The Tampa Bay Buccaneers are 1-5 in the 2026 season. Outside the playoff picture, 16th in the NFC. They have won 2 Super Bowls, most recently in the 2020 (LV) season. Their last playoff appearance was the 2024 season and their last playoff win came in the 2023 season.
Tampa Bay has won both Super Bowls it has played in: a 48-21 rout of Oakland in Super Bowl XXXVII with Jon Gruden and the Derrick Brooks defense, and Super Bowl LV in the 2020 season, when Tom Brady's Buccaneers became the first team to win a Super Bowl in its home stadium.
The Buccaneers won the NFC South four straight seasons from 2021 to 2024, but Carolina took the division in 2025 and Tampa Bay missed the playoffs for the first time since 2019. The last playoff win was the 32-9 Wild Card victory over Philadelphia in January 2024; the last trip ended with a 23-20 home loss to Washington in January 2025.
Where do the Buccaneers stand in the 2027 playoff race?
| Record | 1-5 (streak L1) |
|---|---|
| NFC seed | No. 16, out |
| Status | Outside the playoff picture, 16th in the NFC |
| Division record | 0-0 |
| Conference record | 1-2 |
| Point differential | -19 |
NFC South standings
| Team | Record | Div | Conf seed | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carolina Panthers | 3-2 | 1-0 | 3 | In today |
| Atlanta Falcons | 2-4 | 1-1 | 9 | |
| New Orleans Saints | 2-4 | 0-1 | 10 | |
| Tampa Bay Buccaneers | 1-5 | 0-0 | 16 |
Buccaneers schedule and results
2026 season game by game
| Week | Date (ET) | Opponent | Result | TV |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Week 1 | Sun, Sep 13 | at Cincinnati Bengals | L 27-33 | Fox |
| Week 2 | Sun, Sep 20 | vs Cleveland Browns | L 19-23 | CBS |
| Week 3 | Sun, Sep 27 | vs Minnesota Vikings | L 16-23 | Fox |
| Week 4 | Sun, Oct 4 | vs Green Bay Packers | L 14-17 | Fox |
| Week 5 | Thu, Oct 8 | at Dallas Cowboys | W 24-16 | Prime Video |
| Week 6 | Sun, Oct 18 | vs Pittsburgh Steelers | L 19-26 | CBS |
| Week 7 | Sun, Oct 25 | at Carolina Panthers | 1:00 PM ET | Fox |
| Week 8 | Sun, Nov 1 | vs Atlanta Falcons | 1:00 PM ET | Fox |
| Week 9 | Sun, Nov 8 | at Chicago Bears | 8:20 PM ET | NBC |
| Week 11 | Sun, Nov 22 | at Detroit Lions | 1:00 PM ET | CBS |
| Week 12 | Mon, Nov 30 | vs Carolina Panthers | 8:15 PM ET | ESPN |
| Week 13 | Sun, Dec 6 | vs Los Angeles Chargers | 1:00 PM ET | CBS |
| Week 14 | Sun, Dec 13 | at Baltimore Ravens | 1:00 PM ET | Fox |
| Week 15 | Sun, Dec 20 | vs New Orleans Saints | 1:00 PM ET | Fox |
| Week 16 | Sun, Dec 27 | at Atlanta Falcons | TBD | |
| Week 17 | Sun, Jan 3 | vs Los Angeles Rams | TBD | |
| Week 18 | Sun, Jan 10 | at New Orleans Saints | TBD |
Buccaneers playoff history
| Super Bowl titles | 2 |
|---|---|
| Super Bowl appearances | 2 |
| Last Super Bowl title | 2020 (LV) season |
| Last playoff appearance | 2024 season |
| Last playoff win | 2023 season |
Every Buccaneers Super Bowl
| Season | Super Bowl | Result | Opponent | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | LV | Won | Kansas City Chiefs | 31-9 |
| 2002 | XXXVII | Won | Las Vegas Raiders | 48-21 |
Franchise totals include earlier cities and names.
All Super Bowl results Playoff records
Signature playoff moments: the 2002 NFC Championship in Philadelphia, won 27-10 in the last game at Veterans Stadium; Dwight Smith's two interception returns in Super Bowl XXXVII; the 2020 road run through Washington, New Orleans and Green Bay; and the 31-9 Super Bowl LV win over Kansas City at Raymond James Stadium.
Buccaneers playoff FAQ
How many Super Bowls have the Buccaneers won?
2, the most recent in the 2020 (LV) season. They have played in 2 Super Bowls in total.
When did the Buccaneers last make the playoffs?
The 2024 season, with the playoffs played in January 2025. That is a drought of 2 seasons entering 2026.
When did the Buccaneers last win a playoff game?
The 2023 season. They have made the playoffs since without winning a game.
Are the Buccaneers in the 2027 NFL playoffs?
Outside the playoff picture, 16th in the NFC. Seven teams per conference qualify: four division winners and three wild cards.
What division are the Buccaneers in?
The NFC South. Winning the division guarantees a playoff spot and a home game in the Wild Card Round.
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