Tampa Bay Buccaneers panic meter rated high after 0-2 start

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Last updated Sep 25, 2026

Tampa Bay Buccaneers panic meter rated high after 0-2 start
Summary

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers have opened the season with a 0-2 record for the first time since 2014, following losses to Cincinnati and Cleveland. Fox Sports has rated the team's panic level as high, particularly after a disappointing home loss to Cleveland, where they entered as 8-point favorites. Initially, the Buccaneers struggled offensively, scoring only one touchdown against Cleveland, while Baker Mayfield recorded four turnovers. With upcoming games against Minnesota, Green Bay, and Dallas in the next 12 days, the team faces pressure to rectify their early mistakes quickly.

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  • •Buccaneers lost to Cincinnati and Cleveland in their first two games.
  • •Baker Mayfield has recorded four turnovers this season.
  • •Upcoming schedule includes matchups against Minnesota, Green Bay, and Dallas.
  • •Buccaneers scored only one touchdown against Cleveland despite being in scoring range.
  • •Only 12 of 84 teams starting 0-2 made the playoffs in the last 10 years.
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Fox Sports believes panic meter is high in Tampa

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