The NFC South race seemed to be over long before Sunday when the Falcons lost in overtime at Washington in Week 17. The Buccaneers were facing the sad-sack Saints, who had lost their previous two games by a combined 59-10 score. Once the Buccaneers won, they'd be on their way to the playoffs.

The NFC North and the conference’s No. 1 seed will be decided when the Lions (14-2) host the Vikings (14-2) on Sunday night. The winner clinches the division, the top spot and a

Tampa Bay wide receiver Mike Evans booked his 11th consecutive season with 1,000 or more receiving yards on Sunday, equaling Hall of Famer Jerry Rice's record, as the Buccaneers beat the New Orleans Saints 27-19 to book their spot in the postseason.

Tampa Bay’s Mike Evans went over 1,000 yards receiving for the 11th consecutive season Sunday, tying Hall of Famer Jerry Rice’s NFL record.

The Saints season is over, and it's probably a really good thing that it is. They predictably faltered after capturing a surprising halftime lead, losing 27-19 to the Bucs and giving the NFC South for the fourth straight year.

Week 18 provided its annual reminder that the motivations of professional football players need not be dissected. It does not matter if a loss means their team will draft first or a victory means their season will survive. If they are on the field, they will try to win. Here is what to know from the final day of the regular season:

The Buccaneers won their fourth straight NFC South title, while the Patriots' victory cost them the No. 1 pick. Here are the winners and losers from Week 18.

The Tampa Bay Bucs host the Washington Commanders in the opening round of the 2025 NFL playoffs. The Bucs earned the No. 3 seed in the NFC as the champions of the NFC South while theCommanders qualified for the postseason as a wild card and the No.

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers will host a playoff game during Wild Card Weekend. Tickets are available for as little as $101.