Tampa Bay Buccaneers' Ground Game Faces Its Toughest Test Yet
Bucky Irving and Kenneth Gainwell have been churning out yards. Now they line up against a Chicago Bears defense that has not allowed a 100-yard rusher since Week 2.
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6 Truths About the Tampa Bay Buccaneers Heading Into Week 9 at Chicago Bears
The NFL's top rushing offense and a league-best 16 takeaways carry Tampa Bay into Soldier Field, where Jeffery Simmons waits for Baker Mayfield's offense.
Can Bucky Irving, Buccaneers’ Defense Pull Off Upset of Bears?
Baker Mayfield must avoid a pass-heavy chase as Tampa Bay visits Chicago, whose front now includes newly acquired Jeffery Simmons.
Bucs’ Offensive Line Toasted a Franchise Record After Beating the Falcons
Bucky Irving and Kenneth Gainwell both topped 125 yards as the Buccaneers ran for 324 in a shutout, and the linemen who paved the way celebrated with a beer.
Atlanta Falcons @ Tampa Bay Buccaneers: What Went Wrong For The Falcons?
The Atlanta Falcons went into Tampa Bay looking for a win, but things spiraled quickly. What went wrong against the Buccaneers?
Fantasy Football Running Back Rankings: Week 9 2026
Even the best NFL players in fantasy football can be hard to predict from week to week. Remember, just because an elite player like Jonathan Taylor struggles one week does not mean he’ll remain terrible the next week. That’s why weekly rankings can be so important in fantasy football. They reveal how player expectations can […] The post Fantasy Football Running Back Rankings: Week 9 2026 appeared first on ClutchPoints.
Buccaneers vs. Bears bold predictions for NFL Week 9
The Tampa Bay Buccaneers and Chicago Bears meet on Sunday Night Football with very different momentum and very different identities. Tampa Bay just beat Atlanta 16–0 without completing a pass. Chicago comes in off an upset of Seattle. The Bears are 6-point favorites, and the total is 46.5. The Bucs have won three of their […] The post Buccaneers vs. Bears bold predictions for NFL Week 9 appeared first on ClutchPoints.
Jeffery Simmons' Bears Debut Gives the Bucs' Run-Everything Offense a Sunday Night Problem
The Bucs ran on 92% of their plays against Atlanta, and Seattle managed 3.0 yards per play with Jeffery Simmons on the field in his Bears debut Monday.
Buccaneers Week 9 Power Rankings Roundup: Tampa Bay is Rising Everywhere After 16-0 Win Over Falcons
With four interceptions and a franchise-record ground attack in Week 8, Pete Prisco says, "They are running it better than anybody in the league."
Tampa Bay Buccaneers Just Found a New Formula — Can It Last?
Bucky Irving and Kenneth Gainwell powered a 324-yard rushing day against the Atlanta Falcons, but Baker Mayfield's role remains uncertain.
Buccaneers rumors: Todd Bowles, Zac Robinson agreed on identity shift that led to wild 0-completion win
In Week 8, the Tampa Bay Buccaneers recorded one of the more unlikely wins in modern NFL history, taking down their division rival Atlanta Falcons 16-0 without completing a pass. Now granted, some may look at that statistic and worry about Baker Mayfield and the Bucs’ passing attack, but in the opinion of ESPN’s Jeremy […] The post Buccaneers rumors: Todd Bowles, Zac Robinson agreed on identity shift that led to wild 0-completion win appeared first on ClutchPoints.
Buccaneers Snap Counts Show Kenneth Gainwell and Bucky Irving Are Now a True 50-50 Backfield
Kenneth Gainwell matched Bucky Irving at 30 snaps apiece as Tampa Bay ran for a team-record 324 yards, and Alex Anzalone anchored a shutout of the Falcons.
Bucs Get a 'B+' Without a Completion, and Tampa Bay Might Own the NFC South Now
Bucky Irving and Kenny Gainwell combined for 310 rushing yards in a 16-0 shutout of Atlanta, giving Tampa Bay a 2-0 division mark and Carolina reason to worry.
Baker Mayfield’s Zero-Completion Game Is Good Reason to Revisit One of the Strangest Games in NFL History
In a 1974 game, Bills quarterback Joe Ferguson failed to complete a single pass against the Jets... and he still outplayed Joe Namath.
Three Sustainable Trends and Two Warning Signs From the Bucs' 16-0 Shutout of the Falcons
The Bucs' linebackers, Antoine Winfield Jr.'s return and a ball-control plan should carry over, but red-zone misses and zero completions need answers.
Are the Bucs Back in the NFC South Race? What Their Week 8 Shutout of Atlanta Told Us
The 3-5 Bucs are 2-0 in the NFC South and a half game behind Carolina after blanking Atlanta, with the defense forcing eight turnovers in two weeks.
Bucs Week 8 Stock Report: Alex Anzalone's 2 Picks Lead the Way, but Ted Hurst III's Drop Stings
Alex Anzalone and the Buccaneers' defense picked off Michael Penix Jr. four times in a 16-0 shutout, while Tampa Bay won without a completion in the rain.
Falcons QB Michael Penix Jr. makes promise after throwing away Buccaneers game with 4 interceptions
Atlanta Falcons third-year quarterback Michael Penix Jr. has vowed to bounce back after putting forth the worst performance of his young NFL career in Sunday’s 16-0 shutout loss to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. Returning to his home state of Florida, where he grew up in Dade City and attended high school in Tampa, Penix labored […] The post Falcons QB Michael Penix Jr. makes promise after throwing away Buccaneers game with 4 interceptions appeared first on ClutchPoints.
Buccaneers’ Baker Mayfield gets brutally honest after zero completions vs. Falcons
Baker Mayfield is focused on winning games, not worrying about his performance in the Tampa Bay Buccaneers’ 16-0 shutout win over the Atlanta Falcons on Sunday afternoon. Mayfield has been playing in the NFL since 2018, going through his fourth season with the Buccaneers. He stands out as one of the best quarterbacks in the […] The post Buccaneers’ Baker Mayfield gets brutally honest after zero completions vs. Falcons appeared first on ClutchPoints.
Baker Mayfield & The Bucs Deliver Most Insane Stat During Win vs. Falcons — Hasn’t Been Seen Since 1974
Buccaneers beat Falcons in the strangest way possible.
Is Todd Bowles Saving His Job? Answering 5 Questions Buccaneers Fans Are Asking After 16-0 Win
Todd Bowles has Tampa Bay on a two-game win streak after a rainy 16-0 shutout of Atlanta, and Bucs fans still can't agree on what it means for his future.
Who Needs to Pass? Bucs Shut Out Falcons with 324 Rushing Yards, No Completions
The Tampa Bay Buccaneers were statistical marvel in Sunday's 16-0 win over the Atlanta Falcons, turning the stat sheet upside-down for their first home victory of the year.
4 Encouraging Takeaways From Buccaneers' 16-0 Shutout of the Falcons
Tampa Bay ran for 324 yards, picked off Michael Penix Jr. four times and won at home for the first time this season. One part of the offense still needs work.
Buccaneers Prove They're the Biggest Threat to the Panthers With Dominant Week 8 Win
The Panthers have to be concerned by what we're seeing from the Buccaneers