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Tampa Bay Buccaneers Defense vs Running Backs

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

11
Avg fantasy pts allowed per game to running backs
#1 Easiest (Top 5)
NFL defense ranking vs RB
73
Games in sample (2024–2025)

Top Targets vs Buccaneers

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

#1 Target 🎯
Jahmyr Gibbs
DET
27.2
avg pts vs Buccaneers (2 games)
#2 Target
Bijan Robinson
ATL
22.1
avg pts vs Buccaneers (4 games)
#3 Target
Christian McCaffrey
SF
20.4
avg pts vs Buccaneers (2 games)

Recent Game Log

Last 10 games running backs faced the Tampa Bay Buccaneers (2024–2025 seasons):

GamePlayerFantasy Pts
S2025 Wk18 AJ Dillon
CAR
1.3
S2025 Wk18 Chuba Hubbard
CAR
3.7
S2025 Wk17 De'Von Achane
MIA
14.2
S2025 Wk17 Jaylen Wright
MIA
5.6
S2025 Wk16 Chuba Hubbard
CAR
4.4
S2025 Wk15 Brian Robinson
ATL
2.1
S2025 Wk15 Bijan Robinson
ATL
29.5
S2025 Wk14 Audric Estime
NO
1.1
S2025 Wk14 Devin Neal
NO
15.4
S2025 Wk14 Devin Neal
NO
15.4

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is the Tampa Bay Buccaneers defense good or bad for fantasy running backs?
The Tampa Bay Buccaneers allow an average of 11 fantasy points per game to running backs, ranking #1 Easiest (Top 5) among all NFL defenses (73 games sampled, 2024–2025 seasons).
Which running backs should I start against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers?
Historically, running backs who have scored most against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers: Jahmyr Gibbs (27.2 avg pts in 2 games), Bijan Robinson (22.1 avg pts in 4 games), Christian McCaffrey (20.4 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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