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2026 Bucs NFL Power Rankings Week 4

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

Sep 29, 2026 at 09:15 AM

Staff Writer/Reporter

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers fell to 0-3 with their 23-16 loss to the Minnesota Vikings on Sunday in Week Three. Late in the fourth quarter, quarterback Baker Mayfield suffered a dislocated thumb on his right throwing hand and will miss a minimum of three weeks. Undrafted rookie Jalon Daniels will make his regular season starting debut in Week Four against the Green Bay Packers at Raymond James Stadium. The game will kickoff at 1:00 p.m. ET. Green Bay comes to Tampa with a 1-2 record after a 35-14 loss to the Atlanta Falcons on Thursday evening. Both will strive for a tally in the win column on Sunday.

See the full list of power rankings from major outlets:

CBS Sports – Pete Prisco

Rank: 29
NFL Top 5: Bills, 49ers, Chiefs, Vikings and Seahawks
NFC South: Saints (18), Falcons (21), Panthers (26)

The Athletic – Josh Kendall and Chad Graff

Rank: 30
NFL Top 5: 49ers, Bills, Chiefs, Broncos and Seahawks
NFC South: Saints (20), Falcons (25), Panthers (24)

FOX Sports – Ralph Vacchiano

Rank: 30
NFL Top 5: Bills, 49ers, Broncos, Chiefs and Seahawks
NFC South: Saints, (15) Falcons (21), Panthers (16)

USA TODAY – Nate Davis

Rank: 31
NFL Top 5: Bills, Chiefs, Seahawks, 49ers and Broncos
NFC South: Saints (12), Falcons (22), Panthers (21)

ESPN – Staff Writers

Rank: 30
NFL Top 5: Bills, 49ers, Chiefs, Seahawks and Ravens
NFC South: Saints, (18) Falcons (29), Panthers (22)

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