![]() With two more, he ties Earnest Graham, Lars Tate and Peyton Barber (15) for ninth.Ĭhris Godwin has 3,323 receiving yards in his career, meaning he needs just 121 more to pass Gerald Carter (3,443) for ninth-most in Bucs history. He has 13 right now, tying him with Doug Williams and LeGarrette Blount for 12th-most in franchise history. If he can overcome his finger injury and get activated from the Reserve/COVID-19 list by Saturday, Ronald Jones II will also have a chance to add to his career rushing touchdown total. Jones currently has 1,668, leaving him 178 away from passing Eckwood (1,845). Ronald Jones II is doubtful for Saturday’s game, but if he does manage to suit up against the Lions, he’ll have a chance to close the gap on Jerry Eckwood for 13th-most rushing yards in team history. **All statistics and records come from Pro Football Reference unless otherwise noted.** With that in mind, let’s see where things stand heading into Week 16. And while the team will be working toward a big victory, there are some individuals who may very well climb their way toward history along the way. ![]() ![]() Winning out and the Saints losing out would give the Bucs their first NFC South title since 2007 as well, but the focus has to be on Saturday alone. Getting to the dance is just the first goal. It’s been over a decade since the franchise’s last playoff game and almost two decades since its last playoff victory, and with this team, a return to glory should be a realistic possibility. While most people will be settling in for some nice day-after-Christmas relaxation on Saturday afternoon, the Buccaneers will be in Detroit, trying to give their fans a late Christmas gift in the form of their first playoff berth since 2007.Īll Tampa Bay has to do to earn its spot in the postseason is beat the Lions this week, get a Bears loss or take down the Falcons again in Week 17, but let’s be real: Everyone wants to get this done now. ![]()
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