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  1. GAMERELEASEOCT.21
  2. STEERING THE SHIP: YET ANOTHER MILESTONE FOR MIKE2024 RECEIVING TOUCHDOWN LEADERSPlayer (Team)Receiving TD1t.Mike Evans (TB)51t.Chris Godwin (TB)51t.Ja'Marr Chase (CIN)51t.George Kittle (SF)51t.Allen Lazard (NYJ)55t.Marvin Harrison Jr. (ARI)45t.Justin Jefferson (MIN)45t.Drake London (ATL)45t.Terry McLaurin (WAS)4GAMEDAY INFORMATIONMonday, October 21, 20248:15 p.m. ETRaymond James Stadium (Tampa, FL)National TV Broadcast: ESPNJoe Buck (Play-by-Play)Troy Aikman (Analyst)Lisa Salters (Reporter) •Eighth all-time regular season meeting ... Baltimore enters with a 5-2 series advantage ... This will be the first ever meeting between the two teams on Monday Night Football. •The Buccaneers are 14-13 all-time in Monday games, including winning 2-of-3 MNF contests since 2021. •The Buccaneers enter Week 7 tied for the best record in the NFC South. Tampa Bay has now held at least a share of the NFC South lead in 49 of the past 57 weeks dating back to Week 4 of the 2021 season.•Three of Tampa Bay's next four opponents appeared in the conference championship games last season. HOMESEPT. 8SEPT. 15SEPT. 22SEPT. 29AWAY2024 SCHEDULEW37-20W20-16L7-26W33-16L30-36W51-27WEEK 11BYE4-24-2TAMPA BAY BUCCANEERS2024 WEEKLY GAME RELEASE98 ROCK, Flagship StationGene Deckerhoff (Play-by-Play)Dave Moore (Analyst)T.J. Rives (Reporter) FIRST THINGS FIRST96.1 Caliente, Spanish RadioCarlos Bohorquez (Play-by-Play)Martín Gramática (Analyst)Santiago Gramática (Reporter)OCT. 3OCT. 13OCT. 21OCT. 27NOV. 4NOV. 10NOV. 24DEC. 1DEC. 8DEC. 15DEC. 22DEC. 29JAN. 4/5LONGEST STREAKS OF SEASONS WITH 5+ RECEIVING TD - NFL HISTORYPlayer (Seasons)Streak1t.Tim Brown (1991-2001)111t.Cris Carter (1991-2001)111t.Marvin Harrison (1996-2006)111t.Terrell Owens(2000-2010)111t.Jerry Rice (1986-1996)116t.Mike Evans (2014-2024)*96t.Four Other Streaks Tied9THE 100 TD CLUBJerry Rice - 197Randy Moss - 156Terrell Owens - 153Cris Carter - 130Marvin Harrison - 128Larry Fitzgerald - 121Antonio Gates - 116Tony Gonzalez - 111Tim Brown - 100Steve Largent - 100---Mike Evans - 99
  3. 2WEEK 7 VS. BALTIMOREA RESURGENCE IN THE RUN GAME• Tampa Bay currently ranks fourth in the NFL in yards per rush attempt (5.3). In Weeks 5-6 alone, the Buccaneers lead the NFL with 7.2 yards per rush. • Tampa Bay's 5.3 rushing yards per attempt this season is the team's highest average through six games in team history. • The Buccaneers have amassed 27 rushes of 10+ yards this season, tied for the third-most in the NFL through Week 6. HIGHEST YARDS PER RUSH AVERAGE - 2024 SEASONTeamYds/Rush1.Baltimore Ravens5.92.Jacksonville Jaguars5.33.Arizona Cardinals5.34.Tampa Bay Buccaneers5.35.Washington Commanders5.1MOST RUSHES OF 10+ YARDS - 2024 SEASONTeamYds/Rush1.Baltimore Ravens332.Green Bay Packers313t.Tampa Bay Buccaneers273t.Arizona Cardinals275.Three Teams Tied25• The Buccaneers are the only team with three different running backs to have recorded a game with 100+ scrimmage yards this season (Irving, Tucker, White). MOST RBs WITH 100+ SCRIMMAGE YARDS IN A GAME - 2024 SEASONTeam# of RBs1.Tampa Bay Buccaneers32t.Atlanta Falcons22t.Buffalo Bills22t.Detroit Lions22t.Kansas City Chiefs22t.New England Patriots22t.New York Giants22t.Seattle Seahawks2OFFENSIVE NOTESPUTTING ON A SHOW: BUCCANEERS OFFENSE IS LIGHTING UP THE SCOREBOARD UNDER NEW OC LIAM COENTampa Bay put forth its second-most points ever (51) in its Week 6 win over New Orleans. Under the direction of new Offensive Coordinator Liam Coen and quarterback Baker Mayfield, Tampa Bay is tied for the league lead in total points scored in 2024 (178). MOST POINTS SCORED - 2024 SEASONTeamPS1t.Tampa Bay Buccaneers1781t.Washington Commanders1783.Baltimore Ravens177MOST SINGLE-GAME POINTS SCORED - TEAM HISTORYOpponent, DatePS1.at Los Angeles Rams 9/29/19552.at New Orleans 10/13/24513.Four Occurrences Tied48MOST SINGLE-GAME YARDS OF OFFENSE - TEAM HISTORYOpponent, DateTotal Yds1.at New Orleans 10/13/245942.at Detroit 12/26/205883.at Cincinnati 10/28/18576TAMPA BAY TEAM RANKINGSPoints ScoredPassing TouchdownsOffensive Points ScoredYards Per Rush Attempt3rd Down Conversion Pct.1st Downs Per GameYards Per PlayTotal Yards Per Game178 (1st)15 (1st)171 (2nd)5.3 (4th)47.1% (4th)22.3 (5th)6.1 (6th)367.2 (9th)1962The last time a road team recorded 300+ passing and 275+ rushing yards in a game before the Buccaneers did so in Week 6. ALL-TIME OCCURRENCES OF TEAMS WITH 300+ PASSING YARDS AND 275+ RUSHING YARDS IN A SINGLE GAME - NFL HISTORYTeam, Opp., DateRush YardsPass YardsTampa Bay, at New Orleans, 10/13/24277317Miami, vs. Denver, 9/24/23350376San Francisco, vs. Buffalo, 10/7/12311310Dallas, vs. Indianapolis, 9/4/78278305Green Bay, at Philadelphia, 11/11/62294334MOST 1ST DOWNS PER GAME - 2024 SEASONTeam1D/G1.Baltimore Ravens25.02.Detroit Lions23.63t.San Francisco 49ers22.53t.Seattle Seahawks22.55.Tampa Bay Buccaneers22.3
  4. WEEK 7 VS. BALTIMORE3OFFENSIVE NOTESPUTTING ON A SHOW• Entering Week 7, Baker Mayfield has the highest passer rating by a Tampa Bay quarterback through six games of any QB who has started at least five of the team's first six games (109.4). • Since his arrival in Tampa Bay in 2023, Mayfield ranks third in the NFL in passing touchdowns (43). HIGHEST PASSER RATING THROUGH 6 GAMES - TEAM HISTORY(Minimum 5 Games Started)Player (Season)Rating1.Baker Mayfield (2024)109.42.Tom Brady (2021)108.03.Vinny Testaverde (1990)105.14.Jeff Garcia (2007)103.65.Tom Brady (2020)97.8HIGHEST PASSER RATING - 2024 SEASON(Qualified Passers)Player (Team)Rating1.Joe Burrow (CIN)110.32.Baker Mayfield (TB)109.43.Lamar Jackson (BAL)108.44.Jayden Daniels (WAS)107.15.Josh Allen (BUF)106.8PASSING TOUCHDOWN LEADERS - 2024 SEASONPlayer (Team)Pass TD1.Baker Mayfield (TB)152t.Joe Burrow (CIN)122t.Jordan Love (GB)124.Sam Darnold (MIN)115.Three Quarterbacks Tied10PASSING TOUCHDOWN LEADERS - SINCE 2023Player (Team)Pass TD1t.Jordan Love (GB)441t.Dak Prescott (DAL)443.Baker Mayfield (TB)434.Brock Purdy (SF)405.Josh Allen (BUF)39PASSING YARDS LEADERS - 2024 SEASONPlayer (Team)Yards1.Geno Smith (SEA)1,7782.Brock Purdy (SF)1,6293.Dak Prescott (DAL)1,6024.Kirk Cousins (ATL)1,5985.Joe Burrow (CIN)1,5786.C.J. Stroud (HOU)1,5777.Lamar Jackson (BAL)1,5298.Baker Mayfield (TB)1,4899.Jayden Daniels (WAS)1,40410.Aaron Rodgers (NYJ)1,387LET'S TALK ABOUT TRISTAN• Across 222 pass-blocking snaps, Tristan Wirfs has limited opponents to just 10 quarterback pressures and 1.0 sack per NextGen Stats.• Per Pro Football Focus statistics, Wirfs has not allowed a quarterback hit or a sack across 235 pass-blocking snaps measured this season. PRO FOOTBALL FOCUS PASS-BLOCKING GRADES - 2024 SEASON(Among Qualified Offensive Tackles)Player (Team)Pass Block Grade1.Jordan Mailata (PHI)90.92t.Tristan Wirfs (TB)88.62t.Ronnie Stanley (BAL)88.64.Rashawn Slater (LAC)88.45.Lane Johnson (PHI)87.1LOWEST QB PRESSURE % AMONG TACKLES - 2024 SEASON(Per NextGen Stats - Min. 100 Pass-Blocking Snaps)Player (Team)QBP %1.Lane Johnson (PHI)3.4%2.Orlando Brown (CIN)3.6%3.Terron Armstead (MIA)3.7%4.Spencer Brown (BUF)4.5%5.Tristan Wirfs (TB)4.5%INTRODUCING SEAN TUCKER• Second-year undrafted running back Sean Tucker recorded a career-high 192 yards from scrimmage and two total touchdowns in Week 6, amassing 136 rushing yards on 14 carries (9.7 average) and 56 receiving yards on three receptions. Entering the game, Tucker had totaled 30 rushing yards and 23 receiving yards in his career.• Tucker became the fourth running back (sixth time) in franchise history to amass 192+ scrimmage yards and score multiple touchdowns in a single game, joining Doug Martin (2012, twice), Warrick Dunn (2000, twice), and James Wilder (1984).MOST SINGLE-GAME YARDS FROM SCRIMMAGE - 2024 SEASONPlayer (Team, Opp., Date)Scrimmage Yards1.Derrick Henry (BAL, vs. Buffalo, 9/29/24)2092.Ja'Marr Chase (CIN, vs. Baltimore, 10/6/24)1933.Sean Tucker (TB, at New Orleans, 10/13/24)1924.Alvin Kamara (NJO, at Dallas, 9/15/24)1805.Joe Mixon (HOU, at Indianapolis, 9/8/24)178MOST SINGLE-GAME YARDS FROM SCRIMMAGE - SINCE 2020(Among Undrafted Players - Last 5 Seasons)Player (Team, Opp., Date)Scrimmage Yards1.Jeff Wilson Jr. (SF, at Arizona, 12/26/20)2042.Austin Ekeler (LAC, at Cleveland, 10/9/22)1993.Sean Tucker (TB, at New Orleans, 10/13/24)192
  5. 4WEEK 7 VS. BALTIMOREOFFENSIVE NOTESA CONSISTENTLY-DOMINANT DUO• In 2023, Mike Evans reached the 1,000-yard mark for the 10th consecutive season - the longest-such streak to begin a career and the second-longest streak overall in league history. Evans is also the first player ever with 60+ receptions in each of his first 10 career seasons. • Evans now has five career seasons with 1,000+ receiving yards and 10-or-more receiving touchdowns, which tie him for the fifth-most in NFL history. MOST CAREER SEASONS WITH 1,000+ YARDS AND 10+ TDPlayerSeasons1.Jerry Rice*92t.Marvin Harrison*82t.Terell Owens*82t.Randy Moss*85t.Mike Evans55t.Cris Carter*55t.Lance Alworth*5*Member of the Pro Football Hall of Fame• Evans (1,255) and Chris Godwin (1,024) each surpassed the 1,000-yard receiving mark in 2023, marking the fifth time in franchise history that multiple Buccaneers surpassed the 1,000-yard mark in the same season (2014, 2019, 2021, 2022, 2023). Evans and Godwin have accounted for the past four such occasions. • Evans and Godwin are 1-of-3 sets of teammates to go over 1,000 yards each in both 2022 and 2023 and the only duo to do so in each of the past three seasons (2021-23). DUOS WITH 1,000 RECEIVING YARDS EACH - 2022 + 2023Players (Team) 2022 Yds 2023 YdsMike Evans & Chris Godwin (TB)2,1472,279Tyreek Hill & Jaylen Waddle (MIA)3,0662,813A.J. Brown & DeVonta Smith (PHI)2,6922,522Last season, Evans and Godwin were 1-of-2 sets of teammates to have each recorded 75+ receptions and 1,000+ receiving yards.DUOS WITH 75+ REC., 1,000+ YARDS EACH - 2023 SEASONPlayers (Team) Receptions Rec. Yds1.A.J. Brown & DeVonta Smith (PHI)1872,5222.Mike Evans & Chris Godwin (TB)1622,279Evans finished the season tied for the league lead in touchdown receptions (13) in 2023 and is currently tied for the league lead in 2024 with five touchdown catches alongside Godwin. Godwin and Evans are one of just three different sets of receiving teammates since 2019 to each hold at least a share of the league lead in receiving touchdowns through Week 6 or later of a season, and they have now done so twice (also Week 8, 2019). RECEIVING TOUCHDOWN LEADERS - 2024 SEASONPlayer (Team)Rec. TD1t.Mike Evans (TB)5 1t.Chris Godwin (TB)51t.Ja'Marr Chase (CIN)51t.George Kittle (SF)51t.Allen Lazard (NYJ)5AMONG THE LEAGUE'S BEST• Chris Godwin leads the NFL in receptions (43), receiving first downs (30) and yards after catch (324), while tying for first in receiving touchdowns (five) and ranking second in catch percentage (81.1% - min. 25 targets) and third in receiving yards (511). MOST RECEIVING FIRST DOWNS - 2024 SEASONPlayer (Team)Rec 1D1.Chris Godwin (TB)302.Nico Collins (HOU)273t.Stefon Diggs (HOU)243t.Garrett Wilson (NYJ)245.Ja'Marr Chase (CIN)23MOST YARDS AFTER CATCH - 2024 SEASONPlayer (Team)YAC1.Chris Godwin (TB)3242.Ja'Marr Chase (CIN)2653.CeeDee Lamb (DAL)2194.Jayden Reed (GB)2165.Zay Flowers (BAL)211PRO FOOTBALL FOCUS HIGHEST-GRADED WRs - 2024 SEASONPlayer (Team)Off. Grade1.Nico Collins (HOU)92.12.A.J. Brown (PHI)91.03.Chris Godwin (TB)87.64.Rashee Rice (KC)85.15.Chris Olave (NO)84.0MOST COMBINED 1,000-YARD RECEIVING SEASONS ON 2024 ROSTERSTeam1K Seasons1t.Tampa Bay Buccaneers141t.Miami Dolphins143.Tennessee Titans11MOST 1,000-YARD RECEIVING SEASONS BY AN ACTIVE RECEIVING DUOPlayers (Team)Seasons1.Mike Evans & Chris Godwin (TB)142.Odell Beckham Jr. & Tyreek Hill (MIA)113.Keenan Allen & D.J. Moore (CHI)10ACTIVE 1,000-YARD RECEIVING SEASON STREAKS WITH ONE TEAMPlayer (Team)Seasons1.Mike Evans (TB)102t.Justin Jefferson (MIN)42t.Terry McLaurin (WAS)44t.Chris Godwin (TB)34t.J. Chase (CIN)/C. Lamb (DAL)/J. Waddle (MIA)3PLAYERS WITH 25+ REC., 300+ YARDS, 5+ REC. TD - 2024 SEASON(Through Week 6)Player (Team) Rec Rec. YdsRec. TDChris Godwin (TB)435115 Mike Evans (TB)253105Ja'Marr Chase (CIN)345655Allen Lazard (NYJ)263545
  6. WEEK 7 VS. BALTIMORE5NEXT MAN UP: TAMPA BAY'S DEFENSE FIGHTING THROUGH ADVERSITYDEFENSIVE NOTESZYON MCCOLLUM THROUGH WEEK 5RANK AMONG CORNERBACKS THIS SEASON(min. 30 defensive targets where designated*)Defensive Targets36Lowest Completion Percentage When Targeted44.4% (1st*)Passes Defensed10 (t-1st)Receptions Allowed16 (2nd*)Passer Rating When Targeted67.4 (2nd*)Pro Football Focus Grade89.4 (2nd)Receiving Yards Per Coverage Snap1.0 (3rd*)EPA/Target-0.39 (3rd*)Interceptions2 (t-3rd)Total Receiving Yards Allowed204 (5th*) FORCED FUMBLE LEADERS - ACTIVE PLAYERSPlayer (Team)FF1.Khalil Mack (LAC)312t.Lavonte David (TB)302t.T.J. Watt (PIT)30FUMBLE RECOVERY LEADERS - ACTIVE PLAYERSPlayer (Team)FR1.Lavonte David (TB)182t.Calais Campbell (MIA)132t.Khalil Mack (LAC)13INTERCEPTION LEADERS AMONG LINEBACKERS - ACTIVE PLAYERSPlayer (Team)INT1t.Lavonte David (TB)131t.Jordan Hicks (CLE)131t.Bobby Wagner (WAS)13TAKEAWAY LEADERS AMONG LINEBACKERS - ACTIVE PLAYERSPlayer (Team)TA1.Lavonte David (TB)312.Jordan Hicks (CLE)243.Bobby Wagner (WAS)23TACKLE LEADERS - ACTIVE PLAYERSPlayer (Team)Tackles1.Bobby Wagner (WAS)1,7562.Lavonte David (TB)1,5243.Demario Davis (NO)1,276SOLO TACKLE LEADERS - ACTIVE PLAYERSPlayer (Team)Solo Tackles1.Lavonte David (TB)1,0622.Bobby Wagner (WAS)1,0273.Demario Davis (NO)823TACKLE FOR LOSS LEADERS - ACTIVE PLAYERSPlayer (Team)TFL1.Calais Campbell (MIA)1792.Von Miller (BUF)1673.Lavonte David (TB)163PFF CORNERBACK DEFENSIVE GRADESPlayer (Team)Defensive Grade1.D.J. Reed (NYJ)*90.52.Zyon McCollum (TB)89.43.Christian Benford (BUF)*82.6*Through Week 5 (Played on Monday Night Football)PFF CORNERBACK COVERAGE GRADESPlayer (Team)Coverage Grade1.D.J. Reed (NYJ)*90.82.Zyon McCollum (TB)89.23.Christian Benford (BUF)*85.6*Through Week 5 (Played on Monday Night Football)TAKE A LOOK AT TYKEE• Tampa Bay 2024 third-round pick Tykee Smith notched five tackles, two passes defensed, an interception, a forced fumble and a quarterback hit in the Buccaneers' Week 6 win at New Orleans. • Smith's -0.39 EPA/Target ranks second among all rookie defensive backs (min. 15 targets), trailing only the No. 24 overall pick, Terrion Arnold. ROOKIE FORCED FUMBLE LEADERSPlayer (Team)FF1t.Tykee Smith (TB)21t.Laiatu Latu (IND)23.Many Players Tied1DEFENSIVE SNAP LEADERS - ROOKIE DEFENSIVE BACKSPlayer (Team)Def. Snaps1.Tyler Nubin (NYG)3422.Javon Bullard (GB)3263.Mike Sainristill (WAS)3014.Quinyon Mitchell (PHI)2945.Tykee Smith (TB)293LOWEST EPA/TARGET - ROOKIE DEFENSIVE BACKS (MIN. 15 TARGETS)Player (Team)EPA/Target1.Terrion Arnold (DET)-0.472.Tykee Smith (TB)-0.393.Jarvis Brownlee (TEN)-0.34LAVONTE DAVID: A GENERATIONAL TALENT
  7. 6WEEK 7 VS. BALTIMOREMOST 50+ YARD FIELD GOALS MADE - FRANCHISE HISTORYPlayer 50+ FGM1.Connor Barth152.Chase McLaughlin143.Martín Gramática 12FIELD GOAL PERCENTAGE LEADERS - SINCE 2023(Qualified Kickers)Player (Team)FG%1.Nick Folk (TEN)97.4%2.Chase McLaughlin (TB)95.2%3.Chris Boswell (PIT)93.8%4.Cameron Dicker (LAC)93.2%5.Ka'imi Fairbairn (HOU)93.0%Punter Jake Camarda also broke his own franchise record for the best single-season yards per punt average (50.1) in 2023. He currently ranks second all-time in gross yards per punt among players with at least 100 career punts. ALL-TIME YARDS PER PUNT LEADERS(Minimum 100 Career Punts)PlayerYds/Punt1.Ryan Stonehouse52.82.Jake Camarda49.13.A.J. Cole48.54.Jack Fox48.45.Blake Gillikin48.1FIELD GOAL PERCENTAGE FROM 50+ YARDS - ALL-TIME(Minimum 20 Field Goal Attempts of 50+ Yards)Player (Team)FG% (FGM-FGA)1.Chase McLaughlin (TB)85.3% (29-of-34)2.Jeff Wilkins (Retired)83.3% (20-of-24)3.Chris Boswell (PIT)81.8% (36-of-44)4.Daniel Carlson (LV)77.8% (28-of-36)5.Younghoe Koo (ATL)75.7% (28-of-37)Buccaneers kicker Chase McLaughlin has made a franchise record-setting 29 consecutive regular season field goals dating back to 2023. Last season, McLaughlin was 29-of-31 on field goal attempts and 33-of-33 on extra point attempts, setting a new franchise single-season record for field goal percentage (93.5%). SPECIAL TEAMS NOTESGLAZER FAMILY DONTATES $1 Million TO HURRICANE HELENE RELIEF EFFORTSIN THE COMMUNITY“The flooding caused by Hurricane Helene’s storm surge has been devastating to many throughout the state and specifically in our Tampa Bay community. There are many areas throughout our community that will require time and additional resources in order to begin the recovery. We offer our full support to those who have been impacted and are extremely thankful for the heroic and brave efforts of the many first responders and utility workers who have been working tirelessly to ensure the safety and wellbeing of our community during this difficult time.” - Owner/Co-Chairman Darcie Glazer Kassewitz
  8. WEEK 7 VS. BALTIMORE7vs. BALTIMORE2024 REGULAR SEASON COMPARISON367.29thTOTAL OFFENSE453.71st136.88thRUSH OFFENSE205.31st230.311thPASS OFFENSE248.38th365.726thTOTAL DEFENSE334.716th113.3t-11thRUSH DEFENSE59.01st252.328thPASS DEFENSE275.731st29.72ndPOINTS SCORED29.54th23.5t-19thPOINTS ALLOWED24.824th17.0t-8thSACKS19.0t-5th17.0t-25thSACKS ALLOWED7.01st+210thTURNOVER MARGIN0t-13thBUCCANEERSRAVENSSTATRANKSTATRANKTEAM LEADERSRUSHING YARDSRUSHING TDSPASSER RATINGPASSING YARDSPASSING TDSRECEPTIONSRECEIVING YARDSRECEIVING TDSTACKLESSACKSINTERCEPTIONSBucky Irving (328)Derrick Henry (704)1st in the NFLB. Irving/B. Mayfield (2)Derrick Henry (8)1st in the NFLBaker Mayfield (109.4)2nd in the NFLBaker Mayfield (1,489)8th in the NFLLamar Jackson (108.4)3rd in the NFLLamar Jackson (1,529)7th in the NFLLamar Jackson (10)t-5th in the NFLZay Flowers (33)t-9th in the NFLZay Flowers (401)Isaiah Likely (3)Baker Mayfield (15)1st in the NFLChris Godwin (43)1st in the NFLChris Godwin (511)3rd in the NFLM. Evans/C. Godwin (5)t-1st in the NFLLavonte David (46)Three Players Tied (3.0)Zyon McCollum (2)t-6th in the NFLRoquan Smith (56)t-8th in the NFLKyle Van Noy (6.0)t-3rd in the NFLMarlon Humphrey (2)t-6th in the NFL9 Career Games vs. BAL268.6 pass yards/game13 passing touchdowns105 passing first downs7.19 pass yards/attemptBAKER MAYFIELDMIKE EVANS3 Career Games vs. BAL14 receptions99.7 receiving yards/game21.4 yards/reception1 receiving touchdown9 first down receptionsLAVONTE DAVID3 Career Games vs. BAL32 tackles (two tackles for loss)25 solo tackles2.0 sacks3 quarterback hits1 fumble recovery1 pass defensed
  9. 8WEEK 7 VS. BALTIMOREWHAT TO WATCH FOR•Needs 1 game playedto surpass Tony Mayberry (160) for the eighth-most games played in franchise history. •Needs 10 receiving yards to become the 18th player in NFL history with 12,000+ receiving yards with one franchise. •Needs 72 receiving yards to surpass Derrick Mason (12,061) for the 29th-most receiving yards in NFL history. •Needs 94 receiving yards to surpass Hines Ward (12,083) for the 28th-most receiving yards in league history. •Needs 1 receiving touchdown to tie Hall of Famers Tim Brown and Steve Largent (100) for the ninth-most receiving touchdowns in NFL history and to become just the 11th player in NFL history to reach the 100 receiving touchdown milestone. He would become the fifth-fastest player to reach 100 receiving touchdowns (160 games), trailing only Pro Football Hall of Famers Jerry Rice, Randy Moss, Terrell Owens and Marvin Harrison. •Needs 1 receiving touchdown to become just the seventh to record 100 receiving touchdowns with one franchise. •Needs 1 total touchdown to tie Hall of Famer Steve Largent (101) for the 22nd-most total touchdowns in NFL history. MIKE EVANS•Needs 10 receiving yards and 1 receiving touchdownto become just the 10th player in NFL history with 12,000+ receiving yards and 100+ receiving touchdowns in a career. All eight eligible players on the list have been inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame. Tim Brown*Cris Carter*Larry FitzgeraldTony Gonzalez*Marvin Harrison Sr.*Steve Largent*Randy Moss*Terrell Owens*Jerry Rice**Member of the Pro Football Hall of Fame
  10. WEEK 7 VS. BALTIMORE9CADE OTTON•Needs 7 receptions to surpass Calvin Magee (114) for the ninth-most receptions by a tight end in franchise history. •Needs 12 receptions to to surpass O.J. Howard (119) for the eighth-most receptions by a tight end in franchise history. WHAT TO WATCH FOR•Needs 34 receiving yards to reach the 1,000 career receiving yards milestone, becoming the ninth running back in franchise history with 1,000+ receiving yards for Tampa Bay. •Needs 4 receptions to surpass Cadillac Williams (134) for the sixth-most receptions by a running back in franchise history. •Needs 56 receiving yards to surpass Gary Anderson (1,021) for the eighth-most receiving yards by a running back in franchise history. •Needs 126 receiving yards to surpass Doug Martin (1,091) for the seventh-most receiving yards by a running back in franchise history. RACHAAD WHITE•Needs one 50+ yard field goal to tie Connor Barth (15) for the most 50+ yard field goals made in Tampa Bay's franchise history.CHASE MCLAUGHLIN•Needs 100+ yards from scrimmage to become the first undrafted Buccaneers player to record consecutive games with 100+ yards from scrimmage since Bobby Rainey in 2014. SEAN TUCKER
  11. 10WEEK 7 VS. BALTIMOREPRO BOWL BUCCANEERSMike Evans (5)......................................2016, 2018, 2019, 2021, 2023Tristan Wirfs (3)..........................................................2021, 2022, 2023Lavonte David (1)...................................................................................2015Chris Godwin (1)....................................................................................2019Baker Mayfield (1)................................................................................2023Vita Vea (1).................................................................................................2021Antoine Winfield Jr. (1).......................................................................2021Iowa3BY COLLEGEACC6Big Ten21Big 123SEC9BY CONFERENCE Rnd (Pick)PlayerTeamYear1 (7)Mike EvansTampa Bay20141 (1)Baker MayfieldCleveland20181 (12)Vita VeaTampa Bay20181 (13)Tristan WirfsTampa Bay20201 (32)Joe Tryon-ShoyinkaTampa Bay20211 (19)Calijah KanceyTampa Bay20231 (26)Graham BartonTampa Bay2024FIRST ROUND PEDIGREETexas 7Florida 5California 4BY STATE Oldest......................................................LB, Lavonte David, 34, Born 1/23/90Youngest....................................................RB Bucky Irving, 21, Born 8/19/02Tallest................................................................................OLBAnthony Nelson, 6'7Shortest........................................................................SAntoine Winfield Jr., 5'9Heaviest.......................................................................................DL Vita Vea, 347 lbsLightest.................................................................CB Tyrek Funderburk, 185 lbsMost Seasons as a Buccaneer.........................................................................................................................................................................LB Lavonte David, 13th seasonMost NFL Seasons.......................................LB Lavonte David, 13th seasonMost Games Played.......................................................LB Lavonte David, 187Most Games Started......................................................LB Lavonte David, 187Total Rookies.........................................................................................................................9Players with 5+ Years of Experience.....................................................................17Players with 10+ Years of Experience.................................................................................3QUICK FACTSPittsburgh3Washington6ROSTER BREAKDOWNALL-PRO BUCCANEERSLavonte David (3)......................2013 (1st), 2016 (2nd), 2020 (2nd)Mike Evans (2)....................................................2016 (2nd), 2023 (2nd)Tristan Wirfs (2)...................................................2021 (1st), 2022 (2nd)Chris Godwin (1)........................................................................2019 (2nd)Antoine Winfield Jr. (1).............................................................2023 (1st)Auburn2Georgia2Minnesota2Nebraska3Georgia 4
  12. WEEK 7 VS. BALTIMORE11TODD BOWLES25th year in the NFL7thyears as a head coach3rd year as Buccaneers head coach47-60 (.439) All-Time Record1-2 (.333) All-Time Playoff Record21-19 (.525) Record as Tampa Bay Head Coach1-2 (.333) Playoff Record with Tampa Bay1-1 Record vs. Baltimore1-1 Record vs. John HarbaughCAREER HIGHLIGHTS•Named 2014 Assistant Coach of the Year by the Pro Football Writers Association and the Associated Press•Was the architect of Tampa Bay's Super Bowl LV-winning defense during the 2020 NFL season.•His defenses have finished top five in fewest yards per play five times (2013, 2015, 2019, 2020, 2021).•With a heavy emphasis on stopping the run, Bowles' defenses have led the NFL in fewest rushing yards allowed per game three times (2014, 2019, 2020). •25 different players have earned Pro Bowl selections with Bowles as their position coach, defensive coordinator or head coach. •Played eight NFL seasons as a defensive back for Washington (1986-1990, 1992-93) and the San Francisco 49ers (1991). •Started 12 games and contributed four interceptions for a Washington team that won Super Bowl XXII. THE JOURNEY2022-Head Coach2019-21Defensive Coordinator2015-18Head Coach2013-14Defensive Coordinator2012Secondary/Interim Defensive Coordinator2011Interim Head Coach2008-11Asst. Head Coach/Secondary2005-07Defensive Backs2004Secondary2001-03Nickel Package2000Defensive Backs1998-99Defensive Coordinator/DBs1997Defensive Coordinator/Secondary1995-96College Scouting Assistant1992-93Player1991Player1986-90Player1982-85PlayerBUCCANEERS HIGHLIGHTS•The first head coach in franchise history to secure a playoff spot in each of his first two seasons in Tampa Bay.•1-of-2 head coaches in franchise history (Jon Gruden) to win a division title in their first year as head coach, and the only to win in each of his first two seasons. •Executed a historic defensive performance in Super Bowl LV, in which the Buccaneers held the Kansas City Chiefs to just nine points and without a touchdown. •Has coached eight different Buccaneers to Pro Bowl selections: Shaquil Barrett (2019, 2021), Mike Evans (2023), Baker Mayfield (2023), Jason Pierre-Paul (2020), Vita Vea (2021), Devin White (2021), Antoine Winfield Jr. (2021) and Tristan Wirfs (2022-23). •Led the NFL's top run defense in back-to-back seasons from 2019-20. BY THE NUMBERS
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