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Tampa Bay Buccaneers defense
Tampa Bay Buccaneers defense fantasy outlook for week 9 at CHI. Chance to play: 100%.
This week's projection and range of outcomes
| Scoring | Projection | 80% range (P10 to P90) | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| Standard | 4.8 | -0.7 to 11.9 | DEF24 |
| Half PPR | 4.8 | -0.7 to 11.9 | DEF24 |
| PPR | 4.8 | -0.7 to 11.9 | DEF24 |
The range is Margin's: how far real outcomes landed from projections like this one, by position and size, over 2019 to 2025. It assumes he plays.
Matchup
- Game: at CHI
- Line: CHI −5.5, O/U 47.5
- TB implied total: 21.0
- CHI's offense gives up the 10th-fewest points to defenses (−0.7 a game, schedule-adjusted)
Recent usage
| Week | Opponent | Snap share | Targets | Carries | Points (half PPR) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Week 5 | DAL | — | — | — | 6.0 |
| Week 6 | PIT | — | — | — | 7.0 |
| Week 7 | CAR | — | — | — | 23.0 |
| Week 8 | ATL | — | — | — | 18.0 |
Season range
75.0 points so far; 123.6 projected for the season (80% range 103.2 to 143.9, half PPR, 9 games left).
Trending
Added in 45,855 and dropped in 16,310 Sleeper leagues in the last 24 hours.
Tampa Bay Buccaneers defense 2026 game log and weekly projections
Half-PPR points and projection by week. Each linked week has its own page with the full stat line, all three scorings and everyone in the game.
| Week | Opponent | Points | Proj. | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Week 1 | @ CIN | 9.0 | 5.0 | DEF10 |
| Week 2 | vs CLE | 2.0 | 8.9 | DEF26 |
| Week 3 | vs MIN | 5.0 | 6.1 | DEF16 |
| Week 4 | vs GB | 5.0 | 6.9 | DEF18 |
| Week 5 | @ DAL | 6.0 | 3.7 | DEF16 |
| Week 6 | vs PIT | 7.0 | 6.6 | DEF10 |
| Week 7 | @ CAR | 23.0 | 5.5 | DEF1 |
| Week 8 | vs ATL | 18.0 | 6.9 | DEF3 |
| Week 9 | @ CHI | — | 4.8 | upcoming |
| Week 10 | Bye | — | — | — |
| Week 11 | @ DET | — | 5.5 | upcoming |
| Week 12 | vs CAR | — | 5.5 | upcoming |
| Week 13 | vs LAC | — | 5.5 | upcoming |
| Week 14 | @ BAL | — | 5.5 | upcoming |
| Week 15 | vs NO | — | 6.0 | upcoming |
| Week 16 | @ ATL | — | 5.2 | upcoming |
| Week 17 | vs LAR | — | 4.4 | upcoming |
| Week 18 | @ NO | — | 5.5 | upcoming |
Tampa Bay Buccaneers defense 2026 stats and fantasy points
75.0 half-PPR points in 8 games (9.4 a game), DEF2 so far. PPR 75.0, standard 75.0.
| Stat | Total | Per game |
|---|---|---|
| Sacks | 16 | 2.0 |
| Interceptions | 12 | 1.5 |
| Fumble recoveries | 2 | 0.2 |
| Defensive TDs | 2 | 0.2 |
| Points allowed | 145 | 18.1 |
Tampa Bay Buccaneers defense rest of season outlook
Margin projects 47.9 half-PPR points over his 9 remaining games (5.3 a game), DEF27 the rest of the way. PPR 47.9, standard 47.9.
He has outscored his outlook so far (DEF2 to date, DEF27 projected from here), the profile of a sell-high: managers price the start, the projection prices what is left.
Start or sit Tampa Bay Buccaneers defense in week 9?
Sit in most leagues. Tampa Bay Buccaneers defense is DEF24 by projection in week 9. The last starter in a 12-team league (DEF12) is projected for 6.2 half-PPR points; Margin gives Tampa Bay Buccaneers defense a 35% chance to score at least that.
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Questions
What is Tampa Bay Buccaneers defense's fantasy projection for week 9?
4.8 half-PPR points (4.8 PPR, 4.8 standard), with an 80% range of -0.7 to 11.9.
Should I start Tampa Bay Buccaneers defense in week 9?
Sit in most leagues. Tampa Bay Buccaneers defense is DEF24 by projection in week 9. The last starter in a 12-team league (DEF12) is projected for 6.2 half-PPR points; Margin gives Tampa Bay Buccaneers defense a 35% chance to score at least that.
How many fantasy points has Tampa Bay Buccaneers defense scored in 2026?
75.0 half-PPR points in 8 games (9.4 per game), DEF2 at his position; 75.0 in PPR and 75.0 in standard.
What is Tampa Bay Buccaneers defense's rest of season outlook?
Margin projects 47.9 half-PPR points over his 9 remaining games (5.3 a game), DEF27 the rest of the way. PPR 47.9, standard 47.9.
Should I trade for Tampa Bay Buccaneers defense?
He has outscored his outlook so far (DEF2 to date, DEF27 projected from here), the profile of a sell-high: managers price the start, the projection prices what is left. Connect your league and Margin prices any trade against your roster.
Is Tampa Bay Buccaneers defense injured?
Tampa Bay Buccaneers defense has no injury designation. His chance to play in week 9: 100%.
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Similar team defenses this week
- Atlanta Falcons defense ATL · 5.4
- Los Angeles Chargers defense LAC · 5.4
- Baltimore Ravens defense BAL · 5.0
- Washington Commanders defense WAS · 4.3
- Indianapolis Colts defense IND · 4.1
- Miami Dolphins defense MIA · 3.1