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With Tampa Bay’s schedule now official, let’s predict some games
We are one step closer to football season as the 2025 NFL regular season schedule was released this past week and for the Bucs it includes four primetime games as well as some interesting stretches during the season.
With the dates and times now being official, let’s try our hand at predicting these games.
Tampa Bay opens their season on the road in Atlanta for a matchup with the Falcons. Last year, Atlanta swept the Bucs and the game in Atlanta in particular was a heartbreaker for Tampa. Despite that, the Bucs were still able to win the NFC South but getting swept again and hoping to still win the division isn’t a recipe for success and not sustainable.
The Bucs are presented with a huge opportunity right out of the game in this one and I think they will have revenge on their minds. This will be their first time seeing Michael Penix Jr and while that can be a bit never racking with the unknown element, the Bucs find a way to beat Atlanta and start the season on the right foot.
Win (Record 1-0)
Tampa Bay is on the road yet again and this time in Houston and CJ Stroud. The last time the Bucs saw Stroud in Houston, it was a nightmare game for Tampa as Stroud lit them up through the air. Hopefully this time it turns out a bit better.
The Texans were a playoff team last year and figure to be the favorite in the AFC South this season as well. This won’t be an easy task, but the Bucs under Todd Bowles have started 2-0 in each of his first three seasons as head coach. It will be a back-and-forth game, but the Bucs find a way to squeak out a W.
Win (Record 2-0)
Finally, the Bucs have come home. In the home opener, the Bucs will be taking on the new look Jets with Justin Fields at the helm.
Last year was a mess for the Jets and they are trying to work themselves out of that. They do have a lot of talent but there still are major questions surrounding Fields and if he can be the guy moving forward. I think that favors Tampa Bay and they take advantage of the Jets trying to figure out exactly what they are. The Bucs start the season 3-0 for the first time since 2005.
Win (Record 3-0)
The Bucs welcome the defending Super Bowl champs to town in week four and this is a matchup Tampa Bay has had a lot of success with lately. Since 2015, the Bucs are 6-1 against the Eagles including the playoffs, which the Bucs...
