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Tampa Bay BuccaneersPFM Team Dashboard
PFM Archetype Middle of the Pack77.8PFM Team ScoreNFL Rank#20NFC Rank#10Among NFC teamsQB Stability#19Baker Mayfield · SteadySeason OutlookIn the Playoff MixGood enough to fight for a playoff spot, but one clear weakness still matters.PFM Team DNATampa Bay Buccaneers Team DNA
Which traits define the Buccaneers DNA and what could potentially swing their season.
Primary IdentityBig-Play Upside
Tampa Bay has enough speed and playmakers to create chunk gains. The 81.8 grade gives the Buccaneers useful big-play upside.
Supporting TraitQuarterback Play
Baker Mayfield gives Tampa Bay a chance, but the 79.9 QB Stability grade still leaves important questions.
Swing FactorLong-Term Direction
The bigger question is where Tampa Bay is headed. A 74.5 Franchise Direction grade leaves the Buccaneers with important decisions ahead.
PFM ReporterTampa Bay Buccaneers: Quarterback Question Shapes the Current PFM Read
Baker Mayfield's status gives the Tampa Bay Buccaneers the football context that matters most right now. As quarterback Baker Mayfield completed his third season as the Buccaneers' starting quarterback on the second year of a three-year deal, it became clear that there were zero intentions on either side for the veteran to play on a contract year for the upcoming season. Tampa Bay's most recent ideas for a long-term deal. That note matters because Franchise Direction is where the grade still has the least cushion.
On the PFM board, the Tampa Bay Buccaneers are No. 20 on the board with a 77.75 public PFM score after they held steady. Baker Mayfield is still the quarterback reference point. The Tampa Bay Buccaneers offense is at 79.51, the defense is at 76.64, and neither side is wildly out of step with the overall grade.
Recent form is at 75.18, while Franchise Direction sits at 74.35. That keeps the Tampa Bay Buccaneers dangerous now without answering every long-term question. The Tampa Bay Buccaneers grade leaves room for belief, but it is not handing out a free pass. If that weaker Tampa Bay Buccaneers grade moves, the overall read starts to look a lot more convincing.
PFM RatingsWhat the PFM Numbers Say
The latest PFM rankings have Tampa Bay at No. 20 with a score of 77.8. That puts the team in our In the Playoff Mix tier. Inside the NFC South, the Buccaneers are No. 1. PFM sees a fairly even team on both sides of the ball: 79.6 on offense and 76.6 on defense. If you want to know what this team does best, start with Explosiveness at 81.8. That is the biggest reason for the Middle of the Pack archetype. Baker Mayfield gives Tampa Bay a workable answer at quarterback. The 79.9 QB Stability grade, No. 19 in PFM shows there is still room for more.
Only 7.3 points separate the best and worst grades. That is a pretty balanced team. At 74.5, Franchise Direction is the grade that keeps the outlook cautious.
Last updatedJune 16, 2026PFM Report Card
QB StabilityB-79.9Roster StrengthB-78.4Coaching DirectionC+76.6Recent PerformanceC+75.2Offense StrengthB-79.6Defense StrengthC+76.6Franchise DirectionC+74.5ExplosivenessB81.8NFC South PFM Watch
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