LONDON, ENGLAND – OCTOBER 13: Ronald Jones of Tampa Bay Buccaneers goes over to score his team’s first touchdown during the NFL match between the Carolina Panthers and Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium on October 13, 2019, in London, England. (Photo by Alex Burstow/Getty Images)
The Tampa Bay Buccaneers are poised to be one of the NFL’s most exciting teams, but how many wins will they earn in 2020?
There may not be a buzzier team in football right now than the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. The additions of Tom Brady and Rob Gronkowski have set Tampa Bay up to be one of the NFL’s most exciting teams this season.
The Buccaneers haven’t been to the playoffs since 2007, but will they win enough games to snap that drought this season? Let’s take a game-by-game look at Tampa Bay’s schedule to answer that question.
Weeks 1-4
Final
Tampa Bay Buccaneers
24
New Orleans Saints
28
This contest in the Superdome will play a huge role in the NFC South race, but it goes in favor of the home team. Brady already has to face the haters saying he is just cashing a check in Tampa Bay, and nothing will fill him with more fire than starting 0-1. Meanwhile, Drew Brees splits the season series with Tom Brady as the Saints win 28-24.
Final
Carolina Panthers
7
Tampa Bay Buccaneers
24
The Panthers are the division’s worst team and shouldn’t be much trouble for Tampa Bay. Brady has a solid day through the air as the Buccaneers pick up a 24-7 win.
Final
Tampa Bay Buccaneers
30
Denver Broncos
24
Tom Brady’s first trip to Denver since 2017 turns into a thriller as the young Broncos put up a tremendous fight. Tampa Bay survives thanks to some veteran savvy from Brady, who leads a late clock-killing drive to stall a Denver comeback.
Final
Los Angeles Chargers
14
Tampa Bay Buccaneers
28
Brady chose to sign with Tampa Bay instead of the Chargers this offseason and justifies it with a 28-14 win here. Los Angeles isn’t a bad team but they are clearly a quarterback away from being a true contender.