Tristan Wirfs' TD catch and late defensive stop help Buccaneers beat Cardinals 20-17
Baker Mayfield and the Tampa Bay Buccaneers have snapped a three-game skid with a 20-17 win over the Arizona Cardinals5 DAYS AGO • Associated Press
ANTHONY NELSON #98 - LINEBACKER - TAMPA BAY BUCCANEERS
30 TCKL •
1 INT •
3 SCK
30 TCKL
1 INT
3 SCK
Cleared to play against Cards Nelson (ribs) is active for Sunday's game against the Cardinals.
Impact Nelson ended Week 13 prep with a full practice Friday, and he has done enough over the weekend and in pregame warmups to be given the green light to play Sunday. He saw his snap count on defense increase over the Bucs' last four games, but his playing time will likely take a hit due to the return of Haason Reddick (ankle/knee).
5 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE
Questionable to play vs. Cards Nelson (ribs) is officially listed as questionable for Sunday's game versus the Cardinals, Jenna Laine of ESPN.com reports.
Impact After missing practice Wednesday with the rib injury, Nelson managed a limited practice Thursday and upgraded to full participation Friday. He's trending in the right direction, but if there's a setback before Sunday's game, 2024 second-rounder Chris Braswell might benefit in terms of playing time on the edge in Week 13.
6 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE
Returns to practice Thursday Nelson (ribs) was a limited participant in Thursday's practice.
Impact Nelson has been working through a rib injury during Week 13 prep, but his ability to return to practice Thursday -- albeit in a limited capacity -- is a sign that the 2019 fourth-rounder is trending in the right direction. Nelson's practice participation Friday will provide more clarity on his status heading into Sunday's game against the Cardinals.
NOVEMBER 27 • ROTOWIRE
No go for practice Nelson (ribs) was a non-participant at practice Wednesday.
Impact Nelson recorded three total tackles (two solo) in Sunday night's 34-7 loss to the Rams, and he may have picked up a ribs injury in the process. The linebacker will have two more opportunities to practice prior to the team's matchup with the Cardinals on Sunday.
NOVEMBER 27 • ROTOWIRE
Two stops against Buffalo Nelson posted two tackles (one solo) during the Buccaneers' 44-32 loss to the Bills on Sunday.
Impact Nelson was able to shake off an illness to suit up Sunday and played 60 total snaps (49 on defense, 11 on special teams), though his tackle count was his lowest since Week 5 against the Seahawks (one). The 2019 fourth-rounder has started in each of the Buccaneers' last three games, which has coincided with the absence of Haason Reddick (ankle). Nelson is up to 29 tackles (16 solo), including 3.0 sacks, two forced fumbles and a pick-six through 10 regular-season games.
NOVEMBER 19 • ROTOWIRE
Ready to play at Buffalo Nelson (illness) does not carry an injury designation ahead of Sunday's game against the Bills, Greg Auman of Fox Sports reports.
Impact Nelson popped up on the Buccaneers' injury report Thursday with an illness, but it doesn't seem like it was anything serious, and he's on track to suit up in Week 11. With two-time Pro-Bowler Haason Reddick (ankle) out, Nelson projects to start on the edge opposite 2023 third-rounder Yaya Diaby.
NOVEMBER 15 • ROTOWIRE
Doesn't practice Thursday Nelson (illness) did not practice Thursday.
Impact Nelson popped up on Thursday's injury report with an illness, leaving his status for Sunday's road game against the Bills in question. Due to the absence of Haason Reddick (ankle/knee), the outside linebacker played 92 percent of defensive snaps in last week's loss to the Patriots and made use of the increased opportunity by logging six tackles (three solo). Depending on if Nelson is able to log a practice tomorrow in any capacity, the consistent contributor to the Buccaneers linebacker corps may be sidelined by his immune system.
NOVEMBER 13 • ROTOWIRE
Secures six stops in Week 10 loss Nelson posted six tackles (three solo) Sunday in a loss to New England.
Impact Nelson compiled the third-most tackles on Tampa Bay while recording a season-high 92 percent defensive snap share in defeat. The increased opportunity came as a result of Haason Reddick (ankle/knee) missing another contest. Nelson has registered 27 tackles (including 3.0 sacks), two forced fumbles and a pick-six across nine games this season.
NOVEMBER 12 • ROTOWIRE
Back from bye, Buccaneers still unlikely to have several key starters against Patriots
The Tampa Bay Buccaneers are rested and refreshed after a bye week that came at the right time with several players dealing with injuriesNOVEMBER 6 • Associated Press
Here's how historic Anthony Nelson's game was for the Buccaneers in Week 8 With Haason Reddick sidelined due to injury, the Tampa Bay Buccaneers desperately needed someone to step up in his absence at the edge posit...
OCTOBER 31 • THEPEWTERPLANK.COM
Kyle Brandt lost his mind praising Anthony Nelson during 'Angry Runs' For the second time in three years, the Tampa Bay Buccaneers are heading into their bye week hot off a blowout win over the New Orleans Sain...
OCTOBER 29 • THEPEWTERPLANK.COM
Posts huge effort in Week 8 win Nelson recorded four tackles (two solo), including 2.0 sacks, forced a fumble and logged a pix-sick in Sunday's 23-3 win against New Orleans.
Impact With Haason Reddick (ankle/knee) unable to suit up Sunday, Nelson logged a season-high 62 percent snap share. He made an immediate impact, forcing a fumble that was recovered by Tampa Bay on New Orleans' first possession. Nelson didn't slow down from there -- he added a pair of sacks and turned an interception of Spencer Rattler into a touchdown in the second period. That play marked both the first pickoff and first TD of Nelson's career.
OCTOBER 28 • ROTOWIRE
NFC South-leading Buccaneers get a bye at the right time with several players dealing with injuries
The Buccaneers gathered around coach Todd Bowles for his postgame speech in the locker room after a 23-3 victory over the Saints on Sunday, waiting and hoping for the good news eve...OCTOBER 27 • Associated Press
Chase McLaughlin Expands Bucs' Scoring Range | Data Crunch K Chase McLaughlin was perfect on three field goal tries of 50-plus yards in Sunday's road win over the Saints, extending his record numbers...
OCTOBER 27 • BUCCANEERS.COM
Questions surround the Saints' QB situation after a switch during a listless 23-3 loss to the Bucs
Questions surround the New Orleans Saints' quarterback situation after first-year coach Kellen Moore made a change during his team's listless 23-3 loss to the Tampa Bay BuccaneersOCTOBER 27 • Associated Press
Anthony Nelson, Antoine Winfield Jr. & More on W vs. NO | Press Conferences Hear from Tampa Bay Buccaneers S Antoine Winfield Jr., OLB Anthony Nelson & CB Zyon McCollum as they speak to the media following the Bucs'...
OCTOBER 27 • BUCCANEERS.COM
Turnover-Happy Defense Leads Bucs to Runaway Win in New Orleans Tampa Bay's defense created four turnovers, highlighted by an Anthony Nelson pick-six and Chase McLaughlin drilled three 50-plus yard field...
OCTOBER 27 • BUCCANEERS.COM
Todd Bowles Praises Defensive Effort in New Orleans | Press Conference Tampa Bay Buccaneers Head Coach Todd Bowles spoke to the media after the Bucs' 0-0 victory against the New Orleans Saints in Week 8 of the 2...
OCTOBER 27 • BUCCANEERS.COM
NFL Week 8 Recap: Tampa Bay Buccaneers 23, New Orleans Saints 3 Anthony Nelson led a dominant defensive effort with two sacks, a forced fumble and a pick-six as the Tampa Bay Buccaneers handled the New Or...
OCTOBER 27 • PFF.COM
Buccaneers' defense leads the way against lowly Saints Anthony Nelson returned an interception for a touchdown, the Tampa Bay defense forced three more turnovers, Chase McLaughlin made three fiel...
OCTOBER 26 • THENEWSTRIBUNE.COM
Anthony Nelson and the Buccaneers' defense shine in a 23-3 victory over the struggling Saints
Tampa Bay edge rusher Anthony Nelson had an interception for a touchdown to go with a forced fumble and two sacks, Sean Tucker ran for a 1-yard touchdown on fourth down and the Buc...OCTOBER 26 • Associated Press
It took one half for Anthony Nelson to earn a game ball vs. Saints With Haason Reddick out against the Saints due to injury, the Tampa Bay Buccaneers needed someone to step up in a big way at the EDGE positi...
OCTOBER 26 • THEPEWTERPLANK.COM
Can't-Miss Play: Pick-six alert! Nelson bulldozes Rattler after snagging INT vs. Saints' QB1 Tampa Bay Buccaneers linebacker Anthony Nelson bats down a pass from New Orleans Saints quarterback Spencer Rattler and corrals it in for a...
OCTOBER 26 • NFL.COM
