Author: Jarrett Bell, USA TODAY

QB Matthew Stafford, in beating Bucs and Tom Brady, showed why the Rams traded for him. They thought the grizzled veteran could put them over the top.

Tom Brady could use a boost from the Tampa Bay Buccaneers defense that was so essential during the stretch run to winning the last Super Bowl.

The Bucs were well enough to handle overmatched Eagles team. But it remains to be seen whether they are healthy enough to deal with what comes next.

The Bucs’ Tristan Wirfs suffered an ankle injury early in Sunday’s game against the Eagles. After returning briefly, he was ruled out for second half.

Coach Mike Zimmer and GM Rick Spielman were both dismissed by the Vikings on Monday, but the team still hasn’t fixed its top issue: QB Kirk Cousins.

Ben Roethlisberger’s final game at Heinz Field wasn’t exactly a vintage performance. But it was fitting, nonetheless.

Antonio Brown likely walked away from his NFL career as well as his time with the Buccaneers, USA TODAY Sports’ Jarrett Bell writes.

Hall of Fame tackle remembers spending time at John Madden’s home and shares stories about his friend, who was about more than football.

Mel Tucker’s NFL experience is familiar to several Black coaches who paid their dues, then were passed over for white candidates with lesser resumes.