Tampa Bay Buccaneers
Vincent Jackson - #83 - WR
| Status | Active |
| Height/Weight | 6' 5"/ 230 lbs. |
| Birthday | 01/14/1983 |
| Birthplace | Colorado Springs, CO |
| College | Northern Colorado |
| Years played | 9 |
| Drafted | 2005, 2nd round, 29th pick by Chargers |
The First Fifteen: Week Five
Here's an early look at the Week Five action, the first shortened (and the bye isn't coming at a great time for a few teams) week of the 2011 NFL season.
Freeman, Blount rally Bucs past Colts
Josh Freeman threw for 287 yards and a TD, LeGarrette Blount ran for 127 yards and a score, and Tampa Bay beat Indianapolis 24-17 on Monday night.
Bucs QB Freeman not beyond growing pains
Josh Freeman one of the best young quarterbacks in the game, but decision making, consistency and mechanics are still things he struggles with at times.
Manning, Barber and Bailey NFC Players of the Week
Eli Manning, Ronde Barber and Dan Bailey were named NFC Players of the Week for Week Three.
Week Three Players of the Week
This week, PFW selects Darren McFadden, Ronde Barber and Jason Hanson as its Players of the Week.
Tampa defense carries Bucs over Falcons
Tampa Bay's defense forced three turnovers and sacked Matt Ryan four times in its best performance of the season, helping the Buccaneers beat the Falcons 16-13 on Sunday.
Rookie Foster earning Bucs' trust
The Bucs have been conscientious about trying to give rookie MLB Mason Foster a manageable workload, but he's earning their trust quickly.
Report: Eight players could be suspended
Eight NFL players could be subject to suspensions for transgressions committed during the lockout, according to a Yahoo! Sports report.
Report: Three teams fined for lockout contact
Three teams have been fined six-figure amounts by the NFL for contact with players during the lockout.
Report: Buccaneers game will be blacked out locally
According to the Tampa Tribune, the Buccaneers' home game Sunday will be blacked out on local TV.
Vikings seeking ways to finish off games
Just like in Week One against the Chargers, the Vikings held a second-half lead against the Buccaneers; and just like the first game, the Vikings gave it away.
Vikings' players of the game: Week Two
Here are the offensive, defensive and special-teams players of the week in the loss to the Buccaneers in Week Two.
Bucs rally, take down Vikings
LeGarrette Blount's 4-yard touchdown run with 31 seconds left lifted Tampa Bay past the Minnesota Vikings 24-20 on Sunday
Bucs want WR Benn to make greater impact
The Buccaneers expect WR Arrelious Benn to build on his Week One performance and they would like to see him play with a greater sense of urgency.
Vikings-Buccaneers matchup of the day: Friday
Here's a key matchup to consider for Sunday's Vikings-Buccaneers game in Minnesota.
PLAYER NEWS
Jackson has been added to the NFC Pro Bowl, replacing Detroit's Calvin Johnson, who broke the NFL's single- season record for reception yards in 2012.|||||||
Jackson led the Bucs with career bests of 72 receptions and 1,384 yards after signing with them as a free agent last winter, helping numerous fantasy owners to tremendous showings in their leagues along the way.
Jackson caught seven passes for 108 yards during Sunday's 28-13 loss to St. Louis.|||||||
Jackson turned in his fifth 100-yard effort although he couldn't find the end zone. The ninth-year pro leads the Bucs with 69 receptions for 1,334 yards and eight touchdowns and has been everything the team envisioned they were getting when he signed a five-year, $55.55 million contract as a free agent after spending eight years with the San Diego Chargers.
Jackson caught six passes for 81 yards but was held out of the end zone on Sunday against New Orleans.|||||||
Jackson has declined somewhat as a scoring threat as the season has progressed. He caught five touchdown passes in Tampa Bay's first six games but has scored only three times in eight games since.
Jackson hauled in six receptions for 131 yards and a touchdown during Sunday's 23-21 loss to Philadelphia.|||||||
With 1,145 receiving yards, Jackson is 23 away from setting a new career high. His receiving TDs are tied for seventh in the league.
Jackson had six catches for 94 yards and a touch in Sunday's win over Carolina.|||||||
V-Jax has sisx TDs in his last seven games.