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Tampa Bay Buccaneers Defense vs Wide Receivers

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

9
Avg fantasy pts allowed per game to wide receivers
#1 Easiest (Top 5)
NFL defense ranking vs WR
124
Games in sample (2024–2025)

Top Targets vs Buccaneers

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

#1 Target 🎯
Adam Thielen
26
avg pts vs Buccaneers (2 games)
#2 Target
Amon-Ra St. Brown
DET
21.8
avg pts vs Buccaneers (2 games)
#3 Target
Drake London
ATL
18.1
avg pts vs Buccaneers (3 games)

Recent Game Log

Last 10 games wide receivers faced the Tampa Bay Buccaneers (2024–2025 seasons):

GamePlayerFantasy Pts
S2025 Wk18 Jalen Coker
CAR
16.7
S2025 Wk18 Xavier Legette
CAR
5.2
S2025 Wk18 Brycen Tremayne
CAR
4.7
S2025 Wk18 Tetairoa McMillan
CAR
10.5
S2025 Wk18 Jimmy Horn
CAR
2.5
S2025 Wk18 John Metchie
CAR
5
S2025 Wk17 Jalen Tolbert
MIA
7.1
S2025 Wk17 Malik Washington
MIA
1.5
S2025 Wk17 Theo Wease
MIA
13.3
S2025 Wk16 Jalen Coker
CAR
7.7

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is the Tampa Bay Buccaneers defense good or bad for fantasy wide receivers?
The Tampa Bay Buccaneers allow an average of 9 fantasy points per game to wide receivers, ranking #1 Easiest (Top 5) among all NFL defenses (124 games sampled, 2024–2025 seasons).
Which wide receivers should I start against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers?
Historically, wide receivers who have scored most against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers: Adam Thielen (26 avg pts in 2 games), Amon-Ra St. Brown (21.8 avg pts in 2 games), Drake London (18.1 avg pts in 3 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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