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Tampa Bay Buccaneers playoff chances

The Buccaneers make the playoffs in 49 of every 100 seasons we play out. That is a 49% chance as of week 10.

TB Tampa Bay Buccaneers

The Buccaneers make the playoffs in 49 of every 100 seasons we play out. At 3-6 they sit 12th in the NFC, 5 spots outside the playoff places.

  • 3-6Record
  • 12thin the NFC today
  • 48in 100 win the NFC South
  • +1since last week

Next game at the Lions (week 11, off this week)

PLAYOFFS10203040504030201049in 100

The ball shows how far the Buccaneers are from the playoffs. The end zone is 100 in 100.

100 seasons, one dot each

  • 48 win the NFC South
  • 1 get in as a wild card
  • 51 miss the playoffs

Chance after each weekUp 10 since week 1

100500Wk 1Wk 4Wk 7Now49

What the Buccaneers need to make the playoffs

Magic number8The Buccaneers control their own path. If they win all 8 games they have left, they are in the playoffs whatever any other team does.
NFC South magic number8If they win all 8 games they have left, the Buccaneers win the NFC South whatever any other team does.
Elimination number77 more losses knock the Buccaneers out, whatever else happens.

These three are proved, not played out: we check every way the season can still finish. How the proof works

If they win every game left, they are in. Each row is a final record and how often it was enough.

  1. 11-699+ in 100Happens 3 times in 100
  2. 10-799 in 100Happens 10 times in 100
  3. 9-888 in 100Happens 20 times in 100
  4. 8-956 in 100Most likely finish. Happens 25 times in 100
  5. 7-1019 in 100Happens 22 times in 100
  6. 6-112 in 100Happens 13 times in 100
  7. 5-12 or worse<1 in 100Happens 7 times in 100

Buccaneers playoff scenarios for week 10

Next game, week 11 at Lions Sun, Nov 22, 1:00 PM ET

If they win61
Today49
If they lose40

A big game. Winning instead of losing is worth 21 in 100. The Buccaneers win this game 40 times in 100.

The Buccaneers do not play in week 10.

Buccaneers clinching scenarios for week 10

No. The Buccaneers cannot clinch a playoff spot in week 10. Even if every game goes their way, there is still a way for them to miss.

Can the Buccaneers be eliminated in week 10?

No. The Buccaneers cannot be eliminated in week 10. Whatever happens, they will still have a way into the playoffs.

Every answer here is proved from the results still possible, with the league's tiebreakers through conference record. Clinching scenarios for every team

Who Buccaneers fans should root for in week 10

No other game this week moves the Buccaneers by more than 1 in 100.

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Buccaneers games left

  1. Wk 11at LionsSun, Nov 22 · wins 40 in 100
  2. Wk 12vs PanthersMon, Nov 30 · wins 64 in 100
  3. Wk 13vs ChargersSun, Dec 6 · wins 78 in 100
  4. Wk 14at RavensSun, Dec 13 · wins 60 in 100
  5. Wk 15vs SaintsSun, Dec 20 · wins 69 in 100
  6. Wk 16at FalconsSun, Dec 27 · wins 58 in 100
  7. Wk 17vs RamsSun, Jan 3 · wins 56 in 100
  8. Wk 18at SaintsSun, Jan 10 · wins 59 in 100

Other games in week 10

  1. Rams at CardinalsSun, Nov 15
  2. Seahawks at RaidersSun, Nov 15
  3. 49ers at CowboysSun, Nov 15
  4. Steelers at BengalsSun, Nov 15
  5. Chargers at RavensMon, Nov 16

Buccaneers playoff picture today

The Buccaneers are 3-6 and sit 12th in the NFC. They are 2.5 games behind the Packers, who hold the last playoff place.

They are 2nd in the NFC South, 1 game behind the Panthers.

If the playoffs started today, the Buccaneers would miss out.

Last 5:WLWWLThey lost their last game.

Our strength rating puts them 12th of 32, 1.9 points better than an average team. The Buccaneers made the playoffs in 4 of the last 5 seasons (2021, 2022, 2023, 2024).

See every seed in the NFC playoff picture and today's playoff bracket.

NFC South standings

TeamRecordIn divisionPlayoffsWin division
CAR Panthers4-52-13635
TB Buccaneers3-62-04948
NO Saints3-60-2109
ATL Falcons3-71-288

Buccaneers playoff odds by seed

How often each seed came up, out of 100 seasons.

  1. 1st seed bye week<1
  2. 2nd seed1
  3. 3rd seed17
  4. 4th seed last home game31
  5. 5th seed<1
  6. 6th seed<1
  7. 7th seed1
  8. Miss the playoffs51

How far the Buccaneers can go

The Buccaneers playoff odds for each round, out of 100. We play the bracket in every season, up to the Super Bowl.

  1. Make the playoffs49in 100
  2. Reach the divisional round26in 100
  3. Reach the conference title game12in 100
  4. Reach the Super Bowl5in 100
  5. Win the Super Bowl2in 100

Buccaneers remaining schedule

The Buccaneers have 8 games left. Their opponents have a combined record of 29-43, the easiest schedule left of the 32 teams.

WeekDateOpponentTheir recordChance to win
11Sun, Nov 22at Lions7-2 40 in 100
12Mon, Nov 30vs Panthers4-5 64 in 100
13Sun, Dec 6vs Chargers0-8 78 in 100
14Sun, Dec 13at Ravens4-5 60 in 100
15Sun, Dec 20vs Saints3-6 69 in 100
16Sun, Dec 27at Falcons3-7 58 in 100
17Sun, Jan 3vs Rams5-4 56 in 100
18Sun, Jan 10at Saints3-6 59 in 100

Every game this week, with kickoff times in your own time zone, is on the NFL games this week page. The Buccaneers bye is in week 10. Every team's week off is in our guide to NFL bye weeks 2026.

Buccaneers results and how their playoff chances moved

Each row shows the playoff chance once that week was complete.

WeekDateOpponentResultPlayoff chance after
1Sun, Sep 13at BengalsLost 27 to 3339 in 100
2Sun, Sep 20vs BrownsLost 19 to 2326 in 100 -13
3Sun, Sep 27vs VikingsLost 16 to 2319 in 100 -7
4Sun, Oct 4vs PackersLost 14 to 1710 in 100 -9
5Thu, Oct 8at CowboysWon 24 to 1621 in 100 +11
6Sun, Oct 18vs SteelersLost 19 to 2612 in 100 -9
7Sun, Oct 25at PanthersWon 43 to 1332 in 100 +20
8Sun, Nov 1vs FalconsWon 16 to 047 in 100 +15
9Sun, Nov 8at BearsLost 24 to 2748 in 100 +1

If the Buccaneers miss the playoffs: draft position

  • 51in 100 miss the playoffs
  • No. 10average first round pick
  • 5in 100 get a top 5 pick
  • <1in 100 get the first pick

If the Buccaneers miss the playoffs, their own first round pick lands at about No. 10 on average. They end up with a top 5 pick in 5 of 100 seasons.

Picks 1 to 18 go to the teams that miss the playoffs, worst record first. Trades are not included.

Tiebreakers in play for the Buccaneers

These ties are being broken in today's standings.

  • AheadTB The Buccaneers are ahead of NO the Saints on division record.
  • AheadTB The Buccaneers are ahead of ARI the Cardinals on conference record.

The steps follow the league's tiebreaking procedures. See every step or read our guide to NFL tiebreakers.

How we got these numbers

Three steps, run again after every game window.

  1. Rate every teamWe rate every team from the points in its games so far.
  2. Play out the seasonEvery game left is played out 50,000 times.
  3. Seed every seasonEach of those seasons is seeded with the real NFL tiebreakers.

The result

TB 49 in 100

The Buccaneers made the playoffs in 49 of every 100 seasons.

Clinched and eliminated are proved, not played out. They and the magic numbers are worked out another way. They are proved from every result still possible, so they are certain, not likely. How the proof works

✓Checked Nov 15, 4:31 PM ET. Our seeding matches the official standings for 32 of 32 teams. How it works

Buccaneers playoff questions

What are the Buccaneers playoff chances right now?

The Buccaneers make the playoffs in 49 of every 100 seasons we play out. That is a 49% chance. At 3-6 they sit 12th in the NFC, 5 spots outside the playoff places. That is up 1 from last week. Updated Nov 15, 4:31 PM ET.

Can the Buccaneers still make the playoffs?

Yes, but they need things to go their way. The Buccaneers make the playoffs 49 times in 100 in our runs. They are 2.5 games behind the Packers, who hold the last playoff place. If they win every game left, they are in.

What do the Buccaneers need to make the playoffs?

In our runs a final record of 9-8 got in 88 times in 100, 8-9 got in 56 times in 100 and 7-10 got in 19 times in 100. If they win every game left, they are in.

Are the Buccaneers eliminated from the playoffs?

No. The Buccaneers are not eliminated. 7 more losses knock the Buccaneers out, whatever else happens. They are 2.5 games behind the Packers, who hold the last playoff place.

What is the Buccaneers magic number?

The Buccaneers magic number is 8. The Buccaneers control their own path. If they win all 8 games they have left, they are in the playoffs whatever any other team does. If they win all 8 games they have left, the Buccaneers win the NFC South whatever any other team does.

What are the Buccaneers playoff scenarios for week 10?

The Buccaneers do not play in week 10. Their next game is at the Lions on Sun, Nov 22.

Can the Buccaneers clinch a playoff spot this week?

No. The Buccaneers cannot clinch a playoff spot in week 10. Even if every game goes their way, there is still a way for them to miss.

Can the Buccaneers be eliminated this week?

No. The Buccaneers cannot be eliminated in week 10. Whatever happens, they will still have a way into the playoffs.

Who should Buccaneers fans root for this week?

No other game in week 10 moves the Buccaneers by more than 1 in 100.

Who do the Buccaneers play next?

Next they play at the Lions on Sun, Nov 22. A win lifts the chance to 61 in 100. A loss drops it to 40.

Can the Buccaneers still win the NFC South?

The Buccaneers win the NFC South in 48 of 100. They are 2nd in the NFC South, 1 game behind the Panthers.

What are the Buccaneers Super Bowl chances?

The Buccaneers reach the Super Bowl in 5 of every 100 seasons we play out and win it in 2.

How hard is the Buccaneers remaining schedule?

The Buccaneers have 8 games left. Their opponents have a combined record of 29-43, the easiest schedule left of the 32 teams.

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