Tampa Bay Buccaneers Defense vs RB
Fantasy points allowed by the Tampa Bay Buccaneers to running backs, with the matchup rank and whether it is a spot to start or sit.
The Tampa Bay Buccaneers allow the 12th-fewest fantasy points to running backs in the NFL, giving up about 3.1 PPR fantasy points per game to the position based on the 2026 season, which makes them a below-average matchup to start a running back against.
| Stat allowed to RBs | Per game |
|---|---|
| Fantasy points (PPR) | 3.1 |
| Rush yds | 9.7 |
| Rush TD | 0.1 |
| Receptions | 1.1 |
| NFL rank (1 = allows most) | 21st of 32 |
Last updated October 3, 2026 · Data source: 2026 NFL season game logs (Sleeper), PPR scoring.
Where the Buccaneers rank vs running backs
Across the 2026 season the Carolina Panthers gave up the most fantasy points to running backs (the softest matchup to target), while the Houston Texans allowed the fewest (the toughest). The Tampa Bay Buccaneers land at 21st of 32, so treat this as a slightly tough matchup you can still start your studs against.