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Buccaneers' Baker Mayfield has perfect way to deal with NFL 'storm' originally appeared on The Sporting News. Add The Sporting News as a Preferred Source by clicking here. The Tampa Bay Buccaneers have had an indifferent 2025 season, and with just two games left in the regular season, everything is still on the table.
While Buccaneers left tackle Tristan Wirfs dealt with injuries throughout the year, he was still voted to his fifth-straight Pro Bowl.
The NFL season continues in Week 16 when the Carolina Panthers host the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on Sunday. Start time, how to watch, stream and NFL TV schedule.
The Bucs will make their final road trip of the 2025 regular season in Week 16, heading to Miami to take on the Dolphins and new starting QB Quinn Ewers in a game that could keep Tampa Bay's division
Tampa Bay blew a 14-point fourth-quarter lead in a 29-28 "Thursday Night Football" loss to Atlanta last week, with a leaky defense, a Baker Mayfield interception and an ineffective running game all playing roles. Coach Todd Bowles unloaded on his team in an uncharacteristic, explicit post-game tirade.
The Panthers defense contained the Bucs' potent passing game. Quarterback Baker Mayfield passed for 145 yards while receiver Mike Evans, often a terror against Carolina, caught five balls for just 31 yards and a score.
Tampa Bay Buccaneers defensive end Calijah Kancey reveals whether or not he can return this season from a torn pectoral injury in this one-on-one interview.