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Tampa Bay Buccaneers Defense vs Tight Ends

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

8.3
Avg fantasy pts allowed per game to tight ends
#1 Easiest (Top 5)
NFL defense ranking vs TE
66
Games in sample (2024–2025)

Top Targets vs Buccaneers

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

#1 Target 🎯
Kyle Pitts
ATL
24.9
avg pts vs Buccaneers (4 games)
#2 Target
Dallas Goedert
PHI
16.5
avg pts vs Buccaneers (2 games)
#3 Target
Juwan Johnson
NO
10
avg pts vs Buccaneers (4 games)

Recent Game Log

Last 10 games tight ends faced the Tampa Bay Buccaneers (2024–2025 seasons):

GamePlayerFantasy Pts
S2025 Wk18 Tommy Tremble
CAR
12.8
S2025 Wk18 Mitchell Evans
CAR
1.5
S2025 Wk17 Ben Sims
MIA
1.3
S2025 Wk17 Darren Waller
UNK
1
S2025 Wk17 Greg Dulcich
MIA
16.1
S2025 Wk16 Mitchell Evans
CAR
5.3
S2025 Wk16 Tommy Tremble
CAR
1.6
S2025 Wk16 Ja'Tavion Sanders
CAR
8.9
S2025 Wk15 Charlie Woerner
ATL
3.2
S2025 Wk15 Kyle Pitts
ATL
45.6

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is the Tampa Bay Buccaneers defense good or bad for fantasy tight ends?
The Tampa Bay Buccaneers allow an average of 8.3 fantasy points per game to tight ends, ranking #1 Easiest (Top 5) among all NFL defenses (66 games sampled, 2024–2025 seasons).
Which tight ends should I start against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers?
Historically, tight ends who have scored most against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers: Kyle Pitts (24.9 avg pts in 4 games), Dallas Goedert (16.5 avg pts in 2 games), Juwan Johnson (10 avg pts in 4 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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