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Buccaneers Reunite With 3-Time Pro Bowl Pass-Rusher as Playoffs in Peril

Buccaneers Reunite With 3-Time Pro Bowl Pass-Rusher as Playoffs in Peril

Summary

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers have re-signed veteran player Jason Pierre-Paul, a three-time Pro Bowl pass-rusher, as they struggle to secure a playoff spot. The Buccaneers recently lost to the New Orleans Saints, placing them in a tie with the Carolina Panthers in their division, making the remaining games crucial for playoff chances.

Key Facts

  • The Buccaneers lost an important game to the New Orleans Saints in Week 14.
  • Tampa Bay is tied with the Carolina Panthers at the top of the NFC South division.
  • Jason Pierre-Paul, a veteran player, has rejoined the Buccaneers after a long break from the NFL.
  • Pierre-Paul, age 36, last played well in 2020 and has 94.5 career sacks.
  • The Buccaneers are in the current No. 4 playoff seed position in the NFC.
  • Tampa Bay and Carolina will play each other twice in the remaining season.
  • The Buccaneers have a 71% chance of making the playoffs, while the Panthers have a 30% chance.

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