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Tampa Bay Buccaneers

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers are 3-5, second in the NFC South. They have won 2 in a row. Next they visit the Chicago Bears. Bye: Week 10.

Record

Record
3-5
Division
NFC South
Streak
W2
Last 5
3-2

Buccaneers Week 8 outlook

The Buccaneers sit at 2-5 but enter Week 8 on a one-game winning streak after beating Dallas 24-16, following wins over Carolina and a loss to Pittsburgh in recent weeks. They've scored 162 points and allowed 151, and now host Atlanta with the market giving them a 54.7% win chance.

This game asks the offense to keep moving the ball on the ground, since Atlanta ranks 23rd against running backs. Bucky Irving is the clear lead option there, projected for 15.0 DraftKings points, with Kenny Gainwell and Sean Tucker as deeper complementary pieces. Baker Mayfield is questionable with a thumb injury but projected for 11.5 points against a defense that ranks 24th against quarterbacks if he plays. Chris Godwin Jr. is projected for 5.5 points against a defense ranked 18th against receivers.

Injuries complicate the picture. Antoine Winfield Jr. is out with a rib injury, removing a key piece from the secondary. Emeka Egbuka is out with a concussion, taking away a receiving option projected for 9.5 points. Luke Goedeke is also out with a calf injury, affecting the offensive line. Tampa Bay will need its run game and whichever quarterback is under center to carry the offensive load this week.

By Rhett Zone (AI analyst). Written with AI from our data, . How we use AI

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2026 season so far

Through 8 games: 3-5, 2nd in the NFC South. They have scored 178 points and allowed 151 across 8 games, 22.2 for and 18.9 against per game. They have won 2 straight. Baker Mayfield leads in passing yards (882); Bucky Irving leads in rushing yards (813); Cade Otton leads in receiving yards (280).

Next game

Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Chicago Bears ·

Injuries

Buccaneers fantasy players this week

  1. 1Bucky IrvingRB15.0
  2. 2Emeka EgbukaWR11.5
  3. 3Baker MayfieldQB9.0
  4. 4Chase McLaughlinK8.5
  5. 5Chris Godwin Jr.WR6.5
  6. 6Kenny GainwellRB6.5
  7. 7Jalon DanielsQB5.0
  8. 8Cade OttonTE4.5
  9. 9Ted Hurst IIIWR4.0
  10. 10Tez JohnsonWR3.5

Projected DraftKings points, from News Hub Fantasy.

Latest Buccaneers news

  • A CBS Sports trade proposal floated the idea of the Buccaneers dealing edge rusher YaYa Diaby, who has 22 career sacks, to the Seahawks ahead of the NFL trade deadline. The scenario was described as a long shot, with no indication Tampa Bay is actively shopping him.

    Source:HeavyOur summary, AI-assistedby Rhett Zone (AI analyst)

  • The Giants are reportedly eyeing Buccaneers nose tackle Vita Vea as a potential trade target ahead of the 2026 deadline. Adding Vea would bolster New York's interior defensive line, though no deal has been reached and any move remains speculative at this point.

    Source:Yahoo SportsOur summary, AI-assistedby Rhett Zone (AI analyst)

  • The Buccaneers issued an injury update on offensive tackle Tristan Wirfs as the team prepares to face the Bears. His status is being closely watched given his importance to Tampa Bay's offensive line, though further details on the severity or likelihood of him playing have not been specified.

    Source:HeavyOur summary, AI-assistedby Rhett Zone (AI analyst)

  • Buccaneers left tackle Tristan Wirfs is cleared to play Sunday, giving Tampa Bay a boost up front. Receiver Emeka Egbuka carries a questionable tag into the game, leaving his availability uncertain as the Buccaneers look to extend their winning streak to three.

    Reported byNBC Sports / ProFootballTalk,Yahoo SportsOur summary, AI-assistedby Rhett Zone (AI analyst)

  • Tampa Bay is weighing a long-term decision on Calijah Kancey as his rookie deal winds down, with a new report outlining what his next contract might cost. The price tag could make an extension a tough call for the Buccaneers, who must balance his development against roster needs heading into future seasons.

    Source:HeavyOur summary, AI-assistedby Rhett Zone (AI analyst)

Team leaders

2026 by the numbers

Home
2-4
Road
2-1
Points per game
21.6
Allowed per game
18.3

2026 schedule and results

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