Tampa Bay Buccaneers Defensive Stats
Season-to-date production through Week 8 from Stat Cracker's synchronized game and team data.
Recent Defensive Form
| Week | Opponent | Fantasy Pts | Pts Allowed | Sacks | INT | Takeaways | Yds Allowed |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| W7 | CAR | 17.0 | 13 | 5.0 | 2 | 4 | 298 |
| W6 | PIT | 7.0 | 26 | 5.0 | 1 | 1 | 342 |
| W5 | DAL | 7.0 | 16 | 0.0 | 2 | 3 | 366 |
| W4 | GB | 5.0 | 17 | 0.0 | 1 | 2 | 283 |
| W3 | MIN | 5.0 | 23 | 3.0 | 1 | 1 | 246 |
Next 3 Weeks
Rolling DEF/DST forecast driven by Stat Cracker's saved Defense formula, future opponent and current team context.
HOME vs Atlanta Falcons
Why Stat Cracker is cautious about this DEF matchup
The matchup grades tough because strong opponent line play, while strong pass rush, turnover creation and recent defensive form helps preserve the floor. Tampa Bay Buccaneers brings an above-average pass-rush profile into the matchup.
Key Drivers: Opponent O-Line • Pass Rush • Turnover Creation • Recent Defensive Form
AWAY @ Chicago Bears
Why Stat Cracker is cautious about this DEF matchup
The matchup grades tough because the opponent offensive environment, while an exploitable opponent offensive line, turnover opportunity and strong pass rush helps preserve the floor. Chicago Bears has an offensive-line profile that creates additional disruption opportunity. The opponent carries an elevated turnover-risk profile.
Key Drivers: Opponent O-Line • Opponent Turnovers • Pass Rush • Turnover Creation
BYE WEEK
Why the bye matters
Tampa Bay Buccaneers has no game in Week 10. Fantasy managers should plan a one-week replacement, while the defense gets an extra week to rest and prepare.
Weekly DEF Prediction History
| Week | Prediction | Actual | Rank | Matchup |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 Week 8 | 7.6 pts | Pending | DEF #10 | HOME vs ATL |
| 2026 Week 7 | 3.0 pts | 17.0 pts | DEF #23 | AWAY @ CAR |
| 2026 Week 6 | 6.8 pts | 7.0 pts | DEF #14 | HOME vs PIT |
| 2026 Week 5 | 4.0 pts | 7.0 pts | DEF #30 | AWAY @ DAL |
| 2026 Week 4 | 9.3 pts | 5.0 pts | DEF #4 | HOME vs GB |
| 2026 Week 3 | 9.1 pts | 5.0 pts | DEF #14 | HOME vs MIN |
| 2026 Week 2 | 12.0 pts | 2.0 pts | DEF #1 | HOME vs CLE |
| 2026 Week 1 | 4.2 pts | 8.0 pts | DEF #31 | AWAY @ CIN |