The reigning Super Bowl champions began their title defense Sunday in emphatic fashion. Tom Brady and the Buccaneers scored the game's first 31 points en route to a 31-15 victory over the Eagles to advance to the NFC Divisional Round.

Upon completion of the league's first 17-game season, NFL Research lists the top 10 records and milestones set in Week 18 of the 2021 NFL season. 

How will Antonio Brown's meltdown affect the Bucs moving forward? Can the Cowboys' offense get back on track? Jeffri Chadiha examines those stories and more in his First Read ahead of Week 18 of the 2021 NFL season.

Bucs wide receiver Mike Evans was activated from the reserve/COVID-19 list, the team announced, and was back in the practice fold with his teammates. 

The Buccaneers announced Monday that wide receiver Mike Evans was placed on the reserve/COVID-19 list. 

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers will be without another star receiver Sunday against the Carolina Panthers.

Michael F. Florio breaks down the top fantasy football matchups for Week 16 of the 2021 NFL season.

Buccaneers receiver Chris Godwin suffered a torn ACL in Sunday's 9-0 loss to the New Orleans Saints, coach Bruce Arians told reporters. The wideout is done for the season.

As Tuesday's rescheduled game between Washington and Philadelphia approaches, the Football Team continues to lose starters to the reserve/COVID-19 list. Plus, other news from around the NFL.

The Buccaneers will likely close out the regular season without their leading receiver. Chris Godwin suffered an MCL sprain in Sunday's loss to the Saints and is expected to miss the rest of the regular season, Ian Rapoport reports.

Buccaneers wideouts Mike Evans (hamstring) injury and Chris Godwin (knee) were each ruled out at halftime of Sunday night's game. 

Michael F. Florio breaks down the top fantasy football matchups for Week 14 of the 2021 NFL season.

Which NFL teams will be looking elsewhere for a new QB in 2022? David Carr sees four organizations making a sizeable change at the game's most important position. Plus, Jonathan Taylor hits a new high in the offensive player rankings. 

The NFL on Tuesday revealed the 32 nominees for the 2021 Walter Payton Man of the Year award -- the league's most prestigious honor.

Michael F. Florio breaks down the top fantasy football matchups for Week 13 of the 2021 NFL season.

Which teams should be in the market for 49ers QB Jimmy Garoppolo in the coming offseason? David Carr lists three fits. Plus, an updated ranking of the top 15 offensive players in the NFL today.

Michael F. Florio breaks down the top fantasy football matchups for Week 12 of the 2021 NFL season.

David Carr takes a closer look at two offenses -- Seattle and Cleveland -- that aren't living up to their expectations. Can either be fixed? Plus, Justin Jefferson soars up Carr's top 15 player rankings.

What if Justin Fields had been drafted by the Steelers and Mac Jones played for a different AFC East team? David Carr re-drafts the 2021 rookie QBs taken in the first round. Plus, there's a new No. 1 in his offensive player rankings.

Michael F. Florio breaks down the top fantasy football matchups for Week 10 of the 2021 NFL season.

There's a new No. 1 in David Carr's top 15 offensive player rankings at the midway point of the 2021 NFL season. See how the pecking order shakes out heading into the second half.

David Carr says the New York Jets can help rookie quarterback Zach Wilson ... by sticking with Mike White. Plus, two other quarterback scenarios to track and an updated ranking of the top 15 offensive players in the NFL today.

Matthew Stafford and Cooper Kupp have made sweet music together this fall in Los Angeles, but according to Nick Shook, the Rams' prolific pairing isn't the very best pitch-and-catch combo in the NFL today. Check out the top 10.

David Carr spotlights six of the most underrated offensive players in the NFL right now, lauding a pair of veteran quarterbacks, a trio of receivers and one second-year running back. Plus, an updated ranking of the top 15 offensive stars.

Byron Kennedy wasn't supposed to receive Tom Brady's 600th-touchdown football. He's being rewarded handsomely for giving it back. The Buccaneers are giving Kennedy two signed jerseys and a helmet from Brady, a signed Mike Evans jersey and his game cleats, $1,000 credit at the team store, and two season passes for the remainder of this season and 2022.

Analytics guru Cynthia Frelund dives into the numbers from this weekend's playoff matchups

The "NFL Slimetime" crew has a fantasy showdown rematch with team Danger Force.

The "Good Morning Football" crew highlights the top five celebrations from Super Wild Card Weekend.

Watch every catch made by Tampa Bay Buccaneers wide receiver Mike Evans against the Philadelphia Eagles on Super Wild Card Weekend.

Tampa Bay Buccaneers wide receiver Mike Evans navigates the sideline then front flips into the end zone on a 36-yard touchdown catch on a pass from quarterback Tom Brady.

Tampa Bay Buccaneers wide receiver Mike Evans makes a sliding catch on a pass from quarterback Tom Brady for a 17-yard gain.

Check out some of the hottest performances from Week 18 of the 2021 NFL season in this installment of Red Hot Recaps.

Watch all of the best catches from Tampa Bay Buccaneers wide receiver Mike Evans from his two-touchdown game in Week 18.

Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Tom Brady throws a touchdown pass to wide receiver Mike Evans for the duos' second scoring connection of the game.

Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Tom Brady stands strong in a congested pocket to throw a touchdown pass to wide receiver Mike Evans.

Tampa Bay Buccaneers wide receiver Mike Evans becomes the only player in NFL history with at least 1,000 yards receiving in each of the player's first eight seasons.

Tampa Bay Buccaneers wide receiver Mike Evans rumbles through defenders on a 37-yard catch and run.

Tampa Bay Buccaneers wide receiver Mike Evans picks up a first down on a 14-yard catch and run after multiple Carolina Panthers defenders run into one another.

NFL Network's Cynthia Frelund makes Week 18 player projections.

Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Tom Brady's 31-yard rainbow loft to wide receiver Mike Evans couldn't be more accurate.

Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Tom Brady zips tight-window pass to wide receiver Mike Evans for 4-yard TD.

NFL Network Insider Ian Rapoport gives an injury update on Tampa Bay Buccaneers wide receiver Mike Evans.

NFL Network's Kyle Brandt crowns Week 15 angry runs winner.

Tampa Bay Buccaneers wide receiver Mike Evans makes a ridiculously tough grab in tight coverage vs. New Orleans Saints defensive back Marshon Lattimore.

NFL Network's Kyle Brandt crowns Week 14 angry runs winner.

Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Tom Brady throws a 24-yard completion to wide receiver Mike Evans.

Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Tom Brady passes former New Orleans Saints quarterback Drew Brees as the NFL's all-time completions leader with his 7,143rd career completion.

Tampa Bay Buccaneers wide receiver Mike Evans climbs the ladder to catch a touchdown pass from quarterback Tom Brady.

The NFL Network series "NFL Generations" bridges the game's past and present by pairing NFL legends with current NFL stars who grew up watching them. This week's generations session features an aerial attack of legendary wide receivers as the Buccaneers Super Bowl champion wide receiver Mike Evans is joined by 2022 Hall of Fame candidate Andre Johnson.

Watch Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Tom Brady's five most improbable completions from Week 13 of the 2021 NFL season, according to Next Gen Stats.