The Tampa Bay Buccaneers do not fully control their own destiny, but they do control the first part of it — they need to beat the Carolina Panthers on Saturday

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Now, in Week 17, they have to defeat the Miami Dolphins as they face an impromptu division title game against the Panthers in Week 18. However, if they lose to the Dolphins and the Panthers defeat the Seahawks, nothing will matter.

The last time we saw Tristan Wirfs, he was jawing with agitated running back Bucky Irving on the sideline Sunday at Miami. That discussion was settled quickly, and now Wirfs will get a chance to block for Irving again.

Todd Bowles and offensive coordinator Josh Grizzard opt for a grind-it-out style that wins the clock but not the game.

The Carolina Panthers and Tampa Bay Buccaneers will meet for the NFC South title. If the Panthers lose, they still have hope via an Atlanta Falcons win. Here's

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers have brought back running back Josh Williams to the practice squad following a 6-game NFL drug suspension.

The Saints are even hotter, having won four straight games entering Sunday's finale in Atlanta. As for the two NFC South finalists, neither seems to want to take control of the division. The Tampa Bay Buccaneers have lost four straight games but still have a chance to win another NFC South title in Week 18.

The Bucs announced on social media that Gene Deckerhoff, 80, will retire after this season and 37 years as the team’s radio play-by-play announcer.

Regardless of the play call, Irving hasn’t resembled the back who rushed for 1,122 yards and eight touchdowns as a rookie, more than fulfilling his promise as a fourth-round pick out of Oregon last year.