DEF · Tampa Bay Buccaneers · week 9, 2026
Tampa Bay Buccaneers defense week 9 fantasy projection
Tampa Bay Buccaneers defense (team defense, Tampa Bay Buccaneers) is projected for 4.8 half-PPR points in week 9 of 2026 at Chicago Bears, with an 80% range of -0.7 to 11.9. That ranks DEF24 at his position.
- Projection
- 4.8 half PPR
- 80% range
- -0.7–11.9 P10 to P90
- Rank
- DEF24 by projection
- Chance to play
- 100% no designation
Week 9 projection and range of outcomes
Margin's range: how far real results landed from projections like this one, by position and size, over 2019 to 2025. It assumes he plays.
| Scoring | Projection | Median | 80% range |
|---|---|---|---|
| Standard | 4.8 | 4.4 | -0.7 to 11.9 |
| Half PPR | 4.8 | 4.4 | -0.7 to 11.9 |
| PPR | 4.8 | 4.4 | -0.7 to 11.9 |
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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Week 9 matchup vs CHI
Game: at Chicago Bears, 2026-11-08.
Line: CHI −5.5, O/U 47.5.
TB implied total: 21.0 points.
CHI's offense gives up the 10th-fewest points to defenses (−0.7 a game, schedule-adjusted).
Injury status
Tampa Bay Buccaneers defense has no injury designation. Chance to play in week 9: 100%.
Projected stat line, week 9
| Stat | Projected |
|---|---|
| Sacks | 2.1 |
| Interceptions | 0.6 |
| Fumble recoveries | 0.4 |
| Defensive TDs | 0.1 |
| Points allowed | 25.8 |
Everyone in the game: TB @ CHI, week 9
Every fantasy player from both teams, by half-PPR projection.
| Player | Pos | Team | Proj. | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bucky Irving | RB | TB | 17.0 | RB8 |
| Baker Mayfield | QB | TB | 15.9 | QB17 |
| Caleb Williams | QB | CHI | 15.9 | QB18 |
| Luther Burden III | WR | CHI | 14.1 | WR9 |
| D'Andre Swift | RB | CHI | 11.5 | RB18 |
| Rome Odunze | WR | CHI | 8.7 | WR33 |
| Emeka Egbuka | WR | TB | 8.3 | WR37 |
| Cairo Santos | K | CHI | 8.2 | K12 |
| Colston Loveland | TE | CHI | 8.1 | TE11 |
| Chase McLaughlin | K | TB | 7.7 | K18 |
| Chris Godwin Jr. | WR | TB | 7.4 | WR42 |
| Chicago Bears defense | DEF | CHI | 6.5 | DEF11 |
| Kyle Monangai | RB | CHI | 6.3 | RB38 |
| Kenny Gainwell | RB | TB | 6.2 | RB39 |
| Cade Otton | TE | TB | 5.8 | TE25 |
| Kalif Raymond | WR | CHI | 5.8 | WR51 |
| Tampa Bay Buccaneers defense | DEF | TB | 4.8 | DEF24 |
| Ted Hurst III | WR | TB | 3.8 | WR69 |
| Tez Johnson | WR | TB | 3.0 | WR82 |
| Zavion Thomas | WR | CHI | 2.3 | WR92 |
| Sam Roush | TE | CHI | 1.9 | TE47 |
| Sean Tucker | RB | TB | 1.5 | RB69 |
Tampa Bay Buccaneers defense week by week, 2026
- Week 1 @ CIN 9.0 pts
- Week 2 vs CLE 2.0 pts
- Week 3 vs MIN 5.0 pts
- Week 4 vs GB 5.0 pts
- Week 5 @ DAL 6.0 pts
- Week 6 vs PIT 7.0 pts
- Week 7 @ CAR 23.0 pts
- Week 8 vs ATL 18.0 pts
- Week 9 @ CHI proj. 4.8
More from week 9
Questions
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 is Tampa Bay Buccaneers defense projected for in week 9?
4.8 half-PPR, 4.8 PPR and 4.8 standard points at Chicago Bears, with an 80% range of -0.7 to 11.9.
Is Tampa Bay Buccaneers defense playing in week 9?
Tampa Bay Buccaneers defense has no injury designation. Margin gives him a 100% chance to play.
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