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– The Buccaneers 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).
– Per StatsPerform, the Buccaneers are the first team to score a game-winning touchdown in the final minute of the fourth quarter in back-to-back games, with both games coming on the road, since the 1999 Miami Dolphins (Oct. 10-Oct. 17).
– 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.
– The Buccaneers remain in sole possession of the NFC South division. Dating back to the start of the 2021 season, Tampa Bay has held at least a share of the NFC South lead in 60 of the last 74 weeks, winning four consecutive division titles during that span (2021-24).
– Baker Mayfield led a game-winning drive for the second consecutive game, surpassed the 25,000 career passing yard milestone on Monday and moved into the top five in franchise history in passing touchdowns (74). He finished 25-of-38 for 215 yards and two touchdowns, with no interceptions, earning a 98.0 passer rating.
– With his second multi-touchdown performance in as many games, Mayfield overtook Josh Freeman (23) for the third-most games in franchise history with 2+ passing touchdowns, trailing Jameis Winston (37) and Tom Brady (31).
MOST PASSING TOUCHDOWNS – TEAM HISTORY
Rank Player Passing TDs
1. Jameis Winston 121
2. Tom Brady 108
3. Josh Freeman 80
4. Vinny Testaverde 77
5. Baker Mayfield 74
– From the time he arrived in Tampa Bay in 2023, Mayfieldleads the NFL in touchdown passes.
MOST PASSING TOUCHDOWNS SINCE THE START OF THE 2023 SEASON
Rank Player (Team) Pass TDs
1. Baker Mayfield (TB) 74
2. Jared Goff (DET) 73
3. Lamar Jackson (BAL) 71
– Emeka Egbuka continued his historic start to his rookie season, tacking on another touchdown reception, his third of the season. His three touchdown receptions through two career games are the most in franchise history. Additionally, Egbuka is tied for the NFL lead in touchdown receptions in 2025.
MOST RECEIVING TOUCHDOWNS – 2025 SEASON
Rank Player (Team) Receiving TDs
1t. Emeka Egbuka (TB) 3
1t. Rome Odunze (CHI) 3
1t. Amon-Ra St. Brown (DET) 3
4. Many Players Tied 2
– Rachaad White took 10 carries for 65 yards (6.5) and the game-winning score on Monday. His 6.5 yards per rush was his fourth-highest average in a game with 10-or-more carries. With his touchdown, White...
