The 2007 Tampa Bay Buccaneers enjoyed a resurgent season, finishing with a 9-7 record and clinching the NFC South division title. Led by head coach Jon Gruden and Pro Bowl quarterback Jeff Garcia, the team featured a formidable defense that ranked third in the league in points allowed. A historic highlight occurred in Week 15 when Micheal Spurlock recorded the first kickoff return touchdown in franchise history, helping the team secure their first playoff berth since 2005. A first-ballot Pro Football Hall of Famer and 2002 NFL Defensive Player of the Year, Derrick Brooks was a legendary linebacker who led the Tampa Bay Buccaneers to their first Super Bowl title and earned 11 Pro Bowl selections over his 14-season career.