The Bucs are going to the playoffs (if they can stop the run)

Plus: Two Bucs doubtful for Sunday

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View on the web Go to our home page Subscribe to the Times Saturday, December 31, 2022 Forward this to a friend Subscribe to more newsletters The Bucs are going to the playoffs! (If they can stop Carolina’s running game.) John Romano | If they beat the Panthers, the Bucs clinch the division. And the way to beat Carolina is to make sure they do not run the ball 40 or more times. Read more Vita Vea’s status still uncertain as Bucs brace for Panthers’ run game The 347-pound nose tackle has been limited at practice the last three days. Read more Bucs may have home-field advantage if Tom Brady plays in 2023 The Bucs quarterback will become a free agent and already there is speculation about him possibly joining Sean Payton in New Orleans. Read more Watch: Bucs look to clinch division against Panthers The Bucs' goal for Sunday is simple: Win and they're in the playoffs. But in order to do so, they'll have to stop Carolina's stout run game. Watch for more Bruce Arians reflects on his Bucs Ring of Honor coaching career: ‘What a ride!’ After only three seasons, but a Super Bowl 55 win and 5-1 playoff record, Arians will become the 14th person to receive the honor. Read more Bucs edge rushers Joe Tryon-Shoyinka, Anthony Nelson logging overtime in regulation “The experience is doing them wonders,” coach Todd Bowles says. Read more ‘Citizen hero’ Blaine Gabbert recounts his role in Davis Islands helicopter rescue “I was just right place, right time I guess,” the 33-year-old Bucs backup quarterback says. Read more Gain unlimited access to Buccaneers, Rays and Lightning coverage for about $1 a week! Subscribe now It’s hard to bet against Tom Brady reaching the playoffs The Bucs have a chance to win the eighth division title in franchise history Sunday. Brady has only missed the postseason twice as a starter. Read more Knee injury behind him, Bucs’ Chris Godwin is thriving again Dec. 19 marked the one year anniversary of the receiver tearing two ligaments. Now he leads the team with 89 receptions and has regained his form. Read more Todd Bowles wants more running back balance. Will he get it? Offensive coordinator Byron Leftwich suggests Thursday that the Bucs may lean on whomever gives it the best chance to win. Read more It’s not hyperbole: Tom Brady has spent half his life in the NFL “That’s crazy,” the 45-year-old Bucs quarterback says Thursday. Read more Donovan Smith back at Bucs practice; Tristan Wirfs says he feels ‘fantastic’ The Pro Bowl right tackle was limping at the end of Sunday night’s game in Arizona. Read more No chance Ryan Jensen plays Sunday for Bucs vs. Panthers, Todd Bowles says “We don’t have any expectations on him,” the first-year coach added. Read more Follow more football Calling all Bulls, Gators and Seminoles fans. We have a new college football newsletter in the works. In Florida Football Fix, beat writer Matt Baker will dive into the news and trends affecting our state teams. Sign up today so you don’t miss the first edition. It’s free. Key dates Sunday: Bucs vs. Panthers, 1 p.m.; TV: Fox; Radio: 97.9 FM   Jan. 7 or 8: Bucs at Falcons, TBD; TV: TBD; Radio: 97.9 FM Did someone forward this to you? Get Bucs RedZone in your own inbox next time. It's free to subscribe. Sign up here. Contact us Privacy policy Terms, Conditions & Copyright Standard of accuracy © 2022 • All Rights Reserved Tampa Bay Times • 490 First Avenue South • St. Petersburg, FL 33701 • 727-893-8111 To ensure this email is delivered to your inbox, add custserv@elist.tampabay.com to your address book. You are receiving this email because you signed up for the "Bucs RedZone" newsletter from the Tampa Bay Times. If you’d prefer not to receive updates, you can unsubscribe from this email.