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Tampa Bay Buccaneers QB Tom Brady has played the Dallas Cowboys seven times during his storied 23-year NFL career and defeated them in all seven games.

Without a first-round pick and well over the projected salary cap, the Saints face hard choices to improve a disappointing team.

The Bucs finish with an 8-9 record, winning the NFC South but giving Tom Brady his first losing season as a starter.

Will the Falcons look for a new QB this offseason? Desmond Ridder has a chance to show them he's worth sticking with. Meanwhile, which young players could the Buccaneers lean on this week?

Anthony Nelson has had a nack for making big plays in key moments during the Buccaneers' playoff push.

Carolina's hopes of winning the NFC South and making the playoffs died Sunday. Greg Auman looks at what comes next for a team in transition.

Tom Brady, who threw for 432 yards, led the Bucs back from a double-digit fourth-quarter deficit for the third time in less than a month.

With two games remaining, the Buccaneers and Panthers both control their own destiny. But neither can afford to lose Sunday, Greg Auman writes.

After a Week 15 ACL tear last year, Chris Godwin is on pace to become just the second Bucs player ever to catch 100 passes in a season.

Though no NFC South team has a winning record, the Bucs, Panthers and Saints are still in play. Greg Auman breaks down the playoff scenarios.

There were times during the slog of a football game Sunday night when Tampa Bay quarterback Tom Brady looked frustrated. Brady completed all six of his passes in overtime, helping the Bucs overcome a 10-point deficit in the fourth quarter and beat the Arizona Cardinals 19-16 to keep a one-game lead in the NFC South.

Rob Gronkowski was "bored" sitting on the sidelines, which sparked a conversation about him potentially returning to the field.

Can Mr. Irrelevant Brock Purdy continue his unlikely ascension? Can journeyman Taylor Heinicke lead Washington to the playoffs?

Both teams are hoping for a late-season surge. But the Saints are relying on 35-year-old QB Andy Dalton while the Falcons turn to rookie Desmond Ridder.

The NFC South may be lacking in Pro Bowlers this year, but does the GOAT have a shot? Also, insights on the upcoming QB free-agent market.

Tom Brady and the Buccaneers are 6-6 and face a strong San Francisco team starting rookie seventh-rounder Brock Purdy. We tell you everything you need to know about the game.

Instead of being a half-game out of first, Dennis Allen's Saints are 4-9 and in last place in the NFC South after Tampa Bay's epic comeback.

After 55 ineffective minutes, QB Tom Brady and the Buccaneers woke up and scored two dramatic late touchdowns to beat the Saints in a division matchup.

In another wild week, Mike White, Jordan Love and Trevor Lawrence starred for their teams while the Bucs, Seahawks and Ravens struggled.

Tom Brady had never lost before when leading by seven points or more in the final two minutes of regulation. Here's how it happened on Sunday.

The Bucs lost to the Browns in OT and lost offensive lineman Tristan Wirfs to injury. Tampa falls to 5-6 but still leads the NFC South.

Three key takeaways from the state’s football scene this past weekend -- and a glimpse at what’s to come next week.

Find out why Geoff Schwartz likes the Raiders to roll and his other NFL Week 10 best bets.

Three key takeaways from the state’s football scene this past weekend -- and a glimpse at what’s to come next week.

Baseball fans celebrated in Philadelphia and Houston on Sunday night. The Phillies are going to the World Series after winning the National League playoffs. They'll play the Houston Astros, who won the American League playoffs. (Oct. 24)

That started well in the Panthers’ 3-0 start but Darnold ran into some injuries and saw his production decline steeply as the season progressed. Walker seems confident that he will be available on Sunday against the Buccaneers, but Mayfield remains a significant question mark. – The Tom Brady-led Buccaneers paced the league in scoring over his first two seasons in Tampa with 30.4 points per game. The Buccaneers’ search for the right mix on offense will continue in Week Seven in Charlotte. The Falcons, also 3-3 but probably exceeding expectations in the minds of most NFL analysts, has a tough draw in Week Seven with a game in Cincinnati.

Ye, formerly known as Kanye West, is facing a lawsuit filed by George Floyd's family after making comments about Floyd's death.

A police officer later told the AP the boy is older than 10, but he couldn't release his information because he's a juvenile. Tampa Police Department spokesman Lt. Abe Carmack said there was “an incident involving a juvenile” at Raymond James Stadium during the game but no charges will be filed and no arrest was made. The incident occurred while the Buccaneers were lining up for an extra point after Leonard Fournette's 1-yard touchdown run gave them a 6-0 lead.

Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes etched his name in the NFL record book. Again.

Tua Tagovailoa and the unbeaten Miami Dolphins are underdogs in Week 4.

Three key takeaways from the state’s football scene -- and a glimpse at what’s to come next week.

Pro Football Hall of Famer Dan Marino spoke with Mackenzie Salmon about the future of Tom Brady and his mindset as it relates to the 2022 season.

Private 2nd Class Joshua Hamby returned home to a leap of joy from his little brother Jayson.

The league has suspended all COVID protocols and restrictions.

Jhené Aiko performs "America the Beautiful" at Super Bowl LVI, held Feb. 13, 2022 in Los Angeles.

It’s really happening. Just when everyone thought legendary quarterback Tom Brady could play forever and outlast father time, that has proven not to be the case.

The Nordic Combined is a grueling mix of ski jumping and cross-country skiing. Originating in Norway, it has been part of the Winter Olympics since it started in 1924. VIDEOGRAPHIC

A 37-year-old mother of two has become the fastest American woman to run a marathon. Keira D’Amato, who previously took seven years off from running to get married and have kids, won the Houston Marathon on Sunday in two hours, 19 minutes and 12 seconds — breaking the previous U.S. record by 12 seconds.

If luge is one of the oldest winter sports, it's also one of the most dangerous. Competitors lie on their backs, feet forward, racing down the icy slope at around 140 km/hour. VIDEOGRAPHIC

Figure skating combines athletic and technical skills with rhythm and artistic elegance. VIDEOGRAPHIC

Donna Kelce’s goal is to see son Travis Kelce and the Kansas City Chiefs play in Sunday evening’s postseason game after watching other son Jason play for the Eagles on Sunday afternoon in Tampa.

Antonio Brown released a lengthy statement on Wednesday accusing the Buccaneers of pushing him to play hurt. Now, he's set to be cut from the team.

With the Golden Globes mired in controversy and the Grammys postponed due to the omicron surge, awards season is looking different, again.

AccuWeather's Jillian Angeline gives us an update on the first big snowstorm of the year and what to expect moving forward.

Here's a look at the top stories making headlines on the "CBS Evening News with Norah O'Donnell."

Antonio Brown threw his shirt and gloves into the stands on Sunday, and may have thrown away $1 million in bonus money in the process.

Tom Brady needed to negotiate quite a bit (and a Bitcoin) to retrieve his last historic touchdown. Not this time.

Mackenzie Salmon 'overreacts' to the biggest storylines in the AFC after Week 14 action in the NFL.

The Buccaneers decided early in the year that the way to win was to let the greatest quarterback in NFL history throw the ball a ton. It's working.

A court acquitted a coach accused of domestic violence against Olympic judo champion Margaux Pinot, sparking outrage in France. Pinot had accused her partner and trainer Alain Schmitt of punching and attempting to strangle her during an altercation over the weekend. Ian Lee reports from London on this and other international stories making headlines.

Planning for future in gaming, Fournette discusses why he signed with Jerry Jones's esports organization and the gaming tendencies of Tom Brady (or the lack thereof).

The Dallas Mavericks are ending strict pandemic rules for most fans. Not everyone will qualify. FOX 4's Terrence Friday explains.

The NFL’s crackdown on unsportsmanlike penalties is working the way the league intended.

Tom Brady says his heavily wrapped throwing hand is sore but he expects to play when the Buccaneers visit the Philadelphia Eagles on Thursday night.

Huddle up! Here’s a look back at this weekend on the gridiron, with three key takeaways from the state’s football scene.

The Dallas Cowboys are expected to open the season at Super Bowl champion Tampa Bay without right guard Zack Martin after the four-time All-Pro tested positive for COVID-19.

(AP Photo/Adam Hunger, File)Bill Belichick never was one to spent wildly in free agency. Whether by trade, free agency or re-signings, the group brings a good mix of offense, defense and special teams. In addition to keeping Von Miller, Justin Simmons and Shelby Harris, Paton filled his biggest defensive pothole by signing free agent cornerbacks Ronald Darby and Kyle Fuller. FUTURE CONSIDERATIONSThe Lions didn’t do much in free agency but nobody in Detroit should be bothered. The Lions are focused on rebuilding through the draft after sending QB Matthew Stafford to the Rams and then letting star wide receiver Kenny Golladay walk in free agency.

TAMPA, Fla. – Patrick Mahomes and the Kansas City Chiefs have touched down at the Super Bowl. The AFC champions arrived in Tampa on Saturday, flying into town a day before they defend their title against the hometown Buccaneers. After spending the week at home, they’ll stay Saturday night at the team hotel — as they usually do for home games. The team had no further comment Saturday after releasing a statement Friday night saying it was in the information-gathering process. Ad“We’re going to be ready to roll come Super Bowl day,” safety Tyrann Mathieu said.

Tampa ramps up COVID-19 protocols for Super Bowl LV The city of Tampa, Florida is getting ready to host Super Bowl LV when the hometown Buccaneers square off against the reigning Super Bowl champions Kansas City Chiefs on Sunday. Both the city and the NFL have made several changes due to the pandemic to ensure the safety of those in attendance. Josh Sidorowicz, a reporter from CBS News' Tampa/St. Petersburg affiliate WTSP, speaks to CBSN's Lana Zak about the preparations ahead of the big game.

Tom Brady and Rob Gronkowski's relationship through the years Tom Brady and Rob Gronkowski will play in the Super Bowl together again on Sunday. The ex-Patriots reunited this season on the Buccaneers, bringing the Tampa Bay team to the Super Bowl for the first time in 18 years. Mark Strassmann took a look at their relationship on and off the field.

Aside from winning the final Super Bowl before the merger in 1970, the Kansas City Chiefs’ biggest claim to fame for over half a century was team founder Lamar Hunt coining the phrase Super Bowl. Three long-downtrodden teams — the Browns, Bills and Buccaneers — have made it to the divisional round this weekend and are certain they have as good a chance as the Chiefs, Packers, Saints, Ravens or Rams of winning Super Bowl 55. That’s heady stuff for a franchise that has never made it to the Super Bowl. I think Bills fans, including myself, didn’t think he was going to be this good this good this early. And he has proved a lot of people wrong.”No, there’s no comparing this Bills team to those of his playing days, Thomas said.

The Browns have raced to a 28-0 lead over the Pittsburgh Steelers. The Browns’ 28 points are the most by any team in the first quarter of a playoff game since the 1970 merger. So, this will be the first NFL playoff game ever pitting two quadragenarian quarterbacks. Drew Brees is trying to join Brett Favre and Tom Brady as quarterbacks to win a playoff game after turning 40. That was his third career playoff game with 150 or more rushing yards, one game shy of Hall of Famer Terrell Davis’ record.

As the NFL gets going again, we thought we’d take a look at some of the more well-known Tampa Bay Buccaneers fans who have made their allegiances known.

(AP Photo/Mark Tenally)The Latest on Week 16 in the NFL (all times EST):___8 p.m.For the first time since 2014 there will be an NFL playoff team with a losing record. The winner will remain alive in the NFC East playoff race if Washington loses to Carolina. ___6:05 p.m.Washington is well on the way to blowing its first chance to clinch the NFC East. ___6 p.m.Eleven teams in the NFC are still harboring hopes of making a playoff run with Week 16 winding down. 1 seed in the NFC with a win Sunday night against the Titans and a Seattle loss or tie.

LAS VEGAS – The Las Vegas Raiders will be able to play four of their starting offensive linemen Sunday against Tampa Bay after they got one more day of negative tests for COVID-19. Kolton Miller, Denzelle Good, Rodney Hudson and Gabe Jackson all tested negative in results gotten back Sunday and were active for the game against the Buccaneers. The four players have tested negative every day since they had a “high risk” close contact Monday with teammate Trent Brown before he tested positive for the coronavirus. The four missed practice Wednesday, Thursday and Friday, and a walkthrough on Saturday, but will be able to play against the Buccaneers. Safety Johnathan Abram, who last had contact with Brown on Tuesday, must wait one more day before he can be cleared to return and will miss the game.

The Raiders held practice on Wednesday, Oct. 21, 2020 without their starting five as they prepare for Sundays home game against Tampa Bay. (AP Photo/Peter Joneleit, File)The Las Vegas Raiders placed four starting offensive linemen and safety Johnathan Abram on the reserve/COVID-19 list after they were determined to be close contacts with a teammate who had tested positive for the coronavirus. The person said video shows the starting offensive linemen were not following the protocols. If not, we have to have somebody step up in his place and play at a high level.”The Raiders have now had eight players placed on the COVID-19 list since the start of the season, including the seven currently on the list. Defensive tackle Maurice Hurst was put on the COVID-19 list two weeks ago before being activated on Monday.

TAMPA – Jameis Winston threw for 456 yards and four touchdowns, helping the Tampa Bay Buccaneers rally to beat the reeling Indianapolis Colts 38-35 on Sunday. Winston threw for TDs of 61 yards to Mike Evans, 3 yards to Cameron Brate and 17 yards to Justin Watson before putting the Bucs ahead for good with a 12-yarder to Breshad Perriman with 3:51 remaining. Jacoby Brissett completed 19 of 36 passes for 251 yards, two TDs and no interceptions for Indianapolis. Winston threw for 277 yards in the first half alone. ... Winston sat out the first series of the second half with what the Bucs described as a sore right hand.

Michael Reaves / Getty ImagesTAMPA, Fla. - Miami Dolphins receiver Kenny Stills says he has spoken with Stephen Ross after last week's disagreement between the two over the team owner's fundraiser for President Donald Trump. Speaking after a dual practice Wednesday with the Buccaneers in Tampa, Stills elaborated about what was discussed between the two. I think thats all it really was.Stills took issue with Ross' support of Trump while also co-founding the non-profit RISE organization which promotes equality and fights racial discrimination. The Dolphins receiver admitted over the weekend that he probably erred in expressing his opinion on social media before first speaking with Ross, but hopes the incident will encourage others to speak out. I think its important for people to understand that we can disagree on things and still move forward.