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Eight Bold Predictions For The 2026 Buccaneers Season

The NFL regular season is finally here. We are officially in the opening week of the season. Before you know it, the Tampa Bay Buccaneers will be taking the field for meaningful football games. There have been a lot of opinions on what the Bucs will do this year; some good and some bad.

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Todd Bowles wants the Tampa Bay Buccaneers to make a major change that would totally flip the defense on its head

Everyone knows that Todd Bowles is one of the most aggressive defensive minds out there, but he wants the Buccaneers defense to step up in an area that’s been lacking over the last few seasons.

Tampa Bay Buccaneers News / PewterReport.com / September 5

Slivon’s Slant: Bucs Defense Poised To Deal Serious Damage In 2026

With roster cutdown day happening across the league this past week, this is the final weekend before the 2026 NFL season kicks off. At this point, we know as much as we can about where the Bucs stand heading into the year, but the results will soon begin to reveal themselves.

NFL News / Pro Football Rumors / September 5

Offseason In Review: Tampa Bay Buccaneers

Plateauing as a second-tier NFC contender following the 2021 season, the Buccaneers took a step back in an 8-9 2025 showing. The team did not make sweeping changes, retaining GM Jason Licht and HC Todd Bowles — both of whom were extended before the ’25 season — but our Offseason Outlook covered Tampa Bay’s offensive coordinator switch.

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The 'Most starts by an NFL QB' quiz

How many of the quarterbacks to start at least 150 NFL games in the Super Bowl era (since 1966) can you name in six minutes?

The 'Most QB wins by NFL franchise' quiz

The 'Most playoff wins by NFL team' quiz

The '4,500-passing-yard NFL seasons' quiz

Tampa Bay Buccaneers News / Tampa Bay Buccaneers on SI / September 5

Which Buccaneers Practice Squad Member Is Most Likely to Make an Impact in 2026?

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers made the tough decision to cut down from 90 players to 53 after their last preseason game, but thankfully, some of those players camp back on the practice squad.

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When will every NFL team lose its first game in 2026?

All 32 teams have hope for a perfect 17-0 regular season as another year begins, but the odds aren't in their favor. As the season opens, we predict the first loss for each team in 2026.

Tampa Bay Buccaneers News / NFL on ClutchPoints / September 4

3 Buccaneers bold predictions for 2026 NFL season as Baker Mayfield looks to make contract statement

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers enter 2026 with a deceptively simple equation. If Baker Mayfield thrives, the entire franchise can move forward with confidence.

Tampa Bay Buccaneers News / A to Z Sports / September 4

Todd Bowles’ refreshing stance on young quarterbacks signals the Buccaneers won’t repeat Jon Gruden’s biggest mistake

The Buccaneers won their first-ever Super Bowl with Jon Gruden at the helm, but he could never establish long-term consistency for one obvious reason. The good news is Jason Licht and Todd Bowles don’t follow the same mentality.

Tampa Bay Buccaneers News / HITC / September 4

Chris Godwin points to Emeka Egbuka’s remarkable IQ as top target mantle changes hands

Chris Godwin has handed out the biggest compliment a young receiver can get. He says Emeka Egbuka is the smartest receiver he has been around. The Buccaneers veteran sees plenty of himself in the second-year man, with one huge difference.

Tampa Bay Buccaneers News / A to Z Sports / September 4

Jason Licht and Todd Bowles know Buccaneers have something they haven’t had in awhile and it’s the ticket to the playoffs

The Buccaneers have been looking for ways to ramp up their pass rush over the last few years and have had little success. That’s on track to change in 2026 and in a big way.

Tampa Bay Buccaneers News / A to Z Sports / September 4

Are the Buccaneers making a mistake with their rushing attack before the season even begins?

New Buccaneers offensive coordinator Zac Robinson has relied heavily on zone concepts when it comes to his rushing attack over the last couple of years and it appears as if he’s bringing that to Tampa Bay.

Tampa Bay Buccaneers News / Tampa Bay Buccaneers on SI / September 4

Chris Godwin is Excited to Teach the Next Generation of Buccaneers Receivers

Tampa Bay Buccaneers star wide receiver Chris Godwin recently sat down with former Bucs defensive lineman Beau Allen to discuss a wide variety of topics for the podcast "Green Light with Chris Long".

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The significant NFL players returning from injury in 2026

Be it stars returning from late-season injuries to starter-level players who missed most or all of last season, the NFL features a host of rehab odysseys to follow as training camps near.

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The 'Most points in a game by NBA team' quiz

The 'Most starts by an NFL QB' quiz

The 'Multiple 3-HR games in a season' quiz

The 'Season sack leaders by team' quiz

Baker Mayfield News / Athlon Sports / September 4

Baker Mayfield Knows the 2026 Season is Kind of a Big Deal

Baker Mayfield is entering a pivotal year for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. The two-time Pro Bowler has proven he is one of the best quarterbacks in the NFL, leading the Bucs to the playoffs over the course of his first two seasons in Tampa Bay while statistically ranking among the top signal-callers in the league.

Tampa Bay Buccaneers News / Yardbarker / September 4

More information revealed on why Mayfield rejected Bucs' contract offers

More information revealed on why Baker Mayfield rejected Buccaneers' contract offers

For a lengthy piece published on Friday, Jenna Laine of ESPN shared more information on what Mayfield wanted from the Buccaneers.

Analyst explains why Buccaneers haven't made Baker Mayfield contract extension

Baker Mayfield has been better than Tom Brady for Buccaneers in one big way

Buccaneers GM Jason Licht shares new Baker Mayfield contract update

The 'Active NFL passing-TD leaders' quiz

Tampa Bay Buccaneers News / Bucs Report / September 4

Three Reasons Why The Buccaneers Will Win The Super Bowl

Across the league, final rosters are being set. Cut downs have been made and everyone is ready for the regular season. The long march to the Super Bowl starts now.

Tampa Bay Buccaneers News / Tampa Bay Buccaneers on SI / September 3

Sorting Out Buccaneers' Pre-Week 1 Injury News: What it Means for Emeka Egbuka

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers are set to gear up for Week 1 next week, when they'll face off against the Cincinnati Bengals. When they do so, they'll be generally quite healthy heading into the first week of the season.

Sean Murphy-Bunting News / PewterReport.com / September 3

Bucs Were First On The List For Returning CB Sean Murphy-Bunting

The Bucs have a championship reunion with the return of cornerback Sean Murphy-Bunting, who played a big role in Tampa Bay winning the 2020 season. That was a while ago at this point, but the 2026 version of Murphy-Bunting, also known as “SMB,” may end up playing an important role on the defense.

Baker Mayfield News / Bucs Report / September 3

Baker Mayfield Has Plenty to Prove After Buccaneers Contract Standoff

Baker Mayfield’s future beyond 2026 has remained one of the biggest questions surrounding the Buccaneers throughout the offseason. The Buccaneers and Mayfield ultimately did not reach an extension before the season.

Emeka Egbuka News / PewterReport.com / September 3

Emeka Egbuka’s Toe Injury: Experts Discuss Bucs WR’s Week 1 Readiness

The Bucs received good news when wide receiver Emeka Egbuka took a big step towards his recovery when he took to the practice field this week and began doing some physical testing of his injured toe.

Tampa Bay Buccaneers News / Yardbarker / September 3

Analyst explains why Bucs haven't made Mayfield contract extension

Analyst explains why Buccaneers haven't made Baker Mayfield contract extension

Mayfield's contract situation continues to hover over the Bucs.

Fernando Mendoza joins increasingly rare club of No. 1 QBs to not start Week 1

Before Mendoza: Looking back at six recent previous No. 1 overall picks sidelined to begin career

Six NFL quarterbacks who were helped or hurt by roster cuts

Three former first-round picks who deserve one final NFL opportunity

The 'Active 4th quarter comebacks' quiz

Tampa Bay Buccaneers News / Yardbarker / September 3

Mayfield has been better than Brady for Bucs in one big way

Baker Mayfield has been better than Tom Brady for Buccaneers in one big way

Mayfield led the Buccaneers to the playoffs during the 2023 and 2024 seasons, but he has notched only one postseason victory with the club.

Buccaneers GM Jason Licht shares new Baker Mayfield contract update

Six NFL quarterbacks who were helped or hurt by roster cuts

Three former first-round picks who deserve one final NFL opportunity

The 'Most 20-passing-TD NFL seasons' quiz

Tampa Bay Buccaneers News / PewterReport.com / September 2

Bucs Injury Update: Rueben Bain Jr., Emeka Egbuka, Jalen McMillan

Although NFL teams aren’t mandated to provide official injury reports until next week, Bucs head coach Todd Bowles gave an injury update on Rueben Bain Jr.

Tampa Bay Buccaneers News / Pro Football Rumors / August 31