Bucs prepare for pivotal rematch against Rams in Week 17
2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: May 31, 2026, 7:32 PM
Last updated May 31, 2026
The Tampa Bay Buccaneers will host the Los Angeles Rams in Week 17 of the NFL season. This matchup is crucial for playoff implications after the Rams dominated the previous encounter, exposing weaknesses in the Buccaneers' defense. Key matchups include Zyon McCollum against Puka Nacua and Tristan Wirfs facing Jared Verse. The Bucs must improve communication and limit early scoring by the Rams to secure a win. A playoff atmosphere is expected at Raymond James Stadium.
- •Buccaneers host Rams on Week 17, crucial for playoffs.
- •Rams previously defeated Bucs, raising stakes for rematch.
- •Key players: McCollum vs. Nacua, Wirfs vs. Verse.
- •Bucs need to improve communication and avoid early deficits.
- •Major playoff atmosphere anticipated at Raymond James Stadium.
- 7:32 PMYahoo Sports — Way-too-early 2026 Bucs game preview: New Orleans Saints
- 7:08 PMYahoo Sports — Way-too-early 2026 Bucs game preview: Los Angeles Rams
"The Rams are going to be a tough matchup for the Bucs, and late in the season it is likely to be a pivotal game.
"We look ahead to the season finale for the Bucs in Week 18 when they face the New Orleans Saints.
Sources
External links- Yahoo SportsMay 31, 2026, 7:32 PMWay-too-early 2026 Bucs game preview: New Orleans Saints
We look ahead to the season finale for the Bucs in Week 18 when they face the New Orleans Saints.
- Yahoo SportsMay 31, 2026, 7:08 PMWay-too-early 2026 Bucs game preview: Los Angeles Rams
The Rams are going to be a tough matchup for the Bucs, and late in the season it is likely to be a pivotal game.
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