Tampa Bay Buccaneers

A Statistical Look at the Tampa Bay Buccaneers Offense

Canal Street Chronicles (Free subscription) | 11/19/2009

Season Stats Tampa Bay Total First Downs 139 Rushing 46 Passing 80 Penalty 13 3rd Down: Made/Att 37/120 3rd Down Pct. 30.8% 4th Down: Made/Att 7/14 4th Down Pct. 50.0% Possession Avg. 28:12 Total Net Yards 2486 Avg. Per Game 276.2 Total Plays 534 Avg. Per Play 4.7 Net Yards Rushing 888 Avg. Per Game 98.7 Total Rushes 218 Net Yards Passing 1598 Avg. Per Game 177.6 Sacked/Yards Lost 20/98 Gross Yards...

Week 11 Player Profile: CB Aqib Talib

Buc 'Em (Free subscription) | 11/20/2009

More photos » by Steve Nesius - AP Tampa Bay Buccaneers cornerback Aqib Talib ponders how the Buccaneer defense will stop the high-powered New Orleans offense on Sunday. (AP Photo/Steve Nesius) Browse more photos » Well, we certainly have Aqib Talib covered well here on Buc'Em this week!!! Talib will have a major role in the Buccaneer defensive scheme come Sunday: blanket the big, explosive...

Orton likely out Week 11

CBS SportsLine.com (Free subscription) | 11/19/2009

Chris Simms was taking snaps with the Broncos' starters again Thursday. That makes it increasingly likely that Simms will start against San Diego on Sunday in place of Kyle Orton , who sprained his left ankle last week against Washington. Coach Josh McDaniels said Orton was feeling better, but Simms was the one under center during the portion of practice open to the media Thursday. Orton hasn't started...

Simms works with starters again

CBS SportsLine.com (Free subscription) | 11/19/2009

Chris Simms was taking snaps with the Broncos' starters again Thursday. That makes it increasingly likely that Simms will start against San Diego on Sunday in place of Kyle Orton , who sprained his left ankle last week against Washington. Coach Josh McDaniels said Orton was feeling better, but Simms was the one under center during the portion of practice open to the media Thursday. Orton hasn't started...

Oakland will start Bruce Gradkowski at quarterback against the Bengals. Yes, that same Bruce Gradkowski in 2006

Cincy Jungle (Free subscription) | 11/19/2009

More photos » by John Froschauer - AP 2 months ago: Seattle Seahawks linebacker Aaron Curry hits Oakland Raiders quarterback Bruce Gradkowski (5) during the second quarter Thursday, Sept. 3, 2009, in an NFL preseason football game in Seattle. The Seahawks won 31-24. (AP Photo/John Froschauer) Browse more photos » The date was October 15, 2006. The weather was a warm 77 degrees at kickoff,...

Saints at Bucs Preview

New Orleans Saints (Free subscription) | 11/19/2009

Following a 28-23 victory at the St. Louis Rams on Sunday that was aided by a combination of key plays on offense, defense and special teams, the New Orleans Saints will attempt to win ten games in a row for the first time in franchise history and, at the least, maintain their four-game NFC South division lead when they travel to Raymond James Stadium to face the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on Sunday at...

Da Gris Gris Man's Spell on Tampa Bay Buccaneers

Canal Street Chronicles (Free subscription) | 11/19/2009

Spell on the Tampa Bay Buc’s Oh great Voodoo spirit Papa Legbo, For dis week’s opponents I need you for sho , We go to do battle with pirates and buccaneers, Like some of you was in your living young years, So I call on the spirit of da brothers Lafitte, Give us your power against dis team we will meet, Wave your hands over pot as my spell I do brew, Dis spell I do cast with da power from...

Dolphins vs Panthers: Keys to Victory

The Phinsider (Free subscription) | 11/19/2009

More photos » by Dave Martin - AP Top priority: contain this man. Browse more photos » It's hard to believe that the Dolphins will already take the field just days after a late rally prevented them from falling to the lowly Tampa Bay Buccaneers . In less than 24 hours, the Dolphins will battle the Panthers up in North Carolina - with the winner completing their giant dig out of the 0-3...

Saints @ Bucs: Wednesday Injury Report

Canal Street Chronicles (Free subscription) | 11/19/2009

NEW ORLEANS SAINTS Practice Report DID NOT PARTICIPATE IN PRACTICE Wednesday RB Reggie Bush (knee), C Jonathan Goodwin (ankle), CB Jabari Greer (groin), WR Lance Moore (ankle), CB Tracy Porter (knee), TE David Thomas (knee) LIMITED PARTICIPATION IN PRACTICE Wednesday DT Sedrick Ellis (knee), S Darren Sharper (knee) TAMPA BAY BUCCANEERS Practice Report LIMITED PARTICIPATION IN PRACTICE Wednesday WR...

• Saints and Bucs Injury Report - New Orleans Saints

Morris Gets Slapped For Vulgar Language Towards An Official

BucsCentral (Free subscription) | 11/18/2009

Tampa Bay Buccaneers Head Coach Raheem Morris revealed he was fined by the league today for vulgarity towards an NFL Official. The amount of the fine was $20,000.00 dollars, which will be donated to an NFL charity of the leagues choosing. The fine stems from an unsportsmanlike conduct penalty on ...

Antonio Bryant expected to return for Tampa Bay

Fantasy Football Toolbox Updates (Free subscription) | 11/18/2009

Tampa Bay Buccaneers wide receiver Antonio Bryant is expected to play Sunday against the New Orleans Saints after missing the past two games with a reoccurring knee injury that has bothered him since last season. Bryant, who had a career year with the Buccaneers in 2008 with 83 catches for 1,248 yards and seven touchdowns, has just 16 catches for 229 yards and two touchdowns this season. He also missed...

• Week 11: Deep League Start 'em - Fantasy Football Toolbox Updates
• Bryant Expected To Make Return Against Saints - BucsCentral

Bucs' Morris fined $20,000 for arguing with official

Tampa Bay Online (Free subscription) | 11/18/2009

The expletive-filled tirade Tampa Bay Buccaneers coach Raheem Morris aimed at an official late in the second quarter of Sunday's loss at Miami cost Morris more than a touchdown.

• Bucs' Morris fined $20,000 for arguing with official - TBO > Sports

A Look Ahead and the Shrinking Schedule

The Falcoholic (Free subscription) | 11/18/2009

Everything is now Serious Business. If we want a winning season, we have to become a consistent team. New York Giants Where : Giants Stadium When : Sunday November 22nd, 2009 @ 1:00pm Network : FOX Why : To be the best, you have to beat the best, which seemingly no longer pertains to this contest. Importance : Serious Business. Both teams are 5-4 and looking for redemption. Notes : Falcons are 1-4...

New Orleans Saints @ Tampa Bay Buccaneers: Game Preview

Canal Street Chronicles (Free subscription) | 11/18/2009

NEW ORLEANS SAINTS (9-0) AT TAMPA BAY BUCCANEERS (1-8) SERIES SAINTS BUCCANEERS SERIES LEADER 20-14 STREAKS 3 of past 4 COACHES VS. OPP. Payton: 3-3 Morris: 0-0 LAST WEEK W 28-23 at Rams L 25-23 at Dolphins LAST GAME 11/30/08: Saints 20 at Buccaneers 23. Tampa Bay K Matt Bryant kicks game-winning 37-yard FG with 1:55 remaining. Buccaneers defense registers 2 INTs in final minutes of win. LAST GAME...

• Saints at Bucs Capsule - New Orleans Saints

Bucs reinstate G Sears

kansascity.com (Free subscription) | 11/18/2009

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers have reinstated guard Arron Sears to the active roster after an extended absence from the team to tend to a private matter.

Patriots rout Buccaneers 35-7 at Wembley

anteia8qed5 | 11/07/2009

WEMBLEY, England – A trans-Atlantic trip couldn't slow down Tom Brady and the New England Patriots. Brady threw three touchdown passes and had more than 300 yards as the Patriots (5-2) beat the winless Tampa Bay Buccaneers 35-7 at Wembley Stadium on Sunday in the NFL's third regular-season game at the iconic London venue. For the Bucs, who gave up a home game to play in London, the new surroundings...

Patriots rout Buccaneers 35-7 at Wembley

szemereaf0kg | 11/07/2009

WEMBLEY, England – A trans-Atlantic trip couldn't slow down Tom Brady and the New England Patriots. Brady threw three touchdown passes and had more than 300 yards as the Patriots (5-2) beat the winless Tampa Bay Buccaneers 35-7 at Wembley Stadium on Sunday in the NFL's third regular-season game at the iconic London venue. For the Bucs, who gave up a home game to play in London, the new surroundings...

Patriots rout Buccaneers 35-7 at Wembley

pradeeptac5k16 | 11/06/2009

WEMBLEY, England – A trans-Atlantic trip couldn't slow down Tom Brady and the New England Patriots. Brady threw three touchdown passes and had more than 300 yards as the Patriots (5-2) beat the winless Tampa Bay Buccaneers 35-7 at Wembley Stadium on Sunday in the NFL's third regular-season game at the iconic London venue. For the Bucs, who gave up a home game to play in London, the new surroundings...