Dec 7, 2025; Tampa, Florida, USA; Tampa Bay Buccaneers linebacker Lavonte David (54) stands on the sidelines during the first quarter against the New Orleans Saints at Raymond James Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement Neitzel-Imagn Images | Kim Klement Neitzel-Imagn Images

Through 15 weeks, the Bucs hold the tiebreaker over the Panthers based on winning percentage against common opponents, according to ESPN. This will be a moot point if one of these teams wins both of their matchups in Week 16 and 18. That would make it impossible for the other to catch up.

A concussion, hamstring injury and broken collarbone have limited Mike Evans to five games this season, making the 1,000-yard mark unreachable with three weeks to play. It's a reality the Bucs WR knew was coming.

A former Tampa Bay Buccaneers is getting a fresh start with one of the NFL's best teams. Safety Kaevon Merriweather has been with a few NFL teams, but he's spen

Amid another lost season for the Falcons, Kirk Cousins delivered a night he and his team won't soon forget. Atlanta rallied from 14 points down in the fourth quarter for a stunning 29-28 win over the Buccaneers. Zane Gonzalez nailed a 43-yard field goal as time expired to cap an incredible rally.

The Houston Texans brought in additional help, adding Kaevon Merriweather to their roster ahead of facing the Las Vegas Raiders.

According to a report from Ian Rapoport of NFL Network, the Texans have added former Tampa Bay Buccaneers safety Kaevon Merriweather to their practice squad. Merriweather was just released from the Buccaneers following the events of Week 15, leading to him going unclaimed and clearing waivers, to now joining aboard the Texans.

Yes, there is still another game between the two, but that is in Week 18 and at Raymond James Stadium. Plus, the Panthers have the Seattle Seahawks after Tampa Bay, so a win on Sunday would put the Buccaneers in a great position.