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Buccaneers face tough defenses in 2026 NFL schedule

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 17, 2026, 2:55 AM

Last updated Jul 17, 2026

Buccaneers face tough defenses in 2026 NFL schedule

Summary

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers will compete against several formidable defenses in the 2026 NFL season. With quarterback Baker Mayfield healthy and new offensive coordinator Zac Robinson, the team aims to improve from a disappointing 2025 campaign. They are slated to face top defenses such as the Los Angeles Rams, Pittsburgh Steelers, and Minnesota Vikings. The Buccaneers' schedule is deemed to be the 12th-easiest, with a projected win total of 8.5 games. They will kick off their efforts against the Cleveland Browns at home in Week 2.

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By the Numbers

•Buccaneers did not advance to playoffs last season.
•Mayfield enters 2026 healthy, with a new play-caller.
•Top-ranked defenses include Rams, Steelers, and Vikings.
•Tampa Bay's schedule is rated as the 12th-easiest.
•First game against Browns set for Week 2.

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2:55 AMYahoo Sports — Ranking the Buccaneers’ 2026 Schedule Defenses

What they're saying

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A healthy Baker Mayfield and new play-caller Zac Robinson face a number of elite units, from the star-studded Rams to Brian Flores’ suffocating Vikings defense.
— Yahoo Sports

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