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2025 Bucs NFL Power Rankings Week 3

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

Sep 16, 2025 at 04:08 PM

Brianna Dix

Staff Writer/Reporter

Tampa Bay clinched a 20-19 win over the Houston Texans in Week Two on Monday Night Football, improving to 2-0 on the season. Monday's win was Tampa Bay's first ever win in the city of Houston (Texans and Oilers). The Bucs are just the sixth team to start 2-0 in at least five straight seasons since the 1970 merger, joining the Bears (1984-91), Dolphins (1994-99), Broncos (2013-18), Texans (2010-14), Cowboys (1975-79). The 2025 Buccaneers are just the fifth team since the 1970 merger to win each of its first two games of a season after trailing in the final two minutes of regulation in both games. For the second-straight week, Baker Mayfield led a game-winning drive to punctuate the victory on the road. Tampa Bay will take on the New York Jets on Sunday in Week Three at Raymond James Stadium as the club vies to continue their undefeated record.

See the full list of power rankings from major outlets:

CBS Sports – Pete Prisco

Rank: 4
NFL Top 5: Eagles, Bills, Packers, Buccaneers, Ravens
NFC South: Saints (32), Falcons (16), Panthers (31)

The Athletic – Josh Kendall and Chad Graff

Rank:8
NFL Top 5: Packers, Eagles, Bills, Chargers, Ravens
NFC South: Saints (28), Falcons (16), Panthers (31)

NFL.com – Eric Edholm

Rank: 5
NFL Top 5: Eagles, Bills, Ravens, Packers, Buccaneers
NFC South: Saints (30), Falcons (15), Panthers (29)

USA TODAY – Nate Davis

Rank: 9
NFL Top 5: Eagles, Bills, Packers, Ravens, Rams
NFC South: Saints (28), Falcons (17), Panthers (30)

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