NFC South · Team dossier
1-5 in the 2026 regular season so far · points 119–138
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Strongest receipts
The Tampa Bay Buccaneers lost 2 games after leading by 10 or more points, tied 1st-most of 32 teams, across 5 games in their last 5 completed games (Sep 20 – Oct 18, 2026).
The Tampa Bay Buccaneers lost 2 games after leading or being tied inside the final 5 minutes of regulation, tied 1st-most of 32 teams, across 5 games in their last 5 completed games (Sep 20 – Oct 18, 2026).
The Tampa Bay Buccaneers went 1-4, tied 3rd-worst of 32 teams, in their last 5 completed games (Sep 20 – Oct 18, 2026).
The Tampa Bay Buccaneers allowed a sack on 9.8% of dropbacks (18 sacks on 184 dropbacks), 4th-highest of 32 teams, in their last 5 completed games (Sep 20 – Oct 18, 2026).
The Tampa Bay Buccaneers scored 18.4 points per game, 7th-fewest of 32 teams, across 5 games in their last 5 completed games (Sep 20 – Oct 18, 2026).
Best material caveat: Sacks are shared between protection, scheme, receivers and the quarterback. This is a team number.
Further supported results
Valid in this window but not a weakness by our rules (outside the worst quarter of a qualified cohort), or not yet ranked.
| Metric | Value | Comparison | Games | Evidence |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Giveaways | 7 | Tied 11th-most of 32 teams | 5 | Strong sample |
| Giveaway rate | 2.15% | 12th-highest of 32 teams | 5 | Strong sample |
| Turnover margin | 0 | Tied 15th-worst of 32 teams | 5 | Strong sample |
| Longest losing run | 3 | Tied 6th-longest of 32 teams | 5 | Strong sample |
| Points allowed per game | 21.0 | 23rd-most of 32 teams | 5 | Strong sample |
| Scoring margin per game | −2.6 | 10th-worst of 32 teams | 5 | Strong sample |
| Penalty yards per game | 58.0 | Tied 18th-most of 32 teams | 5 | Strong sample |
Misery Timeline
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