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Bucs-Saints result: Brees, New Orleans blow past Brady, Tampa Bay

Sporting News tracked live scoring updates and highlights from Buccaneers vs. Saints on "Sunday Night Football." Check out the complete results from the NFL Week 9 game.

Jacob Hancock

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What we know about Michael Thomas' fight with Saints teammate

A reported Michael Thomas punch in Week 5 led to his suspension and prolonged his absence due to injuries. The Saints have found ways to win without their star receiver, who's expected back in Week 9 against the Buccaneers.

Billy Heyen

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Alvin Kamara's eye-popping receiving stats bring comparisons to Marshall Faulk

Alvin Kamara is on pace to shatter running-back receiving records. The Saints have relied on Kamara for an abundance of offense in 2020, and for good reason.

Billy Heyen

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Who plays on 'Sunday Night Football' tonight? Times, TV channels, schedule for NFL Week 9

Future Hall of Famers face off when Drew Brees and Tom Brady play on "Sunday Night Football." Here's how to watch the SNF game.

Billy Heyen

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Saints vs. Buccaneers odds, prediction, betting trends for NFL’s 'Sunday Night Football’ game

Here's everything to know about betting on Saints vs. Buccaneers in Week 9, including updated odds, trends and our expert's prediction for "Sunday Night Football."

Vinnie Iyer

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What channel is Saints vs. Buccaneers on today? Schedule, time for 'Sunday Night Football' in Week 9

The TV channel for tonight's game in Tampa is the same network that will broadcast all SNF games this season. Here is everything you need to know to watch Saints vs. Buccaneers.

Billy Heyen

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Week 9 SNF DraftKings Picks

The Buccaneers and Saints play in Week 9 on Sunday Night Football. If you're putting together a DraftKings Showdown lineup, we have the picks, advice and sleepers to help in your NFL DFS tournaments.

Billy Heyen

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NFL Week 9 coverage map: TV schedule for CBS, Fox regional broadcasts

Looking for the NFL games on TV today in your market? Here's the map of regional broadcasts for every Week 9 matchup, including a full schedule of kickoff times and channels.

Billy Heyen

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Week 9 NFL picks against the spread

In our picks and predictions against the spread for Week 9 of the 2020 NFL season, Tom Brady and Tampa Bay avenge a Week 1 loss at New Orleans while Seattle goes back to cooling off Buffalo and Dallas doesn't cover again vs. Pittsburgh.

Vinnie Iyer

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NFL power rankings for Week 9

Our NFL power rankings are updated to reflect every team's results heading into Week 9 of the 2020 NFL regular season.

Vinnie Iyer

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Elise Tate blasts Giants for usage of husband Golden Tate: 'So under utilized'

Golden Tate hasn't been a focal point of the Giants' offense, and his wife wants that to change.

Joe Rivera

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Rex Ryan says the Patriots' dynasty is over

Sorry Bill Belichick, the ESPN analyst thinks Tom Brady was more responsible for the Patriots' dynasty.

SJ Lynn

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Did officials bail out Brady, Bucs by picking up flag?

Fans react to the controversial decision that sealed the win for Tampa Bay on "Monday Night Football."

Jacob Hancock

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Giants coach Joe Judge not happy with officiating late in loss to Buccaneers: 'F—ing joke'

Judge let officials have it on the field and then critiqued them in his Zoom call for picking up a flag on a game-tying 2-point attempt.

Jacob Hancock

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Week 8 MNF DraftKings Picks

The Buccaneers and Giants play in Week 8 on Monday Night Football. If you're putting together a DraftKings Showdown lineup, we have the picks, advice and sleepers to help in your NFL DFS tournaments.

Billy Heyen

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Week 8 Giants-Buccaneers FanDuel Picks

The Buccaneers and Giants are playing on Monday Night Football in a game that could get lopsided quickly. If you're putting together a FanDuel single-game lineup, we have the picks, advice, and sleepers to help in your NFL DFS tournaments.

Jacob Camenker

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Tom Brady's record vs. Giants: Two Super Bowl losses still haunt the future Hall of Famer

Tom Brady has lost twice to the Giants in the Super Bowl, but he's handled New York well in the regular season heading into Monday night's Buccaneers game in East Rutherford.

Billy Heyen

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Why isn't Antonio Brown playing on 'Monday Night Football'? Suspension keeps new Buccaneer out Week 8

Antonio Brown's suspension means he can't play for the Buccaneers on "Monday Night Football" in Week 8, but he'll have a chance to return in Week 9 on "Sunday Night Football" against the Saints.

Billy Heyen

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What channel is Giants vs. Buccaneers on today? Schedule, time for 'Monday Night Football' in Week 8

Here's everything you need to know to watch the Giants vs. Buccaneers game on Monday night, including kickoff time, TV channels and a full "Monday Night Football" schedule.

Thomas Schlarp

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What time is the NFL game tonight? TV schedule, channels for 'Monday Night Football' in Week 8

The kickoff time for tonight's game between the Giants and Buccaneers is the traditional start time for all Monday night NFL games.

Billy Heyen

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Who plays on 'Monday Night Football' tonight? Time, TV channel, schedule for NFL Week 8

This week's Monday night NFL schedule features the Tampa Bay Buccaneers playing at the New York Giants. Here is everything to know about how to watch Week 8's "Monday Night Football."

Billy Heyen

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Rob Gronkowski explains how he's starting to 'drizzle' like maple syrup with Buccaneers after slow debut

Rob Gronkowski used a maple syrup metaphor to describe a recent touchdown. The Buccaneers will be fine with any Gronk metaphors as long as he keeps playing like old times.

Billy Heyen

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Monday Night Football Betting Preview: Odds, trends, picks for Buccaneers-Giants

The experts at BetQL get you ready for Monday Night Football by breaking down the numbers you need to know to make the sharpest picks for the Buccaneers-Giants.

Sloan Piva, BetQL

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Giants trade rumors: Golden Tate, Kevin Zeitler available; Evan Engram likely to stay put at deadline

The Giants could move Golden Tate or Kevin Zeitler before Tuesday's NFL trade deadline, but earlier Evan Engram rumors appear to have been put to rest.

Billy Heyen

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Fox uses 'Breaking News' graphic for Drew Brees leaping Tom Brady in TDs, draws criticism on Twitter

Fox called it "BREAKING NEWS" when Drew Brees passed Tom Brady in career passing touchdowns. Brady will likely pass Brees right back Monday night.

Billy Heyen

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Joe Montana relates well to Tom Brady's GOAT move from Patriots to Buccaneers

Seeing what Brady is doing with Tampa Bay channels how smooth Montana's late-career move to Kansas City was.

Vinnie Iyer

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Tom Brady and Antonio Brown are more than just teammates now

The Buccaneers quarterback is going the extra mile to make sure his teammate is taken care of, both on the field and off it.

Joe Rivera

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Buccaneers vs. Giants odds, prediction, betting trends for NFL’s ‘Monday Night Football’ game

Here's everything to know about betting on Buccaneers vs. Giants in Week 8, including updated odds, trends and our expert's prediction for "Monday Night Football."

Vinnie Iyer

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NFL Week 8 coverage map: TV schedule for CBS, Fox regional broadcasts

Looking for the NFL games on TV today in your market? Here's the map of regional broadcasts for every Week 8 matchup, including a full schedule of kickoff times and channels.

Billy Heyen

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NFL mock draft 2021: Lawrence, Fields lead four QBs; WRs fly off board

Sporting News' updated mock draft has a new home for quarterbacks Justin Fields, Trey Lance and Kyle Trask and pairs three fourths of the NFC North with needed big-play wide receivers.

Vinnie Iyer

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Week 8 NFL picks against the spread

In our picks and predictions against the spread for Week 8 of the 2020 NFL season, Seattle rebounds by cooling off San Francisco, while first-place Philadelphia and Buffalo put Dallas and New England on ice.

Vinnie Iyer

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Tom Brady winning vs. Bill Belichick in a lot more ways than 'Buccaneers better than Patriots'

No one expected Belichick's mojo to go out the door with Brady like this, but it has, along with Brady still being much better than what Belichick is left with at quarterback.

Vinnie Iyer

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NFL power rankings for Week 8

Our NFL power rankings are updated to reflect every team's results heading into Week 8 of the 2020 NFL regular season.

Vinnie Iyer

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Bruce Arians: If Antonio Brown complains about touches, then Bucs are 'going to have a problem'

Antonio Brown joins a crowded receiving corps, and Bruce Arians is expecting no complaints.

Jordan Heck

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Brady relishing reunion with Brown in Tampa

Tampa Bay quarterback Tom Brady was asked about Antonio Brown following his team's victory over the Raiders in Las Vegas.

Stats Perform News

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Tom Brady, Jon Gruden and the 'Tuck Rule' come full circle in Tampa Bay

Jon Gruden still brings up the 'Tuck Rule' when Tom Brady's name comes up. Will Gruden finally get revenge on Sunday Night Football?

Bill Bender

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Revisiting Jon Gruden's rare NFL coach trade from the Raiders to the Buccaneers

Jon Gruden was traded from the Raiders to the Buccaneers in 2002 and went on to win the Super Bowl. He's involved in another Raiders-Bucs matchup in Week 7 of the 2020 NFL season.

Billy Heyen

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What channel is Buccaneers vs. Raiders on today? Time, TV schedule for Week 7 NFL game

Here's everything you need to know to watch the Buccaneers vs. Raiders game on Sunday, including kickoff time, TV channels and a full Week 7 NFL schedule.

Thomas Schlarp

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NFL Week 7 coverage map: TV schedule for CBS, Fox regional broadcasts

Looking for the NFL games on TV today in your market? Here's the map of regional broadcasts for every Week 7 matchup, including a full schedule of kickoff times and channels.

Billy Heyen

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Week 7 NFL picks against the spread

In our picks and predictions against the spread for Week 7 of the 2020 NFL season, the Steelers stay undefeated by handing the Titans their first loss while the 49ers extend the Patriots' losing streak to three.

Vinnie Iyer

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Antonio Brown mocked by fans after reportedly getting another NFL chance

Brown is suspended through Week 8, but the Buccaneers are already on the verge of securing his services.

Dan Bernstein

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Antonio Brown rumors: Tom Brady drives WR's deal with Buccaneers

Antonio Brown will be eligible to play in Week 9.

Dan Bernstein

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Steve McLendon knew he was being traded to Buccaneers before final game with Jets

Seems like a risky move for both sides.

Joe Rivera

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Tom Brady provides unsatisfying explanation for postgame handshake snubbing of Nick Foles

Tom Brady has met with other QBs this season, but not Foles. His answer doesn't provide more detail.

Joe Rivera

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Joe Buck says flyover clip misrepresents what was going on in booth with him and Troy Aikman

The Fox Sports broadcaster says the leaked clip was presented entirely void of context. "We were being completely sarcastic," he said of himself and partner Troy Aikman.

Tom Gatto

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NFL power rankings for Week 7

Our NFL power rankings are updated to reflect every team's results entering Week 7 of the 2020 NFL regular season.

Vinnie Iyer

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Aaron Rodgers on clash with Ndamukong Suh: ‘That goes back a long time’

Aaron Rodgers and Ndamukong Suh haven't liked each other for a long time.

SJ Lynn

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Rodgers discusses Packers' first loss of 2020

Aaron Rodgers reflected on Green Bay Packers' blowout loss to Tampa Bay in Week 6.

Stats Perform News

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Did Tom Brady really forget it was fourth down? Explaining the viral meme & how it started

Tom Brady became a meme following his apparent confusion on what down it was.

Jordan Heck

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Why Aaron Rodgers having 'down years' is a myth

Aaron Rodgers, by a technical definition, has "down years." But it's silly to dwell on the lesser things the Green Bay Packers QB has done when you look at all the crazy things he has done and still can do.

Billy Heyen

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What channel is Packers vs. Buccaneers on today? Time, TV schedule for Week 6 NFL game

Here's everything you need to know to watch the Packers vs. Buccaneers game on Sunday, including kickoff time, TV channels and a full Week 6 NFL schedule.

Thomas Schlarp

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NFL Week 6 coverage map: TV schedule for CBS, Fox regional broadcasts

Looking for the NFL games on TV today in your market? Here's the map of regional broadcasts for every Week 6 matchup, including a full schedule of kickoff times and channels.

Billy Heyen

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Week 6 NFL picks against the spread

In our picks and predictions against the spread for Week 6 of the 2020 NFL season, Tom Brady outduels Aaron Rodgers, the Chiefs rebound and the Cowboys and Bears win again with replacement QBs.

Vinnie Iyer

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Why Ronald Jones, not Leonard Fournette, is better to get Tom Brady and Buccaneers to a Super Bowl

Ronald Jones II has put together consecutive 100-yard games for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, proving it'll be he and not Leonard Fournette trying to help Tom Brady reach the Super Bowl.

Billy Heyen

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NFL power rankings for Week 6

Our NFL power rankings are updated to reflect every team's results entering Week 6 of the 2020 NFL regular season.

Vinnie Iyer

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Tom Brady congratulates LeBron James on fourth title with self-deprecating tweet

Tom Brady photoshopped a meme of himself to congratulate LeBron James on his fourth NBA title.

Billy Heyen

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NFL Week 5 coverage map: TV schedule for CBS, Fox regional broadcasts

Looking for the NFL games on TV today in your market? Here's the map of regional broadcasts for every Week 5 matchup, including a full schedule of kickoff times and channels.

Billy Heyen

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Week 5 NFL picks against the spread

In our picks and predictions against the spread for Week 5 of the 2020 NFL season, the Steelers crush the cross-state Eagles coming off a bye, while the Cowboys and 49ers take advantage of lesser teams to get much-needed home wins.

Vinnie Iyer

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Don't confuse Tom Brady, Buccaneers for NFC playoff pretenders after bad loss to Bears

Putting the Bucs down for the Super Bowl count after their loss at Chicago is an overreaction — just like it always is when trying to write off Brady.

Vinnie Iyer

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Twitter roasts Tom Brady for seeming mental error

The Tampa Bay quarterback signaled as if he thought he had one more play after turning the ball over on downs.

Tom Gatto

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Buccaneers vs. Bears score, highlights: How Chicago moved to 4-1

Sporting News tracked live scoring updates and highlights from Buccaneers vs. Bears on "Thursday Night Football." Follow for complete results from the NFL Week 5 game.

Jacob Hancock

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Is Mike Evans playing Thursday night? Fantasy injury update for Buccaneers-Bears

Is Mike Evans playing on Thursday Night Football for the Buccaneers against the Bears? We have the latest injury updates ahead of the official active/inactive report and your first fantasy start 'em, sit 'em decision of Week 5.

Matt Lutovsky

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Is Scotty Miller playing Thursday night? Fantasy injury update for Buccaneers-Bears

Is Scotty Miller playing on Thursday Night Football for the Buccaneers against the Bears? We have the latest injury updates ahead of the official active/inactive report and first fantasy start 'em, sit 'em decision of Week 5.

Matt Lutovsky

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Buccaneers vs. Bears odds, prediction, betting trends for NFL’s ‘Thursday Night Football’ game

Here's everything to know about betting on Buccaneers vs. Bears in Week 5, including updated odds, trends and our expert's prediction for "Thursday Night Football."

Vinnie Iyer

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What happened to Rob Gronkowski? He's a 'blocking tight end' with the Buccaneers

Rob Gronkowski's role with Tampa Bay isn't that of touchdown-catcher from Tom Brady. Instead, he's embracing the late-career usage of one of the best blocking tight ends in the NFL.

Billy Heyen

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Who is Scotty Miller? Meet Tom Brady's new Julian Edelman with the Buccaneers

Tom Brady's new favorite deep threat, Scotty Miller, might have a bio that reminds people of Julian Edelman, but he has a speed-filled game that sets him apart.

Billy Heyen

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'You want Philly Philly?': Remembering Nick Foles and the Philly Special in Super Bowl 52

Nick Foles beat Tom Brady in Super Bowl 52 thanks in part to a trick play, the Philly Special, that saw Foles catch a touchdown from Trey Burton and will go down in Super Bowl lore.

Billy Heyen

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Nick Foles contract breakdown: Here's how much money the journeyman QB has made in the NFL

Nick Foles has made nearly $75 million in his NFL career through 2020, with the Jacksonville Jaguars being the biggest payers into the current Chicago Bears' QB's hefty bank account.

Billy Heyen

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What channel is Buccaneers vs. Bears on today? Schedule, time for 'Thursday Night Football' game in Week 5

Thursday night's game between the Buccaneers and Bears is the first "Thursday Night Football" game on network television this season. Here is everything you need to know to watch Week 5's opener.

Billy Heyen

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What time is the NFL game tonight? TV schedule, channel for Buccaneers vs. Bears in Week 5

The kickoff time for Buccaneers at Bears is the NFL's typical start time for Thursday night games. Here is when and how to watch.

Billy Heyen

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Who plays on 'Thursday Night Football' tonight? Time, TV channel, schedule for NFL Week 5

Tom Brady's first prime-time game with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers comes in a Super Bowl LII rematch with Nick Foles, who now runs the Chicago Bears' offense. Here's when and how to watch "Thursday Night Football" in Week 5.

Billy Heyen

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Week 5 TNF DraftKings Picks

The Buccaneers and Bears open Week 5 on Thursday Night Football. If you're putting together a DraftKings Showdown lineup, we have the picks, advice, and sleepers to help win your NFL DFS tournaments.

Billy Heyen

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Week 5 TNF start 'em, sit 'em

Tom Brady and the Buccaneers vs. the vaunted Bears defense is a fun Thursday Night Football matchup, but it creates headaches for fantasy football owners. Vinnie Iyer breaks down the potential sleepers and busts involved in your first fantasy start 'em, sit 'em decisions of Week 5.

Vinnie Iyer

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NFL power rankings for Week 5

Our NFL power rankings are updated to reflect every team's results entering Week 5 of the 2020 NFL regular season.

Vinnie Iyer

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Tom Brady holds off Father Time, schools Justin Herbert in 5-TD performance

Tom Brady and Justin Herbert presented the largest age gap between starting NFL QBs since at least 1950. Brady threw five touchdowns and the Buccaneers pulled out a 38-31 win.

Billy Heyen

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NFL mock draft 2021: Jets, Broncos, Vikings all go QB

Sporting News' updated mock draft finds new franchise quarterbacks for three teams floundering to start the 2020 season. Plus, the Giants, Falcons and Bengals add defensive stars in the top 10.

Vinnie Iyer

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NFL Week 4 coverage map: TV schedule for CBS, Fox regional broadcasts

Looking for the NFL games on TV today in your market? Here's the map of regional broadcasts for every Week 4 matchup, including a full schedule of kickoff times and channels.

Billy Heyen

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Week 4 NFL picks against the spread

In our picks and predictions against the spread for Week 4 of the 2020 NFL season, Patrick Mahomes battles the Cam Newton-less Patriots while Russell Wilson, Dak Prescott and Aaron Rodgers stay hot in their teams' wins.

Vinnie Iyer

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NFL power rankings for Week 4

Our NFL power rankings are updated to reflect every team's results entering Week 4 of the 2020 NFL regular season.

Vinnie Iyer

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Will there be fans at NFL games in 2020? Team-by-team attendance & ticket policies during COVID-19

The NFL is allowing each of its 32 teams and local lawmakers to determine whether fans can attend football games amid the COVID-19 pandemic. Here is a team-by-team breakdown, updated with the latest news.

Tadd Haislop

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NFL QB rankings for Week 3: Wentz, Brees fall; Wilson among risers

Russell Wilson is on the hunt for his first league MVP, and he might just succeed if the Seahawks continue to let him cook.

Vinnie Iyer

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NFL picks, predictions for Week 3

In our picks and predictions for Week 3 of the 2020 NFL season, Green Bay and Pittsburgh remain undefeated. Plus, Philadelphia's struggles continue against Cincinnati.

Tadd Haislop

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NFL Week 3 coverage map: TV schedule for CBS, Fox regional broadcasts

Looking for the NFL games on TV today in your market? Here's the map of regional broadcasts for every Week 3 matchup, including a full schedule of kickoff times and channels.

Tadd Haislop

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Week 3 NFL picks against the spread

In our picks and predictions against the spread for Week 3 of the 2020 NFL season, Patrick Mahomes gets the better of Lamar Jackson while Russell Wilson outduels Dak Prescott.

Vinnie Iyer

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NFL power rankings for Week 3

Our NFL power rankings are updated to reflect every team's results entering Week 3 of the 2020 NFL regular season.

Vinnie Iyer

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Patriots' Bill Belichick says he hasn't watched Tom Brady's games with Buccaneers

The New England coach says his focus has been on his team and its early-season opponents.

Tom Gatto

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Christian McCaffrey injury update: Panthers star to undergo MRI on ankle after loss to Bucs

McCaffrey suffered the injury on a touchdown run, but did not return to Carolina's 31-17 loss to Tampa Bay.

Zac Al-Khateeb

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Chris Godwin talks Buccaneers with Tom Brady and Rob Gronkowski, without Jameis Winston

Chris Godwin, in his third NFL season at age 24, has emerged as one of the league's elite wide receivers.

Vinnie Iyer

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Week 2 NFL picks against the spread

In our picks and predictions against the spread for Week 2 of the 2020 NFL season, Russell Wilson ensures Seattle surviving New England while Pittsburgh and Green Bay ride their respective defensive and offensive momentums into home success against lesser teams.

Vinnie Iyer

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NFL Week 2 coverage map: TV schedule for CBS, Fox regional broadcasts

Looking for the NFL games on TV today in your market? Here's the map of regional broadcasts for every Week 2 matchup, including a full schedule of kickoff times and channels.

Tadd Haislop

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NFL picks, predictions for Week 2

In our picks and predictions for Week 2 of the 2020 NFL season, Dallas and San Francisco get back on track. Plus, Minnesota puts Indianapolis in the dreaded 0-2 hole to start the year.

Tadd Haislop

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No Brady tension, says Arians

Brett Favre took issue with Bruce Arians for criticising Tom Brady, but the Buccaneers coach insists all is well with his star quarterback.

Stats Perform News

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NFL power rankings for Week 2

Our NFL power rankings are updated to reflect every team's opening results entering Week 2 of the 2020 NFL regular season.

Vinnie Iyer

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Worst overreactions from NFL Week 1

Seeing really isn't believing after a first weekend of games that followed an offseason unlike any other.

Vinnie Iyer

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Breaking down Tom Brady's Buccaneers debut

Tom Brady didn't play close to his lofty standards in his first game as a 43-year-old, but there were signs he can separate from his worst numbers as the Buccaneers continue to mesh.

Vinnie Iyer

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Josh Rosen's socially distant opener with Bucs sums up his career trajectory

The 2018 top-10 pick is now a practice squad quarterback. On Sunday, that meant sitting in the stands with lots of space and time to ponder his existence.

Tom Gatto

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What channel is Buccaneers vs. Saints on today? TV schedule, time to watch Tom Brady's debut

Here's everything you need to know to watch the Buccaneers vs. Saints game on Sunday, including kickoff time, TV channels and a full Week 1 NFL schedule.

Thomas Schlarp

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Why Newton's Pats have better chance than Brady's Bucs to win Super Bowl

Which quarterback will have more success in their new spot this season: Tom Brady in Tampa Bay or Cam Newton in New England?

Bill Bender

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Buccaneers vs. Saints odds, prediction, betting trends for Week 1 NFL game

Here's everything to know about betting on Buccaneers vs. Saints in Week 1, including updated odds, trends and our expert's prediction for the NFL's game of the week.

Vinnie Iyer

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NFL Week 1 coverage map: TV schedule for CBS, Fox regional broadcasts

Looking for the NFL games on TV today in your market? Here's the map of regional broadcasts for every Week 1 matchup, including a full schedule of kickoff times and channels.

Tadd Haislop

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NFL power rankings for Week 1

Our NFL power rankings are updated to reflect the roster cuts and free-agent signings around the league as the Week 1 of the 2020 NFL regular season.

Vinnie Iyer

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NFL picks, predictions for Week 1: Steelers handle Giants; 49ers, Ravens upset by Cardinals, Browns

In our picks and predictions for Week 1 of the 2020 NFL season, Kansas City starts its title defense on the right foot. Plus, San Francisco and Baltimore suffer early losses to division rivals.

Tadd Haislop

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Week 1 NFL picks against the spread

In our picks and predictions against the spread for Week 1 of the 2020 NFL season, Tom Brady gets outdueled by Drew Brees, Minnesota exacts revenge on Green Bay and Dallas cancels L.A.'s housewarming party.

Vinnie Iyer

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Tom Brady vs. Drew Brees: Inside the numbers

Tom Brady and Drew Brees first met in 1999. The 40-something QBs rekindle their competitive rivalry Sunday in the third of three historic matchups this season.

Bill Bender

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Brady still playing catch-up days before opener

Buccaneers quarterback Tom Brady previewed his team's season-opener against the Saints.

Sacha Pisani

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2020 NFL predictions: Final standings & Super Bowl pick

Sporting News' predictions for the 2020 NFL season are here. Check out our complete set of projections for the regular season standings and playoff matchups all the way through Super Bowl 55.

Vinnie Iyer

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Buccaneers' Leonard Fournette disses past QBs upon arriving in Tampa

After playing alongside the likes of Blake Bortles for the past three seasons, Leonard Fournette is excited to be linking up with Tom Brady.

Sacha Pisani

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NFL quarterback rankings: The best and worst starting QBs for 2020, ranked 1-32

Here are Sporting news' updated NFL quarterback rankings for the 2020 season from 1-32, starting with Patrick Mahomes down to Jarrett Stidham.

Vinnie Iyer

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Buccaneers predictions 2020: Final record projection, Super Bowl 55 odds

Here are our predictions for the Buccaneers in 2020 as part of our complete projections for the NFL season.

Vinnie Iyer

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McCoy: Brady the best QB I've played with

Though he spent last season alongside Patrick Mahomes, LeSean McCoy puts new teammate Tom Brady at the top of his current list.

Liam Blackburn

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Leonard Fournette to sign with Buccaneers, join Tom Brady in Tampa Bay

Fournette didn't last long as a free agent.

Zac Al-Khateeb

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Leonard Fournette's best fits after Jaguars release include Bears, Steelers, Patriots

The Jaguars did Fournette no favors with the timing, but here are six teams that make the most sense, because of injuries or other concerns for their running games.

Vinnie Iyer

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Brady impresses in first scrimmage

Tom Brady's first possession as a Tampa Bay Buccaneers player at Raymond James Stadium resulted in a 98-yard touchdown drive.

Ben Spratt

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NFL mock draft 2021: Trevor Lawrence, Justin Fields have company at QB

Now that we know who or who isn't playing college football in 2020, it's time again to look ahead to the 2021 NFL Draft. Where might Trevor Lawrence, Justin Fields and other top prospects go in the first round? Sporting News' second mock draft of next year's class looks for answers.

Vinnie Iyer

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Early NFL picks against the spread for Week 1

In our early picks and predictions for Week 1 of the 2020 NFL season, the Chiefs and Patrick Mahomes pick up where they left off. Plus, Tom's Brady's Tampa tenure starts with a loss and an impressive upset in one rookie quarterback's debut.

Vinnie Iyer

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Brady still adjusting to new team

The former Patriots quarterback says he hasn't had to expend this much mental energy in close to two decades.

Liam Blackburn

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Tom Brady looks more like GOAT than 43 in post-birthday Buccaneers camp practice

Tom Brady's belated celebration for his 43rd birthday should give Buccaneers fans more than 43 reasons to throw an NFL season-long party in 2020.

Vinnie Iyer

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McCoy agrees to contract with Brady's Bucs

LeSean McCoy, 32, is set to join Tampa Bay on a one-year deal.

Sacha Pisani

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NFL training camp 2020: Breaking down 8 rookie vs. veteran running back battles

Although there's less true competing because of several teams' situational committee approaches to the position, it's still critical to consider how workloads will be split to determine how big of a role each rookie will have.

Vinnie Iyer

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Mike Evans tells Keenan Allen 'you not on my level' during Twitter fight over NFL Top 100 rankings

Allen heard back from Evans after calling out several fellow receivers on social media.

Dan Bernstein

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NFL GM rankings 2020: Best, worst decision-makers in the league

NFL general managers can both rise fast and fall hard. Here's how we have them ranked, 1-32, with the leaders of last year's Super Bowl teams deservingly on top.

Vinnie Iyer

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Ranking the NFL's best wide receivers for the 2020 season from 1-25

Sporting News' NFL wide receiver rankings for the 2020 season feature plenty of stars from the NFC South.

Vinnie Iyer

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This is why Madden 21 gave Buccaneers star Rob Gronkowski a surprisingly high rating

Rob Gronkowski has a higher overall rating than "Madden NFL 21" cover athlete Lamar Jackson. Uh, what?

Jordan Greer

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Bruce Arians thinks all Buccaneers players will get COVID: 'Just a matter of how sick they get'

The Tampa Bay coach is not optimistic about NFL players being safe from the coronavirus during the 2020 season.

Tadd Haislop

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Super Bowl 55 odds: Buccaneers, Steelers — not Patriots — top best value bets

Bill Belichick's New England squad is not thought of on nearly the same level without its Hall of Fame-bound quarterback.

Vinnie Iyer

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TB12 to Edelman: I'll always be your No. 1

Cam Newton's arrival in New England has excited Julian Edelman, but Tom Brady says he will always be the receiver's "No. 1."

Nicholas McGee

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NFL training camp openings remain on schedule as league tries to stay the course

The league is sticking with its initial timetable for now as teams work out plans for players to return to facilities.

Tom Gatto

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Four reasons why Cam Newton signing improves Patriots' Super Bowl odds in 2020

The timing on the Cam Newton contract makes a lot of sense for the Patriots, but will it help them stay relevant in the AFC playoff race in 2020?

Bill Bender

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Tom Brady is not doing what he's asked, but does the NFL care?

The new Buccaneers quarterback keeps working out with teammates and breaking unwritten rules.

Tadd Haislop

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Tom Brady, Buccaneers don't care about the coronavirus, practice despite NFLPA warning

Brady and the Bucs apparently don't really care about global pandemics.

Joe Rivera

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Tom Brady, Bucs should be thrilled that teams are doubting Rob Gronkowski

Tom Brady and Rob Gronkowski are just getting warmed up as Buccaneers teammates, but there already are doubters trying to throw cold water all over the potential of them tapping into their best Patriots days together.

Vinnie Iyer

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Tom Brady is selling his $350,000 Escalade, a part of the 'Brady family'

Brady referred to the vehicle as his "sanctuary" in his strangely heartfelt for-sale listing but seems ready to move on.

Joe Rivera

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Tom Brady vs. Peyton Manning: Looking back at their 17 legendary head-to-head matchups

Tom Brady and Peyton Manning met 17 times on the football field. We look back at those legendary head-to-head matchups.

Bill Bender

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Tom Brady, Bucs should be thanking Rob Gronkowski's mother

Rob Gronkowski is a mama's boy, and that's good news for the Buccaneers.

Jordan Greer

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Tom Brady's trash talk is about as lame as you'd think it is

Tom Brady is known for talking smack, but his back-and-forth with Saints head coach Sean Payton was a little lacking.

Joe Rivera

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For Vincent Jackson, life after football means inspiring military families

Vincent Jackson's military roots shaped his NFL career. Now, he's paying that forward with his foundation work.

Bill Bender

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Frank Gore: AFC East is 'wide open'

Frank Gore feels the balance of power has shifted in the division after Tom Brady's departure from the New England Patriots.

Sacha Pisani

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Brate: 'Weird' to be teaching Brady

He may have six Super Bowl rings, but Tom Brady is relying on teammates like Cameron Brate to get him up to speed in Tampa.

Liam Blackburn

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ESPN to make Tom Brady documentary

Tom Brady's Super Bowl experiences will be the subject of an ESPN documentary titled 'The Man in the Arena'.

Matt Kelley

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Rob Gronkowski's weight is not (and never was) a problem in return to NFL

The new Buccaneers tight end lost a bunch of weight in retirement, but he has bulked back up just in time for his comeback.

Tadd Haislop

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Tom Brady has a foolproof way to avoid 'ass sweat' for his centers

Tom Brady has a method, and he's now passing it down to his Buccaneers teammates.

Jordan Heck

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Brady works out at prep school

Tom Brady and some of his new teammates have been putting in work.

Paul DiGiacomo

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Tom Brady uses Michael Jordan 'Last Dance' meme to endorse 28-3 reference

The Bucs quarterback couldn't resist a callback to one of his greatest comebacks.

Tom Gatto

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Tom Brady's new TB12 product Protect criticized as exploiting coronavirus fears

The name of the product — and the timing of its release — suggest it was done intentionally to time with the coronavirus pandemic.

Zac Al-Khateeb

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NFL uniform rankings: Patriots, Chargers rise with new looks for 2020; Falcons fall

Here is our updated ranking of all 32 NFL team uniform sets for the 2020 season.

Tadd Haislop

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New NFL uniforms 2020: Here are the jerseys for Patriots, Buccaneers, Falcons, Browns and Chargers

Nearly a third of the league got new or updated looks for the 2020 NFL season. Here they are and how they're changed up.

Joe Rivera

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NFL schedule 2020 winners & losers: Cowboys, Buccaneers get big breaks; Raiders, Jets draw bad slates

The 2020 NFL schedule isn't created equal for all 32 teams. When the times and dates were announced Thursday, the games got even tougher for some and a little easier for others.

Vinnie Iyer

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Ranking the best trash talk on the Brady/Manning/Woods/Mickelson video call

The four are pairing up for a COVID-19 charity rematch, and they're already trading insults.

Emily Carson

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Buccaneers schedule 2020: Dates & times for all 16 games, strength of schedule, final record prediction

Here is a complete breakdown of the Buccaneers’ 2020 schedule, including dates, start times and analysis for all 16 games.

Vinnie Iyer

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NFL Week 1 odds: Early point spreads, betting lines set with 2020 schedule release

The Chiefs are heavily favored in the scheduled opening game of the 2020 season.

Tom Gatto

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Tom Brady's most interesting games on the 2020 NFL schedule, ranked

The Tompa Brady factor will be real during the quarterback's first season with the Buccaneers and a couple games stand out above the rest.

Bill Bender

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NFL schedule 2020: Interconference games could fill early weeks; 5 big matchups we may miss

AFC vs. NFC action may be crammed into the first quarter of the season. They would then be the first game to go if the league needs to delay its season because of the coronavirus pandemic.

Tom Gatto

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Eli surprised by Brady move

The retired Giants quarterback figured Brady would stay with the team he has led to so much success.

Chris Myson

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NFL schedule release date 2020: When to expect an announcement, strength of schedule & more

Here is what we know about the NFL's 2020 schedule release date plans.

Tadd Haislop

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NFL power rankings: Buccaneers, Bills join top tier; Patriots, Bears fall behind after 2020 draft

With the 2020 NFL Draft completed and most key free agents signed, here are Sporting News' latest NFL power rankings, updated with each team's offseason moves.

Vinnie Iyer

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Rob Gronkowski's comments about having Bucs' playbook early? J/K, he says

The Tampa Bay tight end now says he wasn't studying his new team's plays in advance of a trade.

Tom Gatto

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NFL teams reportedly 'dismayed' at Tom Brady trespassing incident; demanding punishment for Bucs QB

Even amid a global pandemic, rumors of Tom Brady cheating abound.

Zac Al-Khateeb

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Fantasy football rookie sleepers, busts from 2020 NFL Draft

Sporting News' Vinnie Iyer breaks down the potential rookie sleepers — and busts — from the 2020 NFL Draft.

Vinnie Iyer

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Tampa major welcomes Brady, Gronk to city

Jane Castor shared a letter via social media Saturday welcoming new Buccaneers teammates Tom Brady and Rob Gronkowski.

Sacha Pisani

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Tom Brady invades a Florida home — accidentally

Brady was supposed to end up in Byron Leftwich's house, but ended up going to his neighbor instead.

Joe Rivera

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NFL mock draft 2020: Final 2-round projections send QBs to Dolphins, Chargers, Saints; Cowboys, Patriots steal WRs

Here is our final NFL mock draft for 2020, projecting all picks for Rounds 1-2.

Vinnie Iyer

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NFL mock draft 2020, 3-round edition: Dolphins pass on Tua Tagovailoa; Cowboys, 49ers, Patriots add to defenses

Sporting News' latest NFL mock draft for 2020 covers the first three rounds with in-depth analysis for every team's picks.

Vinnie Iyer

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It's on: Tiger Woods-Peyton Manning vs. Phil Mickelson-Tom Brady for COVID-19 relief

The Match, Part 2, will be a charity event in response to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Tom Gatto

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'Gronk reporting': Tom Brady, Rob Gronkowski make reunion official, 'Anchorman' style

Brady channeled his inner Ron Burgundy to summon the tight end out of retirement.

Zac Al-Khateeb

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Rob Gronkowski trade grades: No-brainer for Patriots, head-scratcher for Buccaneers

Sporting News grades the Rob Gronkowski trade between the Patriots and Bucs.

Vinnie Iyer

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WWE tells Gronk he has to keep defending title

The holder of the WWE 24/7 championship has to defend it "anytime, anywhere."

Dejan Kalinic

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Brady reacts to Gronk trade

Rob Gronkowski is coming out of retirement to play for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, much to quarterback Tom Brady's delight.

Liam Blackburn

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Rob Gronkowski makes surprise NFL return as a Buccaneer, and Twitter is losing it

The WWE 24/7 champ is heading back to the football field.

Joe Rivera

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Bucs, Patriots complete trade to bring Rob Gronkowski out of retirement

Gronk might have one final season left in him after all.

Zac Al-Khateeb

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Rob Gronkowski hints at NFL return: 'I'm not totally done'

Amid rumors he could join the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Rob Gronkowski has hinted at a possible NFL return.

Russell Greaves

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What if Jameis Winston, Marcus Mariota hadn't been picked 1-2 in the 2015 NFL Draft?

Had the Buccaneers and Titans passed on QBs, Winston and Mariota likely would have ended up with the Redskins and Jets.

Vinnie Iyer

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Where do new Chargers uniforms rank among Nike NFL redesigns?

Nike has had plenty of redesigns since taking over for their uniforms in the early 2010s, but they've not all been hits. Here's a ranking of their work so far.

Joe Rivera

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Tom Brady's transition to Florida Man is now complete as QB gets thrown out of public park

Tom Brady was spotted out in public during the coronavirus pandemic and was told to go back home.

Jordan Heck

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NFL mock draft 2020 with trades: Packers, Eagles, Raiders, Seahawks move up to address needs

Our latest NFL mock draft for 2020 includes a handful of trades that shake up the first two rounds.

Vinnie Iyer

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NFL Draft sleepers: 11 possible steals in 2020 include KJ Hamler, Clyde Edwards-Helaire

These players might not be on your radar now, but you will be glad if your team picks one of them in the 2020 NFL Draft.

Tadd Haislop

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Tom Brady's 'Tompa Bay' trademark opens the floodgates for jokes on Twitter

The social media world made clear just how ridiculous "Tompa Bay" sounds.

Tadd Haislop

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Bucs GM unsure about Gronkowski

Jason Licht discussed the chances of Rob Gronkowski joining the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.

Dejan Kalinic

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Jameis Winston on Buccaneers replacing him with Tom Brady: 'Kudos to me'

Jameis Winston acknowledged Tom Brady was "the GOAT" as he reflected on losing his starting job with the Buccaneers.

Chris Myson

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Tom Brady on why he didn't endorse Donald Trump: 'Totally different than the support of a friend'

"The political support is totally different than the support of a friend," Tom Brady told Howard Stern on Wednesday.

Jordan Greer

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Tom Brady’s Howard Stern interview: 10 key revelations on Patriots, Buccaneers and life with Gisele

Tom Brady's guest spot with Howard Stern will go down as one of the greatest sports interviews of all time.

Vinnie Iyer

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Tom Brady reveals his testicle grew to the size of 'an orange' after early-career injury

During an in-depth interview with Howard Stern, Tom Brady shared an interesting story about a painful injury.

Jordan Heck

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This is why the Buccaneers didn't have creamsicle jerseys with uniform release

Fans were upset the Bucs didn't release any creamsicle color schemes for their 2020 uniform release, but there's a logical reason why they didn't.

Jordan Heck

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New Buccaneers uniforms take a step sideways as Tampa Bay spurns creamsicle for dullness

Take a look at the Bucs' new uniforms and decide for yourself.

Joe Rivera

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Tom Brady reveals why he left the Patriots for the Buccaneers

The GOAT still feels like he has some unfinished business in the NFL.

Jacob Hancock

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The Buccaneers had a super-secret 'operation' name for their pursuit of Tom Brady

It doesn't seem like Tampa's hopes for landing Tom Brady were particularly high.

Joe Rivera

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Patriots' Julian Edelman trade rumors make no sense — for Lions, Bucs or any other team

The Patriots need Julian Edelman much more than potential trade suitors.

Vinnie Iyer

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See Tom Brady's Tampa Bay mansion, Derek Jeter's old St. Petersburg home

The NFL star is moving into a 30,000-square-foot waterfront mansion in St. Petersburg built by Yankees Hall of Fame shortstop Derek Jeter.

SJ Lynn

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Buccaneers' Chris Godwin has simple reason for giving No. 12 jersey to Tom Brady

Tom Brady won’t have to change his number when he suits up for the Buccaneers next season.

SJ Lynn

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Bucs' Chris Godwin thinks Jameis Winston gets too much blame, which is both right and wrong

Half of Winston's interceptions in Tampa Bay last year weren't his fault, according to the wide receiver. Yet there's a reason the Bucs are moving on to Tom Brady at quarterback.

Tadd Haislop

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Bill Belichick 'was only going to pay Tom Brady so much' to stay with Patriots

Charlie Weis insists Tom Brady and Bill Belichick have respect for each other but felt money was part of the reason for the QB's departure.

Chris Myson

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Montana: Pats made mistake

Hall of Famer and four-time Super Bowl champion Joe Montana talked about Tom Brady's exit from the New England Patriots.

Sacha Pisani

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Arians dismisses Brown talk

Antonio Brown will not be joining the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, according to head coach Bruce Arians.

Sacha Pisani

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Tom Brady won't be dragged down by Bruce Arians, Buccaneers the way he was by Patriots

Not only will Brady succeed in Arians' offense, but he will be reborn in Tampa Bay after frustration plagued the end of his tenure in New England.

Vinnie Iyer

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Bucs coach Arians backs Brady

Bruce Arians addressed concerns about new Tampa Bay quarterback Tom Brady, who left the New England Patriots after 20 seasons.

Sacha Pisani

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NFL free agency shakes up first round

Here is our latest NFL mock draft for 2020 with free agency having changed our projections for several first-round picks.

Vinnie Iyer

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Tom Brady, self-proclaimed Patriots fan, sounds at peace with his decision to leave for Buccaneers

Brady took the high road in response to Patriots-related questions.

Dan Bernstein

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The Colts reportedly had Tom Brady's interest but 'were set on' Philip Rivers instead

Did Indianapolis make the right move in signing Rivers, even though it might have had a shot at Brady in free agency?

Tadd Haislop

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Kraft thanks Brady

In a full-page ad in the Tampa Bay Times, Robert Kraft said: "There will never be another Tom Brady".

Liam Blackburn

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'Madden 20': First look at Tom Brady, other NFL stars in new uniforms

See what some of the biggest stars who've changed teams in the 2020 NFL offseason look like in their new threads.

Austin Anderson

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Tom Brady's big mistake in leaving the Patriots for the Buccaneers is all about the timing

In a normal year, Brady would have no problem transitioning to a new team. But amid the coronavirus pandemic that has NFL offseason programs on hold, this is not a normal year.

Jeff Diamond

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