Tampa Bay Buccaneers vs Tennessee Titans

Head to head

Super Bowl odds1.4%0.9%
Power rating8674
Contender tier

Preview

How it plays out

Tampa Bay Buccaneers vs Tennessee Titans is an inter-conference matchup: the NFC Buccaneers hosting the AFC Titans. On paper this is about as lopsided as it gets: Tampa Bay Buccaneers at 91% to Tennessee Titans's 9%, spread TB -7.5. The power-ranking gap backs it up (#11 vs #31), and the contender tiers agree.

Tactically, Tampa Bay Buccaneers will want to lean on veteran WR corps to attack Tennessee Titans, whose roster depth is the obvious pressure point. Going the other way, Tennessee Titans's disruptive DT could punish Tampa Bay Buccaneers if pass-rush depth goes unaddressed. Expect both staffs, Todd Bowles and Brian Callahan, to script around exactly that battle.

Keep an eye on Baker Mayfield (QB) and Cam Ward (QB): the two most likely to decide it with a single play. Buccaneers get the home crowd, worth a few points of swing before kickoff.

Key players

TB Buccaneers

BMBaker Mayfield
Baker Mayfield
QB · Pro Bowl
MEMike Evans
Mike Evans
WR · 1,000-yd streak
LDLavonte David
Lavonte David
LB · Veteran

TEN Titans

CWCam Ward
Cam Ward
QB · No. 1 pick
CRCalvin Ridley
Calvin Ridley
WR · Veteran
JSJeffery Simmons
Jeffery Simmons
DT · All-Pro

Frequently asked

Who is favored in Tampa Bay Buccaneers vs Tennessee Titans?

Our model favors the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, with a 91% win probability over the Tennessee Titans (9%). The projected spread is TB -7.5.

What is the prediction for Buccaneers vs Titans?

Our model favors Tampa Bay Buccaneers (91%) over Tennessee Titans (9%), spread TB -7.5: a clear mismatch on paper.

What are the moneyline odds for Tampa Bay Buccaneers vs Tennessee Titans?

Implied from our model's win probabilities, the Tampa Bay Buccaneers are -1011 and the Tennessee Titans are +1011 on the moneyline.

Who are the key players to watch in Buccaneers vs Titans?

Watch Baker Mayfield (QB) for the Buccaneers and Cam Ward (QB) for the Titans.

Is Buccaneers vs Titans a divisional game?

No. It is an inter-conference matchup between the NFC Buccaneers and the AFC Titans.