1. Draft

2. Staff

3. Final roster

4. Preseason

5. Regular season
    Schedule  Game summaries  Week 1: at New Orleans Saints  Week 2: vs. Philadelphia Eagles  Week 3: vs. Pittsburgh Steelers  Week 4: at Chicago Bears  Week 6: at Atlanta Falcons  Week 7: vs. Cleveland Browns  Week 8: at Cincinnati Bengals  Week 9: at Carolina Panthers  Week 10: vs. Washington Redskins  Week 11: at New York Giants  Week 12: vs. San Francisco 49ers  Week 13: vs. Carolina Panthers  Week 14: vs. New Orleans Saints  Week 15: at Baltimore Ravens  Week 16: at Dallas Cowboys  Week 17: vs. Atlanta Falcons  Standings  Division  Conference 

6. Awards

7. References

8. External links

The 2018 season was the Tampa Bay Buccaneers' 43rd in the National Football League and their third under head coach Dirk Koetter.

During their season opener against the Saints, was the Bucs' first time since Super Bowl XXXVII scoring 48 points in a game, and with quarterback Ryan Fitzpatrick’s dominant performance, earned him the nickname “Fitzmagic”. They would also beat the defending champion Philadelphia Eagles in Week 2 and nearly beat the Pittsburgh Steelers during Week 3, both with Fitzpatrick as starting quarterback. However despite their 2–0 start, the first time since 2010 the Bucs began a three game skid with Fitzpatrick being benched for Jameis Winston in Week 4 against the Chicago Bears. Winston started the next three game before being benched in favor for Fitzpatrick against the Cincinnati Bengals. Fitzpatrick went on to start three more games until being benched again for Winston against the New York Giants where Winston would remain the starter for the rest of the season. Despite the Buccaneers leading the league in total passing yards, they only managed to match their 5–11 record from the previous season and finished last in the NFC South for the eighth time in ten seasons. After their Week 15 loss to the Baltimore Ravens, the Buccaneers were eliminated from postseason contention for the 11th straight season. Fitzpatrick posted a 2−5 record while starting while Winston posted a 3−6 recording while starting. The team however set a franchise record 396 points scored on the season.

On December 30, 2018, head coach Dirk Koetter was fired following a Week 17 loss to the Atlanta Falcons.^[1]

Draft

• The Buccaneers traded their third- and fourth-round selections (69th and 108th overall) to the New York Giants in exchange for the Giants' fourth-round selection (102nd overall) and defensive end Jason Pierre-Paul.
• The Buccaneers traded a seventh-round selection in 2019 and free safety J. J. Wilcox to Pittsburgh in exchange for Pittsburgh's sixth-round selection (202nd overall).^[2]
• The Buccaneers traded their seventh-round selection (223rd overall) and their seventh-round selection in 2017 (237th overall) to Miami in exchange for Miami's seventh-round selection in 2017 (223rd overall).
• The Buccaneers were awarded a seventh-round compensatory pick (255th overall).^[3]
• The Buccaneers traded their first- and seventh-round selections (7th and 255th overall) to the Buffalo Bills in exchange for the Bills' first- and second-round selections (12th, 53rd, and 56th overall).
• The Buccaneers traded their second-round selection (56th overall) to the New England Patriots in exchange for the Patriots' second- and fourth-round selections (63rd and 117th overall).
• The Buccaneers traded their fourth- and sixth-round selections (102nd and 180th overall) to the Minnesota Vikings in exchange for the Vikings' third round selection (94th overall).

Staff

• 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 coach – Dirk Koetter
• Assistant to the head coach – Anthony Perkins

• Offensive coordinator – Todd Monken
• Quarterbacks – Mike Bajakian
• Running backs – Tim Spencer
• Wide receivers – Skyler Fulton
• Assistant wide receivers/game management – Andrew Weidinger
• Tight ends – Ben Steele
• Offensive line – George Warhop
• Assistant offensive line – Butch Barry
• Offensive quality control – Zack Grossi

• Interim defensive coordinator/linebackers – Mark Duffner
• Defensive line – Brentson Buckner
• Assistant defensive line – Paul Spicer
• Defensive backs – Brett Maxie
• Secondary – Jon Hoke
• Defensive assistant – Danny Breyer
• Defensive quality control – Stephen Nicholas

• Special teams coordinator – Nate Kazcor
• Assistant special teams – Carlos Polk

• Head strength and conditioning – Dave Kennedy
• Assistant strength and conditioning – Joe Vaughn
• Assistant strength and conditioning – Chad Wade

Final roster

Preseason

Regular season

Schedule

Note: Intra-division opponents are in bold text.

Game summaries

Week 1: at New Orleans Saints

First quarter

• NO – Alvin Kamara 5-yard run (Lutz kick) Saints 7-0 Drive 6 plays, 71 yards, 3:19.
• TB – DeSean Jackson 58-yard pass from Ryan Fitzpatrick (Catanzaro kick) Tied 7–7 Drive 4 plays, 58 yards, 2:00.
• NO – Will Lutz 36-yard field goal Saints 10-7 Drive 11 plays, 58 yards, 5:16.
• TB – Ryan Fitzpatrick 3-yard run (Catanzaro kick) Buccaneers 14-10 Drive 6 plays, 75 yards, 2:27.

Second quarter

• NO – Ted Ginn 28-yard pass from Drew Brees (Lutz kick) Saints 17-14 Drive 4 plays, 74 yards, 2:04.
• TB – Chandler Catanzaro 33-yard field goal Tied 17-17 Drive 8 plays, 60 yards, 3:42.
• TB – Chris Godwin 9-yard pass from Ryan Fitzpatrick (Catanzaro kick) Buccaneers 24-17 Drive 10 plays, 78 yards, 5:00.
• TB – Justin Evans 34-yard fumble return (Catanzaro kick) Buccaneers 31-17
• NO – Michael Thomas 6-yard pass from Drew Brees (Lutz kick) Buccaneers 31-24 Drive 9 plays, 75 yards, 3:32.

Third quarter

• TB – Chandler Catanzaro 36-yard field goal Buccaneers 34-24 Drive 9 plays, 57 yards, 3:36.
• TB – Mike Evans 50-yard pass from Ryan Fitzpatrick (Catanzaro kick) Buccaneers 41-24 Drive 4 plays, 74 yards, 2:10.

Fourth quarter

• TB – DeSean Jackson 36-yard pass from Ryan Fitzpatrick (Catanzaro kick) Buccaneers 48-24 Drive 6 plays, 65 yards, 3:07.
• NO – Alvin Kamara 1-yard run (Kamara run) Buccaneers 48-32 Drive 10 plays, 75 yards, 3:25.
• NO – Alvin Kamara 7-yard pass from Drew Brees (Ginn pass from Brees) Buccaneers 48-40 Drive 5 plays, 66 yards, 1:21.

Top passers

• TB – Ryan Fitzpatrick – 21/28, 417 yards, 4 TD
• NO – Drew Brees – 37/45, 439 yards, 3 TD

Top rushers

• TB – Peyton Barber – 19 carries, 69 yards
• NO – Alvin Kamara – 9 carries, 29 yards, 2 TD

Top receivers

• TB – Mike Evans – 7 receptions, 147 yards, 1 TD
• NO – Michael Thomas – 16 receptions, 180 yards, 1 TD

Tampa Bay started the 2018 season with Jameis Winston serving a three-game suspension for violating the league's personal conduct policy. Ryan Fitzpatrick started as quarterback and led the Buccaneers to a 48–40 victory over division rival New Orleans. The 48 points scored tied a franchise record for most points scored in a game, with the Bucs also scoring 48 points in Super Bowl XXXVII. Also, the combined score of 88 points from both teams set an NFL record for the most points scored in Week 1. Fitzpatrick threw for 417 yards and 4 touchdown passes, and ran for another touchdown. The scoring frenzy started early after the Saints scored a touchdown on their first drive. The Buccaneers answered with a 58-yard touchdown reception by DeSean Jackson, followed by a 3-yard touchdown run by Fitzpatrick, for a 14–10 lead at the end of the first quarter. In the third quarter, Mike Evans caught a 50-yard touchdown, the second touchdown pass of 50 or more yards. The Buccaneers tied a franchise record with 48 points, and set a team record with 31 first half points. With under five minutes to go, Chandler Catanzaro missed a 44-yard field goal which would have broken the team record outright. Trailing 48–24, the Saints attempted a rally in the fourth quarter. Drew Brees led the Saints on two touchdown drives, and trimmed the deficit to 8 points with just over three minutes remaining. Facing a 3rd down & 11 at their own 24 yard line, Ryan Fitzpatrick scrambled 12 yards for a Buccaneers first down at the two minute warning. The victory was secure as the Saints had no more time outs, and the Buccaneers took a knee three times to run out the clock.

Week 2: vs. Philadelphia Eagles

• TB – DeSean Jackson 75-yard pass from Ryan Fitzpatrick (Chandler Catanzaro kick), 14:49. Buccaneers 7–0. Drive: 1 plays, 75 yards, 0:11.

• PHI – Corey Clement 15-yard run (Jake Elliott kick), 4:51. Tied 7–7. Drive: 13 plays, 78 yards, 6:09.
• TB – O. J. Howard 75-yard pass from Ryan Fitzpatrick (kick failed), 4:39. Buccaneers 13–7. Drive: 1 plays, 75 yards, 0:12.
• TB – Chris Goodwin 8-yard pass from Ryan Fitzpatrick (Chandler Catanzaro kick), 0:42. Buccaneers 20–7. Drive: 6 plays, 70 yards, 1:44.

• TB – Mike Evans 4-yard pass from Ryan Fitzpatrick (Chandler Catanzaro kick), 9:19. Buccaneers 27–7. Drive: 7 plays, 54 yards, 3:17.
• PHI – Jay Ajayi 2-yard run (Jake Elliott kick), 0:09. Buccaneers 27–14. Drive: 9 plays, 84 yards, 3:42.

• PHI – Nelson Agholor 2-yard pass from Nick Foles (Jake Elliott kick), 2:46. Buccaneers 27–21. Drive: 8 plays, 78 yards, 3:50.

• PHI – Nick Foles – 35/48, 334 yards, 1 TD
• TB – Ryan Fitzpatrick – 27/33, 402 yards, 4 TD, 1 INT

• PHI – Corey Clement – 6 carries, 30 yards, 1 TD
• TB – Peyton Barber – 16 carries, 22 yards

• PHI – Zach Ertz – 11 receptions, 94 yards
• TB – Mike Evans – 10 receptions, 83 yards, 1 TD

Tampa Bay won their second straight game, starting the season 2–0 for the first time since 2010. Quarterback Ryan Fitzpatrick threw for 402 yards and 4 touchdown passes, the first player in NFL history to throw for 400 yards and four touchdown passes in the first two weeks of the season. The game started out with a bang as Fitzpatrick threw a 75-yard touchdown pass to DeSean Jackson on the first play of the game. Second-year tight end O. J. Howard also scored on a 75-yard touchdown pass later in the first half. The Buccaneers largest lead was 27-7 midway through the third quarter. The Eagles scored two touchdowns in the second half to make it a one-score game, but they were not able to score again. The Buccaneers ran the clock down to 19 seconds, giving the Eagles time to run only three plays. With three seconds left in regulation, a Nick Foles pass followed by series of desperation laterals ran out the clock, securing the win for Tampa Bay. With Atlanta defeating Carolina, the Buccaneers lead the NFC South, and remain the only team in the division with an undefeated record.

Week 3: vs. Pittsburgh Steelers

• TB – Cameron Brate – 4 yard TD pass from Ryan Fitzpatrick, 7:21. (Chandler Catanzaro kick). Buccaneers 7–0. Drive: 5 plays, 53 yards, 2:34.

• PIT – Vance McDonald – 75 yard TD pass from Ben Roethlisberger, 5:48. Buccaneers 7–6. Drive: 3 plays, 75 yards, 1:33.

• PIT – Chris Boswell – 38-yard field goal, 12:14. Steelers 9–7. Drive: 9 plays, 72 yards, 4:45.

• PIT – Antonio Brown – 27 yard TD pass from Ben Roethlisberger, 10:33. (Chris Boswell kick). Steelers 16–7. Drive: 2 plays, 33 yards, 0:47.

• PIT – Bud Dupree – 10 yard INT return, 2:50. Steelers 23–7. Drive: 2 plays, 0 yards, 0:47.

• TB – Chandler Catanzaro – 21-yard field goal, 1:15. Steelers 23–10. Drive: 6 plays, 75 yards, 1:35.

• PIT – Ryan Switzer – 1 yard TD pass from Ben Roethlisberger, 0:06. Steelers 30–10. Drive: 9 plays, 75 yards, 1:09.

• TB – Chandler Catanzaro – 28-yard field goal, 7:07. Steelers 30–13. Drive: 14 plays, 65 yards, 7:53.

• TB – Chris Godwin – 4 yard TD pass from Ryan Fitzpatrick (Chandler Catanzaro kick), 11:06. Steelers 30–20. Drive: 12 plays, 63 yards, 5:00.

• TB – Mike Evans – 24 yard TD pass from Ryan Fitzpatrick (Chandler Catanzaro kick), 5:43. Steelers 30–27. Drive: 9 plays, 92 yards, 2:57.

• PIT – Ben Roethlisberger – 30/38, 353 yards, 3 TD, 1 INT
• TB – Ryan Fitzpatrick – 30/50, 411 yards, 3 TD, 3 INT

• PIT – James Conner – 15 carries, 33 yards
• TB – Peyton Barber – 8 carries, 33 yards

• PIT – JuJu Smith-Schuster – 9 receptions, 116 yards
• TB – Mike Evans – 6 receptions, 137 yards, 1 TD

In the final game before Jameis Winston could return from suspension, Tampa Bay lost their first game of the season in their only scheduled primetime game. Ryan Fitzpatrick threw three interceptions in the first half, one returned for a touchdown, as the Buccaneers went into halftime trailing 30–10. In the second half, Fitzpatrick lead a comeback throwing two touchdown passes, and Buccaneers closed to within three points late in the fourth quarter. However, the defense could not stop the Steelers offense and the clock ran out. Fitzpatrick finished the game with 411 yards, three touchdowns and three interceptions, becoming the first quarterback in NFL history to throw for over 400 yards in three consecutive games. With this loss, the Buccaneers fell to 2–1 but still remained atop the NFC South.

Week 4: at Chicago Bears

• CHI – Trey Burton 39-yard pass from Mitchell Trubisky (Cody Parkey kick), 12:27. Bears 7–0. Drive: 6 plays, 75 yards, 2:40.
• CHI – Allen Robinson 14-yard pass from Mitchell Trubisky (Cody Parkey kick), 2:18. Bears 14–0. Drive: 7 plays, 73 yards, 3:34.

• TB – Chandler Catanzaro 30-yard field goal, 15:00. Bears 14–3. Drive: 6 plays, 60 yards, 2:16.
• CHI – Tarik Cohen 9-yard pass from Mitchell Trubisky (Cody Parkey kick), 12:26. Bears 21–3. Drive: 4 plays, 77 yards, 2:34.
• CHI – Josh Bellamy 20-yard pass from Mitchell Trubisky (Cody Parkey kick), 9:05. Bears 28–3. Drive: 4 plays, 73 yards, 1:46.
• CHI – Taylor Gabriel 3-yard pass from Mitchell Trubisky (Cody Parkey kick), 5:00. Bears 35–3. Drive: 6 plays, 70 yards, 3:12.
• CHI – Cody Parkey 50-yard field goal, 0:03. Bears 38–3. Drive: 10 plays, 59 yards, 2:17.

• CHI – Taylor Gabriel 3-yard pass from Mitchell Trubisky (Cody Parkey kick), 10:32. Bears 45–3. Drive: 4 plays, 60 yards, 0:37.

• TB – Cameron Brate 16-yard pass from Jameis Winston (Chandler Catanzaro kick), 13:36. Bears 45–10. Drive: 11 plays, 79 yards, 5:34.
• CHI – Cody Parkey 46-yard field goal, 6:28. Bears 48–10. Drive: 11 plays, 47 yards, 7:07.

• TB – Jameis Winston – 16/20, 145 yards, TD, 2 INT
• CHI – Mitchell Trubisky – 19/26, 354 yards, 6 TD

• TB – Ronald Jones – 10 rushes, 29 yards
• CHI – Tarik Cohen – 13 rushes, 53 yards

• TB – DeSean Jackson – 5 receptions, 112 yards
• CHI – Tarik Cohen – 7 receptions, 121 yards, TD

Chicago routed Tampa Bay by the score of 48-10. Bears quarterback Mitchell Trubisky threw a franchise record-tying six touchdown passes, five in the first half alone, as Chicago jumped out to a 38–3 halftime lead. After completing only nine passes in the first half, Ryan Fitzpatrick was benched at halftime. Jameis Winston, fresh off his three-game suspension, came in to quarterback the second half. Winston salvaged the day with 16 completions for 145 yards, one touchdown pass, but two interceptions.

Week 6: at Atlanta Falcons

First quarter

• TB – Cameron Brate 15-yard pass from Jameis Winston (kick failed), 11:36. Buccaneers 6–0. Drive: 8 plays, 75 yards, 3:24.

Second quarter

• ATL – Mohamed Sanu 35-yard pass from Matt Ryan (Matt Bryant kick), 8:22. Falcons 7–6. Drive: 6 plays, 75 yards, 3:14.
• ATL – Ito Smith 14-yard run (Matt Bryant kick), 12:19. Falcons 14–6. Drive: 14 plays, 86 yards, 7:23.
• ATL – Austin Hooper 9-yard pass from Matt Ryan (Matt Bryant kick), 7:30. Falcons 21–6. Drive: 7 plays, 58 yards, 3:13.
• TB – O.J. Howard 10-yard pass from Jameis Winston (Chandler Catanzaro kick), 0:26. Falcons 21–13. Drive: 7 plays, 52 yards, 2:55.
• ATL – Matt Bryant 45-yard field goal, 0:01. Falcons 24–13. Drive: 4 plays, 48 yards, 0:25.

Third quarter

• TB – Chandler Catanzaro 35-yard field goal, 2:39. Falcons 24–16. Drive: 7 plays, 43 yards, 4:08.

Fourth quarter

• TB – Chris Godwin 9-yard pass from Jameis Winston (pass failed), 11:34. Falcons 24–22. Drive: 7 plays, 85 yards, 3:45.
• ATL – Tevin Coleman 6-yard pass from Matt Ryan (Matt Bryant kick), 6:28. Falcons 31–22. Drive: 10 plays, 75 yards, 5:06.
• TB – Peyton Barber 5-yard pass from Jameis Winston (Chandler Catanzaro kick), 3:47. Falcons 31–29. Drive: 9 plays, 75 yards, 2:41.

• TB – Jameis Winston – 30/41, 395 yards, 4 TD, 2 INT
• ATL – Matt Ryan – 31/41, 355 yards, 3 TD

• TB – Peyton Barber – 13 carries, 82 yards
• ATL – Tevin Coleman – 10 carries, 35 yards

• TB – Chris Godwin – 6 receptions, 56 yards, 1 TD
• ATL – Julio Jones – 10 receptions, 144 yards

Following this defeat, the Bucs elevated Bucs’ linebackers coach Mark Duffner to defensive coordinator on Monday, replacing Mike Smith. ^[4]

Week 7: vs. Cleveland Browns

• CLE – Safety, Trevon Coley tackled Peyton Barber in the end zone, 9:22. Browns 2–0.
• TB – Chandler Catanzaro 38-yard field goal, 3:04. Buccaneers 3–2. Drive: 11 plays, 52 yards, 4:26.

• TB – DeSean Jackson 14-yard run, (PAT failed), 15:00. Buccaneers 9–2. Drive: 6 plays, 55 yards, 1:44.
• TB – Jameis Winston 14-yard run, (Chandler Catanzaro kick), 8:05. Buccaneers 16–2. Drive: 10 plays, 76 yards, 5:22.

• CLE – David Njoku 15-yard pass from Baker Mayfield, (Greg Joseph kick), 13:08. Buccaneers 16–9. Drive: 3 plays, 26 yards, 1:22.
• TB – Ronald Jones 2-yard run, (Chandler Catanzaro kick), 0:32. Buccaneers 23–9. Drive: 13 plays, 73 yards, 6:30.

• CLE – Nick Chubb 1-yard run, (Greg Joseph kick), 12:25. Buccaneers 23–16. Drive: 7 plays, 51 yards, 3:11.
• CLE – Jarvis Landry 16-yard pass from Baker Mayfield, (Greg Joseph kick), 2:36. Tied 23–23. Drive: 1 play, 16 yards, 0:08.

• TB – Chandler Catanzaro 59-yard field goal, 1:55. Buccaneers 26–23. Drive: 6 plays, 2 yards, 1:22.

• CLE – Baker Mayfield – 23/34, 215 yards, 2 TD
• TB – Jameis Winston – 32/52, 365 yards, 2 INT

• CLE – Nick Chubb – 18 carries, 80 yards, TD
• TB – Jameis Winston – 10 carries, 55 yards, TD

• CLE – Jarvis Landry – 10 receptions, 97 yards, TD
• TB – Mike Evans – 7 receptions, 107 yards

At the end of the third quarter, the Bucs lead 23-9. However, the Browns scored two fourth quarter touchdowns to tie the game at 23. On the final play of regulation, Bucs kicker Chandler Catanzaro missed a 40 yard field goal to take the game into overtime. With under 2 minutes left in OT, Catanzaro came out for another game-winning field goal attempt, this time from 59 yards. The kick was good, giving the Bucs the win and ending their 3 game losing streak. With the win, the Bucs move back to .500 at 3-3 and remain 3rd in the NFC South.

Week 8: at Cincinnati Bengals

• CIN – Joe Mixon 1-yard run (Randy Bullock kick), 3:04. Bengals 7–0. Drive: 4 plays, 63 yards, 1:22.

• CIN – Tyler Boyd 9-yard pass from Andy Dalton (Randy Bullock kick), 10:04. Bengals 14–0. Drive: 12 plays, 58 yards, 4:57.
• CIN – Joe Mixon 8-yard run (Randy Bullock kick), 5:07. Bengals 21–0. Drive: 4 plays, 68 yards, 1:31.
• TB – DeSean Jackson 60-yard pass from Jameis Winston (kick failed), 4:36. Bengals 21–6. Drive: 2 plays, 75 yards, 0:31.
• CIN – A.J. Green 17-yard pass from Andy Dalton (kick failed), 2:34. Bengals 27–6. Drive: 6 plays, 75 yards, 2:02.
• TB – Chandler Catanzaro 25-yard field goal, 0:03. Bengals 27–9. Drive: 14 plays, 53 yards, 2:31.

• TB – Peyton Barber 1-yard run (Chandler Catanzaro kick), 9:18. Bengals 27–16. Drive: 11 plays, 75 yards, 5:42.
• CIN – Jessie Bates III 21-yard interception return (Randy Bullock kick), 2:10. Bengals 34–16.

• TB – Chandler Catanzaro 38-yard field goal, 12:54. Bengals 34–19. Drive: 8 plays, 55 yards, 4:16.
• TB – Mike Evans 72-yard pass from Ryan Fitzpatrick (Chandler Catanzaro kick), 9:57. Bengals 34–26. Drive: 2 plays, 68 yards, 1:19.
• TB – O.J. Howard 18-yard pass from Ryan Fitzpatrick (Ryan Fitzpatrick-Chris Godwin pass), 1:05. Tied 34–34. Drive: 10 plays, 88 yards, 2:11.
• CIN – Randy Bullock 44-yard field goal, 0:00. Bengals 37–34. Drive: 8 plays, 50 yards, 1:05.

• TB – Jameis Winston – 18/35, 276 yards, 1 TD, 4 INT
• CIN – Andy Dalton – 21/34, 280 yards, 2 TD

• TB – Peyton Barber – 19 carries, 85 yards, 1 TD
• CIN – Joe Mixon – 21 carries, 123 yards, 2 TD

• TB – Mike Evans – 6 receptions, 179 yards, 1 TD
• CIN – Tyler Boyd – 9 receptions, 138 yards, 1 TD

This was the first ever NFL game in which both Head Coaches were graduates of Idaho State University.

Week 9: at Carolina Panthers

First quarter

• CAR – Alexander Armah 1-yard run (Graham Gano kick), 10:34. Panthers 7–0. Drive: 3 plays, 10 yards, 1:09.
• CAR – Christian McCaffrey 3-yard run (Graham Gano kick), 3:14. Panthers 14–0. Drive: 8 plays, 88 yards, 3:58.

Second quarter

• TB – O.J. Howard 4-yard pass from Ryan Fitzpatrick (Chandler Catanzaro kick), 14:15. Panthers 14–7. Drive: 8 plays, 75 yards, 3:59.
• CAR – Curtis Samuel 33-yard run (Graham Gano kick), 11:20. Panthers 21–7. Drive: 5 plays, 75 yards, 2:55.
• CAR – Christian McCaffrey 1-yard run (Graham Gano kick), 7:24. Panthers 28–7. Drive: 4 plays, 42 yards, 1:37.
• CAR – Greg Olsen 17-yard pass from Cam Newton (Graham Gano kick), 4:01. Panthers 35–7. Drive: 5 plays, 25 yards, 2:25.
• TB – O.J. Howard 3-yard pass from Ryan Fitzpatrick (Chandler Catanzaro kick), 0:15. Panthers 35–14. Drive: 11 plays, 75 yards, 3:46.

Third quarter

• TB – Adam Humphries 5-yard pass from Ryan Fitzpatrick (Chandler Catanzaro kick), 5:14. Panthers 35–21. Drive: 10 plays, 84 yards, 4:31.

Fourth quarter

• TB – Adam Humphries 30-yard pass from Ryan Fitzpatrick (Chandler Catanzaro kick), 14:24. Panthers 35–28. Drive: 6 plays, 79 yards, 2:22.
• CAR – Curtis Samuel 19-yard pass from Cam Newton (Graham Gano kick), 9:04. Panthers 42–28. Drive: 9 plays, 75 yards, 5:20.

• TB – Ryan Fitzpatrick – 24/40, 243 yards, 4 TD, 2 INT
• CAR – Cam Newton – 19/25, 247 yards, 2 TD

• TB – Peyton Barber – 11 carries, 31 yards
• CAR – Christian McCaffrey – 17 carries, 79 yards, 2 TD

• TB – Adam Humphries – 8 receptions, 82 yards, 2 TD
• CAR – Christian McCaffrey – 5 receptions, 78 yards

Week 10: vs. Washington Redskins

• WAS – Dustin Hopkins 43-yard field goal, 0:10. Redskins 3–0. Drive: 8 plays, 55 yards, 4:08.

• TB – Chandler Catanzaro 33-yard field goal, 2:03. Tied 3–3. Drive: 9 plays, 63 yards, 3:55.
• WAS – Dustin Hopkins 43-yard field goal, 0:20. Redskins 6–3. Drive: 11 plays, 50 yards, 1:43.

• No scoring plasys.

• WAS – Josh Doctson 6-yard pass from Alex Smith (Dustin Hopkins kick), 14:07. Redskins 13–3. Drive: 8 plays, 62 yards, 5:01.
• WAS – Dustin Hopkins 26-yard field goal, 12:03. Redskins 16–3. Drive: 4 plays, 6 yards, 1:56.

• WAS – Alex Smith – 19/27, 178 yards, TD
• TB – Ryan Fitzpatrick – 29/41, 406 yards, 2 INT

• WAS – Adrian Peterson – 19 carries, 68 yards
• TB – Peyton Barber – 13 carries, 61 yards

• WAS – Maurice Harris – 5 receptions, 52 yards
• TB – Chris Godwin – 7 receptions, 103 yards

Week 11: at New York Giants

First quarter

• NYG – Saquon Barkley 6-yard pass from Eli Manning (Aldrick Rosas kick), 11:42. Giants 7–0. Drive: 6 plays, 63 yards, 3:18.

Second quarter

• NYG – Saquon Barkley 5-yard rush (Aldrick Rosas kick), 13:37. Giants 14–0. Drive: 12 plays, 95 yards, 6:36.
• TB – Ryan Fitzpatrick 1-yard rush (Cairo Santos kick), 4:56. Giants 14–7. Drive: 8 plays, 64 yards, 3:55.

Third quarter

• NYG – Alec Ogletree 15-yard interception return (Aldrick Rosas kick), 14:13. Giants 21–7.
• NYG – Aldrick Rosas 52-yard field goal, 7:04. Giants 24–7. Drive: 5 plays, 27 yards, 2:38.
• TB – Mike Evans fumble recovery in end zone (Cairo Santos kick), 1:32. Giants 24–14. Drive: 9 plays, 74 yards, 5:32.

Fourth quarter

• NYG – Odell Beckham Jr. 8-yard pass from Eli Manning (Aldrick Rosas kick), 13:04. Giants 31–14. Drive: 7 plays, 71 yards, 3:28.
• TB – Peyton Barber 5-yard rush (Cairo Santos kick), 9:47. Giants 31–21. Drive: 7 plays, 77 yards, 3:17.
• TB – Adam Humphries 8-yard pass from Jameis Winston (Cairo Santos kick), 5:11. Giants 31–28. Drive: 7 plays, 70 yards, 2:22.
• NYG – Saquon Barkley 2-yard rush (Aldrick Rosas kick), 3:52. Giants 38–28. Drive: 5 plays, 67 yards, 1:19.
• TB – Mike Evans 41-yard pass from Jameis Winston (Cairo Santos kick), 2:22. Giants 38–35. Drive: 6 plays, 66 yards, 1:30.

• TB – Jameis Winston – 12/16, 199 yards, 2 TD, 1 INT
• NYG – Eli Manning – 17/18, 231 yards, 2 TD

• TB – Peyton Barber – 18 carries, 106 yards, 1 TD
• NYG – Saquon Barkley – 27 carries, 142 yards, 2 TD

• TB – Mike Evans – 6 receptions, 120 yards, 1 TD
• NYG – Odell Beckham Jr, – 4 receptions, 74 yards, 1 TD

In the 3rd quarter, Fitzpatrick was benched after throwing his third interception. Winston came into the game for the first time since being benched for Fitzpatrick in Week 8, who was benched for Winston back in Week 4. Down 24-7, the Bucs mounted a comeback, outscoring the Giants 28-14 through the last quarter and a half. However, the Giants held on during their final drive to win the game. With their 4th straight loss, the Bucs fall to 3-7 and remain 4th in the NFC South. The following day, Winston was renamed the starter for Week 12's game against the 49ers by Coach Koetter.

Week 12: vs. San Francisco 49ers

First quarter

• TB – Cameron Brate 6-yard pass from Jameis Winston (Cairo Santos kick), 8:21. Buccaneers 7–0. Drive: 7 plays, 73 yards, 3:50.

Second quarter

• SF – Dante Pettis 13-yard pass from Nick Mullens (kick failed), 8:32. Buccaneers 7–6. Drive: 9 plays, 79 yards, 5:42.
• TB – Cairo Santos 41-yard field goal, 3:21. Buccaneers 10–6. Drive: 12 plays, 53 yards, 5:11.
• TB – Cairo Santos 39-yard field goal, 0:06. Buccaneers 13–6. Drive: 8 plays, 38 yards, 1:37.

Third quarter

• SF – Robbie Gould 23-yard field goal, 11:02. Buccaneers 13–9. Drive: 10 plays, 78 yards, 3:58.

Fourth quarter

• TB – Peyton Barber 2-yard rush (Cairo Santos kick), 8:25. Buccaneers 20–9. Drive: 6 plays, 75 yards, 2:37.
• TB – Adam Humphries 28-yard pass from Jameis Winston (Cairo Santos kick), 14:10. Buccaneers 27–9. Drive: 10 plays, 85 yards, 5:00.

• SF – Nick Mullens – 18/32, 221 yards, 1 TD, 2 INT
• TB – Jameis Winston – 29/38, 312 yards, 2 TD

• SF – Matt Breida – 14 carries, 106 yards
• TB – Peyton Barber – 18 carries, 47 yards, 1 TD

• SF – Dante Pettis – 4 receptions, 77 yards, 1 TD
• TB – Mike Evans – 6 receptions, 116 yards

The Bucs snapped their four game losing streak with a win. Highlights from this game include Jason Pierre-Paul recording his 10th sack of the season, becoming the first Buccaneer to have a double digit sack season since Simeon Rice in 2005, Mike Evans achieving his fifth straight 1,000 yard receiving season and the Buccaneers defense recording their first turnover since Week 3. With this win, the Bucs move to 4-7, but remain last in the NFC South.

Week 13: vs. Carolina Panthers

First quarter

• TB – Adam Humphries 3-yard pass from Jameis Winston (Cairo Santos kick), 9:46. Buccaneers 7–0. Drive: 11 plays, 75 yards, 5:14.
• TB – Cairo Santos 35-yard field goal, 6:41. Buccaneers 10–0. Drive: 4 plays, 3 yards, 1:30.
• CAR – Christian McCaffrey 8-yard pass from Cam Newton (Graham Gano kick), 4:14. Buccaneers 10–7. Drive: 4 plays, 73 yards, 2:27.

Second quarter

• TB – Chris Godwin 13-yard pass from Jameis Winston (Cairo Santos kick), 0:13. Buccaneers 17–7. Drive: 5 plays, 32 yards, 0:52.

Third quarter

• CAR – Graham Gano 37-yard field goal, 10:58. Buccaneers 17–10. Drive: 9 plays, 56 yards, 4:02.
• TB – Peyton Barber 1-yard rush (Cairo Santos kick), 7:23. Buccaneers 24–10. Drive: 6 plays, 75 yards, 3:35.
• CAR – Devin Funchess 10-yard pass from Cam Newton (Graham Gano kick), 2:24. Buccaneers 24–17. Drive: 10 plays, 92 yards, 4:59.

Fourth quarter

• No scoring plays.

• CAR – Cam Newton – 28/41, 300 yards, 2 TD, 4 INT
• TB – Jameis Winston – 20/30, 249 yards, 2 TD

• CAR – Christian McCaffrey – 10 carries, 106 yards
• TB – Jameis Winston – 5 carries, 48 yards

• CAR – Christian McCaffrey – 9 receptions, 55 yards, 1 TD
• TB – Chris Godwin – 5 receptions, 101 yards, 1 TD

The Bucs defeated the Panthers after a good defensive effort, including picking off Cam Newton four times, with Andrew Adams responsible for three of the four interceptions. The defense also sacked Newton four times. On offense, Chris Godwin led the team with 101 yards on 5 catches, including a 13-yard touchdown reception. With the win, the Bucs improved to 5-7 and moved to third place in the NFC South.

Week 14: vs. New Orleans Saints

First quarter

• TB – Cameron Brate 11-yard pass from Jameis Winston (Cairo Santos kick), 12:19. Buccaneers 7–0. Drive: 7 plays, 75 yards, 2:41.

Second quarter

• NO – Wil Lutz 30-yard field goal, 7:06. Buccaneers 7–3. Drive: 9 plays, 52 yards, 4:11.
• TB – Cameron Brate 1-yard pass from Jameis Winston (Cairo Santos kick), 0:26. Buccaneers 14–3. Drive: 6 plays, 39 yards, 1:56.

Third quarter

• NO – Zach Line 1-yard pass from Drew Brees (Alvin Kamara rush), 4:43. Buccaneers 14–11. Drive: 5 plays, 30 yards, 2:35.

Fourth quarter

• NO – Drew Brees 1-yard rush (Wil Lutz kick), 11:46. Saints 18–14. Drive: 10 plays, 51 yards, 5:35.
• NO – Mark Ingram Jr. 17-yard rush (Wil Lutz kick), 7:26. Saints 25–14. Drive: 7 plays, 53 yards, 3:08.
• NO – Wil Lutz 36-yard field goal, 1:12. Saints 28–14. Drive: 11 plays, 41 yards, 4:20.

• NO – Drew Brees – 24/31, 201 yards, 1 TD, 1 INT
• TB – Jameis Winston – 18/38, 213 yards, 2 TD, 1 INT

• NO – Mark Ingram Jr. – 13 carries, 52 yards, 1 TD
• TB – Jameis Winston – 5 carries, 47 yards

• NO – Michael Thomas – 11 receptions, 98 yards
• TB – Mike Evans – 4 receptions, 86 yards

The Bucs fall to 5-8 with this loss. After being up 14-3 at the half, the Saints outscored the Bucs 25-0 in the second half to get the win. Even with the loss, the Bucs still remain third in the NFC South.

Week 15: at Baltimore Ravens

• No scoring plays.

• TB – Peyton Barber 3-yard rush (rush failed), 12:08. Buccaneers 6–0. Drive: 8 plays, 51 yards, 4:16.
• BAL – Chris Moore 5-yard pass from Lamar Jackson (Justin Tucker kick), 3:58. Ravens 7–6. Drive: 16 plays, 73 yards, 8:10.
• TB – Cairo Santos 21-yard field goal, 1:48. Buccaneers 9–7. Drive: 7 plays, 72 yards, 2:10.
• BAL – Justin Tucker 24-yard field goal, 0:09. Ravens 10–9. Drive: 6 plays, 83 yards, 1:39.

• BAL – Gus Edwards 10-yard rush (Justin Tucker kick), 10:03. Ravens 17–9. Drive: 10 plays, 78 yards, 4:57.
• TB – Cairo Santos 28-yard field goal, 5:43. Ravens 17–12. Drive: 4 plays, 5 yards, 2:06.

• BAL – Justin Tucker 35-yard field goal, 13:32. Ravens 20–12. Drive: 15 plays, 38 yards, 7:11.

• TB – Jameis Winston – 13/25, 157 yards, 1 INT
• BAL – Lamar Jackson – `14/23, 131 yards, 1 TD

• TB – Peyton Barber – 19 carries, 85 yards, 1 TD
• BAL – Gus Edwards – 19 carries, 104 yards, 1 TD

• TB – Mike Evans – 4 receptions, 121 yards
• BAL – Willie Snead IV – 5 receptions, 58 yards

Week 16: at Dallas Cowboys

• TB – Cairo Santos 37-yard field goal, 12:12. Buccaneers 3–0. Drive: 7 plays, 45 yards, 2:52.
• DAL – Dak Prescott 7-yard run (Brett Maher kick), 7:12. Cowboys 7–3. Drive: 8 plays, 75 yards, 5:01.
• DAL – Jaylon Smith 69-yard fumble return (Brett Maher kick), 1:57. Cowboys 14–3.

• TB – Cairo Santos 45-yard field goal, 9:19. Cowboys 14–6. Drive: 14 plays, 44 yards, 7:28.
• DAL – Brett Maher 59-yard field goal, 1:48. Cowboys 17–6. Drive: 4 plays, 5 yards, 0:26.
• TB – Jacquizz Rodgers 2-yard run (Cairo Santos kick), 0:25. Cowboys 17–13. Drive: 8 plays, 75 yards, 1:23.

• DAL – Brett Maher 20-yard field goal, 3:44. Cowboys 20–13. Drive: 12 plays, 56 yards, 6:59.
• DAL – Michael Gallup 4-yard pass from Dak Prescott (Brett Maher kick), 2:27. Cowboys 27–13. Drive: 2 plays, 4 yards, 0:09.

• TB – Mike Evans 7-yard pass from Jameis Winston (Cairo Santos kick), 2:12. Cowboys 27–20. Drive: 8 plays, 71 yards, 2:23.

• TB – Jameis Winston – 34/48, 336 yards, TD
• DAL – Dak Prescott – 20/25, 161 yards, TD

• TB – Peyton Barber – 17 rushes, 43 yards
• DAL – Ezekiel Elliott – 18 rushes, 85 yards

• TB – Mike Evans – 6 receptions, 90 yards, TD
• DAL – Michael Gallup – 3 receptions, 53 yards, TD

Week 17: vs. Atlanta Falcons

First quarter

• TB – Mike Evans 19-yard pass from Jameis Winston (Cairo Santos kick), 3:48. Buccaneers 7–0. Drive: 12 plays, 93 yards, 6:28.

Second quarter

• TB – Cairo Santos 36-yard field goal, 8:25. Buccaneers 10–0. Drive: 9 plays, 35 yards, 4:16.
• TB – Chris Godwin 30-yard pass from Jameis Winston (Cairo Santos kick), 0:46. Buccaneers 17–0. Drive: 4 plays, 70 yards, 0:56.
• ATL – Julio Jones 19-yard pass from Matt Ryan (Matt Bryant kick), 0:20. Buccaneers 17–7. Drive: 5 plays, 75 yards, 0:26.

Third quarter

• ATL – Matt Ryan 5-yard pass from Mohamed Sanu (Matt Bryant kick), 8:49. Buccaneers 17–14. Drive: 14 plays, 75 yards, 6:11.
• TB – Cairo Santos 45-yard field goal, 6:39. Buccaneers 20–14. Drive: 6 plays, 48 yards, 2:10.
• ATL – Matt Bryant 49-yard field goal, 1:59. Buccaneers 20–17. Drive: 10 plays, 42 yards, 4:40.
• ATL – Tevin Coleman 23-yard rush (Matt Bryant kick), 0:44. Falcons 24–20. Drive: 3 plays, 43 yards, 0:35.

Fourth quarter

• ATL – Calvin Ridley 7-yard pass from Matt Ryan (Matt Bryant kick), 10:51. Falcons 31–20. Drive: 7 plays, 75 yards, 3:59.
• TB – Mike Evans 10-yard pass from Jameis Winston (pass failed), 8:09. Falcons 31–26. Drive: 6 plays, 75 yards, 2:42.
• TB – Chris Godwin 19-yard pass from Jameis Winston (pass failed), 5:10. Buccaneers 32–31. Drive: 2 plays, 34 yards, 0:44.
• ATL – Matt Bryant 37-yard field goal, 0:00. Falcons 34–32. Drive: 13 plays, 56 yards, 5:10.

• ATL – Matt Ryan – 31/44, 378 yards, 2 TD, 1 INT
• TB – Jameis Winston – 22/35, 345 yards, 4 TD, 1 INT

• ATL – Tevin Coleman – 8 carries, 45 yards, 1 TD
• TB – Peyton Barber – 15 carries, 66 yards

• ATL – Julio Jones – 9 receptions, 138 yards, 2 TD
• TB – Chris Godwin – 6 receptions, 114 yards, 2 TD

Despite leading 17-0 shortly before halftime, the Buccaneeers lost the lead and fell 20-31 by the fourth quarter. Although they scored twice in the fourth quarter, two failed two-point conversions only gave them a 32-31 lead, and a 37-yard Matt Bryant field goal sealed the 31-34 loss. This loss dropped the Buccanneers to 5-11 and fourth in the NFC South for the second year in a row.

Standings

Division

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Awards

• Week 1: NFC Offensive Player of the Week — Ryan Fitzpatrick^[5]
• Week 1: FedEx Air Player of the Week — Ryan Fitzpatrick^[6]
• Week 2: NFC Offensive Player of the Week — Ryan Fitzpatrick^[7]

References

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