The Buccaneers announced on Thursday that Sunday's matchup with the Falcons failed to sell enough to tickets to lift the blackout, and will not be shown on local television.

Bucs' third-year WR Arrelious Benn has suffered through most of the 2012 season with injuries and was placed on IR Thursday. Benn, who has primarily been used as a kick returner this year, was inactive against San Diego with a shoulder injury and sat out Wednesday's practice. The Bucs also announced they signed WR David Douglas off the Giants' practice squad.

With the balance of beautifully called plays and exceptional execution, the Bucs' offense continues to impress week after week. Perhaps the most impressive part is that Mike Sullivan's playbook is open to a number of different players to take the spotlight. 

Bucs head coach Greg Schiano met with the media Wednesday for his post-practice press conference and discussed several topics including the health of the team, what challenges Atlanta brings on Sunday, and how he is seeing the secondary improve.

Is it time to re-sign QB Josh Freeman now, or do the Bucs let his deal run trough 2013 before addressing it? How significant was the drive to tie the game against Carolina last week? What was it like for CB Anthony Gaitor to have to watch his teammates from the trainer's room? Get Mark Cook's thoughts is his Pewter Confidential.

Tampa Bay has the league's top-ranked run defense thanks to 69 tackles for loss this season. Through 10 games, the Bucs already have more tackles for loss than they did a year ago, and are on pace to set a new team record.

When the 2011 season ended with a crushing road defeat in Atlanta, even the most optimistic Bucs fan wouldn't admit to allowing the thought of a serious playoff run in 2012 to enter their mind. But 11 months later, Tampa Bay is now in control of its own destiny. Pewter Report breaks down 2012 NFC playoff picture.

With strict on and off the field discipline, a change in culture, and belief in the system the 2012 Buccaneers – led by Greg Schiano – are beginning to take the shape of another "new era" Tampa Bay had 16 years ago under former head coach Tony Dungy. 

Attention to details has been Greg Schiano's mantra since arriving in Tampa Bay, and on Sunday the players and fans saw how the little things make a big difference.

Head coach Greg Schiano spoke to the media on Monday and discussed Tampa Bay's exciting come-from-behind win over the Panthers on Sunday. Despite the win, Schiano said there is plenty of mistakes to clean up.

What does the staff at Pewter Report think about the Buccaneers 27-21 overtime win against the Panthers? Was the win on Sunday "Divine Intervention"? Is rookie Mark Barron regressing after a hot start? Will the Buccaneers momentum parlay into a sellout this week against Atlanta? Find out the answers to those topics and more by reading the weekly Pewter Report Roundtable.

Which players had outstanding games for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in their come-from-behind victory over the Panthers on Sunday? Who struggled and needs to improve before next week's key divisional matchup with Atlanta. Find out in the weekly Most Impressive and Disappointing postgame feature.

The Buccaneers offense wasn’t fully clicking until the end of the fourth quarter, when down by eight and with just over a minute to go, QB Josh Freeman orchestrated a game-tying 80 yard drive to send the game into overtime. The Bucs left Carolina with the 27-21 OT victory and improved to 6-4 on the season. What grade did Freeman deserve? What kind of job did the line do on Sunday and how did the receivers and running backs fare? Find out in this Pewter report weekly feature.

The visitor’s locker room was full of energy following Tampa Bay’s 27-21 overtime victory in Carolina Sunday. PewterReport.com was there to bring you some player’s reactions to the exciting road win. 

Tampa Bay's defense sacked Cam Newton twice and held Carolina to a 2.9-yard rushing average in the Bucs' 27-21 win against the Panthers in overtime. What grade did the Bucs defensive line get? What grade did Tampa Bay's secondary deserve? Find out in this Pewter Report article.

Buccaneers head coach Greg Schiano spoke to the media following Tampa Bay's exciting 27-21 overtime victory over division rival Carolina. Schiano discussed the play of Josh Freeman - including his two interceptions, Doug Martin's fumble and ensuing review, and why he decided to go for a field goal to bring the game to within eight. 

UPDATED: QB Josh Freeman connected with WR Vincent Jackson on a 24-yard TD pass and a two-point conversion to tie the game and a 15-yard TD strike to TE Dallas Clark in overtime to rally the Bucs to a 27-21 win in Carolina. Tampa Bay has now won four straight games to improve to 6-4 on the season and put itself into playoff contention.

In the Bucs' 27-21 overtime win over the Panthers Sunday, Tampa Bay was hot-and-cold when it came to accomplishing the keys needed to claim victory over Carolina – much like their offensive play in the first three quarters. The Buccaneers got it together in crunch time, beating the NFC South division rivals for the second time this season. 

Sunday, the Buccaneers head into Carolina and may be saying a phrase heard far too many times this season in regards to the offensive line - "next man up." O-Line coach Bob Bostad has made sure no matter the personnel, the line will play hard

Why is SR defending the play of Tampa Bay DT Gerald McCoy? What agents represent the most Buccaneers, and how do their relationships with Mark Dominik benefit the team? Which college strongside LB would look good in red and pewter? Get the answers and more inside scoop in this edition of SR's Fab 5.

Every Friday Pewter Report offers a live chat for out Insiders. This week editor Mark Cook answered your questions concerning the Buccaneers. Below is a transcript of today's live chat.

The Buccaneers practiced Thursday afternoon as they continue to prepare for their Sunday showdown with Carolina Panthers. Guard Jamon Meredith is questionable for Sunday's game and head coach Greg Schiano said the Bucs are hoping for the best but ready to move forward.

Leading up to and including the opening minutes of the 2012 draft, Luke Kuechly was one of the prospects that many people thought Tampa Bay would be interested in. The Bucs passed, but Carolina did not and now Kuechly who leads all rookies with 108 tackles is back at MLB and ready to play Tampa Bay.