We have our predictions out for what we believe the Bucs will do in 2026 in terms of wins and losses.

Tampa Bay appears to have moved past the saga involving their former offensive coordinator. The 2026 schedule release is a matter of minutes away, and soon enough fans of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and the other 31 teams will know when and where every game will take place this fall.

The Bucs will play two road games against the Cowboys and Bears on Thursday and Sunday night, plus host division-rival Panthers for a Monday Night Football clash

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After a complete letdown of a 50th season in 2025, the Bucs enter Season 51 in 2026 looking for a big bounce-back campaign. Things will look much different for Tampa Bay this year without Mike Evans — who left for San Francisco via free agency in March — and the recently retired Lavonte David.

The Buccaneers and Chiefs, who previously got together at Raymond James Stadium for Super Bowl LV, will do so again in the middle of Tampa Bay's three-game preseason slate this August

You probably remember how the 2025 season ended for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. After an impressive 6-2 start, Baker Mayfield’s club finished the year 8-9 following a rough and tumble 2-7 stretch to close the campaign and barely miss the postseason even though they still beat their NFC South rival and eventual playoff team Carolina Panthers in Week 18.

In a Thursday column on PewterReport.com, two Pewter Reporters will debate a Bucs topic with different viewpoints. Which Pewter Reporter wins the debate?