Photos: Bucs fall to Rams in division playoff game
Matt Gay kicked a 30-yard field goal as time expired to lift the Los Angeles Rams to a 30-27 victory over the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in an NFC division playoff game Sunday at Raymond James Stadium.
Tampa Bay Buccaneers running back Leonard Fournette (7), left and Buccaneers wide receiver Mike Evans (13) run onto the field for warm-ups just prior to taking on the Los Angeles Rams Sunday, Jan. 23, 2022 in Tampa. DOUGLAS R. CLIFFORD | Times
The United States Coast Guard does a flyby during the National Anthem before the start of the Playoff game between the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and the Los Angeles Rams on Sunday, Jan. 23, 2022 in Tampa. LUIS SANTANA | Times
Tampa Bay Buccaneers take the field for their Playoff game against the Los Angeles Rams on Sunday, Jan. 23, 2022 in Tampa. LUIS SANTANA | Times
Tampa Bay Buccaneers offensive coordinator Byron Leftwich, left, is seen on the field with Buccaneers quarterback Tom Brady (12) Sunday, Jan. 23, 2022 in Tampa. DOUGLAS R. CLIFFORD | Times
Tampa Bay Buccaneers fans are seen just prior the Buccaneers game against the Los Angeles Rams Sunday, Jan. 23, 2022 in Tampa. DOUGLAS R. CLIFFORD | Times
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Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Tom Brady (12) calls a play to start the game against Los Angeles Rams during the first quarter Sunday, Jan. 23, 2022 in Tampa. DOUGLAS R. CLIFFORD | Times
Tampa Bay Buccaneers fans are seen in the stands just prior to kickoff against the Los Angeles Rams Sunday, Jan. 23, 2022 in Tampa. DOUGLAS R. CLIFFORD | Times
Los Angeles Rams quarterback Matthew Stafford (9) prepares the throw the ball as Tampa Bay Buccaneers linebacker Shaquil Barrett (58) is stopped by Rams offensive tackle Rob Havenstein (79) during the first quarter Sunday, Jan. 23, 2022 in Tampa. DOUGLAS R. CLIFFORD | Times
Los Angeles Rams cornerback Darious Williams (11), right, breaks up a pass intended for Tampa Bay Buccaneers tight end Rob Gronkowski (87) during the first quarter Sunday, Jan. 23, 2022 in Tampa. DIRK SHADD | Times
Tampa Bay Buccaneers running back Leonard Fournette (7) celebrates a first quarter first down run against the Los Angeles Rams Sunday, Jan. 23, 2022 in Tampa. DIRK SHADD | Times
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Tampa Bay Buccaneers running back Leonard Fournette (7) takes a moment on the field just prior to taking on the Los Angeles Rams Sunday, Jan. 23, 2022 in Tampa. DIRK SHADD | Times
Tampa Bay Buccaneers fans are seen just prior to the Buccaneers game against the Los Angeles Rams Sunday, Jan. 23, 2022 in Tampa. DIRK SHADD | Times
Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Tom Brady (12), left, hugs Buccaneers center Ryan Jensen (66) on the field just prior to taking on the Los Angeles Rams Sunday, Jan. 23, 2022 in Tampa. DIRK SHADD | Times
Tampa Bay Buccaneers linebacker Joe Tryon-Shoyinka (9), right, along with Buccaneers linebacker Cam Gill (49) walk off the field after warming up just prior to the kickoff against the Los Angeles Rams Sunday, Jan. 23, 2022 in Tampa. DIRK SHADD | Times
Tampa Bay Buccaneers Owner/Co-Chairman Joel Glazer is seen on the field just prior to kickoff between the Buccaneers and the Los Angeles Rams Sunday, Jan. 23, 2022 in Tampa. DIRK SHADD | Times
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Tampa Bay Buccaneers offensive guard Alex Cappa (65), right, and Buccaneers offensive guard Ali Marpet (74) run onto the field just prior to kickoff against the Los Angeles Rams Sunday, Jan. 23, 2022 in Tampa. DIRK SHADD | Times
Tampa Bay Buccaneers running back Leonard Fournette (7) runs the ball during the first possession against the Los Angeles Rams in the first quarter Sunday, Jan. 23, 2022 in Tampa. DIRK SHADD | Times
Bill Berry entertains fans ahead of the Los Angeles Rams vs. the Tampa Bay Buccaneers Divisional Playoff game at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa on Sunday, Jan. 23, 2022. IVY CEBALLO | Times
Zarron McNeal, 34, and his son Kameron McNeal, 6, pose for a picture with pirates ahead of the Los Angeles Rams vs. the Tampa Bay Buccaneers Divisional Playoff game at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa on Sunday, Jan. 23, 2022. IVY CEBALLO | Times
Kameron McNeal, 6, poses for a picture with a group of fans ahead of the Los Angeles Rams vs. the Tampa Bay Buccaneers Divisional Playoff game at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa on Sunday, Jan. 23, 2022. IVY CEBALLO | Times
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Football fans pose for a picture with Big Nasty ahead of the Los Angeles Rams vs. the Tampa Bay Buccaneers Divisional Playoff game at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa on Sunday, Jan. 23, 2022. IVY CEBALLO | Times
Tampa Bay Buccaneers wide receiver Mike Evans (13) holds onto the ball while being hit by Los Angeles Rams Eric Weddle during the second quarter Sunday, Jan. 23, 2022 in Tampa. DOUGLAS R. CLIFFORD | Times
Tampa Bay Buccaneers running back Leonard Fournette (7) carries the ball for a first down after pulling in a pass during the second quarter against the Los Angeles Rams Sunday, Jan. 23, 2022 in Tampa. DOUGLAS R. CLIFFORD | Times
Tampa Bay Buccaneers kicker Ryan Succop (3), center, walks off the field after missing a field goal attempt in the second quarter against the Los Angeles Rams Sunday, Jan. 23, 2022 in Tampa. DOUGLAS R. CLIFFORD | Times
Tampa Bay Buccaneers nose tackle Ndamukong Suh (93) tackles Los Angeles Rams quarterback Matthew Stafford (9) during the first quarter Sunday, Jan. 23, 2022 in Tampa. Suh was called for unsportsmanlike conduct on this play. DOUGLAS R. CLIFFORD | Times
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Tampa Bay Buccaneers defensive tackle Vita Vea (50) sacks Los Angeles Rams quarterback Matthew Stafford (9) during the first quarter Sunday, Jan. 23, 2022 in Tampa. DOUGLAS R. CLIFFORD | Times
Tampa Bay Buccaneers wide receiver Mike Evans (13), right, carries the ball during the second quarter while being pursued by Los Angeles Rams Eric Weddle (20) and Rams cornerback Jalen Ramsey (5) Sunday, Jan. 23, 2022 in Tampa. DIRK SHADD | Times
Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Tom Brady (12), left, argues with an official after a play in the second quarter Sunday, Jan. 23, 2022 in Tampa. Brady received an unsportsmanlike conduct foul for arguing. DIRK SHADD | Times
Los Angeles Rams quarterback Matthew Stafford (9) is taken down by Tampa Bay Buccaneers defensive tackle Vita Vea (50), left, as Buccaneers nose tackle Ndamukong Suh (93) joins the play during the first quarter Sunday, Jan. 23, 2022 in Tampa. DIRK SHADD | Times
Tampa Bay Buccaneers kicker Ryan Succop (3) prepares to kick a field goal during the first quarter against the Los Angeles Rams Sunday, Jan. 23, 2022 in Tampa. DIRK SHADD | Times
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Los Angeles Rams wide receiver Cooper Kupp (10) jogs into the end zone for a touchdown during the second quarter against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers Sunday, Jan. 23, 2022 in Tampa. DIRK SHADD | Times
Los Angeles Rams safety Nick Scott (33) picks off a pass intended for Tampa Bay Buccaneers tight end Rob Gronkowski (87) as Los Angeles Rams defensive back David Long (22) looks on during the second quarter Sunday, Jan. 23, 2022 in Tampa. DOUGLAS R. CLIFFORD | Times
Tampa Bay Buccaneers nose tackle Ndamukong Suh (93) argues a play during the second quarter against the Los Angeles Rams Sunday, Jan. 23, 2022 in Tampa. DOUGLAS R. CLIFFORD | Times
Tampa Bay Buccaneers wide receiver Jaelon Darden (1) attempts to break a tackle during the second quarter against the Los Angeles Rams Sunday, Jan. 23, 2022 in Tampa. DOUGLAS R. CLIFFORD | Times
Tampa Bay Buccaneers players celebrate a fumble recovery in the fourth quarter against the Los Angeles Rams Sunday, Jan. 23, 2022 in Tampa. DIRK SHADD | Times
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Tampa Bay Buccaneers linebacker Lavonte David (54) carries the ball after recovering a fumble by the Los Angeles Rams during the fourth quarter Sunday, Jan. 23, 2022 in Tampa. DIRK SHADD | Times
Tampa Bay Buccaneers wide receiver Mike Evans (13) pulls in a pass from Buccaneers quarterback Tom Brady (12) and is able to run in for a touchdown during the fourth quarter Sunday, Jan. 23, 2022 in Tampa. DIRK SHADD | Times
Tampa Bay Buccaneers players celebrate a fumble recovery in the fourth quarter against the Los Angeles Rams Sunday, Jan. 23, 2022 in Tampa. DIRK SHADD | Times
Los Angeles Rams quarterback Matthew Stafford (9) scores a touchdown in the third quarter against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers Sunday, Jan. 23, 2022 in Tampa. DIRK SHADD | Times
Tampa Bay Buccaneers kicker Ryan Succop (3) is seen on the sidelines after practices some kicks during the third quarter against the Los Angeles Rams Sunday, Jan. 23, 2022 in Tampa. DIRK SHADD | Times
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Tampa Bay Buccaneers tight end O.J. Howard (80) comes up with a first down on a pass reception quarterback Tom Brady (12) during the third quarter against the Los Angeles Rams Sunday, Jan. 23, 2022 in Tampa. DIRK SHADD | Times
Los Angeles Rams safety Nick Scott (33) picks off a pass intended for Tampa Bay Buccaneers tight end Rob Gronkowski (87) as Rams defensive back David Long (22) looks on during the second quarter Sunday, Jan. 23, 2022 in Tampa. DIRK SHADD | Times
Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Tom Brady (12), center, looks on after the Buccaneers are unable to convert a first down during the fourth quarter against the Los Angeles Rams Sunday, Jan. 23, 2022 in Tampa. DOUGLAS R. CLIFFORD | Times
Tampa Bay Buccaneers defensive tackle Vita Vea (50) stops Los Angeles Rams running back Cam Akers (23) during the fourth quarter Sunday, Jan. 23, 2022 in Tampa. DOUGLAS R. CLIFFORD | Times
Tampa Bay Buccaneers safety Mike Edwards (32) recovers a fumble during the final seconds of the second quarter against the Los Angeles Rams Sunday, Jan. 23, 2022 in Tampa. DOUGLAS R. CLIFFORD | Times
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Tampa Bay Buccaneers linebacker Lavonte David (54) tackles Los Angeles Rams tight end Tyler Higbee (89) in the first quarter during the Divisional Playoff game at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa on Sunday, Jan. 23, 2022. IVY CEBALLO | Times
Los Angeles Rams tight end Kendall Blanton (86) celebrates scoring a touchdown with wide receiver Cooper Kupp (10) against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in the first quarter during the Divisional Playoff game at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa on Sunday, Jan. 23, 2022. IVY CEBALLO | Times
Tampa Bay Buccaneers discuss on the field in the second quarter against the Los Angeles Rams during Divisional Playoff game at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa on Sunday, Jan. 23, 2022. IVY CEBALLO | Times
Tampa Bay Buccaneers wide receiver Mike Evans (13) makes a catch in the second quarter of the Divisional Playoff game at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa on Sunday, Jan. 23, 2022. IVY CEBALLO | Times
Tampa Bay Buccaneers linebacker Lavonte David (54) tackles Los Angeles Rams tight end Tyler Higbee (89) in the second quarter during the Divisional Playoff game at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa on Sunday, Jan. 23, 2022. IVY CEBALLO | Times
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Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Tom Brady (12) throws in the second quarter against the Los Angeles Rams during Divisional Playoff game at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa on Sunday, Jan. 23, 2022. IVY CEBALLO | Times
Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Tom Brady (12) hands off the ball to running back Leonard Fournette (7) in the first quarter during the Los Angeles Rams vs. the Tampa Bay Buccaneers Divisional Playoff game at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa on Sunday, Jan. 23, 2022. IVY CEBALLO | Times
Los Angeles Rams running back Cam Akers (23) runs past Tampa Bay Buccaneers safety Antoine Winfield Jr. (31) during the Divisional Playoff game at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa on Sunday, Jan. 23, 2022. IVY CEBALLO | Times
Fans cheer in the stands before the Tampa Bay Buccaneers take on the Los Angeles Rams on Sunday, Jan. 23, 2022 in Tampa. LUIS SANTANA | Times
Tampa Bay Buccaneers tight end Rob Gronkowski (87) runs with the ball after making a catch in the first quarter while Los Angeles Rams cornerback Darious Williams (11) attempts to tackle during the Divisional Playoff game at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa on Sunday, Jan. 23, 2022. IVY CEBALLO | Times
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Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Tom Brady (12) throws in the second quarter against the Los Angeles Rams during the Divisional Playoff game at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa on Sunday, Jan. 23, 2022. IVY CEBALLO | Times
Tampa Bay Buccaneers wide receiver Mike Evans (13) makes a catch in the second quarter of the Divisional Playoff game at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa on Sunday, Jan. 23, 2022. IVY CEBALLO | Times
Tampa Bay Buccaneers head coach Bruce Arians talked with quarterback Tom Brady (12) while loosing in the first half against the Los Angeles Rams on Sunday, Jan. 23, 2022 in Tampa. LUIS SANTANA | Times
Tampa Bay Buccaneers nose tackle Ndamukong Suh (93) has an exchange with Los Angeles Rams quarterback Matthew Stafford (9) which resulted in an unsportsmanlike conduct penalty on Sunday, Jan. 23, 2022 in Tampa. LUIS SANTANA | Times
Tampa Bay Buccaneers take the field for their Playoff game against the Los Angeles Rams on Sunday, Jan. 23, 2022 in Tampa. LUIS SANTANA | Times
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Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Tom Brady (12) throws an interception giving the Los Angeles Rams the ball on Sunday, Jan. 23, 2022 in Tampa. LUIS SANTANA | Times
Tampa Bay Buccaneers running back Leonard Fournette (7) takes a handoff by quarterback Tom Brady (12) against the Los Angeles Rams on Sunday, Jan. 23, 2022 in Tampa. LUIS SANTANA | Times
Tampa Bay Buccaneers nose tackle Ndamukong Suh (93) and Vita Vea (50) sack Los Angeles Rams quarterback Matthew Stafford (9) during the Playoff game on Sunday, Jan. 23, 2022 in Tampa. LUIS SANTANA | Times
Tampa Bay Buccaneers running back Leonard Fournette (7) is seen during warmups against the Los Angeles Rams on Sunday, Jan. 23, 2022 in Tampa. LUIS SANTANA | Times
Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Tom Brady (12) throws the ball in the second quarter against the Los Angeles Rams on Sunday, Jan. 23, 2022 in Tampa. LUIS SANTANA | Times
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Los Angeles Rams quarterback Matthew Stafford (9) and Tampa Bay Buccaneers head coach Bruce Arians hug after beating the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on Sunday, Jan. 23, 2022 in Tampa. LUIS SANTANA | Times
Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Tom Brady (12) is seen on the sidelines during a loss against the Los Angeles Rams on Sunday, Jan. 23, 2022 in Tampa. LUIS SANTANA | Times
Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Tom Brady (12) has the ball stripped during a pass by Los Angeles Rams outside linebacker Von Miller (40) resulting in a fumble recovery by the Rams on Sunday, Jan. 23, 2022 in Tampa. LUIS SANTANA | Times
Tampa Bay Buccaneers running back Leonard Fournette (7) runs the ball for a gain of yards against the Los Angeles Rams on Sunday, Jan. 23, 2022 in Tampa. LUIS SANTANA | Times
Tampa Bay Buccaneers tight end Rob Gronkowski (87) is seen on the sidelines during the playoff game against the Los Angeles Rams on Sunday, Jan. 23, 2022 in Tampa. LUIS SANTANA | Times
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Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Tom Brady (12) throws a pass to running back Leonard Fournette (7) on Sunday, Jan. 23, 2022 in Tampa. LUIS SANTANA | Times
Tampa Bay Buccaneers Pro Football Hall of Fame Super Fan is seen in the stands during the playoff game between the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and the Los Angeles Rams on Sunday, Jan. 23, 2022 in Tampa. LUIS SANTANA | Times
Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Tom Brady (12) has the ball stripped during a pass by Los Angeles Rams outside linebacker Von Miller (40) resulting in a fumble recovery by the Rams on Sunday, Jan. 23, 2022 in Tampa. LUIS SANTANA | Times
Tampa Bay Buccaneers offensive line is seen on the field against the Los Angeles Rams on Sunday, Jan. 23, 2022 in Tampa. LUIS SANTANA | Times
Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Tom Brady (12) gets sacked by the Los Angeles Rams on Sunday, Jan. 23, 2022 in Tampa. LUIS SANTANA | Luis Santana
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Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Tom Brady (12) is helped up by a teammate after being sacked by the Los Angeles Rams on Sunday, Jan. 23, 2022 in Tampa. LUIS SANTANA | Times
Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Tom Brady (12) is helped up by a teammate after being sacked by the Los Angeles Rams on Sunday, Jan. 23, 2022 in Tampa. LUIS SANTANA | Times
Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Tom Brady (12) is seen on the sidelines during a loss against the Los Angeles Rams on Sunday, Jan. 23, 2022 in Tampa. LUIS SANTANA | Times
Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Tom Brady (12) walks off the field after being defeated by the Los Angeles Rams on Sunday, Jan. 23, 2022 in Tampa. LUIS SANTANA | Times
Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Tom Brady (12) walks off the field after being defeated by the Los Angeles Rams on Sunday, Jan. 23, 2022 in Tampa. LUIS SANTANA | Times