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It took the Titans 3 weeks to make the worst play of the season - SBNation.com
The Titans were two points away from tying the Colts and closing in on a chance to grab the top spot in the AFC South. Then they called the worst play possible.

Steelers running back Le'Veon Bell explains how his abs became an Instagram phenomenon - SBNation.com
Good abs, man. Cool abs.

Raiders owner Mark Davis seems like a mostly nice guy who is also a lunatic - SBNation.com
An insane person gained control over an NFL team and that's great.

The most underrated part of the Patriots' success - SBNation.com
Stephen White, Danny Kelly and Ryan Van Bibber are here to get you ready for Week 4 in the NFL. From the Patriots to the Packers, we're not leaving anything to chance, even the AFC South!

Andy Dalton knows what he's doing, finally - SBNation.com
There's something different about the Cincinnati Bengals and their quarterback this season.

Week 4 'Thursday Night Football' 2015: Ravens top Steelers in OT - SBNation.com
A close game between the Pittsburgh Steelers and Baltimore Ravens? You don't say! The two AFC North rivals battled into overtime on Thursday Night Football, with Baltimore coming away with a win at Heinz Field in Pittsburgh.

Newton to Winston: It's a Long Process
Carolina's Cam Newton and Tampa Bay's Jameis Winston took a similar path to starting in the NFL, and the former is rooting for the latter as he begins his adjustment to the pros.

Scouting Report: Carolina Panthers
Cam Newton, a solid rushing attack and a defense loaded with young playmakers will make the first-place Panthers a significant test for Tampa Bay in Week Four.

Gerald McCoy Prepares for Superman
Thursday Notes: DT Gerald McCoy is a superhero fan but he doesn't want to let Cam Newton turn into Superman…Plus, injury updates and roster moves.

McCoy Playing Through Pain, Wants To Even Out Bucs-Panthers "Rivalry" | Pewter Report
For the past two weeks, Gerald McCoy has sustained minor injuries to his right shoulder, but has not missed more than a couple plays in each game.

Dirk Koetter thinks Carolina Panthers LB Luke Kuechly is top player - Tampa Bay Buccaneers Blog - ESPN
Tampa Bay Buccaneers offensive coordinator Dirk Koetter says that Carolina Panthers LB Luke Kuechly is the defense version of Tom Brady, Aaron Rodgers.

Buccaneers on fixing third-down woes: accurate throws and fewer drops - Tampa Bay Buccaneers Blog - ESPN
After all the Tampa Bay Buccaneers' troubles on third down in Week 3, the solution might boil down to two simple actions.

Tampa Bay Buccaneers' Leslie Frazier meets up with Jared Allen - Tampa Bay Buccaneers Blog - ESPN
Bucs defensive coordinator Leslie Frazier will renew acquaintances with Jared Allen, whom he coached in Minnesota and was just traded to Carolina.

Tampa Bay Buccaneers' Doug Martin should be OK after missing practice - Tampa Bay Buccaneers Blog - ESPN
Bucs running back Doug Martin sat out Thursday's practice because of a knee problem, but coach Lovie Smith downplayed the severity of the injury.

Gerald McCoy of Tampa Bay Buccaneers to play despite shoulder injury - Tampa Bay Buccaneers Blog - ESPN
Buccaneers defensive tackle Gerald McCoy to play against Panthers despite shoulder injury

Warren Sapp takes plea deal in domestic battery case
Hall of Famer Warren Sapp has taken a plea deal that spares him jail time in a domestic violence case involving a scuffle with his former girlfriend that began at a Las Vegas-area casino hotel.

Penalties spike over 2014 averages through first three weeks of NFL season
In 48 games over the first three weeks, according to STATS research, 878 penalties have been called. That's an average of 18.3 per game, up from 17.1 per game in the first three weeks of 2014.

Warren Sapp takes plea deal in domestic battery case | TBO.com and The Tampa Tribune
LAS VEGAS – Former Tampa Bay Buccaneers star and Pro Football Hall of Famer Warren Sapp took a plea deal today that spares him jail time in a Las Vegas criminal case involving a scuffle with his former girlfriend that began after margaritas at a casino hotel swimming pool.

Bucs Notes: Verner works to get in game | TBO.com and The Tampa Tribune
TAMPA — Alterraun Verner walked into the Buccaneers locker room Thursday and began tossing jerseys that weren’t his into lockers that don’t belong to him.

Bucs Hot Reads: QB Winston not working on TD celebration | TBO.com and The Tampa Tribune
TAMPA — Unlike Panthers quarterback Cam Newton, who pretends to rip open up his shirt the way Superman did, Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Jameis Winston has yet to develop a signature touchdown celebration.

Bucs DT McCoy playing hurt, but still playing | TBO.com and The Tampa Tribune
TAMPA — He’s hurting, but he’s not injured. In the NFL, that makes all the difference.

Bucs need to show the fans something first | TBO.com and The Tampa Tribune
TAMPA — Three words: Sir Jameis Winston.

Bucs' Frazier says Jared Allen not the same anymore | Tampa Bay Times
Of all the coaches on the Bucs staff who can speak to the greatness of defensive end Jared Allen -- who will make his Panthers debut in Tampa on Sunday -- it probably starts with defensive coordinator Leslie Frazier, who was in Minnesota for all six of Allen's seasons with the Vikings.

Bucs' Jameis Winston, Panthers' Cam Newton share parallels | Tampa Bay Times
TAMPA — Jameis Winston will look across the field Sunday afternoon and see a quarterback who won a Heisman Trophy and a national title in his first year as a starter in college, had his share of headlines for off-field issues but still went on to be the No. 1 overall pick in the draft.

Bucs' Doug Martin held out of practice | Tampa Bay Times
TAMPA — Just as one key offensive starter returned to practice Thursday for the Bucs, another is suddenly sidelined.

Mike Alstott is Bucs' Mr. Popularity | Tampa Bay Times
ST. PETERSBURG In the first three minutes after he sat down at a table on the outdoor patio of a Panera Bread on Tuesday, Mike Alstott was greeted by one of his former high school players, a fellow football coach and a broadcaster from a local radio station who once interviewed him

Bucs' proposal to move games insults local fans | Tampa Bay Times
TAMPA Let's get this straight.For the past 10 years, the Bucs have been one of the most pitiful franchises in all of sports. No playoff victories. Four straight losing seasons. The worst team in football last year.

Bucs' proposal to move games insults local fans | Tampa Bay Times
TAMPA Let's get this straight.For the past 10 years, the Bucs have been one of the most pitiful franchises in all of sports. No playoff victories. Four straight losing seasons. The worst team in football last year.