2026 Tampa Bay Buccaneers Season 51
Season in progress | Updated
The Buccaneers’ 51st NFL season continues with a 2–5 record through seven games. After an 0–4 start, Tampa Bay won two of its next three, most recently a 43–13 victory at Carolina on October 25.
This season page includes all three preseason results, the complete 17-game regular-season schedule, available broadcast details, current statistics, the draft class and game notes. Results and statistics below are through Week 7; ten regular-season games remain.
- Regular season
- 2–5
- NFC South
- 3rd place
- Preseason
- 2–1
- Bye
- Week 10
2026 Preseason Results
All times Eastern. Tampa Bay’s score is listed first. @ indicates an away game. On smaller screens, swipe or scroll the tables sideways.
| Date / Kickoff | Helmet | Opponent / Stadium | Week / Record / TV | Result / Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7:00 p.m. ET |  |
@ New York JetsMetLife Stadium East Rutherford, NJ |
PS Week 1Record: 1–0WFLA-TV / NFL Network | Won 24–16 |
| 7:30 p.m. ET |  |
Kansas City ChiefsRaymond James Stadium Tampa, FL |
PS Week 2Record: 2–0WFLA-TV | Won 16–15 |
| 7:30 p.m. ET |  |
@ Jacksonville JaguarsEverBank Stadium Jacksonville, FL |
PS Week 3Record: 2–1WFLA-TV | Lost 0–19 |
Preseason record: 2–1. Results link to official game centers. WFLA is the local preseason television outlet; NFL Network also carried the Jets game.
2026 Regular-Season Schedule & Results
Current record: 2–5 (.286) | Division: 1–0 | Conference: 2–2 | Streak: W1
Scores link to game notes; opponent names and helmets link to the opponent archive. Completed games show the record after that game. All future dates, kickoff times and networks are subject to NFL scheduling changes.
| Date / Kickoff | Helmet | Opponent / Stadium | Week / Record / TV | Result / Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1:00 p.m. ET |  |
@ Cincinnati BengalsPaycor Stadium Cincinnati, OH |
Week 1Record: 0–1FOX | Lost 27–33 |
| 1:00 p.m. ET |  |
Cleveland BrownsRaymond James Stadium Tampa, FL |
Week 2Record: 0–2CBS | Lost 19–23 |
| 4:05 p.m. ET |  |
Minnesota VikingsRaymond James Stadium Tampa, FL |
Week 3Record: 0–3FOX | Lost 16–23 |
| 1:00 p.m. ET |  |
Green Bay PackersRaymond James Stadium Tampa, FL |
Week 4Record: 0–4FOX | Lost 14–17 |
| 8:15 p.m. ET |  |
@ Dallas CowboysAT&T Stadium Arlington, TX |
Week 5Record: 1–4Prime Video | Won 24–16 |
| 1:00 p.m. ET |  |
Pittsburgh SteelersRaymond James Stadium Tampa, FL |
Week 6Record: 1–5CBS | Lost 19–26 (OT) |
| 1:00 p.m. ET |  |
@ Carolina PanthersBank of America Stadium Charlotte, NC |
Week 7Record: 2–5FOX | Won 43–13 |
| 1:00 p.m. ET |  |
Atlanta FalconsRaymond James Stadium Tampa, FL |
Week 8FOX | NEXT GAMEGame center |
| 8:20 p.m. ET |  |
@ Chicago BearsSoldier Field Chicago, IL |
Week 9NBC | ScheduledGame center |
| — | BYE WEEK | Week 10 | No game | |
| 1:00 p.m. ET |  |
@ Detroit LionsFord Field Detroit, MI |
Week 11FOX | ScheduledGame center |
| 8:15 p.m. ET | |
Carolina PanthersRaymond James Stadium Tampa, FL |
Week 12ESPN | ScheduledGame center |
| 1:00 p.m. ET |  |
Los Angeles ChargersRaymond James Stadium Tampa, FL |
Week 13CBS | ScheduledGame center |
| 1:00 p.m. ET |  |
@ Baltimore RavensM&T Bank Stadium Baltimore, MD |
Week 14FOX | ScheduledGame center |
| 1:00 p.m. ET |  |
New Orleans SaintsRaymond James Stadium Tampa, FL |
Week 15FOX | ScheduledGame center |
| Dec. 26–27Date TBDKickoff TBD | |
@ Atlanta FalconsMercedes-Benz Stadium Atlanta, GA |
Week 16TV TBD | ScheduledGame center |
| Kickoff TBD |  |
Los Angeles RamsRaymond James Stadium Tampa, FL |
Week 17TV TBD | ScheduledGame center |
| Jan. 9–10, 2027Date TBDKickoff TBD | |
@ New Orleans SaintsCaesars Superdome New Orleans, LA |
Week 18TV TBD | ScheduledGame center |
Late-season scheduling: Week 16 at Atlanta will be played December 26 or 27. Week 17 vs. the Rams is listed for January 3, 2027, with kickoff and TV to be announced. Week 18 at New Orleans will be played January 9 or 10, 2027.
Postseason Status
The regular season is in progress. Tampa Bay’s final record, division finish and postseason outcome have not been determined.
2026 Season Stats & Standings
Regular-season totals through Week 7 (October 25), checked October 31, 2026. These figures are a snapshot of the season to date.
| Home / Away | 0–4 / 2–1 |
|---|---|
| NFC / AFC | 2–2 / 0–3 |
| Points scored / allowed | 162 / 151 (+11 differential) |
| Total offense | 2,078 yards: 1,025 rushing and 1,053 net passing |
| Third-down conversions | 39 of 99 (39.4%) |
| Turnover differential | +1 |
| Passing leader | Baker Mayfield — 679 yards, 3 touchdowns, 2 interceptions |
| Additional passing | Jalon Daniels — 501 yards, 3 touchdowns, 5 interceptions |
| Rushing leader | Bucky Irving — 120 carries, 558 yards, 4 touchdowns |
| Receiving yards leader | Chris Godwin Jr. — 27 catches, 243 yards |
| Receptions leader | Emeka Egbuka — 28 catches, 240 yards, 2 touchdowns |
| Combined tackles leader | Josiah Trotter — 62 |
| Sacks leader | David Walker — 4.0 |
| Interceptions leader | A’Shawn Robinson — 2 |
| Field goals | Chase McLaughlin — 16 made in 16 attempts |
NFC South Standings
| Team | Wins | Losses |
|---|---|---|
| Carolina Panthers | 3 | 4 |
| Atlanta Falcons | 3 | 4 |
| Tampa Bay Buccaneers | 2 | 5 |
| New Orleans Saints | 2 | 5 |
Teams are shown in the official division order as of October 31. No NFC South team has a tie.
2026 Draft Class
Tampa Bay selected seven players, beginning with Miami edge defender Rueben Bain Jr. at No. 15 overall. Four of the first five selections addressed defense, and the class also added a receiver, a guard and a tight end.
- Round 1, pick 15: OLB Rueben Bain Jr., Miami.
- Round 2, pick 46: LB Josiah Trotter, Missouri.
- Round 3, pick 84: WR Ted Hurst, Georgia State.
- Round 4, pick 116: DB Keionte Scott, Miami.
- Round 5, pick 155: DT DeMonte Capehart, Clemson.
- Round 5, pick 160: G Billy Schrauth, Notre Dame.
- Round 6, pick 185: TE Bauer Sharp, LSU.
2026 Season GameDay Notes
Completed regular-season games through Week 7.
Week 1: Away at Cincinnati Bengals — Lost 27–33
Tampa Bay opened the season with a 33–27 defeat in Cincinnati. Four lost fumbles undermined the offense, while rookie linebacker Josiah Trotter provided a spark with a 38-yard interception return for a touchdown. Official game report.
Week 2: Home vs. Cleveland Browns — Lost 19–23
A 132-minute lightning delay interrupted the closing minutes of Tampa Bay's 23–19 home-opening loss to Cleveland. Chase McLaughlin made four field goals, including a 59-yarder, but the Buccaneers could not finish their final drive in the end zone. Official game report.
Week 3: Home vs. Minnesota Vikings — Lost 16–23
Minnesota handed Tampa Bay a 23–16 home loss, dropping the Buccaneers to 0–3. Rookie receiver Ted Hurst III caught a 40-yard touchdown pass, but six sacks and eight penalties helped stall Tampa Bay's offense. Official game report.
Week 4: Home vs. Green Bay Packers — Lost 14–17
Jalon Daniels made his first NFL start and threw for 148 yards and a touchdown in a 17–14 loss to Green Bay. His fourth-quarter scoring pass brought Tampa Bay within three, but the final drive stalled. Official game report.
Week 5: Away at Dallas Cowboys — Won 24–16
Tampa Bay earned its first victory, beating Dallas 24–16 on Thursday night. Bucky Irving rushed for 165 yards and scored twice, while Alex Anzalone's late interception ended the Cowboys' final chance to draw even. Official game report.
Week 6: Home vs. Pittsburgh Steelers — Lost 19–26 (OT)
The Buccaneers fell 26–19 to Pittsburgh in overtime after surrendering a 16–3 lead. Chase McLaughlin forced the extra period with a 53-yard field goal, but Tampa Bay could not answer the Steelers' opening overtime touchdown. Official game report.
Week 7: Away at Carolina Panthers — Won 43–13
Tampa Bay improved to 2–5 with a 43–13 victory at Carolina. The Buccaneers ran for 258 yards and forced four turnovers, including a strip sack returned 32 yards for a touchdown by Calijah Kancey. Official game report.
Season reference sources: Official 2026 schedule and results; kickoff times, networks and late-season date windows; official standings; team and player statistics; 2026 draft class.
Preseason broadcast references: at Jets; vs. Chiefs; at Jaguars.
Page updated October 31, 2026. Results and statistical totals cover games completed through October 25. Future schedule information is current as of the update date. Game summaries are provided by BuccaneersFan.com with links to official reports.
