The Tampa Bay Buccaneers hope to move one step closer to a playoff berth when they take on the defending AFC champion Cincinnati Bengals, winners of five straight, today at Raymond James Stadium.
Cincinnati Bengals race to recover a loos ball fumbled by Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Tom Brady (12) on Sunday, Dec. 18, 2022 in Tampa. LUIS SANTANA | Times
Tom Brady (12) is seen leaving the field in frustration after failing to convert a first down against the Cincinnati Bengals on Sunday, Dec. 18, 2022 in Tampa. LUIS SANTANA | Times
Frustrated fans hold up a sign during the game between the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and the Cincinnati Bengals on Sunday, Dec. 18, 2022 in Tampa. LUIS SANTANA | Times
Tampa Bay Buccaneers place kicker Ryan Succop (3) is seen near the bench in the fourth quarter on Sunday, Dec. 18, 2022 in Tampa. LUIS SANTANA | Times
Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Tom Brady (12) is seen running off the field after losing to the Cincinnati Bengals 34-23 on Sunday, Dec. 18, 2022 in Tampa. LUIS SANTANA | Times
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A fan dressed as Santa looks on in frustration after the Cincinnati Bengals beat the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on Sunday, Dec. 18, 2022 in Tampa. LUIS SANTANA | Times
Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow (9) looks for an open receiver against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on Sunday, Dec. 18, 2022 in Tampa. LUIS SANTANA | Times
Tampa Bay Buccaneers defensive tackle Rakeem Nunez-Roches (56) and linebacker Devin White (45) pursue Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow (9) eventually sacking him in the second half on Sunday, Dec. 18, 2022 in Tampa. LUIS SANTANA | Times
Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Tom Brady (12) is seen on the sidelines warming up in the fourth quarter against the Cincinnati Bengals on Sunday, Dec. 18, 2022 in Tampa. LUIS SANTANA | Times
Tampa Bay Buccaneers tight end Cade Otton (88) blocks a tackle by Cincinnati Bengals linebacker Logan Wilson (55) in the first half against the Cincinnati Bengals on Sunday, Dec. 18, 2022 in Tampa. LUIS SANTANA | Times
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A fan dressed as Santa Claus is seen in the stands between the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and the Cincinnati Bengals on Sunday, Dec. 18, 2022 in Tampa. LUIS SANTANA | Times
Tampa Bay Buccaneers wide receiver Chris Godwin (14) runs for a touchdown against the Cincinnati Bengals in the second quarter on Sunday, Dec. 18, 2022 in Tampa. LUIS SANTANA | Times
Tampa Bay Buccaneers wide receiver Mike Evans (13) reacts after a completion resulting in a first down against the Cincinnati Bengals on Sunday, Dec. 18, 2022 in Tampa. LUIS SANTANA | Times
Tampa Bay Buccaneers wide receiver Chris Godwin (14) reacts after a first down against the Cincinnati Bengals on Sunday, Dec. 18, 2022 in Tampa. LUIS SANTANA | Times
Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Tom Brady (12) throws a pass to Tampa Bay Buccaneers wide receiver Russell Gage (17) for a completion against the Cincinnati Bengals on Sunday, Dec. 18, 2022 in Tampa. LUIS SANTANA | Times
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Tampa Bay Buccaneers linebacker Lavonte David (54) reacts after sacking Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow (9) on Sunday, Dec. 18, 2022 in Tampa. LUIS SANTANA | Times
Tampa Bay Buccaneers tight end Cade Otton (88) congratulates Tampa Bay Buccaneers wide receiver Chris Godwin (14) on a first down against the Cincinnati Bengals on Sunday, Dec. 18, 2022 in Tampa. LUIS SANTANA | Times
Tampa Bay Buccaneers wide receiver Mike Evans (13) celebrates after he gets a first down against the Cincinnati Bengals during the first quarter at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa on Sunday, Dec. 18, 2022. JEFFEREE WOO | Times
Tampa Bay Buccaneers wide receiver Russell Gage (17) scores a touchdown against the Cincinnati Bengals during the second quarter at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa on Sunday, Dec. 18, 2022. JEFFEREE WOO | Times
Tampa Bay Buccaneers linebacker Lavonte David (54) celebrates after he sacks Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow (9) during the second quarter at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa on Sunday, Dec. 18, 2022. JEFFEREE WOO | Times
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Tampa Bay Buccaneers wide receiver Russell Gage (17) celebrates after he scores a touchdown against the Cincinnati Bengals during the second quarter at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa on Sunday, Dec. 18, 2022. JEFFEREE WOO | Times
Tampa Bay Buccaneers linebacker Lavonte David (54) sacks Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow (9) during the second quarter at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa on Sunday, Dec. 18, 2022. JEFFEREE WOO | Times
Tampa Bay Buccaneers running back Leonard Fournette (7) carries the ball and avoids being tackled by Cincinnati Bengals linebacker Logan Wilson (55) during the second quarter at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa on Sunday, Dec. 18, 2022. JEFFEREE WOO | Times
Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Tom Brady (12) runs onto the field during pre game warmups against the Cincinnati Bengals on Sunday, Dec. 18, 2022 in Tampa. LUIS SANTANA | Times
Ray Jay Martinez, 3, runs through a football gauntlet ahead of a Bucs game against the Cincinnati Bengals at Bucs Beach on Sunday, Dec. 18, 2022, in Tampa. JEFFEREE WOO | Times
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From left to right, Lisa Kaminsky, of Tampa, John Blakely, of Tampa, and Scott Kaminsky, of Tampa, dress up in their team and holiday clothing ahead of a Bucs game against the Cincinnati Bengals at Bucs Beach on Sunday, Dec. 18, 2022, in Tampa. JEFFEREE WOO | Times
The Great Dancing Elves perform a dance routine for the crowd ahead of a Bucs game against the Cincinnati Bengals at Bucs Beach on Sunday, Dec. 18, 2022, in Tampa. JEFFEREE WOO | Times
Fans gather and participate in the festivities ahead of a Bucs game against the Cincinnati Bengals at Bucs Beach on Sunday, Dec. 18, 2022, in Tampa. JEFFEREE WOO | Times
Stephen Smith, of Orlando, wears his fan gear ahead of a Bucs game against the Cincinnati Bengals at Bucs Beach on Sunday, Dec. 18, 2022, in Tampa. JEFFEREE WOO | Times
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/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/tbt/A4YRGZIG5NGCHHYOMAVVHHMEOE.JPG "Tampa Bay Buccaneers place kicker Ryan Succop (3) is seen near the bench in the fourth quarter on Sunday, Dec. 18, 2022 in Tampa.")
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/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/tbt/6KZ625DTH5FT7NF3PLT2CKQQSQ.JPG "Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow (9) looks for an open receiver against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on Sunday, Dec. 18, 2022 in Tampa.")
/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/tbt/A5DIRS74XZA25F754QYTX3K3SA.JPG "Tampa Bay Buccaneers defensive tackle Rakeem Nunez-Roches (56) and linebacker Devin White (45) pursue Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow (9) eventually sacking him in the second half on Sunday, Dec. 18, 2022 in Tampa.")
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/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/tbt/P543BBVARVBPXPV7XJYPR5SDF4.JPG "Tampa Bay Buccaneers tight end Cade Otton (88) blocks a tackle by Cincinnati Bengals linebacker Logan Wilson (55) in the first half against the Cincinnati Bengals on Sunday, Dec. 18, 2022 in Tampa.")
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/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/tbt/J4XWAPCLN5EWZIEMY6VMQ4VWIM.JPG "Tampa Bay Buccaneers wide receiver Mike Evans (13) reacts after a completion resulting in a first down against the Cincinnati Bengals on Sunday, Dec. 18, 2022 in Tampa.")
/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/tbt/6NYHJXV3QJC4PGLQOQECFJD2QI.JPG "Tampa Bay Buccaneers wide receiver Chris Godwin (14) reacts after a first down against the Cincinnati Bengals on Sunday, Dec. 18, 2022 in Tampa.")
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/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/tbt/TGCBCDEL3VDSTGUUWTIV7H3XJY.JPG "Tampa Bay Buccaneers linebacker Lavonte David (54) reacts after sacking Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow (9) on Sunday, Dec. 18, 2022 in Tampa.")
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/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/tbt/2U3AJ4QLW5AV7JRQFEDXMWVII4.jpg "Tampa Bay Buccaneers running back Leonard Fournette (7) carries the ball and avoids being tackled by Cincinnati Bengals linebacker Logan Wilson (55) during the second quarter at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa on Sunday, Dec. 18, 2022.")
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