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2019 Tampa Bay Buccaneers season

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2019 Tampa Bay Buccaneers season
OwnerThe Glazer family
General managerJason Licht
Head coachBruce Arians
Home fieldRaymond James Stadium
Results
Record7–9
Division place3rd NFC South
Playoff finishDid not qualify
Pro BowlersWR Mike Evans
WR Chris Godwin
OLB Shaquil Barrett
AP All-ProsWR Chris Godwin (2nd team)
EDGE Shaquil Barrett (2nd team)
Uniform

The 2019 season was the Tampa Bay Buccaneers' 44th in the National Football League (NFL), their sixth under the leadership of general manager Jason Licht, their 22nd playing their home games at Raymond James Stadium and their first under head coach Bruce Arians. Despite improving on their 5–11 record from 2018 with a Week 14 victory over the Indianapolis Colts, the Buccaneers missed the playoffs for the twelfth consecutive season, which meant the Buccaneers were one of two teams to not qualify for the postseason in the 2010s, with the other team being the Cleveland Browns.

This season, quarterback Jameis Winston became the first quarterback in NFL history to throw at least 30 touchdown passes and 30 interceptions in a season.[1] This was also his final season with the Buccaneers, as he was not re-signed by the team in free agency during the 2020 offseason.[2]

As of 2024, this was the last time the Buccaneers missed the playoffs.

Offseason

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Roster changes

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Re-signings

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Position Player Tag Date
OT Donovan Smith UFA March 5[3]

NFL draft

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Main article: 2019 NFL draft
2019 Tampa Bay Buccaneers draft
Round Pick Player Position College Notes
1 5 Devin White *  LB LSU
2 39 Sean Murphy-Bunting  CB Central Michigan
3 94 Jamel Dean  CB Auburn from L.A. Rams
3 99 Mike Edwards  S Kentucky from L.A. Rams
4 107 Anthony Nelson  DE Iowa
5 145 Matt Gay *  K Utah
6 208 Scotty Miller  WR Bowling Green from Philadelphia Eagles
7 215 Terry Beckner  DT Missouri from Arizona Cardinals
      Made roster    †   Pro Football Hall of Fame    *   Made at least one Pro Bowl during career

Draft trades

  • The Buccaneers traded their seventh-round selection in 2019 and free safety J. J. Wilcox to the Pittsburgh Steelers in exchange for Pittsburgh's sixth-round selection (202nd overall) in the 2018 NFL draft.[4]
  • The Buccaneers traded their sixth-round selection to the Arizona Cardinals in exchange for Arizona's seventh-round selection and the rights to head coach Bruce Arians.[5]
  • The Buccaneers traded their seventh-round selection in 2020 and wide receiver DeSean Jackson to the Philadelphia Eagles in exchange for Philadelphia's sixth-round selection.[6]

Staff

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2019 Tampa Bay Buccaneers staff

Front office

Head coaches

Offensive coaches

Defensive coaches

Special teams coaches

Strength and conditioning


Final roster

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2019 Tampa Bay Buccaneers roster
Quarterbacks (QB)

Running backs (RB)

Wide receivers (WR)

Tight ends (TE)

Offensive linemen (OL)

Defensive linemen (DL)

Linebackers (LB)

Defensive backs (DB)

Special teams

Practice squad

Reserve

Rookies in italics
53 active, 14 reserve, 10 practice squad

Preseason

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Week Date Opponent Result Record Venue Recap
1 August 9 at Pittsburgh Steelers L 28–30 0–1 Heinz Field Recap
2 August 16 Miami Dolphins W 16–14 1–1 Raymond James Stadium Recap
3 August 23 Cleveland Browns W 13–12 2–1 Raymond James Stadium Recap
4 August 29 at Dallas Cowboys W 17–15 3–1 AT&T Stadium Recap

Regular season

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Schedule

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Week Date Opponent Result Record Venue Recap
1 September 8 San Francisco 49ers L 17–31 0–1 Raymond James Stadium Recap
2 September 12 at Carolina Panthers W 20–14 1–1 Bank of America Stadium Recap
3 September 22 New York Giants L 31–32 1–2 Raymond James Stadium Recap
4 September 29 at Los Angeles Rams W 55–40 2–2 Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum Recap
5 October 6 at New Orleans Saints L 24–31 2–3 Mercedes-Benz Superdome Recap
6 October 13 Carolina Panthers L 26–37 2–4 United Kingdom Tottenham Hotspur Stadium (London) Recap
7 Bye
8 October 27 at Tennessee Titans L 23–27 2–5 Nissan Stadium Recap
9 November 3 at Seattle Seahawks L 34–40 (OT) 2–6 CenturyLink Field Recap
10 November 10 Arizona Cardinals W 30–27 3–6 Raymond James Stadium Recap
11 November 17 New Orleans Saints L 17–34 3–7 Raymond James Stadium Recap
12 November 24 at Atlanta Falcons W 35–22 4–7 Mercedes-Benz Stadium Recap
13 December 1 at Jacksonville Jaguars W 28–11 5–7 TIAA Bank Field Recap
14 December 8 Indianapolis Colts W 38–35 6–7 Raymond James Stadium Recap
15 December 15 at Detroit Lions W 38–17 7–7 Ford Field Recap
16 December 21 Houston Texans L 20–23 7–8 Raymond James Stadium Recap
17 December 29 Atlanta Falcons L 22–28 (OT) 7–9 Raymond James Stadium Recap

Note: Intra-division opponents are in bold text.

Game summaries

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Week 1: vs. San Francisco 49ers

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Week One: San Francisco 49ers at Tampa Bay Buccaneers – Game summary
Quarter 1 2 34Total
49ers 3 3 141131
Buccaneers 0 7 7317

at Raymond James Stadium, Tampa, Florida

Game information

Bruce Arians had his regular season debut as head coach. Quarterback Jameis Winston threw three interceptions, two returned for a touchdown, as Tampa Bay lost on opening day to San Francisco.

Week 2: at Carolina Panthers

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Week Two: Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Carolina Panthers – Game summary
Quarter 1 2 34Total
Buccaneers 3 7 7320
Panthers 3 6 3214

at Bank of America Stadium, Charlotte, North Carolina

Game information

The Buccaneers led 20–14 late in the fourth quarter. In the final two minutes, Cam Newton drove the Panthers to the Tampa Bay 2-yard line. Facing a 4th-and-1 at the 2-yard line, Christian McCaffrey took a direct snap and made a fake reverse handoff, but was pushed out of bounds just short of the line to gain. Tampa Bay held on to win, their first under Bruce Arians.[citation needed]

Week 3: vs. New York Giants

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Week Three: New York Giants at Tampa Bay Buccaneers – Game summary
Quarter 1 2 34Total
Giants 3 7 15732
Buccaneers 12 16 0331

at Raymond James Stadium, Tampa, Florida

Game information

Tampa Bay blew an 18-point lead in the second half. The New York Giants rallied behind rookie quarterback Daniel Jones, and took a 32–31 lead with 1:16 remaining in regulation. Jameis Winston connected with Mike Evans for a 44-yard reception all the way down to the Giants 9-yard line in the final seconds. Rookie kicker Matt Gay's field goal attempt sailed wide right as time expired and the Giants held on to win.

Week 4: at Los Angeles Rams

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Week Four: Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Los Angeles Rams – Game summary
Quarter 1 2 34Total
Buccaneers 7 21 32455
Rams 0 17 32040

at Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum, Los Angeles, California

Game information

The Bucs set a franchise record for points scored with 55 in a win against the defending NFC champions. Chris Godwin had the best game of his career, catching 12 passes for 172 yards and two touchdowns, while Mike Evans hauled in a 67 yard pass for a touchdown. The Buccaneers defense picked off Jared Goff three times and forced one fumble that was returned for a touchdown by former Rams defensive tackle Ndamukong Suh to close out the game. Shaquil Barrett continued his run for Defensive Player of the Year by getting an interception, a sack and forcing the fumble that ended the game.

Week 5: at New Orleans Saints

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Week Five: Tampa Bay Buccaneers at New Orleans Saints – Game summary
Quarter 1 2 34Total
Buccaneers 7 3 7724
Saints 3 14 7731

at Mercedes-Benz Superdome, New Orleans, Louisiana

Game information

Teddy Bridgewater threw for 314 yards and four touchdown passes, as New Orleans defeated Tampa Bay 31–24. The Saints racked up 457 yards of offense against a lackluster Buccaneers defense.

Week 6: vs. Carolina Panthers

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NFL London Games

Week Six: Carolina Panthers at Tampa Bay Buccaneers – Game summary
Quarter 1 2 34Total
Panthers 10 7 101037
Buccaneers 0 7 31626

at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, London, England

Game information

Jameis Winston threw five interceptions, had two fumbles (one lost) and was sacked seven times. The Buccaneers committed seven turnovers in a 37–26 loss to Carolina in London.

Week 8: at Tennessee Titans

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Week Eight: Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Tennessee Titans – Game summary
Quarter 1 2 34Total
Buccaneers 3 12 8023
Titans 14 3 3727

at Nissan Stadium, Nashville, Tennessee

Game information

Jameis Winston had 4 turnovers (two interceptions and two lost fumbles) as the Buccaneers lost 27–23 to the Titans.

Week 9: at Seattle Seahawks

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Week Nine: Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Seattle Seahawks – Game summary
Quarter 1 2 34OTTotal
Buccaneers 14 7 310034
Seahawks 7 6 813640

at CenturyLink Field, Seattle, Washington

Game information

Russell Wilson threw for 378 yards and five touchdown passes while the then league's best rushing defense allowed their first 100 yard rusher of the season as Chris Carson ran for 105 yards and the Seahawks produced 523 total yards against a porous Buccaneers defense en route to a 40–34 win in overtime.

Week 10: vs. Arizona Cardinals

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Week Ten: Arizona Cardinals at Tampa Bay Buccaneers – Game summary
Quarter 1 2 34Total
Cardinals 3 10 7727
Buccaneers 7 10 31030

at Raymond James Stadium, Tampa, Florida

Game information

This was the first time head coach Bruce Arians faced his former team, the Cardinals, whom he coached from 2013 to 2017. Rookie Jamel Dean made a crucial interception with less than 4 minutes remaining in the game, allowing the offense the opportunity to drive down the field and for running back Peyton Barber to score the game clinching touchdown as the Buccaneers won 30–27.

Week 11: vs. New Orleans Saints

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Week Eleven: New Orleans Saints at Tampa Bay Buccaneers – Game summary
Quarter 1 2 34Total
Saints 13 7 7734
Buccaneers 0 7 10017

at Raymond James Stadium, Tampa, Florida

  • Date: November 17
  • Game time: 1:00 p.m. EST
  • Game weather: Cloudy, 55 °F (13 °C)
  • Game attendance: 54,333
  • Referee: Brad Rogers
  • TV announcers (Fox): Thom Brennaman, Chris Spielman and Shannon Spake
  • Recap, Game Book
Game information

Jameis Winston threw 4 interceptions with one returned for a touchdown while Drew Brees threw for 3 touchdowns in a dominant 34–17 rout.

Week 12: at Atlanta Falcons

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Week Twelve: Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Atlanta Falcons – Game summary
Quarter 1 2 34Total
Buccaneers 7 12 61035
Falcons 10 0 3922

at Mercedes-Benz Stadium, Atlanta, Georgia

Game information

Quarterback Matt Ryan was sacked 6 times, fumbled twice with one returned for a touchdown by Ndamukong Suh, and threw an interception while Jameis Winston threw 3 touchdowns and Chris Godwin caught 7 passes for a career high 184 yards and 2 touchdowns en route to a dominant 35–22 win. Nose tackle Vita Vea became the heaviest man in NFL history to catch a touchdown pass at 347 pounds.

Week 13: at Jacksonville Jaguars

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Week Thirteen: Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Jacksonville Jaguars – Game summary
Quarter 1 2 34Total
Buccaneers 15 10 0328
Jaguars 0 0 3811

at TIAA Bank Field, Jacksonville, Florida

  • Date: December 1
  • Game time: 1:00 p.m. EST
  • Game attendance: 62,633
  • Referee: Walt Anderson
  • TV announcers (Fox): Dick Stockton, Mark Schlereth and Jennifer Hale
  • Recap, Game Book
Game information

Running back Peyton Barber had 2 rushing touchdowns as the Buccaneers' defense continued their strong level of play for the second consecutive week, sacking quarterbacks Nick Foles and Gardner Minshew a combined 5 times, intercepting 2 passes, forcing 3 fumbles, and recovering 2 of them with 1 returned for a touchdown by Devin White.

Week 14: vs. Indianapolis Colts

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Week Fourteen: Indianapolis Colts at Tampa Bay Buccaneers – Game summary
Quarter 1 2 34Total
Colts 10 17 8035
Buccaneers 14 7 71038

at Raymond James Stadium, Tampa, Florida

Game information

The Buccaneers overcame 4 turnovers and a 14 point deficit to defeat the Colts 38-35 en route to their first 3-game winning streak since 2016. Jameis Winston set a career best and Buccaneers single game record for the most passing yards in a home game with 461 total yards (456 passing, 5 rushing), 5 total touchdowns (4 passing, 1 rushing), and 3 interceptions (one returned for a touchdown). Winston also broke the franchise record for passing yards in a single season that he set in 2016. Despite the win, which improved the team to 6–7, Tampa Bay was eliminated from postseason contention when the Minnesota Vikings also won that day.

Week 15: at Detroit Lions

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Week Fifteen: Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Detroit Lions – Game summary
Quarter 1 2 34Total
Buccaneers 14 7 31438
Lions 0 3 7717

at Ford Field, Detroit, Michigan

  • Date: December 15
  • Game time: 1:00 p.m. EST
  • Game weather: None (indoor stadium)
  • Game attendance: 56,515
  • Referee: Adrian Hill
  • TV announcers (Fox): Dick Stockton, Mark Schlereth and Jennifer Hale
  • Recap, Game Book
Game information

Jameis Winston became the first player in NFL history to have consecutive games of 450 yards passing as he threw for a career best 458 yards, 4 touchdowns, and 1 interception en route to breaking the franchise record for touchdown passes in a season that he set in 2016 with his 30th and the Buccaneers won their 4th straight game. Breshad Perriman set career bests in receiving yards and touchdowns as he caught 5 passes for 113 yards and 3 touchdowns. Shaquil Barrett tied the franchise record for sacks set by Warren Sapp in 2000 with 16.5.

Week 16: vs. Houston Texans

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Week Sixteen: Houston Texans at Tampa Bay Buccaneers – Game summary
Quarter 1 2 34Total
Texans 10 7 3323
Buccaneers 3 14 3020

at Raymond James Stadium, Tampa, Florida

Game information

Jameis Winston threw four interceptions, including a pick 6 on the second play of the game. The Buccaneers committed five turnovers, but managed to tie the game at 20–20 late in the third quarter. Houston kicked a field goal with 7:11 remaining, and held on to win 23–20.

Week 17: vs. Atlanta Falcons

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Week Seventeen: Atlanta Falcons at Tampa Bay Buccaneers – Game summary
Quarter 1 2 34OTTotal
Falcons 10 6 06628
Buccaneers 0 22 00022

at Raymond James Stadium, Tampa, Florida

  • Date: December 29
  • Game time: 1:00 p.m. EST
  • Game weather: Cloudy, 78 °F (26 °C)
  • Game attendance: 50,417
  • Referee: Carl Cheffers
  • TV announcers (Fox): Tim Brando, Matt Millen and Sara Walsh
  • Recap, Game Book
Game information

Atlanta's Younghoe Koo kicked a 33-yard field goal as time expired in regulation, sending the game to overtime. On the first play of the overtime period, Jameis Winston threw a pick-6 interception. Deion Jones returned the ball 27 yards for the touchdown to win the game for Atlanta, in the shortest overtime game in NFL history (7 seconds). It was Winston's final game with Tampa Bay, and his first pass attempt (2015) and last pass attempt were both pick 6s.

Standings

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Division

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NFC South
W L T PCT DIV CONF PF PA STK
(3) New Orleans Saints 13 3 0 .813 5–1 9–3 458 341 W3
Atlanta Falcons 7 9 0 .438 4–2 6–6 381 399 W4
Tampa Bay Buccaneers 7 9 0 .438 2–4 5–7 458 449 L2
Carolina Panthers 5 11 0 .313 1–5 2–10 340 470 L8

Conference

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NFC
# Team Division W L T PCT DIV CONF SOS SOV STK
Division leaders
1[a] San Francisco 49ers West 13 3 0 .813 5–1 10–2 .504 .466 W2
2[a][b] Green Bay Packers North 13 3 0 .813 6–0 10–2 .453 .428 W5
3[a][b] New Orleans Saints South 13 3 0 .813 5–1 9–3 .486 .459 W3
4 Philadelphia Eagles East 9 7 0 .563 5–1 7–5 .455 .417 W4
Wild Cards
5 Seattle Seahawks West 11 5 0 .688 3–3 8–4 .531 .463 L2
6 Minnesota Vikings North 10 6 0 .625 2–4 7–5 .477 .356 L2
Did not qualify for the postseason
7 Los Angeles Rams West 9 7 0 .563 3–3 7–5 .535 .438 W1
8[c] Chicago Bears North 8 8 0 .500 4–2 7–5 .508 .383 W1
9[c] Dallas Cowboys East 8 8 0 .500 5–1 7–5 .479 .316 W1
10[d] Atlanta Falcons South 7 9 0 .438 4–2 6–6 .545 .518 W4
11[d] Tampa Bay Buccaneers South 7 9 0 .438 2–4 5–7 .500 .384 L2
12 Arizona Cardinals West 5 10 1 .344 1–5 3–8–1 .529 .375 L1
13 Carolina Panthers South 5 11 0 .313 1–5 2–10 .549 .469 L8
14 New York Giants East 4 12 0 .250 2–4 3–9 .473 .281 L1
15 Detroit Lions North 3 12 1 .219 0–6 2–9–1 .506 .375 L9
16 Washington Redskins East 3 13 0 .188 0–6 2–10 .502 .281 L4
Tiebreakers[e]
  1. ^ a b c San Francisco finished ahead of Green Bay and New Orleans based on head-to-head sweep.
  2. ^ a b Green Bay finished ahead of New Orleans based on conference record.
  3. ^ a b Chicago finished ahead of Dallas based on head-to-head victory.
  4. ^ a b Atlanta finished ahead of Tampa Bay based on division record.
  5. ^ When breaking ties for three or more teams under the NFL's rules, they are first broken within divisions, then comparing only the highest-ranked remaining team from each division.

References

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  1. ^ Gordon, Grant. "Jameis Winston in 30-30 club with game-ending pick-6". NFL.com. Retrieved December 29, 2019.
  2. ^ "Jameis Winston says farewell to Tampa as he looks for a new team, but where could he be a starter?".
  3. ^ "Bucs Re-Sign Donovan Smith to Three-Year Deal". www.buccaneers.com. March 5, 2019. Retrieved March 5, 2019.
  4. ^ Smith, Scott (September 3, 2017). "Safety J.J. Wilcox Traded to Steelers". Buccaneers.com. Archived from the original on September 3, 2017. Retrieved January 18, 2019.
  5. ^ Florio, Mike. "Cardinals get a little compensation for Bruce Arians, after all". profootballtalk.com. Retrieved January 8, 2019.
  6. ^ Williams, Charean A. (March 14, 2019). "Bucs trade DeSean Jackson to Eagles". Pro Football Talk. NBC Sports. Retrieved March 14, 2019.
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