Tampa Bay Buccaneers Power Ranking 2026

Tampa Bay Buccaneers logo
Tier 3: In the HuntNFC South, 2nd
Power rank16of 32, Week 8
Record
2-5
PRT Score
52.2
Elo
1463
Form
+50
Projected
7-10

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers are No. 16 in the Week 8 NFL power rankings for 2026, with a 2-5 record and a PRT Score of 52.2, which puts them in Tier 3, In the Hunt. Their Elo rating of 1463 ranks 20th in the league, and they have gained 50 rating points over their last 4 games. The model projects about 6.7 wins, a 7-10 finish, with the 26th toughest remaining schedule.

Buccaneers vs Falcons: Next Game

Tampa Bay Buccaneers logoBuccaneersNo. 16, 2-5
vsSun, Nov 11:00 PM ETWeek 8
Atlanta Falcons logoFalconsNo. 15, 3-4

Model win chance from Elo ratings and home field.

  • 52.2PRT Score53.3
  • 1463Elo1496
  • +50Form+26
  • -0.2Net yards per play+0.4
  • +1.6Points per game margin-0.3

Buccaneers Remaining Schedule and Projection

10 games left. The model expects about 4.7 more wins, for a projected 7-10 record. Their remaining opponents average an Elo of 1487, the 26th toughest schedule left in the NFL.

  1. Wk 8vsAtlanta Falcons logoAtlanta FalconsNo. 15Nov 153%
  2. Wk 9atChicago Bears logoChicago BearsNo. 13Nov 827%
  3. Wk 11atDetroit Lions logoDetroit LionsNo. 14Nov 2232%
  4. Wk 12vsCarolina Panthers logoCarolina PanthersNo. 22Nov 3061%
  5. Wk 13vsLos Angeles Chargers logoLos Angeles ChargersNo. 28Dec 666%
  6. Wk 14atBaltimore Ravens logoBaltimore RavensNo. 18Dec 1337%
  7. Wk 15vsNew Orleans Saints logoNew Orleans SaintsNo. 26Dec 2064%
  8. Wk 16atAtlanta Falcons logoAtlanta FalconsNo. 15Dec 2938%
  9. Wk 17vsLos Angeles Rams logoLos Angeles RamsNo. 9Jan 242%
  10. Wk 18atNew Orleans Saints logoNew Orleans SaintsNo. 26Jan 1049%

Percent is the model win chance for the Buccaneers with today's ratings. It updates after every game.

Buccaneers Strengths and Weaknesses

Strengths

  • Yards allowed per game294.73rd
  • Yards per play allowed5.07th
  • Third down rate allowed36.4%9th

Weaknesses

  • Yards per game296.926th
  • Yards per play4.825th
  • Red zone scoring52.2%21st

Buccaneers Offense and Defense Efficiency

From the box scores of 7 regular season games. Longer bars mean a better NFL rank.

  • Yards per play4.825th
  • Yards per play allowed5.07th
  • Net yards per play-0.220th
  • Yards per game296.926th
  • Yards allowed per game294.73rd
  • Third down conversion39.4%14th
  • Third down rate allowed36.4%9th
  • Red zone scoring52.2%21st
  • Turnover margin+114th
  • Points per game margin+1.612th

Buccaneers Elo Rating by Game

1387141714471477Start: 1465StartWk 1: 1449Wk 1Wk 2: 1428Wk 2Wk 3: 1414Wk 3Wk 4: 1399Wk 4Wk 5: 1430Wk 5Wk 6: 1411Wk 6Wk 7: 1463Wk 7
Elo rating after each regular season game. Higher is stronger.

Buccaneers 2026 Game Log

  1. Wk 7W43-13atCarolina Panthers logoCarolina PanthersNo. 22+52.2 Elo
  2. Wk 6L19-26vsPittsburgh Steelers logoPittsburgh SteelersNo. 10-18.6 Elo
  3. Wk 5W24-16atDallas Cowboys logoDallas CowboysNo. 21+31.2 Elo
  4. Wk 4L14-17vsGreen Bay Packers logoGreen Bay PackersNo. 12-14.8 Elo
  5. Wk 3L16-23vsMinnesota Vikings logoMinnesota VikingsNo. 3-14.8 Elo
  6. Wk 2L19-23vsCleveland Browns logoCleveland BrownsNo. 20-20.5 Elo
  7. Wk 1L27-33atCincinnati Bengals logoCincinnati BengalsNo. 11-16.4 Elo

Buccaneers Power Ranking History

Week 8 No. 16 2-5

NFC South Power Rankings

NFC South

  1. 15Atlanta Falcons logoAtlanta Falcons3-4, next at TB Sun53.3
  2. 16Tampa Bay Buccaneers logoTampa Bay Buccaneers2-5, next vs ATL Sun52.2
  3. 22Carolina Panthers logoCarolina Panthers3-4, next vs DEN Sun40.5
  4. 26New Orleans Saints logoNew Orleans Saints2-5, next vs CLE Sun30.4

Buccaneers Power Ranking FAQ

Where are the Tampa Bay Buccaneers ranked in the NFL power rankings?

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers are No. 16 of 32 in the Week 8 NFL power rankings for 2026, with a PRT Score of 52.2 and an Elo rating of 1463. That places them in Tier 3, In the Hunt.

What is the Tampa Bay Buccaneers record in 2026?

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers are 2-5. They have scored 162 points and allowed 151, a margin of +1.6 per game.

Who do the Tampa Bay Buccaneers play next?

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers host the Atlanta Falcons (No. 15) on Sunday, November 1 at 1:00 PM ET. The Elo model gives the Buccaneers a 53% chance to win.

What is the Tampa Bay Buccaneers projected record?

About 6.7 wins, or a 7-10 finish, based on each remaining game's model win chance. Their remaining schedule is the 26th toughest in the NFL by average opponent Elo.

How efficient are the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on offense and defense?

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers gain 4.8 yards per play, 25th in the NFL, and allow 5.0, 7th. That is a net of -0.2 yards per play.

How do the Tampa Bay Buccaneers rank in the NFC South?

2nd of four by power rating. The NFC South order is Falcons (No. 15), Buccaneers (No. 16), Panthers (No. 22), Saints (No. 26).

Have the Tampa Bay Buccaneers played a hard schedule?

Their opponents so far average an Elo rating of 1516, the 8th toughest schedule played in the league.

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