Tampa Bay opens its 2026 season as underdogs on the road in Cincinnati, and while the experts lean to the favorites this week there is a widespread expectation of an explosive and entertaining matchup

There is little consensus among national NFL analysts regarding the expected outcome of Saturday's showdown for the NFC South at Raymond James Stadium

The Buccaneers have their backs against the wall as they head to Miami in Week 17, and a large number of national NFL analysts expect them to respond with a winning effort

The Buccaneers and Panthers are tied atop the NFC South standing with three games to go, and national analysts are equally tied in knots about how Sunday's game in Charlotte is going to play out

The Bucs are favored at home on Thursday night and may be getting some reinforcements on offense, which has influenced the opinions of NFL experts across the country

The Bucs are favored to prevail at home against the Saints on Sunday and most analysts agree, though many expect a closer game than the betting line would suggest

Baker Mayfield's left shoulder injury has contributed to the Bucs only being slight favorites at home against the Cardinals, but the return of Bucky Irving has some analysts more bullish on Tampa Bay

The Bucs are underdogs on the road against a streaking Rams team and the majority of experts are siding with the home team for Sunday night's big NFC showdown

The Buccaneers are clear underdogs in their Week 11 trip to Western New York, and most NFL analysts are siding with the home team in a battle of 6-3 squads

Analysts from around the league are split on this week's battle of first-place teams at Raymond James Stadium but are expecting one of the best games of the week as Baker Mayfield and Drake Maye face off

The Bucs are playing a second consecutive road game, this one on a short week, and have a long injury list headed by Mike Evans, but a majority of NFL experts think they can pull one out in New Orleans

Watch the Tampa Bay Buccaneers vs. the Cleveland Browns in Week Two of the 2026 NFL season. Get kickoff time, TV channel, live stream, and radio details here.

In a battle of two 0-1 teams, the Buccaneers are seen as more likely than the visiting Browns to even up their record in Week Two by most national analysts

Tampa Bay Buccaneers Head Coach Todd Bowles spoke to the media following Friday's Week 2 practice. HC Bowles discussed player availability updates and preparing for the possibility of rain during gameday vs. the Cleveland Browns.

On Thursday, Larry Foote discussed the defensive line's mentality entering Week Two after falling short of expectations in the season opener, Zac Robinson dished on Jalen McMillan's separation skills and Tristan Wirfs chatted on his matchup with Jared Verse

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Training Camp is where the foundation gets set. Veterans are stepping up, rookies are answering the bell and the locker room is building the kind of culture that breeds success. The stars are aligning with G Cody Mauch back on the field and RB Kenny Gainwell joining the fold. The Krewe is ready to climb back atop the NFC South in 2026.

As our three-way competition to predict the Buccaneers' weekly standout player continues, we get two picks on offense and our first selection of the year for first-round pick Rueben Bain Jr.

The Bucs may have an advantage on Sunday in terms of getting their defense off the field, and the Browns' defense has also been good at limiting big plays, but the key to the game may be which team protects its quarterback the best

The Bucs will play their 2026 home opener on Sunday against Todd Monken's Browns team, as they look to avoid their turnover problems from Week One and keep dual-threat QB Deshaun Watson in check

Tampa Bay Buccaneers Offensive Coordinator Zac Robinson spoke to the media following Thursday's Week 2 practice. OC Robinson discussed the positives from Week 1 vs. the Cincinnati Bengals, limiting turnovers and creative explosive plays.

A look at Thursday's injury report ahead of the Week 2 matchup

View photos of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers Cheerleaders rehearsing for Bucs vs. Browns game.

Team Reporter Casey Phillips & Senior Writer/Editor Scott Smith talk about all the latest Bucs news in this week's edition of Bucs Insider. The team discussed injury updates heading into the home opener, cleaning up mistakes from Week One and LB Josiah Trotter's explosive rookie debut.

Against the Bengals in Week One, Bucky Irving showcased his versatile skillset, reminiscent of his production at Oregon

Jalen McMillan has progressed towards a return with full participation in practice this week and Emeka Egbuka spoke on the dynamic ability he brings to the offense

Team Reporter Casey Phillips sat down with Tampa Bay Buccaneers Head Coach Todd Bowles following the Bucs' game vs. the Bengals. They discussed overcoming turnovers moving forward, OC Zac Robinson's first game with the Krewe and LB Josiah Trotter's historic NFL debut.

Tampa Bay Buccaneers Run Game Coordinator Larry Foote spoke to the media following Thursday's Week 2 practice. Coordinator Foote discussed the defense's successes vs. the Bengals, areas of growth and staying focused on the Browns.

The Buccaneers will take on the Browns in Week Two at Raymond James Stadium. Here are five Buccaneers to keep an eye on

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Hear from Tampa Bay Buccaneers T Tristan Wirfs and LB Josiah Trotter and as they speak to the media after Wednesday's Week 2 practice.