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2017 Tampa Bay Buccaneers season
Head Coach Dirk Koetter
General Manager Jason Licht
Home Field Raymond James Stadium
Results
Record 5–11
Place 4th NFC South
Playoff Finish Did not qualify
Pro Bowlers LB Kwon Alexander
DT Gerald McCoy
Timeline
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2016 2018

The 2017 Tampa Bay Buccaneers season was the franchise's 42nd season in the National Football League, the 20th playing their home games at Raymond James Stadium and the second under head coach Dirk Koetter.

On March 9, 2017, the Buccaneers signed former Washington Redskins wide receiver DeSean Jackson, defensive tackle Chris Baker, former Dallas Cowboys safety J. J. Wilcox (traded to Pittsburgh Steelers), former New York Jets kicker Nick Folk, and veteran quarterback Ryan Fitzpatrick.

They were hampered with poor performance and an early kicking situation, as they failed to improve or match their 9–7 record from the previous season. After a loss to the Detroit Lions on December 10, 2017, they were mathematically eliminated from the playoffs with a 4–9 record. The Bucs finished the season 5-11. This was their tenth consecutive season without a playoff appearance, with their last being in the 2007 season. Also, the Bucs finished last in the NFC South for the seventh time in nine seasons.

The preseason was documented on HBO's Hard Knocks.

Offseason[]

Signings[]

Position Player Age 2016 Team Contract
WR DeSean Jackson 30 Washington Redskins 3 years, $33.5 million
DE Chris Baker 29 Washington Redskins 3 years, $15.7 million
FS J.J. Wilcox 28 Dallas Cowboys 2 years, $6.2 million
C Joe Hawley 28 Tampa Bay Buccaneers 2 years, $5.5 million
CB Josh Robinson 26 Tampa Bay Buccaneers 2 years, $5 million
FS Chris Conte 28 Tampa Bay Buccaneers 2 years, $5 million
RB Jacquizz Rodgers 27 Tampa Bay Buccaneers 2 years, $3.3 million
K Nick Folk 32 New York Jets 1 year, $1.7 million
DT Sealver Siliga 28 Tampa Bay Buccaneers 1 year, $1.1 million
LS Garrison Sanborn 31 Buffalo Bills 1 year, $950,000

Departures[]

Position Player Age 2017 Team
QB Mike Glennon 27 Chicago Bears
WR Russell Shepard 26 Carolina Panthers
DT Akeem Spence 25 Detroit Lions
FS Bradley McDougald 26 Seattle Seahawks
LB Daryl Smith 35 TBD
CB Alterraun Verner 28 Miami Dolphins
WR Cecil Shorts 29 TBD
WR Vincent Jackson 34 TBD
OT Gosder Cherilus 32 Retired

Acquisitions[]

The first transactions of the year occurred shortly after the conclusion of the 2016 regular season on January 2, 2017, when the Buccaneers signed offensive lineman Josh Allen, safety Isaiah Johnson, offensive lineman Mike Liedtke, cornerback Cody Riggs, running back Blake Sims, and tight end Tevin Westbrook to reserve/futures contracts.[1]

On January 4, the Bucs signed tight end Kivon Cartwright and kicker John Lunsford to reserve/futures contracts.[2] On January 5, the Bucs signed Edmonton Eskimos wide receiver Derel Walker, Saskatchewan Roughriders Jeff Knox Jr and guard Jarvis Harrison.[3]

On September 3, the club signed T. J. Ward, previously with Denver, for a one-year deal worth $5 million.[4]

2017 NFL draft[]

Pre-draft[]

Draft[]

2017 Tampa Bay Buccaneers Draft
Round Selection Player Position College
1 19 O.J. Howard TE Alabama
2 50 Justin Evans S Texas A&M
3 84 Chris Godwin WR Penn State
107 Kendell Beckwith LB LSU
5 162 Jeremy McNichols RB Boise State
7 223 Stevie Tu'ikolovatu DT USC

Staff[]

2017 Tampa Bay Buccaneers staff
Front office
  • Owner/President – Estate of Malcolm Glazer
  • Co-Chairman – Bryan Glazer
  • Co-Chairman – Edward Glazer
  • Co-Chairman – Joel Glazer
  • General Manager – Jason Licht
  • Director of Player Personnel – John Spytek
  • Director of Football Operations – Shelton Quarles
  • Director of College Scouting – Mike Biehl
  • Director of Pro Scouting – Rob McCartney
  • Director of Football Administration – Mike Greenberg

Head coaches

  • Head Coach – Dirk Koetter
  • Assistant to Head Coach – Anthony Perkins

Offensive coaches

  • Offensive Coordinator/Wide Receivers – Todd Monken
  • Quarterbacks – Mike Bajakian
  • Running Backs – Tim Spencer
  • Tight Ends – Ben Steele
  • Offensive Line/Run Game Coordinator – George Warhop
  • Assistant Offensive Line – Butch Barry
  • Offensive Quality Control – Zack Grossi
  • Offensive Assistant – Skyler Fulton
Defensive coaches
  • Defensive Coordinator – Mike Smith
  • Defensive Line – Jay Hayes
  • Assistant Defensive Line – Paul Spicer
  • Linebackers – Mark Duffner
  • Secondary – Jon Hoke
  • Defensive Backs – Chad Carson
  • Defensive Quality Control – Dave Borgonzi
  • Defensive Assistant – Danny Breyer

Special teams coaches

  • Special Teams Coordinator – Nate Kazcor
  • Assistant Special Teams – Carlos Polk

Strength and conditioning

  • Head Strength and Conditioning – Dave Kennedy
  • Assistant Strength and Conditioning – Joe Vaughn
  • Assistant Strength and Conditioning – Chad Wade

Final roster[]

2017 Tampa Bay Buccaneers roster
Quarterbacks

Running backs

Wide receivers

Tight ends

  • 82 Antony Auclair
  • 84 Cameron Brate
  • 45 Alan Cross
Offensive linemen

Defensive linemen

Linebackers

Defensive backs

Special teams

Reserve lists
  • 69 Demar Dotson T (IR) Injury icon 2.svg
  • 21 Justin Evans S (IR) Injury icon 2.svg
  •  2 Nick Folk K (IR) Injury icon 2.svg
  • 53 Adarius Glanton MLB (IR) Injury icon 2.svg
  • 28 Vernon Hargreaves CB (IR) Injury icon 2.svg
  • 80 O. J. Howard TE (IR) Injury icon 2.svg
  • 75 DaVonte Lambert DT (IR) Injury icon 2.svg
  • 74 Ali Marpet C (IR) Injury icon 2.svg
  • 57 Noah Spence DE (IR) Injury icon 2.svg
  • 73 J. R. Sweezy G (IR) Injury icon 2.svg
  • 72 Justin Trattou DE (IR) Injury icon 2.svg
  • 97 Stevie Tu'ikolovatu DT (IR) Injury icon 2.svg


Practice squad

  • 61 Sterling Bailey DE
  • 30 Maurice Fleming CB
  • 70 Patrick Gamble DE
  • 46 Austin Johnson FB
  • 89 Jake Lampman WR
  • 15 Devin Lucien WR
  • 50 Eric Nzeocha LB
  • 78 Givens Price OT
  • 31 Cody Riggs CB
  • 60 Brad Seaton OT
  • 56 Avery Young G


Rookies in italics
53 Active, 12 Inactive, 11 Practice squad

Preseason[]

Week Date Opponent Result Record Game site NFL.com
recap
1 Template:Dow tooltip at Cincinnati Bengals L 12–23 0–1 Paul Brown Stadium Recap
2 Template:Dow tooltip at Jacksonville Jaguars W 12–8 1–1 EverBank Field Recap
3 August 26 Cleveland Browns L 9–13 1–2 Raymond James Stadium Recap
4 Template:Dow tooltip Washington Redskins L 10–13 1–3 Raymond James Stadium Recap

Regular season[]

Schedule[]

Week Date Opponent Result Record Game site NFL.com
recap
1 Bye[upper-alpha 1]
2 September 17 Chicago Bears W 29–7 1–0 Raymond James Stadium Recap
3 September 24 at Minnesota Vikings L 17–34 1–1 U.S. Bank Stadium Recap
4 October 1 New York Giants W 25–23 2–1 Raymond James Stadium Recap
5 Template:Dow tooltip New England Patriots L 14–19 2–2 Raymond James Stadium Recap
6 October 15 at Arizona Cardinals L 33–38 2–3 University of Phoenix Stadium Recap
7 October 22 at Buffalo Bills L 27–30 2–4 New Era Field Recap
8 October 29 Carolina Panthers L 3–17 2–5 Raymond James Stadium Recap
9 November 5 at New Orleans Saints L 10–30 2–6 Mercedes-Benz Superdome Recap
10 November 12 New York Jets W 15–10 3–6 Raymond James Stadium Recap
11 November 19[upper-alpha 1] at Miami Dolphins W 30–20 4–6 Hard Rock Stadium Recap
12 November 26 at Atlanta Falcons L 20–34 4–7 Mercedes-Benz Stadium Recap
13 December 3 at Green Bay Packers L 20–26 (OT) 4–8 Lambeau Field Recap
14 December 10 Detroit Lions L 21–24 4–9 Raymond James Stadium Recap
15 Template:Dow tooltip Atlanta Falcons L 21–24 4–10 Raymond James Stadium Recap
16 December 24 at Carolina Panthers L 19–22 4–11 Bank of America Stadium Recap
17 December 31 New Orleans Saints W 31–24 5–11 Raymond James Stadium Recap

Note: Intra-division opponents are in bold text.

Game summaries[]

Week 2: vs. Chicago Bears[]

Week Two: Chicago Bears at Tampa Bay Buccaneers – Game summary
1 2 3 4 Total
Bears 0 0 0 7

7

Buccaneers 10 16 0 3

29

at Raymond James Stadium, Tampa, Florida

Game information

First quarter

  • TB – Nick Folk 42-yard field goal, 9:02. Buccaneers 3–0 Drive 13 plays, 56 yards, 6:02.
  • TB – Mike Evans 13-yard pass from Jameis Winston (Nick Folk kick), 0:15. Buccaneers 10–0 Drive 1 play, 13 yards, 0:05.

Second quarter

  • TB – Jacquizz Rodgers 1-yard run (Nick Folk kick), 7:35. Buccaneers 17–0 Drive 9 plays, 65 yards, 3:56.
  • TB – Robert McClain 47-yard interception return (kick failed, wide right), 4:21. Buccaneers 23-0
  • TB – Nick Folk 50-yard field goal, ):04. Buccaneers 26-0 Drive 8 plays, 48 yards, 1:04.

Third quarter

Fourth quarter

  • TB – Nick Folk 23-yard field goal, 12:29. Buccaneers 29-0 Drive 16 plays, 87 yards, 8:36.
  • CHI – Deonte Thompson 14-yard pass from Mike Glennon (Connor Barth kick), 1:49. Buccaneers 29-7 Drive 7 plays, 62 yards, 2:07.

Top passers

  • CHI – Mike Glennon – 31/45, 301 yards, 1 TD, 2 INT
  • TB – Jameis Winston – 18/30, 204 yards, 1 TD

Top rushers

  • CHI – Tarik Cohen – 7 rushes, 13 yards
  • TB – Jacquizz Rodgers – 19 rushes, 67 yards, 1 TD

Top receivers

  • CHI – Kendall Wright – 7 receptions, 69 yards
  • TB – Mike Evans – 7 receptions, 93 yards, 1 TD

Top tacklers

  • CHI – Eddie Jackson – 7 tackles, 1 assisted tackle
  • TB – Lavonte David – 8 tackles, 1 assisted tackle

After a bye in Week 1 due to Hurricane Irma, Tampa Bay began their season in Week 2 against Chicago. Jameis Winston threw for 204 yards and 1 touchdown pass to Mike Evans, as the Buccaneers routed the Bears 29-7. Bears quarterback (and former Buccaneer) Mike Glennon lost a fumble, and threw two interceptions, one of which was returned for a touchdown.

Week 3: at Minnesota Vikings[]

Week Three: Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Minnesota Vikings – Game summary
1 2 3 4 Total
Buccaneers 3 0 14 0

17

Vikings 7 14 10 3

34

at U.S. Bank Stadium, Minneapolis, Minnesota

Game information
First quarter
  • MIN – Dalvin Cook 1-yard run (Kai Forbath kick), 10:58. Vikings 7–0. Drive: 7 plays, 75 yards, 4:02.
  • TB – Nick Folk 40-yard field goal, 6:18. Vikings 7–3. Drive: 8 plays, 53 yards, 4:40.
Second quarter
  • MIN – Jarius Wright 2-yard pass from Case Keenum (Kai Forbath kick), 10:25. Vikings 14–3. Drive: 13 plays, 76 yards, 5:57.
  • MIN – Stefon Diggs 17-yard pass from Case Keenum (Kai Forbath kick), 0:47. Vikings 21–3. Drive: 6 plays, 92 yards, 3:04.
Third quarter
  • MIN – Stefon Diggs 59-yard pass from Case Keenum (Kai Forbath kick), 12:25. Vikings 28–3. Drive: 3 plays, 66 yards, 1:03.
  • TB – Cameron Brate 15-yard pass from Jameis Winston (Nick Folk kick), 8:47. Vikings 28–10. Drive: 6 plays, 46 yards, 3:38.
  • MIN – Kai Forbath 20-yard field goal, 2:24. Vikings 31–10. Drive: 13 plays, 73 yards, 6:23.
  • TB – DeSean Jackson 25-yard pass from Jameis Winston (Nick Folk kick), 0:00. Vikings 31–17. Drive: 7 plays, 75 yards, 2:24.
Fourth quarter
  • MIN – Kai Forbath 37-yard field goal, 8:40. Vikings 34–17. Drive: 6 plays, 16 yards, 3:45.
Top passers
Top rushers
  • TB – Jacquizz Rodgers – 5 rushes, 15 yards
  • MIN – Dalvin Cook – 27 rushes, 97 yards, TD
Top receivers
  • TB – DeSean Jackson – 4 receptions, 84 yards, TD
  • MIN – Stefon Diggs – 8 receptions, 173 yards, 2 TD

Before the game, wide receivers Mike Evans and DeSean Jackson kneeled during the national anthem after comments made by president Donald Trump about national anthem protests two days prior. The Vikings jumped out to a 28-3 lead by the third quarter, while the Buccaneers defense could not contain Case Keenum, who threw for 369 yards and three touchdown passes. After quarterback Jameis Winston threw his second interception, a frustrated Evans was seen kicking over the ice tub on the sidelines. Minnesota held on to top Tampa Bay by the final score of 34-17.

Week 4: vs. New York Giants[]

Week Four: New York Giants at Tampa Bay Buccaneers – Game summary
1 2 3 4 Total
Giants 0 10 7 6

23

Buccaneers 13 3 0 9

25

at Raymond James Stadium, Tampa, Florida

Game information

First quarter

  • TB – Mike Evans 6-yard pass from Jameis Winston (Nick Folk kick), 7:47. Buccaneers 7–0. Drive: 4 plays, 56 yards, 2:01.
  • TB – O. J. Howard 58-yard pass from Jameis Winston (kick failed), 3:00. Buccaneers 13–0. Drive: 2 plays, 70 yards, 0:45.

Second quarter

  • NYG – Aldrick Rosas 30-yard field goal, 7:17. Buccaneers 13–3. Drive: 11 plays, 52 yards, 4:36.
  • NYG – Eli Manning 14-yard run (Aldrick Rosas kick), 3:17. Buccaneers 13–10. Drive: 7 plays, 62 yards, 3:12.
  • TB – Nick Folk 20-yard field goal, 0:32. Buccaneers 16–10. Drive: 12 plays, 73 yards, 2:45.

Third quarter

  • NYG – Wayne Gallman 4-yard pass from Eli Manning (Aldrick Rosas kick), 4:19. Giants 17–16. Drive: 11 plays, 61 yards, 5:51.

Fourth quarter

  • TB – Cameron Brate 14-yard pass from Jameis Winston (pass failed), 7:44. Buccaneers 22–17. Drive: 4 plays, 57 yards, 1:41.
  • NYG – Rhett Ellison 2-yard pass from Eli Manning (pass failed), 3:16. Giants 23–22. Drive: 10 plays, 75 yards, 4:28.
  • TB – Nick Folk 34-yard field goal, 0:00. Buccaneers 25–23. Drive: 9 plays, 59 yards, 3:16.

Top passers

  • NYG – Eli Manning – 30/49, 288 yards, 2 TD
  • TB – Jameis Winston – 22/38, 332 yards, 3 TD

Top rushers

  • NYG – Wayne Gallman – 11 carries, 42 yards
  • TB – Jacquizz Rodgers – 16 carries, 83 yards

Top receivers

  • NYG – Odell Beckham Jr. – 7 receptions, 90 yards
  • TB – Adam Humphries – 6 receptions, 70 yards

Top tacklers

  • NYG –
  • TB –

Jameis Winston threw for 332 yards and three touchdown passes, but Tampa Bay found themselves trailing by a point late in the fourth quarter to the New York Giants. Tampa Bay jumped out to a 13–0 lead in the first quarter, but kicker Nick Folk missed an extra point and later missed two field goal attempts. The Giants took a 23–22 lead with 3:16 remaining in regulation after a 2-yard touchdown pass from Eli Manning to Rhett Ellison. In the final three minutes, Winston drove the Buccaneers to the Giants' 16-yard line. Folk kicked a 34-yard field goal just inside the left upright as time expired, and Tampa Bay won 25–23.

Week 5: vs. New England Patriots[]

Week Five: New England Patriots at Tampa Bay Buccaneers – Game summary
1 2 3 4 Total
Patriots 3 10 3 3

19

Buccaneers 0 7 0 7

14

at Raymond James Stadium, Tampa, Florida

Game information

First quarter

  • NE – Stephen Gostkowski 27-yard field goal, 1:21. Patriots 3–0. Drive: 13 plays, 89 yards, 7:10.

Second quarter

  • TB – Doug Martin 1-yard run (Nick Folk kick), 8:26. Buccanneers 7–3. Drive: 11 plays, 68 yards, 5:12.
  • NE – Chris Hogan 5-yard pass from Tom Brady (Stephen Gostkowski kick), 3:42. Patriots 10–7. Drive: 9 plays, 75 yards, 4:44.
  • NE – Stephen Gostkowski 23-yard field goal, 9:55. Patriots 13–7. Drive: 7 plasy, 22 yards, 1:33.

Third quarter

  • NE – Stephen Gostkowski 45-yard field goal, 9:55. Patriots 16–7. Drive: 8 plays, 67 yards, 3:25.

Fourth quarter

  • TB – Cameron Brate 18-yard pass from Jameis Winston (Nick Folk kick), 2:09. Patriots 16–14. Drive: 9 plays, 74 yards, 2:17.
  • NE – Stephen Gostkowski 48-yard field goal, 1:10. Patriots 19–14. Drive: 4 plays, 7 yards, 0:59.

Top passers

Top rushers

Top receivers

Top tacklers

  • NE – Devin McCourty – 11 tackles
  • TB – Kendell Beckwith – 12 tackles

The Tampa Bay defense played significantly better, picking off Patriots quarterback Tom Brady (his first interception of the season) and getting a sack fumble. Running back Doug Martin returned from his suspension, and had a productive showing, rushing for 74 yards on 14 carries and scoring a touchdown. However, the Tampa Bay offense mostly struggled through the first three quarters. Meanwhile, Buccaneers kicker Nick Folk struggled mightily, missing on all three of his field goal attempts. Late in the fourth quarter, Jameis Winston threw a touchdown pass to tight end Cameron Brate, making the score 16-14 with just over two minutes left in regulation. After a failed onside kicked, the Patriots scored a field goal putting themselves up by five. The Buccaneers got the ball back with 1:10 remaining, and zero timeouts left. Winston drove the Buccaneers to the New England 18-yard line with 3 seconds to go. Winston's pass to O. J. Howard in the endzone as time expired fell incomplete, ending the team's six-game home winning streak. After missing six kicks since the Giants game (five field goals and one extra point), kicker Nick Folk was placed on injured reserve.

Week 6: at Arizona Cardinals[]

Week Six: Tampa Bay Buccaneers vs Arizona Cardinals – Game summary
1 2 3 4 Total
Buccaneers 0 0 6 27

33

Cardinals 14 10 7 7

38

at University of Phoenix Stadium, Glendale, Arizona

Game information

First quarter

  • ARI – Adrian Peterson 27-yard run (Phil Dawson kick), 11:52. Cardinals 7–0. Drive: 6 plays, 75 yards, 3:08.
  • ARI – Troy Niklas 14-yard pass from Carson Palmer (Phil Dawson kick), 5:24. Cardinals 14–0. Drive: 7 plays, 86 yards, 3:38.

Second quarter

  • ARI – Larry Fitzgerald 11-yard pass from Carson Palmer (Phil Dawson kick), 12:04. Cardinals 21–0. Drive: 7 plays, 95 yards, 4:04.
  • ARI – Phil Dawson 28-yard field goal, 5:31. Cardinals 24–0. Drive: 10 plays, 60 yards, 6:02.

Third quarter

  • ARI – John Brown 17-yard pass from Carson Palmer (Phil Dawson kick), 11:58. Cardinals 31–0. Drive: 4 plays, 33 yards, 2:11.
  • TB – DeSean Jackson 4-yard pass from Ryan Fitzpatrick (run failed), 8:27. Cardinals 31–6. Drive: 8 plays, 75 yards, 3:31.

Fourth quarter

  • TB – Cameron Brate 10-yard pass from Ryan Fitzpatrick (pass failed), 13:32. Cardinals 31–12. Drive: 6 plays, 63 yards, 2:50.
  • TB – Lavonte David 21-yard fumble return (Doug Martin run), 12:56. Cardinals 31–19.
  • ARI – Adrian Peterson 1-yard run (Phil Dawson kick), 7:17. Cardinals 38–19. Drive: 1 plays, 1 yards, 0:05.
  • TB – Doug Martin 1-yard run (pass failed), 3:02. Cardinals 38–25. Drive: 11 plays, 70 yards, 4:15.
  • TB – Mike Evans 37-yard pass from Ryan Fitzpatrick (Patrick Murray kick), 2:02. Cardinals 38–33. Drive: 3 plays, 65 yards, 0:32.

Top passers

  • TB – Ryan Fitzpatrick – 22/32, 290 yards, 3 TD, 2 INT
  • ARI – Carson Palmer – 18/22, 283 yards, 3 TD, INT

Top rushers

  • TB – Doug Martin – 14 carries, 53 yards, TD
  • ARI – Adrian Peterson – 26 carries, 134 yards, 2 TD

Top receivers

  • TB – Cameron Brate – 6 receptions, 76 yards, TD
  • ARI – Larry Fitzgerald – 10 receptions, 138 yards, TD

Top tacklers

  • TB –
  • ARI –

The Buccaneers started off horribly, both offensively and defensively as the Cardinals scored early. Five days earlier, veteran running back Adrian Peterson had been traded to Arizona from the Saints. Peterson started his first game for the Cardinals, scoring on the opening drive. Down 24-0 in the second quarter, Jameis Winston was sidelined with a shoulder injury and was replaced by backup quarterback Ryan Fitzpatrick. Winston would not return. After Fitzpatrick threw an interception early in the third quarter, the Cardinals scored again taking a 31-0 lead. The Buccaneers mounted a comeback, outscoring the Cardinals 33-7 for the remainder of the game, but came up short 38-33 after failing to recover an onside kick with just 2:02 remaining in regulation.

Week 7: at Buffalo Bills[]

Week Seven: Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Buffalo Bills – Game summary
1 2 3 4 Total
Buccaneers 6 0 7 14

27

Bills 3 7 7 13

30

at New Era Field, Orchard Park, New York

Game information

First quarter

  • TB – Patrick Murray 50-yard FG, 9:44. Buccaneers 3-0. Drive: 11 plays, 43 yards, 5:16.
  • BUF – Stephen Hauschka 25-yard FG, 5:45. Tie 3-3. Drive: 11 plays, 69 yards, 3:59.
  • TB – Murray 25-yard FG, 0:22. Buccaneers 6-3. Drive: 11 plays, 68 yards, 5:23.

Second quarter

  • BUF – LeSean McCoy 1-yard run (Stephen Hauschka kick), 9:26. Bills 10-6. Drive: 12 plays, 78 yards, 5:56.

Third quarter

  • BUF – Logan Thomas 22-yard pass from Tyrod Taylor (Hauschka kick), 11:36. Bills 17-6. Drive: 8 plays, 75 yards, 3:24.
  • TB – O. J. Howard 7-yard pass from Jameis Winston (Murray kick), 7:11. Bills 17-13. Drive: 7 plays, 75 yards, 4:25.

Fourth quarter

  • BUF – Hauschka 52-yard FG, 13:31. Bills 20-13. Drive: 10 plays, 46 yards, 4:26.
  • TB – Howard 33-yard pass from Jameis Winston (Murray kick), 10:08. Tie 20-20. Drive: 7 plays, 75 yards, 3:23.
  • TB – Mike Evans 12-yard pass from Winston (Murray kick), 3:14. Buccaneers 27-20. Drive: 10 plays, 54 yards, 6:16.
  • BUF – McCoy 7-yard run (Hauschka kick), 2:28. Tie 27-27. Drive: 3 plays, 75 yards, 0:46.
  • BUF – Hauschka 30-yard FG, 0:14. Bills 30-27. Drive: 7 plays, 21 yards, 2:06.

Top passers

Top rushers

Top receivers

  • TB – Mike Evans – 7 rec, 88 yds, TD
  • BUF – LeSean McCoy – 5 rec, 31 yds

Top tacklers

The Buccaneers played a more consistent game, but still came up short in Buffalo. After scoring early in the third quarter, Buffalo took a 17-6 lead. After another Bills field goal, and two touchdown passes from Jameis Winston to rookie tight-end O. J. Howard, the game was tied, 20-20. With just over 3 minutes remaining in regulation, another touchdown pass by Winston, this time a diving catch just inbounds by Mike Evans gave the Buccaneers a 27-20 lead. On the next drive, the Bills drove down the field in three plays to tie the game, aided by an ill-timed 15-yard Unnecessary Roughness penalty by Robert McClain. With 2:20 left in the fourth, a pass from Winston to Adam Humphries was fumbled and recovered by the Bills at Tampa Bay 32-yard line. After running down the clock, the Bills kicked a field goal to win the game. With this loss, the Buccaneers now have lost three straight games, all by less than one score, and sit at 2-4 at the bottom of the NFC South.

Week 8: vs. Carolina Panthers[]

Week Eight: Carolina Panthers at Tampa Bay Buccaneers – Game summary
1 2 3 4 Total
Panthers 7 3 0 7

17

Buccaneers 0 0 3 0

3

at Raymond James Stadium, Tampa, Florida

  • Date: October 29
  • Game time: 1:00 p.m. EDT
  • Game weather: 63 °F (17 °C), cloudy
  • Game attendance: 58,545
  • Referee: Walt Coleman
  • TV announcers (Fox): Chris Myers, Daryl Johnston and Laura Okmin
  • Recap, Gamebook
Game information

First quarter

Second quarter

  • CAR – Graham Gano 28-yard field goal, 0:17. Panthers 10–0. Drive: 9 plays, 41 yards, 2:11.

Third quarter

  • TB – Patrick Murray 41-yard field goal, 4:49. Panthers 10–3. Drive: 8 plays, 31 yards, 3:27.

Fourth quarter

  • CAR – Kelvin Benjamin 25-yard pass from Cam Newton (Graham Gano kick), 8:48. Panthers 17–3. Drive: 5 plays, 48 yards, 2:44.

Top passers

  • CAR – Cam Newton – 18/32, 154 yards, TD, INT
  • TB – Jameis Winston – 21/38, 210 yards, 2 INT

Top rushers

  • CAR – Cam Newton – 11 carries, 44 yards
  • TB – Doug Martin – 18 carries, 71 yards

Top receivers

Top tacklers

  • CAR –
  • TB –

The Buccaneers drop their fourth straight game in a disappointing loss. The defense improved, while the offense only put up 3 points. With this loss, the Bucs move to 2-5 and are still at the bottom of the NFC South.

Week 9: at New Orleans Saints[]

Week Nine: Tampa Bay Buccaneers at New Orleans Saints – Game summary
1 2 3 4 Total
Buccaneers 0 3 0 7

10

Saints 9 7 14 0

30

at Mercedes-Benz Superdome, New Orleans, Louisiana

  • Date: November 5
  • Game time: 1:00 p.m. EST/12:00 p.m. CST
  • Game weather: Played indoors (dome stadium)
  • Game attendance: 73,121
  • Referee: Bill Vinovich
  • TV announcers (Fox): Thom Brennaman, Chris Spielman and Peter Schrager
  • Recap, Gamebook
Game information

First quarter

  • NO – Wil Lutz 40-yard field goal, 8:49. Saints 3–0. Drive: 12 plays, 58 yards, 6:11.
  • NO – Justin Hardee 7-yard return of block punt (kick blocked), 6:31. Saints 9–0.

Second quarter

  • TB – Patrick Murray 50-yard field goal, 2:57. Saints 9–3. Drive: 10 plays, 40 yards, 5:44.
  • NO – Alvin Kamara 33-yard pass from Drew Brees (Wil Lutz kick), 0:55. Saints 16–3. Drive: 7 plays, 93 yards, 2:02.

Third quarter

  • NO – Alvin Kamara 6-yard run (Wil Lutz kick), 9:59. Saints 23–3. Drive: 6 plays, 72 yards, 3:31.
  • NO – Ted Ginn Jr. 36-yard pass from Drew Brees (Wil Lutz kick), 9:39. Saints 30–3. Drive: 1 plays, 36 yards, 0:07.

Fourth quarter

Top passers

  • TB – Ryan Fitzpatrick – 8/15, 68 yards, TD
  • NO – Drew Brees – 22/27, 263 yards, 2 TD

Top rushers

  • TB – Peyton Barber – 11 carries, 34 yards
  • NO – Mark Ingram Jr. – 16 carries, 77 yards

Top receivers

  • TB – DeSean Jackson – 2 receptions, 25 yards
  • NO – Michael Thomas – 8 receptions, 65 yards

Top tacklers

  • TB –
  • NO –

The offense once again struggled as the Bucs lost their fifth straight game and their second straight against a division opponent. Jameis Winston sat out of the second half due to an injury and was replaced by Ryan Fitzpatrick. This game was also marred by a brawl on Tampa Bay's sideline in the 3rd quarter when Winston, who was already considered out with the aforementioned injury, went over and pushed Marshon Lattimore in his ear, and Mike Evans suddenly shoved Lattimore from behind to spark the fight; however, there were no ejections.

With this loss, the Bucs move to 2-6. This is the Bucs' longest losing streak since the 2014 season.

Week 10: vs. New York Jets[]

Week Ten: New York Jets at Tampa Bay Buccaneers – Game summary
1 2 3 4 Total
Jets 0 3 0 7

10

Buccaneers 3 0 6 6

15

at Raymond James Stadium, Tampa, Florida

Game information

First quarter

  • TB – Patrick Murray 29-yard field goal, 0:54. Buccaneers 3–0. Drive: 17 plays, 77 yards, 7:56.

Second quarter

  • NYJ – Chandler Catanzaro 47-yard field goal, 0:00. Tied 3–3. Drive: 16 plays, 51 yards, 7:23.

Third quarter

  • TB – Patrick Murray 49-yard field goal, 10:42. Buccaneers 6–3. Drive: 9 plays, 44 yards, 4:18.
  • TB – Patrick Murray 37-yard field goal, 0:29. Buccaneers 9–3. Drive: 7 plays, 32 yards, 2:56.

Fourth quarter

  • TB – Charles Sims 6-yard pass from Ryan Fitzpatrick (run failed), 6:05. Buccaneers 15–3. Drive: 15 plays, 81 yards, 7:25.
  • NYJ – Robby Anderson 38-yard pass from Josh McCown (Chandler Catanzaro kick), 0:28. Buccaneers 15–10. Drive: 6 plays, 70 yards, 1:25.

Top passers

  • NYJ – Josh McCown – 23/39, 262 yards, TD, INT
  • TB – Ryan Fitzpatrick – 17/34, 187 yards, TD, INT

Top rushers

Top receivers

Top tacklers

  • NYJ –
  • TB –

The Bucs end their five game losing streak with a win at home against the Jets. With Jameis Winston out with an injury and Mike Evans out due to a one game suspension earned in the previous game against the Saints, Ryan Fitzpatrick and rookie Chris Godwin got the starts for the Bucs. The only scores came from field goals until the fourth quarter where both teams scored late touchdowns. The Bucs scored first taking a 15-3 lead, then the Jets scored with 38 seconds left, cutting the lead to five points. A failed Jets onside kick sealed a Bucs win.

Week 11: at Miami Dolphins[]

Week Eleven: Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Miami Dolphins – Game summary
1 2 3 4 Total
Buccaneers 3 17 0 10

30

Dolphins 7 0 6 7

20

at Hard Rock Stadium, Miami Gardens, Florida

Game information

First quarter

  • TB – Patrick Murray 30-yard field goal, 7:13. Buccaneers 3–0. Drive: 7 plays, 63 yards, 3:28.
  • MIA – Jarvis Landry 2-yard pass from Jay Cutler (Cody Parkey kick), 4:23. Dolphins 7–3. Drive: 7 plays, 90 yards, 2:50.

Second quarter

  • TB – Patrick Murray 30-yard field goal, 14:10. Dolphins 7–6. Drive: 11 plays, 59 yards, 5:13.
  • TB – O. J. Howard 6-yard pass from Ryan Fitzpatrick (Patrick Murray kick), 12:14. Buccaneers 13–7. Drive: 3 plays, 5 yards, 0:41.
  • TB – DeSean Jackson 4-yard pass from Ryan Fitzpatrick (Patrick Murray kick), 0:45. Buccaneers 20–7. Drive: 4 plays, 37 yards, 1:05.

Third quarter

  • MIA – Cody Parkey 26-yard field goal, 10:57. Buccaneers 20–10. Drive: 9 plays, 70 yards, 4:03.
  • MIA – Cody Parkey 31-yard field goal, 4:19. Buccaneers 20–13. Drive: 11 plays, 66 yards, 4:52.

Fourth quarter

  • MIA – Kenny Stills 61-yard pass from Matt Moore (Cody Parkey kick), 3:00. Tied 20–20. Drive: 5 plays, 74 yards, 1:37.
  • TB – Patrick Murray 35-yard field goal, 0:04. Buccaneers 23–20. Drive: 9 plays, 58 yards, 2:56.
  • TB – Adarius Glanton fumble recovery in end zone (Patrick Murray kick), 0:00. Buccaneers 30–20.

Top passers

  • TB – Ryan Fitzpatrick – 22/37, 275 yards, 2 TD
  • MIA – Matt Moore – 17/28, 282 yards, TD

Top rushers

  • TB – Doug Martin – 19 carries, 38 yards
  • MIA – Damien Williams – 10 carries, 78 yards

Top receivers

  • TB – Mike Evans – 5 receptions, 92 yards
  • MIA – Kenny Stills – 7 receptions, 180 yards, TD

Top tacklers

  • TB –
  • MIA –

After originally being slated to play in Week 1, the Bucs and the Dolphins finally met on what should have been each other's bye week. The Bucs win consecutive games for the first time this year with a 30-20 win. The defense created 4 turnovers in the first half, 3 interceptions and one fumble. Ryan Fitzpatrick started once again, finishing with over 270 passing yards and 2 touchdowns. With this win, the Bucs move to 4-6.

Week 12: at Atlanta Falcons[]

Week Twelve: Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Atlanta Falcons – Game summary
1 2 3 4 Total
Buccaneers 3 3 7 7

20

Falcons 3 17 7 7

34

at Mercedes-Benz Stadium, Atlanta, Georgia

Game information

First quarter

  • TB – Patrick Murray 36-yard field goal, 9:45. Buccaneers 3–0. Drive: 10 plays, 57 yards, 5:15.
  • ATL – Matt Bryant 49-yard field goal, 3:50. Tied 3–3. Drive: 13 plays, 43 yards, 5:55.

Second quarter

  • ATL – Julio Jones 51-yard pass from Mohamed Sanu (Matt Bryant kick), 12:36. Falcons 10–3. Drive: 3 plays, 60 yards, 1:23.
  • ATL – Julio Jones 25-yard pass from Matt Ryan (Matt Bryant kick), 7:26. Falcons 17–3. Drive: 6 plays, 72 yards, 3:12.
  • TB – Patrick Murray 27-yard field goal, 1:36. Falcons 17–6. Drive: 14 plays, 74 yards, 5:50.
  • ATL – Matt Bryant 36-yard field goal, 0:00. Falcons 20–6. Drive: 8 plays, 59 yards, 1:36.

Third quarter

  • ATL – Tevin Coleman 3-yard run (Matt Bryant kick), 10:04. Falcons 27–6. Drive: 9 plays, 78 yards, 4:56.
  • TB – Peyton Barber 2-yard run (Patrick Murray kick), 6:07. Falcons 27–13. Drive: 10 plays, 75 yards, 3:57.

Fourth quarter

  • TB – Peyton Barber 1-yard run (Patrick Murray kick), 13:47. Falcons 27–20. Drive: 9 plays, 80 yards, 3:39.
  • ATL – Tevin Coleman 14-yard run (Matt Bryant kick), 1:53. Falcons 34–20. Drive: 11 plays, 82 yards, 5:12.

Top passers

  • TB – Ryan Fitzpatrick – 27/44, 283 yards
  • ATL – Matt Ryan – 26/25, 317 yards, TD

Top rushers

  • TB – Doug Martin – 7 carries, 33 yards
  • ATL – Tevin Coleman – 19 carries, 97 yards, 2 TD

Top receivers

  • TB – DeSean Jackson – 8 receptions, 60 yards
  • ATL – Julio Jones – 12 receptions, 253 yards, 2 TD

Top tacklers

  • TB –
  • ATL –

The Bucs go 0-3 in the division with a loss at the Falcons. After going down 27-6 in the third quarter, the Bucs fought back to cut the lead to 27-20. After a turn over on downs, the Falcons scored again to end the game. With this loss, the Bucs fall to 4-7, equaling their loss total from last season.

Week 13: at Green Bay Packers[]

Week Thirteen: Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Green Bay Packers – Game summary
1 2 3 4 Total
Buccaneers 7 3 0 10

20

Packers 3 14 0 3

26

at Lambeau Field, Green Bay, Wisconsin

Game information
First quarter
  • TB – Cameron Brate 28-yard pass from Jameis Winston (Patrick Murray kick), 9:58. Buccaneers 7–0. Drive: 10 plays, 75 yards, 5:08.
  • GB – Mason Crosby 37-yard field goal, 2:34. Buccaneers 7–3. Drive: 14 plays, 61 yards, 7:22.
Second quarter
  • GB – Jamaal Williams 1-yard run (Mason Crosby kick), 7:17. Packers 10–7. Drive: 5 plays, 45 yards, 2:32.
  • GB – Dean Lowry 61-yard fumble return (Mason Crosby kick), 4:31. Packers 17–7.
  • TB – Patrick Murray 36-yard field goal, 0:17. Packers 17–10. Drive: 12 plays, 57 yards, 4:04.
Third quarter
  • No scoring plays
Fourth quarter
  • TB – Patrick Murray 30-yard field goal, 14:33. Packers 17–13. Drive: 13 plays, 59 yards, 5:50.
  • TB – Cameron Brate 11-yard pass from Jameis Winston (Patrick Murray kick), 6:06. Buccaneers 20–17. Drive: 12 plays, 78 yards, 7:02.
  • GB – Mason Crosby 22-yard field goal, 2:03. Tied 20–20. Drive: 10 plays, 70 yards, 4:01.
Overtime
  • GB – Aaron Jones 20-yard run, 6:08. Packers 26–20. Drive: 8 plays, 72 yards, 4:01.
Top passers
Top rushers
  • TB – Peyton Barber – 23 rushes, 102 yards
  • GB – Jamaal Williams – 21 rushes, 113 yards, TD
Top receivers
  • TB – Peyton Barber – 4 receptions, 41 yards
  • GB – Davante Adams – 4 receptions, 42 yards

With the loss, the Bucs exceeded their loss total from the previous season.

Week 14: vs. Detroit Lions[]

Week Fourteen: Detroit Lions at Tampa Bay Buccaneers – Game summary
1 2 3 4 Total
Lions 7 7 7 3

24

Buccaneers 7 0 0 14

21

at Raymond James Stadium, Tampa, Florida

Game information

First quarter

  • DET – Theo Riddick 2-yard run. (Matt Prater kick). Lions 7–0. Drive: 7 plays, 74 yards, 3:04.
  • TB – Doug Martin 1-yard run. (Patrick Murray kick). Tied 7–7. Drive: 11 plays, 75 yards, 5:14.

Second quarter

Third quarter

  • DET - Theo Riddick 18-yard run. (Matt Prater kick). Lions 21–7. Drive: 6 plays, 51 yards, 2:59.

Fourth quarter

  • TB – O. J. Howard 2-yard pass from Jameis Winston (Patrick Murray kick). Lions 21–14. Drive: 10 plays, 75 yards, 4:30.
  • TB – Leonard Wester 2-yard pass from Jameis Winston (Patrick Murray kick). Tied 21–21. Drive: 6 plays, 72 yards, 2:06.
  • DET – Matt Prater 46-yard field goal. Lions 24–21. Drive: 9 plays, 49 yards, 2:34.

Top passers

  • DET – Matthew Stafford – 36/44, 381 yards, TD, 2 INT
  • TB – Jameis Winston – 26/38, 285 yards, 2 TD, 2 INT

Top rushers

  • DET – Theo Riddick – 10 carries, 29 yards, 2 TD
  • TB – Peyton Barber – 12 carries, 58 yards

Top receivers

  • DET – Eric Ebron – 10 receptions, 94 yards
  • TB – Chris Godwin – 5 receptions, 68 yards

Top tacklers

After going down 21-7 in the third, the Bucs fought back to tie the game 21-21. With 20 seconds left, the Lions scored a field goal to secure the win. With this loss, the Bucs were officially mathematically out of the playoffs. This marked the 10th straight season without a playoff appearance.

Week 15: vs. Atlanta Falcons[]

Week Fifteen: Atlanta Falcons at Tampa Bay Buccaneers – Game summary
1 2 3 4 Total
Falcons 7 10 0 7

24

Buccaneers 7 0 7 7

21

at Raymond James Stadium, Tampa, Florida

Game information

First quarter

  • ATL – Justin Hardy 6-yard pass from Matt Ryan (Matt Bryant kick), 6:54. Falcons 7–0. Drive: 9 plays, 62 yards, 4:59.
  • TB – O. J. Howard 30-yard pass from Jameis Winston (Patrick Murray kick), 1:52. Tied 7–7. Drive: 8 plays, 75 yards, 5:02.

Second quarter

  • ATL – Levine Toilolo 0-yard fumble recovery (Matt Bryant kick), 12:56. Falcons 14–7. Drive: 9 plays, 77 yards, 3:56.
  • ATL – Matt Bryant 57-yard field goal, 3:12. Falcons 17–7. Drive: 6 plays, 56 yards, 3:18.

Third quarter

  • TB – Mike Evans 42-yard pass from Jameis Winston (Patrick Murray kick), 8:31. Falcons 17–14. Drive: 3 plays, 53 yards, 1:28.

Fourth quarter

  • ATL – Devonta Freeman 32-yard run (Matt Bryant kick), 7:58. Falcons 24–14. Drive: 10 plays, 87 yards, 5:23.
  • TB – Adam Humphries 16-yard pass from Jameis Winston (Patrick Murray kick), 4:07. Falcons 24–21. Drive: 10 plays, 75 yards, 3:51.

Top passers

  • ATL – Matt Ryan – 17/31, 212 yards, TD
  • TB – Jameis Winston – 27/35, 299 yards, 3 TD

Top rushers

  • ATL – Devonta Freeman – 22 carries, 126 yards, TD
  • TB – Peyton Barber – 13 carries, 53 yards

Top receivers

  • ATL – Devonta Freeman – 5 receptions, 68 yards
  • TB – Mike Evans – 5 receptions, 79 yards, 1 TD

Top tacklers

  • ATL –
  • TB –

The Bucs lost their fourth straight game. This marked the first time since 2014 where the Bucs didn't win at least one of the two games against the Falcons. Jameis Winston played, arguably, his best game of the season finishing 27/35 on passes, throwing three touchdowns with no interceptions. A late fourth quarter pass to Adam Humphries brought the Bucs within three points, but kicker Pat Murray missed a 54-yard field goal with 0 seconds remaining to seal the loss. The Bucs move to 4-10 on the season, with the last two games being against division rivals New Orleans and Carolina.

During halftime, former Bucs coach Jon Gruden was inducted into the Buccaneers Ring of Honor. He is best known for leading the Bucs to their one (and only) Super Bowl win.

Week 16: at Carolina Panthers[]

Week Sixteen: Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Carolina Panthers – Game summary
1 2 3 4 Total
Buccaneers 3 6 7 3

19

Panthers 3 9 3 7

22

at Bank of America Stadium, Charlotte, North Carolina

  • Date: December 24
  • Game time: 1:00 p.m. EST
  • Game weather: 55 °F (13 °C), cloudy
  • Game attendance: 71,463
  • Referee: Jerome Boger
  • TV announcers (Fox): Kenny Albert, Ronde Barber and Kristina Pink
  • Recap, Gamebook
Game information

First quarter

  • CAR – Graham Gano 25-yard field goal, 8:13. Panthers 3–0. Drive: 7 plays, 26 yards, 3:55.
  • TB – Patrick Murray 31-yard field goal, 2:24. Tied 3–3. Drive: 11 plays, 63 yards, 5:49.

Second quarter

  • CAR – Graham Gano 28-yard field goal, 8:38. Panthers 6–3. Drive: 10 plays, 71 yards, 4:58.
  • TB – Patrick Murray 41-yard field goal, 2:58. Tied 6–6. Drive: 6 plays, 61 yards, 2:18.
  • CAR – Damiere Byrd 103-yard kickoff return (kick failed), 2:43. Panthers 12–6.
  • TB – Patrick Murray 21-yard field goal, 0:02. Panthers 12–9. Drive: 9 plays, 72 yards, 2:41.

Third quarter

  • TB – Bobo Wilsonn 18-yard pass from Jameis Winston (Patrick Murray kick), 10:27. Buccaneers 16–12. Drive: 3 plays, 49 yards, 1:01.
  • CAR – Graham Gano 30-yard field goal, 4:49. Buccaneers 16–15. Drive: 12 plays, 68 yards, 5:38.

Fourth quarter

  • TB – Patrick Murray 26-yard field goal, 14:57. Buccaneers 19–15. Drive: 10 plays, 67 yards, 4:52.
  • CAR – Cam Newton 2-yard run (Graham Gano kick), 0:35. Panthers 22–19. Drive: 10 plays, 59 yards, 2:25.

Top passers

  • TB – Jameis Winston – 21/27, 367 yards, TD
  • CAR – Cam Newton – 16/25, 160 yards, INT

Top rushers

  • TB – Peyton Barber – 13 carries, 51 yards
  • CAR – Cam Newton – 14 carries, 52 yards, TD

Top receivers

Top tacklers

  • TB –
  • CAR –

The Bucs drop their fifth straight for the second time this season. With this loss, the Bucs have had 7 of their 11 losses come by 7 points or less.

Week 17: vs. New Orleans Saints[]

Week Seventeen: New Orleans Saints at Tampa Bay Buccaneers – Game summary
1 2 3 4 Total
Saints 14 0 3 7

24

Buccaneers 7 6 0 18

31

at Raymond James Stadium, Tampa, Florida

Game information

First quarter

  • TB – Peyton Barber 1-yard run (Patrick Murray kick), 9:42. Buccaneers 7–0. Drive: 14 plays, 75 yards, 5:18.
  • NO – Alvin Kamara 106-yard kickoff return (Wil Lutz kick), 9:29. Tied 7–7.
  • NO – Alvin Kamara 7-yard run (Wil Lutz kick), 2:36. Saints 14–7. Drive: 6 plays, 65 yards, 3:24.

Second quarter

  • TB – Jameis Winston 1-yard run (kick failed), 5:50. Saints 14–13. Drive: 12 plays, 75 yards, 6:15.

Third quarter

  • NO – Wil Lutz 48-yard field goal, 2:44. Saints 17–13. Drive: 9 plays, 50 yards, 5:18.

Fourth quarter

  • TB – Isaiah Johnson 7-yard fumble return (Patrick Murray kick), 14:04. Buccaneers 20–17.
  • NO – Zach Line 3-yard pass from Drew Brees (Wil Lutz kick), 7:07. Saints 24–20. Drive: 13 plays, 92 yards, 6:57.
  • TB – Patrick Murray 42-yard field goal, 4:31. Saints 24–23. Drive: 10 plays, 51 yards, 2:36.
  • TB – Chris Goodwin 39-yard pass from Jameis Winston (Jameis Winston-Mike Evans pass), 0:09. Buccaneers 31–24. Drive: 11 plays, 95 yards, 1:49.

Top passers

  • NO – Drew Brees – 22/30, 245 yards, TD
  • TB – Jameis Winston – 28/51, 363 yards, TD, 3 INT

Top rushers

  • NO – Alvin Kamara – 9 carries, 44 yards, TD
  • TB – Peyton Barber – 17 carries, 71 yards, TD

Top receivers

  • NO – Michael Thomas – 6 receptions, 94 yards
  • TB – Chris Goodwin – 7 receptions, 111 yards, TD

Top tacklers

  • NO –
  • TB –

The Bucs finish the season with a win against a division rival. A late 4th quarter touchdown pass from Jameis Winston to rookie wide receiver Chris Godwin with 9 seconds remaining gave the Bucs their first win against a division opponent this year. With this win, the Bucs finish the season 5-11, their sixth losing season in eight years. They went 4-4 in home games and 1-7 in road games. They will pick 7th in the 2018 NFL Draft.

Standings[]

Division[]

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Conference[]

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Notes[]

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References[]

External links[]

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