Victim of early Black Monday move.

Two things got a jump start on Monday business last night. [read more]

An 8-9 record in consecutive seasons as Falcons head coach got Raheem Morris fired tonight. [read more]

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The autopsy on the 2025 season begins!

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Sunday report.

So FOX Sports NFL super insider Jay Glazer does not break stories like he used to, but his sources are elite and he doesn’t throw nonsense out there. [read more]

“Jason, we lost.”

To steal a Todd Bowles phrase, the Falcons coached it better and they played it better. [read more]

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If Bucs fans want to agonize and vent during this all-or-nothing game for the Bucs’ playoff hopes, go for it. Comment all game long below.

If the slimy Saints win, the Bucs will host a playoff game next weekend. If the Falcons, win, the Bucs’ season is over and Todd Bowles might get launched tonight.

After every NFL game, the head coaches involved have a news conference the following day — unless they’re unemployed.

Sometimes the session is via Zoom to make life easier for those involved. The day-after news conference is part of standard NFL protocol.

It won’t happen today in Tampa. [read more]

Bucs players to hold noses and embrace the slimy Saints.

You think you have it tough today! [read more]

Todd Bowles approach fuels skeptics.

Joe was appalled by the Bucs’ offense when it took over with just under two minutes left in the first half after cornerback Jacob Parrish jumped a Bryce Young pass intended for Tet McMillan. [read more]

Pregame chatter on the ESPN NFL Countdown Special Edition show is sure to deliver a lot of anxiety to a lot of Bucs fans. [read more]

Lavonte David rows the boat to celebrate Jacob Parrish’s second quarter interception in last night’s win over the Stinking Panthers. The game may be David’s last of his spectacular career.

OK, this is weird. The Bucs won but Joe has a vibe they lost. The future of the Bucs is unclear — who may have played his last game, who may have coached his last game — including whether the Bucs will have a playoff game next weekend. All hinges on the Atlanta-New Orleans game this afternoon. So grab your coffee and let’s go. [read more]

So Baker Mayfield finished the 2025 season with 26 touchdowns, 11 interceptions and 3,693 yards passing. [read more]

Suggestion keys defense.

Did the Bucs win the game Saturday over the Stinking Panthers thanks to a suggestion from defensive tackle Calijah Kancey? Well, that’s what Todd Bowles thinks. [read more]

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BY IRA KAUFMAN

Stayin’ alive, stayin’ alive.

It wasn’t pretty, and it certainly wasn’t decisive, but the 2025 Buccaneers weren’t ready to pack their bags Saturday. On the brink of elimination, they outplayed the Panthers in a 16-14 victory that extended their season — by at least one day.

Everyone in the Tampa Bay organization, including the people that sign the checks, will be glued to Sunday’s matchup between the Falcons and Saints in Atlanta. The winner of that game will determine whether Tampa Bay or Carolina will finish atop the NFC South. [read more]

Flash poll posted at 9:27 p.m. Poll closed at 11:40 p.m.

Difference maker.

As Joe pointed out, midget Stinking Panthers quarterback Bryce Young dropped back 35 times against the Bucs. He was touched once. [read more]

Joe did not appreciate Todd Bowles’ one-liner to close his interview tonight on the Buccaneers Radio Network. [read more]

Pick saved Bucs?

Bucs coach Todd Bowles preaches takeaways so much that periodically, Joe thinks lousy Lovie Smith snuck through the hole in the fence near the Glazer Shed. [read more]