ON THIS DAY IN BUC HISTORY - 15 Jan 2000 The Bucs somehow beat Washington 14-13 in a divisional playoff with John Lynch's interception sparking the comeback in the 4th quarter. Bonus points for guessing what @JohnLynch49ers actually said to the offense 🤣

ON THIS DAY IN BUC HISTORY - 12 Jan 2003 The Bucs scored four times in the first half and cruised to a 31-6 win over the 49ers on the first step to the Super Bowl. Two TD passes from @Brad_Johnson_14 - I was calling this one for British TV - a very enjoyable show to do 😃

ON THIS DAY IN BUC HISTORY - Jan 21 Buccaneers 31 Washington 23 Tampa Bay racked up over 500 yards of offense against the NFL’s No.2 defense with Tom Brady passing for two scores and Leonard Fournette leading the way on the ground in an impressive offensive display.

ON THIS DAY IN BUC HISTORY 7 Jan 2006 - Bucs 10 Redskins 17 How did they lose this one giving up only 120 yards of offense including 25 through the air? The 2005 season came to a disappointing end in spite of Chris Simms' acrobatic touchdown.

ON THIS DAY IN BUC HISTORY - 6 Jan 1980 The magical season came to an end with a 9-0 loss to the Rams in the NFC title game. Doug Williams went out injured with a separated shoulder and three Frank Corral fieldgoals sent LA to the Super Bowl instead of the Buccaneers.

THIS GIVEN SUNDAY What the game in Carolina means to the future of the franchise and the two other previous games in team history that had the same potential either/or impact. bucpower.com/editorial.htm

ON THIS DAY IN BUCCANEER HISTORY - 4 Jan 1998 The magical 97 season came to an end with a 21-7 loss in the playoffs in Green Bay. The Bucs had their chances but could only score on this Mike Alstott TD called brilliantly by Pat Summerall and John Madden.

ON THIS DAY THREE YEARS AGO The Bucs beat the Falcons 44-27 in their final regular season game on the way to the Super Bowl. Brady was looking like Brady, Antonio Brown was a receiver not an asshole and everything was good in Tampa land.

ON THIS DAY IN 1983 - THE CARDIAC BUCS The Bucs came from 23-6 down to beat the Bears in overtime and make the post-season. James Wilder rushed for 47 yards in overtime to set up Bill Capece's game-winning fieldgoal. Doug Williams' final game at Tampa Stadium for the Bucs.

Wanted - a podiatrist who also has skills in ballistic removal. Because the Tampa Bay Buccaneers shot themselves in the foot so many times in the loss to the Saints that it almost defied belief. Visit BUCPOWER.COM for the full editorial on the stunning loss Sunday.

ON THIS DAY IN 2017 The Bucs ended the year beating the Saints - good omen? Jameis found Chris Godwin for the winning score inside the final minute. bucpower.com/2017game16.htm

ON THIS DAY IN BUCCANEER HISTORY - 30 Dec 2012 The Bucs ended the season with a 22-17 road win in Atlanta against the No.1 seed with Doug Martin rushing for 142 yards and this score in the victory. bucpower.com/2012game16.htm

BONUS ON THIS DAY IN BUCCANEER HISTORY Doug Williams found Jimmie Giles for this TD pass as part of the Bucs' 24-17 win over the Eagles. Check out the new-look BUCPOWER.COM for even more on this memorable game in franchise history.

ON THIS DAY IN BUCCANEER HISTORY 29 Dec 1979 - the first playoff win The Bucs beat the heavily-favoured Eagles 24-17 as you were looking live at Tampa Stadium. Ricky Bell got the party started with this TD run after a 16-play 80-yard opening drive. bucpower.com/1979game17.htm

ON THIS DAY IN BUCCANEER HISTORY 28 Dec 1997 The final game at the Old Sombrero as the Bucs beat the Lions 20-10 in their first playoff game in 15 years. Mike Alstott had the memorable touchdown, the first time Gene's legendary call was heard.

ON THIS DAY IN BUCCANEER HISTORY - 27 Dec 1998 The Bucs won 35-0 in Cincinnati with three A-Train TDs and this 50-yard bomb from Trent Dilfer to Robb Thomas but missed out on a playoff berth when the Cardinals won later in the day. They finished that season at 8-8.

ON THIS DAY IN BUCCANEER HISTORY 30 years ago today a surprise 17-10 win in the Mile High City against John Elway and the Broncos. And look which Buccaneer legend caught his first NFL touchdown pass. @DaveMoore_83 @BucSidelineGuy @Buccaneers

ON THIS DAY IN BUCCANEER HISTORY - 24 Dec 2006 The Bucs won 22-7 in Cleveland, only the second time they had ever won on Christmas Eve. The defense had four interceptions including this pick six by Derrick Brooks. @Buccaneers @BucSidelineGuy

ON THIS DAY IN BUC HISTORY - 23 Dec 2001 The Bucs hammered the Saints 48-21 but Aaron Stecker came so close to the first kick return TD in team history albeit thanks to at least three illegal blocks. Sam "It's a power play goal" Rosen on the commentary. @BucSidelineGuy

ON THIS DAY IN BUC HISTORY - 22 Dec 1996 Another Karl Williams punt return score, this one in the final game played in the white/orange uniforms. The Bucs won 34-19 as Trent Dilfer threw a pair of scoring passes. bucpower.com/1996game16.htm @BucSidelineGuy @Buccaneers