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Tampa Bay Buccaneers Defense vs Quarterbacks

Fantasy matchup analysis — how many points the Buccaneers allow to quarterbacks. Updated through the 2025 season. Use this to identify streamers and make start/sit decisions.

16.3
Avg fantasy pts allowed per game to quarterbacks
#1 Easiest (Top 5)
NFL defense ranking vs QB
52
Games in sample (2024–2025)

Top Targets vs Buccaneers

Players who have historically scored most against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers defense:

#1 Target 🎯
Jalen Hurts
PHI
17.9
avg pts vs Buccaneers (2 games)
#2 Target
Bryce Young
CAR
16.6
avg pts vs Buccaneers (5 games)
#3 Target
Tyler Shough
NO
13.8
avg pts vs Buccaneers (2 games)

Recent Game Log

Last 10 games quarterbacks faced the Tampa Bay Buccaneers (2024–2025 seasons):

GamePlayerFantasy Pts
S2026 Wk8 Michael Penix Jr.
ATL
2.1
S2026 Wk7 Bryce Young
CAR
7.4
S2026 Wk7 Kenny Pickett
CAR
3.4
S2026 Wk6 Aaron Rodgers
PIT
17
S2026 Wk4 Jordan Love
GB
14.1
S2026 Wk3 Kyler Murray
MIN
11.4
S2026 Wk2 Deshaun Watson
CLE
19.7
S2026 Wk1 Joe Burrow
CIN
15.2
S2025 Wk18 Bryce Young
CAR
17.5
S2025 Wk17 Malik Willis
MIA
31.5

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is the Tampa Bay Buccaneers defense good or bad for fantasy quarterbacks?
The Tampa Bay Buccaneers allow an average of 16.3 fantasy points per game to quarterbacks, ranking #1 Easiest (Top 5) among all NFL defenses (52 games sampled, 2024–2025 seasons).
Which quarterbacks should I start against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers?
Historically, quarterbacks who have scored most against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers: Jalen Hurts (17.9 avg pts in 2 games), Bryce Young (16.6 avg pts in 5 games), Tyler Shough (13.8 avg pts in 2 games). Connect your league to PlayCaller for a roster-specific verdict.
How do I use defense vs position data in fantasy football?
Defense vs position (DVP) data shows how many fantasy points a team has historically allowed to a specific position. High avg pts allowed = easy matchup. Low avg pts allowed = tough matchup. Use it as a tiebreaker when deciding between two similarly-ranked players with different matchups.

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