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Staff projections vary for Tampa Bay Buccaneers 2026 season record

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 11, 2026, 12:30 AM

Last updated Sep 11, 2026

Staff projections vary for Tampa Bay Buccaneers 2026 season record

Summary

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers open the 2026 season amid questions regarding the team's defensive secondary. Staff at Bucs Nation provided varying win-loss projections for the upcoming campaign, ranging from a 7-10 record to a 10-7 finish. These estimates average out to an 8.5-8.5 record for the franchise. The team enters this year following an 8-9 finish in 2025, during which they missed the NFC South title on a tiebreaker. Baker Mayfield returns as the established starting quarterback after signing an extension to lead the offense. Tampa Bay faces a schedule that includes contests against Cincinnati, Cleveland, Minnesota, and Green Bay to start the year. The team's ability to win close games against high-powered passing offenses is expected to be a primary factor in determining the final record.

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By the Numbers

•Tampa Bay finished the 2025 season with an 8-9 record.
•The team allowed 411 points while scoring 380 during the 2025 season.
•Baker Mayfield returns as the leader of the Tampa Bay offense.
•Staff predictions for the 2026 record range from 7-10 to 10-7.
•The 2026 schedule features matchups against Cincinnati, Detroit, Baltimore, the Chargers, and the Rams.

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12:30 AMYahoo Sports — Bucs Nation staff predicts the Buccaneers 2026 regular season record

What they're saying

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The Tampa Bay Buccaneers enter the 2026 season with plenty of uncertainty, and our staff predictions reflect it. Tampa Bay finished 8-9 in 2025 after a 6-2 start, losing seven of its final nine games and missing out on the NFC South title through a tiebreaker. The Bucs scored 380 points but allowed 411, finished […]
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