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Tampa Bay Buccaneers Stats, trends and matchup insights · Updated · Data through Week 8

Through Week 8, the Buccaneers are 3-5, the defense has allowed less than 100 rushing yards in each of its last 7 games (the longest active streak in the NFL), and the offense has 100+ rushing yards in each of its last 5 games.

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Streaks

The Buccaneers have allowed less than 100 rushing yards in each of their last 7 games -- this is the longest active streak.

Streaks

The Buccaneers have 100+ rushing yards in each of their last 5 games -- tied with the Jacksonville Jaguars for the longest active streak.

Streaks

The Buccaneers have not allowed a passing touchdown in any of their last 22 drives.

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This season

Bucky Irving (TB) has rushed for 20+ yards 5 times this season -- T-4th-most among NFL RBs.

This season

The Buccaneers defense has allowed a late down conversion rate of 5% when opponents had 4-6 yards to go this season -- best in NFL.

Next game

The Buccaneers have forced 10 turnovers since Week 5 -- 2nd-most in NFL. The Bears have turned the ball over 9 times since Week 5 -- 2nd-most in NFL.

Next game

The Buccaneers have allowed 2.5 yards per carry when defending on rushes to the left this season -- best in NFL. The Bears are averaging 3.7 yards per carry on rushes to the left side of the field this season -- T-6th-worst in NFL.

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The Bears have pressured opposing QBs on 35% of pass attempts with a base front this season -- 2nd-best in NFL. The Buccaneers have been successful on 36.0% of pass attempts against a base front this season -- 2nd-worst in NFL.

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The Bears have pressured opposing QBs on 32.0% of passing plays this season -- T-2nd-best in NFL. The Buccaneers have been successful on 16.0% of pass attempts when their QB was under pressure this season -- 4th-worst in NFL.

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Win-Loss Summary

Buccaneers record in key game situations, 2026 season

  • Overall3-5 · 0.375
    T-20th in the NFL in win percentage
  • On the road2-1 · 0.667
    T-6th in the NFL in win percentage
  • When committing 1+ turnover1-5 · 0.167
    T-27th in the NFL in win percentage

Team Strengths & Weaknesses

Where the Buccaneers stand among all 32 teams, 2026 season

  • Scoring offense20th of 32
    22.2 points per game
  • Scoring defense5th of 32
    18.9 points allowed per game
  • Defense vs. wide receivers8th of 32
    27.7 PPR fantasy points allowed
  • Defense vs. running backs2nd of 32
    16.9 PPR fantasy points allowed

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Defensive profile: the Tampa Bay Buccaneers are a stout defense, allowing 27.7 PPR fantasy points per game to wide receivers (league average 31.4) and 16.9 to running backs (22.0). See the full league map →

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Frequently Asked Questions

How is the Buccaneers' run defense in 2026?

Through Week 8, the Buccaneers have allowed less than 100 rushing yards in each of their last 7 games, the longest active streak in the NFL, and have held opponents to fewer than 10 rushes of four or more yards in 6 games, tied for the most in the league. Tampa Bay is 3-5.

Who do the Buccaneers play in Week 9?

The Buccaneers visit the Chicago Bears on Sunday, Nov. 8, at 8:20 p.m. ET.

Where does this data come from?

All numbers come from Inside Edge's Remarkable engine and cover the 2026 NFL season through Week 8 unless a note says otherwise. This page is updated each week after the games.

This page presents descriptive statistical analysis for informational purposes only. It is not betting advice and does not guarantee any outcome. Data source: Remarkable™, Inside Edge's proprietary sports data engine.