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Green Bay Packers vs. Tampa Bay Buccaneers: PFM Team Comparison

The Green Bay Packers hold a clear overall advantage over the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in the current PFM ratings. Green Bay separates itself through the steadier quarterback room and the stronger coaching operation.

Current PFM Team Scores

Clear edgeGB

Green Bay Packers

84.1PFM Team Score#8 NFL
TB

Tampa Bay Buccaneers

78.7PFM Team Score#16 NFL
HEAD-TO-HEAD RESULTS

Green Bay Packers vs. Tampa Bay Buccaneers: Previous Meetings

Green Bay Packers lead the recorded series 1–0 over 1 meetings.

Green Bay Packers1 wins
Tampa Bay Buccaneers0 wins
Recorded meetings1

Recent Meetings

DateMatchupFinalWinner
Oct 4, 2026Green Bay Packers at Tampa Bay Buccaneers17–14Green Bay Packers
  1. Oct 4, 20262026 season
    Green Bay PackersAway17 – 14Tampa Bay BuccaneersHome
    Green Bay Packers won

Results shown: 2026. Scores since 1999: nflverse (CC BY 4.0). Earlier meetings that have not been verified are excluded.

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PFM JUDGMENT

Why PFM Rates the Green Bay Packers Higher

The Green Bay Packers ask fewer questions at quarterback because Jordan Love sets the floor of the offense. That stability matters when a game moves away from the opening script. Tampa Bay's strongest counterargument is Defense. The Tampa Bay Buccaneers own the stronger defense. More dependable stops give the offense better field position and keep one bad drive from controlling the day.

Green Bay also brings the stronger coaching operation. Green Bay adds the clearer long-term football direction. PFM still has the Green Bay Packers in front.

TEAM DNA COMPARISON

Green Bay vs. Tampa Bay Across the Core Pillars

The farther a team reaches, the stronger the rating. Each category also calls out which team has the edge and the exact gap. Hover on desktop or tap on mobile to isolate one team.

GBGreen Bay Packers
TBTampa Bay Buccaneers
Green Bay Packers vs. Tampa Bay Buccaneers Team DNA comparisonPFM category scores on a 0 to 100 scale. QB Stability: Green Bay Packers 85.0, Tampa Bay Buccaneers 78.2, edge GB +6.8; Offense: Green Bay Packers 82.4, Tampa Bay Buccaneers 80.1, edge GB +2.3; Defense: Green Bay Packers 80.5, Tampa Bay Buccaneers 84.0, edge TB +3.5; Coaching Direction: Green Bay Packers 83.5, Tampa Bay Buccaneers 76.6, edge GB +6.9; Roster Depth: Green Bay Packers 79.4, Tampa Bay Buccaneers 78.7, edge GB +0.7. Hover on desktop or tap on mobile to isolate one team at a time.
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THE COUNTERARGUMENT

Tampa Bay Buccaneers’ Best Argument

The Buccaneers can lean on their defense more than the Packers can. That creates a better floor when the offense stalls or field position turns against the team. The defense advantage is a real point in Tampa Bay's favor, but it does not outweigh the rest of the higher-rated team’s advantages. The problem for Tampa Bay is that Green Bay counters with the steadier quarterback room and the stronger coaching operation.

COMPLETE COMPARISON

Where Each Team Has the Edge

PFM Team Score

GB84.1
Green Bay Packers 84.1
TB78.7
Tampa Bay Buccaneers 78.7
Clear Green Bay Packers edge

Overall NFL Rank

GB#8
Green Bay Packers #8
TB#16
Tampa Bay Buccaneers #16
Green Bay Packers ranks higher

QB Stability

GB85.0
Green Bay Packers 85.0
TB78.2
Tampa Bay Buccaneers 78.2
Clear Green Bay Packers edge

Roster Strength

GB79.4
Green Bay Packers 79.4
TB78.7
Tampa Bay Buccaneers 78.7
Slight Green Bay Packers edge

Coaching Direction

GB83.5
Green Bay Packers 83.5
TB76.6
Tampa Bay Buccaneers 76.6
Clear Green Bay Packers edge

Recent Performance

GB83.5
Green Bay Packers 83.5
TB78.4
Tampa Bay Buccaneers 78.4
Clear Green Bay Packers edge

Offense

GB82.4
Green Bay Packers 82.4
TB80.1
Tampa Bay Buccaneers 80.1
Clear Green Bay Packers edge

Defense

GB80.5
Green Bay Packers 80.5
TB84.0
Tampa Bay Buccaneers 84.0
Clear Tampa Bay Buccaneers edge

Franchise Direction

GB80.2
Green Bay Packers 80.2
TB75.2
Tampa Bay Buccaneers 75.2
Clear Green Bay Packers edge

Explosiveness

GB83.7
Green Bay Packers 83.7
TB74.7
Tampa Bay Buccaneers 74.7
Clear Green Bay Packers edge

Conference Rank

GB#6
Green Bay Packers #6
TB#8
Tampa Bay Buccaneers #8
Green Bay Packers ranks higher

Division Rank

GB#3
Green Bay Packers #3
TB#1
Tampa Bay Buccaneers #1
Tampa Bay Buccaneers ranks higher

Outlook

GBPlayoff ContenderTBIn the Playoff Mix
Stronger outlook: Green Bay Packers
SCHEDULE CONTEXT

Which Team Has the Tougher Road?

Green Bay Packers

Remaining schedule rank: #3

Toughest stretch: Chicago Bears, Houston Texans, Detroit Lions

Strongest opponents: Buffalo Bills, Detroit Lions, Chicago Bears

Next five difficulty: 79.8

View Green Bay Packers Road Ahead

Tampa Bay Buccaneers

Remaining schedule rank: #25

Toughest stretch: Detroit Lions, Carolina Panthers, Los Angeles Chargers

Strongest opponents: Detroit Lions, Los Angeles Rams, Baltimore Ravens

Next five difficulty: 77.4

View Tampa Bay Buccaneers Road Ahead

Green Bay has the tougher Road Ahead at No. 3. The strongest opponents include Buffalo Bills, Detroit Lions, and Chicago Bears. Tampa Bay gains one meaningful schedule advantage, while Green Bay still owns the stronger football advantages elsewhere.

View the complete all-32 Road Ahead

Ratings and Schedule Freshness

PFM ratings updated November 10, 2026. Schedule data updated November 9, 2026.

How to Read This Comparison

PFM Team Score determines the overall order. The Team DNA comparison puts five core pillars on the same 0–100 scale, while the full rows show every current category.

PFM compares overall team strength rather than predicting one matchup. Road Ahead adds schedule context without changing PFM Team Score.

See the complete PFM NFL Team Rankings and methodology.

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