2017 Tampa Bay Buccaneers season








































2017 Tampa Bay Buccaneers season
Head coach
Dirk Koetter
General manager
Jason Licht
Owner
The Glazer family
Home field
Raymond James Stadium
Results
Record
5–11
Division place
4th NFC South
Playoff finish
Did not qualify
Pro Bowlers
LB Kwon Alexander
DT Gerald McCoy


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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, 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.





Contents






  • 1 Offseason


    • 1.1 Signings


    • 1.2 Departures


      • 1.2.1 Acquisitions






  • 2 2017 NFL draft


    • 2.1 Pre-draft


    • 2.2 Draft




  • 3 Staff


  • 4 Final roster


  • 5 Preseason


  • 6 Regular season


    • 6.1 Schedule


    • 6.2 Game summaries


      • 6.2.1 Week 2: vs. Chicago Bears


      • 6.2.2 Week 3: at Minnesota Vikings


      • 6.2.3 Week 4: vs. New York Giants


      • 6.2.4 Week 5: vs. New England Patriots


      • 6.2.5 Week 6: at Arizona Cardinals


      • 6.2.6 Week 7: at Buffalo Bills


      • 6.2.7 Week 8: vs. Carolina Panthers


      • 6.2.8 Week 9: at New Orleans Saints


      • 6.2.9 Week 10: vs. New York Jets


      • 6.2.10 Week 11: at Miami Dolphins


      • 6.2.11 Week 12: at Atlanta Falcons


      • 6.2.12 Week 13: at Green Bay Packers


      • 6.2.13 Week 14: vs. Detroit Lions


      • 6.2.14 Week 15: vs. Atlanta Falcons


      • 6.2.15 Week 16: at Carolina Panthers


      • 6.2.16 Week 17: vs. New Orleans Saints






  • 7 Standings


    • 7.1 Division


    • 7.2 Conference




  • 8 Notes


  • 9 References


  • 10 External links





Offseason



Signings
















































































Pos. 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































































Pos. 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


Main article: 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
3 107
 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 – Todd Monken

  • Quarterbacks – Mike Bajakian

  • Running Backs – Tim Spencer

  • Wide Receivers – Nathan Fee

  • 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 final roster
Quarterbacks


  • 14 Ryan Fitzpatrick


  •  4 Ryan Griffin


  •  3 Jameis Winston


Running backs




  • 25 Peyton Barber


  • 22 Doug Martin


  • 32 Jacquizz Rodgers


  • 34 Charles Sims


Wide receivers




  • 13 Mike Evans


  • 12 Chris Godwin


  • 10 Adam Humphries


  • 11 DeSean Jackson


  • 16 Freddie Martino


  • 85 Bobo Wilson


Tight ends




  • 82 Antony Auclair


  • 84 Cameron Brate


  • 45 Alan Cross

Offensive linemen


  • 77 Caleb Benenoch T


  • 72 Adam Gettis G


  • 68 Joe Hawley C


  • 67 Michael Liedtke G


  • 64 Kevin Pamphile G


  • 76 Donovan Smith T


  • 62 Evan Smith G


  • 66 Leonard Wester T


Defensive linemen




  • 91 Robert Ayers DE


  • 90 Chris Baker DT


  • 94 Will Clarke DE


  • 92 William Gholston DE


  • 93 Gerald McCoy DT


  • 98 Clinton McDonald DT


  • 79 Pat O'Connor DE


  • 95 Ryan Russell DE


  • 96 Sealver Siliga DT


  • 71 Channing Ward DE

Linebackers


  • 58 Kwon Alexander MLB


  • 51 Kendell Beckwith OLB


  • 59 Devante Bond OLB


  • 49 Riley Bullough OLB


  • 54 Lavonte David OLB


  • 52 Nigel Harris MLB


Defensive backs




  • 23 Chris Conte S


  • 35 Javien Elliott CB


  • 24 Brent Grimes CB


  • 39 Isaiah Johnson S


  • 36 Robert McClain CB


  • 27 David Rivers CB


  • 26 Josh Robinson S


  • 29 Ryan Smith CB


  • 37 Keith Tandy S


  • 43 T. J. Ward S


Special teams




  •  9 Bryan Anger P


  •  7 Patrick Murray K


  • 65 Garrison Sanborn LS

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
August 11
 at Cincinnati Bengals
L 12–23
 0–1
Paul Brown Stadium
Recap
2
August 17
 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
August 31
Washington Redskins
L 10–13
 1–3
 Raymond James Stadium
Recap


Regular season



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Week Date Opponent Result Record Game site NFL.com
recap
1
Bye[A]
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
October 5
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[A]
 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
December 18
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




  • Date: September 17


  • Game time: 1:00 p.m. EDT


  • Game weather: 88 °F (31 °C), clear


  • Game attendance: 56,640


  • Referee: Ronald Torbert


  • TV announcers (Fox): Dick Stockton, Mark Schlereth and Shannon Spake


  • Recap, Gamebook







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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




  • Date: September 24


  • Game time: 1:00 p.m. EDT/12:00 p.m. CDT


  • Game weather: Played indoors (dome stadium)


  • Game attendance: 66,390


  • Referee: John Hussey


  • TV announcers (Fox): Thom Brennaman, Chris Spielman and Peter Schrager


  • Recap, Gamebook







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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




  • Date: October 1


  • Game time: 4:05 p.m. EDT


  • Game weather: 91 °F (33 °C), cloudy


  • Game attendance: 63,916


  • Referee: Craig Wrolstad


  • TV announcers (Fox): Kenny Albert, Ronde Barber, Tiki Barber and Kristina Pink


  • Recap, Gamebook







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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




  • Date: October 5


  • Game time: 8:25 p.m. EDT


  • Game weather: 76 °F (24 °C), clear


  • Game attendance: 64,476


  • Referee: Carl Cheffers


  • TV announcers (CBS/NFLN/Amazon Video): Jim Nantz, Tony Romo and Tracy Wolfson


  • Recap, Gamebook







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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




  • Date: October 15


  • Game time: 4:05 p.m. EDT/1:05 p.m. Arizona time


  • Game weather: Played indoors (retractable roof closed)


  • Game attendance: 63,999


  • Referee: Gene Steratore


  • TV announcers (Fox): Kenny Albert, Charles Davis and Pam Oliver


  • Recap, Gamebook







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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




  • Date: October 22


  • Game time: 1:00 p.m. EDT


  • Game weather: 74 °F (23 °C), sunny


  • Game attendance: 68,561


  • Referee: Clete Blakeman


  • TV announcers (Fox): Chris Myers, Daryl Johnston and Laura Okmin


  • Recap, Gamebook







Game information











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







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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







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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




  • Date: November 12


  • Game time: 1:00 p.m. EST


  • Game weather: 79 °F (26 °C), cloudy


  • Game attendance: 57,911


  • Referee: Brad Allen


  • TV announcers (CBS): Kevin Harlan and Rich Gannon


  • Recap, Gamebook







Game information











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




  • Date: November 19[A]


  • Game time: 1:00 p.m. EST


  • Game weather: 81 °F (27 °C), sunny


  • Game attendance: 65,089


  • Referee: Tony Corrente


  • TV announcers (Fox): Dick Stockton, Mark Schlereth and Shannon Spake


  • Recap, Gamebook







Game information











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




  • Date: November 26


  • Game time: 1:00 p.m. EST


  • Game weather: Played indoors (retractable roof closed)


  • Game attendance: 71,036


  • Referee: Jeff Triplette


  • TV announcers (Fox): Dick Stockton, Mark Schlereth and Shannon Spake


  • Recap, Gamebook







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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 OT Total
Buccaneers 7 3 0 10 0 20
Packers 3 14 0 3 6 26

at Lambeau Field, Green Bay, Wisconsin




  • Date: December 3


  • Game time: 1:00 p.m. EST/12:00 p.m. CST


  • Game weather: 42 °F (6 °C), cloudy


  • Game attendance: 77,684


  • Referee: Terry McAulay


  • TV announcers (Fox): Tim Brando, Greg Jennings and Jennifer Hale


  • Recap, Gamebook







Game information











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




  • Date: December 10


  • Game time: 1:00 p.m. EST


  • Game weather: 55 °F (13 °C), clear


  • Game attendance: 60,372


  • Referee: Ed Hochuli


  • TV announcers (Fox): Chris Myers, Daryl Johnston and Laura Okmin


  • Recap, Gamebook







Game information











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




  • Date: December 18


  • Game time: 8:30 p.m. EST


  • Game weather: 71 °F (22 °C), clear


  • Game attendance: 62,382


  • Referee: John Hussey


  • TV announcers (ESPN): Sean McDonough, Jon Gruden and Lisa Salters


  • Recap, Gamebook







Game information











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







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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




  • Date: December 31


  • Game time: 4:25 p.m. EST


  • Game weather: 71 °F (22 °C), clear


  • Game attendance: 55,376


  • Referee: Walt Anderson


  • TV announcers (Fox): Chris Myers, Daryl Johnston and Laura Okmin


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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

































































NFC South


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W
L
T
PCT
DIV
CONF
PF
PA
STK

(4)New Orleans Saints
 11
 5
 0
 .688
 4–2
 8–4
 448
 326
 L1

(5)Carolina Panthers
 11
 5
 0
 .688
 3–3
 7–5
 363
 327
 L1

(6)Atlanta Falcons
 10
 6
 0
 .625
 4–2
 9–3
 353
 315
 W1

Tampa Bay Buccaneers
 5
 11
 0
 .313
 1–5
 3–9
 335
 382
 W1


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NFC

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#
 Team
 Division
W
L
T
PCT
DIV
CONF
SOS
SOV
STK

Division leaders
1[a]
Philadelphia Eagles
 East
 13
 3
 0
 .813
 5–1
 10–2
 .461
 .433
 L1
2[a]
Minnesota Vikings
 North
 13
 3
 0
 .813
 5–1
 10–2
 .492
 .447
 W3
3[b]
Los Angeles Rams
 West
 11
 5
 0
 .688
 4–2
 7–5
 .504
 .460
 L1
4[b][c]
New Orleans Saints
 South
 11
 5
 0
 .688
 4–2
 8–4
 .535
 .483
 L1

Wild Cards
5[c]
Carolina Panthers
 South
 11
 5
 0
 .688
 3–3
 7–5
 .539
 .500
 L1
6
Atlanta Falcons
 South
 10
 6
 0
 .625
 4–2
 9–3
 .543
 .475
 W1

Did not qualify for the playoffs
7[d]
Detroit Lions
 North
 9
 7
 0
 .563
 5–1
 8–4
 .496
 .368
 W1
8[d]
Seattle Seahawks
 West
 9
 7
 0
 .563
 4–2
 7–5
 .492
 .444
 L1
9[d]
Dallas Cowboys
 East
 9
 7
 0
 .563
 5–1
 7–5
 .496
 .438
 W1
10
Arizona Cardinals
 West
 8
 8
 0
 .500
 3–3
 5–7
 .488
 .406
 W2
11[e]
Green Bay Packers
 North
 7
 9
 0
 .438
 2–4
 5–7
 .539
 .357
 L3
12[e]
Washington Redskins
 East
 7
 9
 0
 .438
 1–5
 5–7
 .539
 .429
 L1
13
San Francisco 49ers
 West
 6
 10
 0
 .375
 1–5
 3–9
 .512
 .438
 W5
14[f]
Tampa Bay Buccaneers
 South
 5
 11
 0
 .313
 1–5
 3–9
 .555
 .375
 W1
15[f]
Chicago Bears
 North
 5
 11
 0
 .313
 0–6
 1–11
 .559
 .500
 L1
16
New York Giants
 East
 3
 13
 0
 .188
 1–5
 1–11
 .531
 .458
 W1

Tiebreakers[g]




  1. ^ ab Philadelphia claimed the No. 1 seed over Minnesota based on winning percentage vs. common opponents. Philadelphia's cumulative record against Carolina, Chicago,
    LA Rams and Washington was 5–0, compared to Minnesota's 4–1 cumulative record against the same four teams.


  2. ^ ab LA Rams claimed the No. 3 seed over New Orleans based on head-to-head victory.


  3. ^ ab New Orleans clinched the NFC South division over Carolina based on head-to-head sweep.


  4. ^ abc Detroit finished ahead of Dallas and Seattle based on conference record, while Seattle finished ahead of Dallas based on head-to-head victory.


  5. ^ ab Green Bay finished ahead of Washington based on record vs. common opponents. Green Bay's cumulative record against Dallas, Minnesota, New Orleans and Seattle
    was 2–3, compared to Washington's 1–4 cumulative record against the same four teams.


  6. ^ ab Tampa Bay finished ahead of Chicago based on head-to-head victory.


  7. ^ When breaking ties for three or more teams under the NFL's rules, they are first broken within divisions, then comparing only the highest ranked remaining team from each division.





Notes





  1. ^ abc The Buccaneers were originally scheduled to play the Miami Dolphins during Week 1 (September 10) at Hard Rock Stadium in Miami Gardens. However, due to the impact from Hurricane Irma, the game was re-scheduled to Week 11, in which both the Buccaneers and Dolphins would originally have had their byes.[5]




References





  1. ^ Smith, Scott (2017-01-02). "Bucs Re-Sign Six from Practice Squad". Retrieved 2017-01-12..mw-parser-output cite.citation{font-style:inherit}.mw-parser-output q{quotes:"""""""'""'"}.mw-parser-output code.cs1-code{color:inherit;background:inherit;border:inherit;padding:inherit}.mw-parser-output .cs1-lock-free a{background:url("//upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/6/65/Lock-green.svg/9px-Lock-green.svg.png")no-repeat;background-position:right .1em center}.mw-parser-output .cs1-lock-limited a,.mw-parser-output .cs1-lock-registration a{background:url("//upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/d/d6/Lock-gray-alt-2.svg/9px-Lock-gray-alt-2.svg.png")no-repeat;background-position:right .1em center}.mw-parser-output .cs1-lock-subscription a{background:url("//upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/a/aa/Lock-red-alt-2.svg/9px-Lock-red-alt-2.svg.png")no-repeat;background-position:right .1em center}.mw-parser-output .cs1-subscription,.mw-parser-output .cs1-registration{color:#555}.mw-parser-output .cs1-subscription span,.mw-parser-output .cs1-registration span{border-bottom:1px dotted;cursor:help}.mw-parser-output .cs1-hidden-error{display:none;font-size:100%}.mw-parser-output .cs1-visible-error{font-size:100%}.mw-parser-output .cs1-subscription,.mw-parser-output .cs1-registration,.mw-parser-output .cs1-format{font-size:95%}.mw-parser-output .cs1-kern-left,.mw-parser-output .cs1-kern-wl-left{padding-left:0.2em}.mw-parser-output .cs1-kern-right,.mw-parser-output .cs1-kern-wl-right{padding-right:0.2em}


  2. ^ Smith, Scott (2017-01-04). "Bucs Sign Two More to Futures Contracts". Retrieved 2017-01-12.


  3. ^ Smith, Scott (2017-01-05). "Buccaneers Add CFL Star Derel Walker". Retrieved 2017-01-12.


  4. ^ "Bucs signing T.J. Ward to 1-year deal worth up to $5M". NFL.com. September 3, 2017.


  5. ^ "Tampa Bay Buccaneers-Miami Dolphins Game To Be Played In Week 11 On Sunday, November 19". NFL Communications. September 6, 2017. Retrieved September 6, 2017.




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