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Tampa Bay Buccaneers Defense vs Wide Receivers

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

9
Avg fantasy pts allowed per game to wide receivers
#1 Easiest (Top 5)
NFL defense ranking vs WR
150
Games in sample (2024–2025)

Top Targets vs Buccaneers

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

#1 Target 🎯
Adam Thielen
26
avg pts vs Buccaneers (2 games)
#2 Target
Amon-Ra St. Brown
DET
21.8
avg pts vs Buccaneers (2 games)
#3 Target
Rashid Shaheed⚠
SEA
18
avg pts vs Buccaneers (2 games)

Recent Game Log

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

GamePlayerFantasy Pts
S2026 Wk8 Drake London
ATL
1.8
S2026 Wk8 Olamide Zaccheaus
ATL
1.4
S2026 Wk8 Jahan Dotson
ATL
11.5
S2026 Wk7 Tetairoa McMillan
CAR
8
S2026 Wk7 Jalen Coker
CAR
1.9
S2026 Wk7 John Metchie III
CAR
4
S2026 Wk6 Germie Bernard
PIT
25.7
S2026 Wk6 DK Metcalf
PIT
20.3
S2026 Wk5 CeeDee Lamb
DAL
2.9
S2026 Wk5 KaVontae Turpin
DAL
2.2

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is the Tampa Bay Buccaneers defense good or bad for fantasy wide receivers?
The Tampa Bay Buccaneers allow an average of 9 fantasy points per game to wide receivers, ranking #1 Easiest (Top 5) among all NFL defenses (150 games sampled, 2024–2025 seasons).
Which wide receivers should I start against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers?
Historically, wide receivers who have scored most against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers: Adam Thielen (26 avg pts in 2 games), Amon-Ra St. Brown (21.8 avg pts in 2 games), Rashid Shaheed (18 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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