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2025 Bucs NFL Power Rankings Week 12

Where do the Tampa Bay Buccaneers rank in Week 12 across Power Rankings?

Nov 18, 2025 at 10:00 AM

Brianna Dix

Staff Writer/Reporter

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers fell to the Buffalo Bills at Highmark Stadium in Week 11, 44-32. The Bucs remain in first place in the NFC division race, ahead of the 6-5 Panthers. Against Buffalo, the Bucs rushed for a season high 202 yards – their most since posting that same total in the Week 17 win over the Carolina Panthers in 2024. Sean Tucker led the way with 140 yards from scrimmage but a couple of fourth-quarter scoring drives by Buffalo, culminating in Josh Allen rushing touchdowns, sealed the victory for the Bills. This week, the Bucs are gearing up to face the surging 8-2 Rams, who are currently riding a five-game win streak. Tampa Bay will travel to the West Coast to battle the Rams at SoFi Stadium in Week 12.

See the full list of power rankings from major outlets:

CBS Sports – Pete Prisco

Rank: 9
NFL Top 5: Rams, Patriots, Eagles, Colts, Broncos
NFC South: Saints (29), Falcons (24), Panthers (19)

The Athletic – Josh Kendall and Chad Graff

Rank: 9
NFL Top 5: Eagles, Rams, Colts, Broncos, Patriots
NFC South: Saints (27), Falcons (25), Panthers (18)

ESPN – Staff Writers

Rank: 10
NFL Top 5: Rams, Eagles, Patriots, Colts, Broncos
NFC South: Saints (27), Falcons (26), Panthers (18)

USA TODAY – Nate Davis

Rank: 12
NFL Top 5: Rams, Patriots, Seahawks, Broncos, Eagles
NFC South: Saints (28), Falcons (26), Panthers (19)

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