There’s plenty of NFL action on Sunday, December 8, including a contest pitting the Tampa Bay Buccaneers vs. Las Vegas Raiders at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa, Florida.
The game is scheduled to start at 1:00 PM EST and will be broadcast CBS. Fans who want to watch this NFL game can do so using FuboTVoffered by RedZone and $30 off your first month, or DirecTV Streamwhich offers a free trial and RedZone. SlingTV has promotional offers available, and NFL+ broadcast all local market games. Also, games can be seen on CBS Paramount+which also offers a free trial.
The Buccaneers are 6-6 and tied with the Atlanta Falcons for the NFC South lead, but are in second place thanks to a two-game losing streak to the Falcons.
The Raiders are looking to bounce back from a tough loss to the Kansas City Chiefs on Black Friday that dropped them to 2-10.
WHO: Las Vegas Raiders vs. Tampa Bay Buccaneers
when: Sunday, December 8 at 1:00 PM EST
where: Raymond James Stadium in Tampa, Florida.
current: fuboTV (free trial); or Sling; or DirecTV Stream (free trial); or NFL+ or Paramount+ (free trial)
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The upcoming NFL training camp will feature an impressive list of candidates: Analysis
By ROB MAADDI AP Pro Football Writer
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The upcoming NFL coaching cycle will feature an impressive list of candidates ranging from proven champions to up-and-coming coordinators.
Six-time Super Bowl winner Bill Belichick tops the list of familiar names that includes 2021 AP Coach of the Year Mike Vrabel. Don’t count out Pete Carroll, and Robert Saleh could get another chance quickly.
Lions offensive coordinator Ben Johnson, Buccaneers OC Liam Cohen, Bills OC Joe Brady and Eagles OC Kellen Moore are among a long list of young offensive-minded coaches who will draw plenty of interest. Lions DC Aaron Glenn, Dolphins DC Anthony Weaver, Chargers DC Jesse Minter and Panthers DC Ejiro Evero are among the coaches on the other side of the ball who will receive attention.
Several former head coaches currently serving as coordinators should also be in the mix, including Chiefs defensive coordinator Steve Spagnuolo, Steelers OC Arthur Smith, Vikings DC Brian Flores, Broncos DC Vance Joseph and Commanders OC Kliff Kingsbury.
Potential college coaches who could make the jump to the NFL include Notre Dame’s Marcus Freeman and USC’s Lincoln Riley. Of course, most college coaches say they aren’t going anywhere. Riley made the announcement Wednesday. Deion Sanders already said he’s not leaving Colorado, but you never say never.
The Jets, Saints and Bears already fired their coaches. More teams will make a change. Since 2019, there have been 43 coaching changes. Sixteen of those coaches have already been fired, one retired and a few more could be on the way.
Of the 43 hired over the past six coaching cycles, 10 were previously NFL head coaches and two were college coaches. Of the remaining 31 hires, 25 were coordinators. Jerod Mayo (inside linebackers coach), Dan Campbell (tight ends coach), David Culley (passing game coordinator) and Zac Taylor (quarterbacks coach) made the jump from an assistant role. Antonio Pierce went from linebackers coach to interim coach to head coach in Las Vegas.
Eight teams hired new coaches after last season. All three teams that drafted guys who were previous coaches are currently sitting in a playoff position. Jim Harbaugh and the Los Angeles Chargers (8-4) have the fifth seed in the AFC. Dan Quinn and the Washington Commanders (8-5) are seventh in the NFC. Raheem Morris and the Atlanta Falcons (6-6) are tied for first place in the NFC South with Tampa Bay, but hold the tiebreaker due to a season sweep.
Rookie head coach Mike Macdonald has the Seattle Seahawks (7-5) in first place in the NFC West.
The rest of the first-year coaches are struggling. Pierce, Mayo, Brian Callahan (Titans) and Dave Canales (Panthers) are a combined 11-38.
A look at a coach in each category:
former coach
Belichick is the biggest name of them all, and he made headlines Thursday with news that he interviewed with the University of North Carolina for its coaching vacancy. Although he will be 73 before the start of the 2025 season, he is eager to get back to work. Belichick needs to win 27 more games to break Don Shula’s record for most regular season wins. He is 15 wins away from passing Shula for all-time wins, including the postseason. Belichick only interviewed with the Falcons last cycle after leaving the Patriots. The main question would be how much control he would be willing to cede to the CEO. Belichick has stayed in the spotlight by working in the media. He’s showing a different side of his personality that could help him this time. The Giants could fit if they fire Brian Daboll. Keep an eye on the Eagles if the team falters again down the stretch. Nick Sirianni keeps winning, but nothing short of a Super Bowl in Philadelphia will be considered a success.
Offensive coordinator
Johnson will likely be the most coveted young coach again this cycle. He has already interviewed with seven teams (Chargers, Colts, Commanders, Falcons, Panthers, Seahawks and Texans) over the past two seasons, but chose to stay in Detroit to finish the job after the team stayed short in the NFC championship game. The Lions lead the conference at 12-1 and lead the NFL in scoring at 31.9 points per game. The Bears need a coach to help develop franchise QB Caleb Williams, so they’re an obvious landing spot. Another team that ends up with a pick to get a top QB in the draft should also be in the mix. It’s up to Johnson. Your options will be limitless.
Defensive coordinator
Minter followed Jim Harbaugh to the NFL from Michigan and has guided the league’s stingiest defense. The Chargers are giving up just 15.7 points per game. Minter previously served as John Harbaugh’s assistant in Baltimore, so he’s been mentored by well-respected winning coaches.
University coach
Is it time for Prime Time? Of course, Sanders insists he’s staying put. But let’s assume the team drafting Shedeur Sanders to be their franchise QB offers a father-son opportunity. Or maybe Jerry Jones calls out the Hall of Fame cornerback who helped the Cowboys win their last Super Bowl title.
The Associated Press contributed to this article