NFC South · Team dossier
1-5 in the 2026 regular season so far · points 119–138
Showing the 2021–2026 playoffss (covered history). Regular season and playoffs are separate unless a window says otherwise.
Strongest receipts
The Tampa Bay Buccaneers went 2-4, 4th-worst of 15 teams, in the 2021–2026 playoffss (covered history).
Further supported results
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| Metric | Value | Comparison | Games | Evidence |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blown double-digit leads | 0 | Tied 6th-most of 15 teams | 5 | Strong sample |
| Late fourth-quarter losses | 0 | Tied 6th-most of 15 teams | 5 | Strong sample |
| Giveaways | 6 | Tied 9th-most of 15 teams | 6 | Strong sample |
| Giveaway rate | 1.52% | 12th-highest of 16 teams | 6 | Strong sample |
| Turnover margin | +1 | Tied 9th-worst of 15 teams | 6 | Strong sample |
| Longest losing run | 2 | Tied 3rd-longest of 15 teams | 6 | Strong sample |
| Playoff record | 2-4 (.333) | Tied 5th-worst of 19 playoff teams | 6 | Strong sample |
| Points allowed per game | 23.2 | 7th-most of 15 teams | 6 | Strong sample |
| Points scored per game | 24.5 | Tied 8th-fewest of 15 teams | 6 | Strong sample |
| Scoring margin per game | +1.3 | 7th-worst of 15 teams | 6 | Strong sample |
| Sack rate allowed | 6.7% | Tied 8th-highest of 19 teams | 6 | Strong sample |
| Playoff eliminations | 4 | — | 6 | Strong sample |
| Penalty yards per game | 42.2 | 5th-most of 15 teams | 6 | Strong sample |
Misery Timeline
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