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Tampa Bay Buccaneers Stats, trends and matchup insights · Updated · Data through Week 7

Through Week 7, the Buccaneers are 2-5, have allowed less than 100 rushing yards in each of their last 6 games (the longest active streak in the NFL), and lead the league in tackles for loss on rushing attempts at 18%.

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Streaks

The Buccaneers have allowed less than 100 rushing yards in each of their last 6 games -- this is the longest active streak.

Streaks

The Buccaneers have 100+ rushing yards in each of their last 4 games.

Last week

The Buccaneers ran 29% of their plays in the red zone in Week 7 -- best in NFL.

Last week

The Buccaneers defense allowed scores on 22% of opponent drives (2/9) in Week 7 -- T-2nd-best in NFL.

This season

The Buccaneers defense has tackled opponents for a loss on 26 of 144 rushing attempts (18% TFL%) this season -- best in NFL.

This season

The Buccaneers have run successful plays on 75% of plays against a stacked front this season -- T-best in NFL.

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Next game

Bucky Irving has 2.8 yards after contact per carry since Week 4 -- 2nd-best of Qualified Running Backs. The Falcons have allowed 2.4 yards after contact per carry to RBs since Week 4 -- 3rd-worst in NFL.

Next game

The Buccaneers have rushed the ball on 66.7% of plays from scrimmage in the red zone since Week 4 -- 3rd-highest in NFL. The Falcons have allowed 7 rushing touchdowns in the Red Zone since Week 4 -- most in NFL.

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Michael Penix has thrown for 8.6 yards per attempt with motion this season -- T-2nd-best of Qualified Quarterbacks. The Buccaneers have pressured opposing QBs on 20.2% of pass attempts against motion this season -- 2nd-worst in NFL.

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Win-Loss Summary

Buccaneers record in key game situations, 2026 season

  • Overall2-5 · 0.286
    T-22nd in the NFL in win percentage
  • When forcing 1+ turnover2-4 · 0.333
    T-24th in the NFL in win percentage
  • When allowing under 5.0 yds per rush2-5 · 0.286
    T-27th in the NFL in win percentage

Team Strengths & Weaknesses

Where the Buccaneers stand among all 32 teams, 2026 season

  • Scoring offenseT-17th of 32
    23.1 points per game
  • Scoring defense14th of 32
    21.6 points allowed per game
  • Defense vs. wide receivers11th of 32
    29.6 PPR fantasy points allowed
  • Defense vs. running backs3rd of 32
    17.8 PPR fantasy points allowed

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Defensive profile: the Tampa Bay Buccaneers are a stout defense, allowing 29.6 PPR fantasy points per game to wide receivers (league average 31.7) and 17.8 to running backs (21.7). See the full league map →

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Frequently Asked Questions

How is the Buccaneers' run defense in 2026?

Through Week 7, the Buccaneers have allowed less than 100 rushing yards in each of their last 6 games, the longest active streak in the NFL, and have tackled opponents for a loss on 18% of rushing attempts, the best rate in the league. Tampa Bay is 2-5.

Who do the Buccaneers play in Week 8?

The Buccaneers host the Atlanta Falcons on Sunday, Nov. 1, at 1:00 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 7 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.