It's hard to find the right choice of words when talking about the current state of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. They started the year off hot, then once again hit

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers are currently in a playoff position, tied with the Carolina Panthers at 7-6 for the NFC South lead but ahead by a hair due to a tiebreaker (wins over common opponents). But after losing to rookie QB Tyler Shough and the hapless New Orleans Saints 24-20 on Sunday at home,

If Todd Bowles sounded irritated Monday, it’s because it was intentional. The Bucs’ 24–20 loss to the Saints on Sunday wasn’t one you shrug off, file and forget about. It was the kind you sit with, at least for a moment,

The Buccaneers bring back Jason Pierre Paul in a move that signals urgency as the defense continues to lose its footing.

Atlanta Falcons head coach Raheem Morris met with the media on Monday and provided some injury updates on wide receiver Drake London, defensive lineman Brandon Dorlus and rookie edge rusher Jalon Walker. London has missed the last three games due to a knee injury he sustained back in Week 11.

The Bucs turned it over on downs five times against New Orleans.

Sean Tucker has been explsoive in recent weeks and he needs to be given more of a role in the offense.

TAMPA, Fla. (AP) — As the final seconds ticked off the clock, a frustrated Baker Mayfield lingered on the bench for a moment before standing and making his way to the Tampa Bay locker room. Sunday's 24-20 loss to lowly division rival New Orleans dropped the Buccaneers (7-6) into a tie with Carolina for first place in the NFC South.

Todd Bowles has been the head coach for the last four seasons and has won throughout all of them. But equally, there have been season slumps that occur, and it seems he knows the walls are coming in. On Monday, Bowles was asked about the latest in-season collapse, and his response was less than ideal.