Tampa Bay Buccaneers News and Rumors
Bucs don’t know if Quincy Black will play again this yearJosh Alper, profootballtalk.com The Buccaneers improved to 5-4 with their 34-24 victory over the Chargers on Sunday afternoon, good news that was tempered by the neck injury suffered by Quincy Black in the third quarter. Black and Chargers running back Ryan Mathews both lowered their … |
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Scenes from Raymond James: Bucs offense efficient; redemption on punt block; Doug Martin impresses againNov 11, 2012
Times Staff, tampabay.com By Stephen F. Holder and Joe Smith, Times staff writers Sunday, November 11, 2012 Keeping it cleanThe Bucs offense didn't rack up 300 yards (279) and didn't have the ball a ton (23 minutes, 19 seconds). But it was a model of efficiency with no turnovers… |
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Tom Jones' Two Cents: Bucs-Chargers editionNov 11, 2012
Times Staff, tampabay.com By Tom Jones, Times Staff Writer Sunday, November 11, 2012 Most shocking numbersSit down. You're not going to believe some of these numbers.The Bucs, a team traditionally known for defense more than any other aspect of the game, is putting up offensive … |
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Mom's drive gives Johnson his extra gearNov 11, 2012
Times Staff, tampabay.com By Gary Shelton, Times Sports Columnist Sunday, November 11, 2012 TAMPANow, one supposes, we have to figure out a nickname for Leonard Johnson, too.Johnson was streaking down the sideline, the end zone in his eyes and the ballgame in his hands.This is w… |
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Vincent Jackson gets last laugh as Bucs top ChargersNov 11, 2012
Times Staff, tampabay.com If you thought receiver Vincent Jackson seemed a bit more motivated about today's game, it probably had something to do with the opponent. The clues were everywhere, from his excited run out of the tunnel in pre-game introductions, to a post-game celebr… |
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Photo gallery: Bucs 34, Chargers 24Nov 11, 2012
Times Staff, tampabay.com Josh Freeman throws two touchdown passes, Largo High alum Leonard Johnson returns an interception 83 yards for a score and the Bucs get another touchdown on a blocked punt to beat the Chargers. View images of the Bucs' victory over the Chargers. … |
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We'll be putting all our GIFs for the day here, from Bill Belichick emphatically challenging the officials to A.J. Green exploiting New York's defensive holes. We'll update the post as the later games conclude, so stay tuned. More » |
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Leonard Johnson “shocked” by throw from RiversNov 11, 2012
Mike Florio, profootballtalk.com With the Bucs clinging to a 24-21 lead in the fourth quarter against the Chargers and San Diego driving, quarterback Philip Rivers rolled to the right and he threw the ball. Leonard Johnson was wide open. The only problem? He plays for the Buccaneers.… |
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Wrap-up: Buccaneers 34, Chargers 24Nov 11, 2012
Thoughts on the Tampa Bay Buccaneers 34-24 victory against the San Diego Chargers on Sunday at Raymond James Stadium: What it means: The Bucs are 5-4. For a young team with a rookie NFL head coach in Greg Schiano, it is hugely significant to be over .50… |
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Buccaneers' Black carted off field after collisionNov 11, 2012
Associated Press, ESPN.com Tampa Bay linebacker Quincy Black was carted off the field after tackling San Diego running back Ryan Mathews during the third quarter of Sunday's game. |
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Philip Rivers’ hot half gives Chargers 21-17 leadNov 11, 2012
Josh Alper, profootballtalk.com When we left the Chargers and Buccaneers, we suggested that the lead change that happened when the Bucs returned a blocked punt for a touchdown wouldn’t be the last one of the day. The line for pats on the back starts here. It wasn’t all that bold of … |
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Blocked punt puts Tampa up in second quarterNov 11, 2012
Josh Alper, profootballtalk.com There’s been no shortage of big plays in Tampa in the first half and the last one has the Buccaneers up 17-14 on the Chargers. Dekoda Watson broke through untouched and pretty much tackled Chargers punter Mike Scifres as he was trying to punt. The ball … |
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Bucs-Chargers live scoring summaryNov 11, 2012
Times Staff, tampabay.com Times staff Sunday, November 11, 2012 Times Staff WriterThe Tampa Bay Buccaneers and San Diego Chargers both enter today's game at Raymond James Stadiums with 4-4 records. The Bucs have won three of their last four and need a win to stay relevant in the… |
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Times Staff, tampabay.com The Bucs are nearing their kickoff against the San Diego Chargers, and we now have today’s inactives. For the Bucs, receiver Arrelious Benn, who has been dealing with a shoulder injury all week, will not play. It’s not clear who will fill in for Benn … |
