Buccaneers remain in NFC South playoff chase despite 3-6 record

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Nov 9, 2026, 11:29 PM

Last updated Nov 9, 2026

Buccaneers remain in NFC South playoff chase despite 3-6 record
Summary

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers are 3-6 as they enter their bye week, still part of the NFC South playoff race. They are currently a half-game behind the Carolina Panthers and New Orleans Saints, who both have records of 3-5. In a recent loss to the Chicago Bears, the Buccaneers failed to capitalize on five turnovers, with quarterback Baker Mayfield struggling significantly, throwing one touchdown and four interceptions in the last two games. Coach Todd Bowles emphasized the need for improvement across the board. The Buccaneers will look to regroup before their next game against the Detroit Lions on November 22.

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  • •Buccaneers are 3-6, tied for last in NFC South.
  • •Mayfield's recent performances include three touchdowns and four interceptions.
  • •Team enters bye week looking to improve before facing Detroit.
  • •Bucs' rushing attack remains strong, gaining 126 yards against Bears.
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  • 11:29 PMYahoo Sports — Buccaneers are 3-6 and still right in the playoff chase because the NFC South is woeful
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If the Tampa Bay Buccaneers played in a different division, they’d be looking ahead to the draft and preparing for 2027.But no team is out of the race in the NFC South.

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