The championship defense is back in Tampa Bay. The Buccaneers battled through injuries during the regular season but got key defenders back for the postseason. Todd Bowles' unit showed it's still dominant in Sunday's 31-15 win over the Eagles.

Denver is in the thick of the playoff race and getting a valuable reinforcement ahead of an important meeting with a division rival. The Broncos activated tackle Garett Bolles from the reserve/COVID-19 list.

Titans WR Julio Jones expressed optimism that he will play vs. the Chiefs despite being listed as questionable with a hamstring injury, and a source tells Ian Rapoport that that is the expectation. He is officially active.

Rob Gronkowski has been ruled out of Tampa Bay's Week 6 game against Philadelphia due to a rib injury suffered in Week 3. The team announced the decision on Gronkowski's status following Wednesday's practice ahead of the Buccaneers' Thursday night contest versus the Eagles.

Tampa Bay Buccaneers LB Jason Pierre-Paul could miss a marquee Week 3 showdown against the Rams due to injury. Plus, other news from around the NFL.

Stopping today's high-octane offenses is a tough job, but somebody has to do it. Adam Schein projects the top nine NFL defenses in 2021. Who claims the No. 1 spot? Which stout units just missed the cut?

It's that time of year again, when NFL players cast their votes to identify the best in the league heading into the 2021 NFL season.

Which teams boast the top pass-rushing tandems in the NFL? Do the Steelers have the successor to Ben Roethlisberger on their roster? Bucky Brooks explores those topics and more in this edition of the Scout's Notebook.

Will Jameis Winston or Taysom Hill take over for Drew Brees in New Orleans? How excited is Matt Ryan to throw to Kyle Pitts in Atlanta? Jelani Scott provides a training camp preview for the NFC South, with position battles and key players to watch across all four rosters.

Gil Brandt names instructive pro comparisons for five top pass-rushing prospects ahead of the 2021 NFL Draft. What does Azeez Ojulari have in common with Yannick Ngakoue?

After months of working toward a potential postseason return, Mitchell Schwartz was forced to watch his team lose the Super Bowl in street clothes. Now he's taking the opportunity to get his back ailment fixed.

In this edition of the Scout's Notebook, Bucky Brooks breaks down Tampa's blueprint for stopping K.C. and explains why teams should be cautious about chasing Carson Wentz.

It's said often, and once again proved to be true on the greatest stage, football is won and lost in the trenches. Tampa Bay dominated up front on both sides of the ball in Super Bowl LV, turning what promised to be an entertaining game into a lopsided affair and a 31-9 Buccaneers win over the Chiefs.

Patrick Mahomes and the AFC's top-seeded Kansas City Chiefs square off with host Tom Brady and the NFC's fifth-seeded Tampa Bay Buccaneers in Sunday's Super Bowl LV, which kicks off at 6:30 p.m. ET on CBS.

What can the rest of the NFL learn from the Bucs' and Chiefs' path to Super Bowl LV? Bucky Brooks breaks down five main lessons from both teams.

Bucs right tackle Tristan Wirfs was presented with an imposing first NFL job: help keep Tom Brady upright during a Super Bowl push. James Palmer spotlights a rookie who stood up under pressure.

Is Tom Brady a system quarterback? Should the Buccaneers try to blitz Patrick Mahomes? Has Rob Gronkowski lost a step? Keegan Abdoo and Mike Band use Next Gen Stats to discern the truth behind some bold narratives surrounding Super Bowl LV.

Nine years ago, Jason Pierre-Paul helped the Giants beat Tom Brady in the Super Bowl. Now, those two players are trying to win a ring together with the Bucs. Judy Battista reports from Tampa on the strange position JPP's former Giants teammates find themselves in as a result.

Chiefs coach Andy Reid essentially confirmed that Mike Remmers will start at left tackle for the Chiefs in the Super Bowl, though Buccaneers pass rusher Jason Pierre-Paul isn't all that familiar with the O-lineman. 

The beat goes on for Patrick Mahomes and Tom Brady, but what on earth was Matt LaFleur thinking? In this edition of the Schein Nine, Adam Schein spotlights the winners and losers from Championship Sunday.

Gregg Rosenthal lists three things to watch in Super Bowl LV, including the all-out approaches of Andy Reid and Bruce Arians. Plus, breakdowns of the Packers and Bills. 

Patrick Mahomes and Aaron Rodgers highlight the rosters for the 2021 Pro Bowl. Check out the complete AFC and NFC rosters.

The Buccaneers play in primetime two days after Halloween, but that won't deter Jason Pierre-Paul from his goal of being a nightmare for the Giants' O-line on MNF.

In this edition of the Scout's Notebook, Bucky Brooks says Ben Roethlisberger is back in a major way. Plus, thoughts on Tua Tagovailoa's promotion, the real reason why Tampa Bay is a contender and much more.

Week 6 delivered lessons across the NFL. Marc Sessler spotlights what's hot (statement performances from the Steelers and Buccaneers) and what's not (shameful showings by the Vikings and Cowboys).

Tampa Bay Buccaneers outside linebacker Jason Pierre-Paul discusses Bucs' cohesion in win over Bears.

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers record a turnover down downs as defensive lineman Jason Pierre-Paul sacks Chicago Bears quarterback Justin Fields.

Tampa Bay Buccaneers defensive lineman Jason Pierre-Paul forces a sack-fumble on Chicago Bears quarterback Justin Fields and Shaquil Barrett recovers the turnover.

NFL Network's Daniel Jeremiah and Bucky Brooks compare the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and New England Patriots rosters ahead of their matchup in Week 4.

NFL Network Insider Ian Rapoport reports on Tampa Bay Buccaneers OLB Jason Pierre-Paul's injuries ahead of Week 3.

The "Good Morning Football" crew highlights pass rushing duos that could lead the lead in sacks in 2021.

Tampa Bay Buccaneers linebacker Jason Pierre-Paul has been voted as the No. 59 player in the NFL on the "Top 100 Players of 2021" rankings.

NFL GameDay Morning's Rich Eisen takes a look back at the Tampa Bay Buccaneers' journey to Super Bowl LV.

NFL Network's James Palmer breaks down the aftermath of Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Tom Brady's contract extension.

Watch this week-by-week look at how QB Tom Brady and the Tampa Bay Buccaneers went from long shots to Super Bowl LV champions.

The "Good Morning Football" crew debates who the NFL's best all-around athlete is.

Watch the best plays by the Tampa Bay Buccaneers defense from the 2020 NFL regular season and 2020 playoffs.

"NFL GameDay Morning" crew picks under-the-radar players to watch in Super Bowl LV.

How the Tampa Bay Buccaneers have improved since their Week 12 loss to the Kansas City Chiefs.

Cynthia Frelund uses her mathematical model as well as Next Gen Stats to project the score and win probability of Super Bowl LV between the Kansas City Chiefs and Tampa Bay Buccaneers.

NFL Network's Kurt Warner identifies the biggest obstacle the Kansas City Chiefs offense will face in Super Bowl LV.

The "Good Morning Football" crew discusses non-QBs that could be in the Super Bowl MVP conversation.

NFL Network's DeAngelo Hall's Top 5 impactful players of Super Bowl LV.

Pro Football Focus breaks down notable performances from the conference championship games of the 2020 NFL playoffs.

'NFL Total Access' crew gives out game balls for the conference championships.

Watch the highlights of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers' standout defensive plays of the 2020 NFL postseason.

How the Tampa Bay Buccaneers' success on deep passes and relentless pressure on defense sent Tom Brady to his 10th Super Bowl.

Tampa Bay Buccaneers outside linebacker Jason Pierre-Paul channels late NBA legend Kobe Bryant after NFC championship win.

Watch the highlights from the NFC Championship Game between the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and the Green Bay Packers.

Every sack by Tampa Bay Buccaneers outside linebacker Shaquil Barrett and defensive end Jason Pierre-Paul in NFC Championship Game.