberts after his mother showed off her pipes last week!
So with that game going final, the Bucs are officially starting their offseason today. The best way to do that, of course, is to start with another Mock Draft Monday. The Bucs now have the 14th pick in the draft, which is finalized, so we will now be able to properly gauge what players could be there for him.