Buccaneers vs Texans

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Updated 1 week ago
Recent meetings lean to the Texans, while recent form versus franchise pedigree tells a split story. Tampa Bay arrives with clearer recent form and a steadier pedigree than Houston, who comes off a slide. The game will be played in Houston, and past matchups have been low scoring and tight. Both units show flat offensive and defensive trends, so execution and a few key plays will decide. I have a mild lean to the visitors because cleaner recent form offsets the home tilt.
These opinions follow only the supplied trend facts and are not official lines or betting advice.

Edge Meter

Offense 6/10

Tampa Bay's form gives the offense an edge while both teams show flat yardage trends.

Defense 5/10

Both defenses trend flat and recent head to head games have been low scoring.

Special Teams 5/10

Special teams look evenly matched and could decide field position in a low scoring game.

Coaching 5/10

Coaching match seems balanced given medium pedigree for Tampa Bay and lower franchise pedigree for Houston.

Key Mismatches

  • Recent form versus head to head
    Tampa Bay brings upward momentum while past meetings have favored Houston, creating a strategic mismatch in confidence.
  • Home field and scoring shape
    Houston hosts the game and recent head to head has been low scoring, favoring conservative defensive plans.
  • Franchise pedigree and consistency
    Tampa Bay's steadier pedigree contrasts with Houston's lower baseline, which may matter late in close games.

Trend Callouts

Buccaneers on the rise while Texans slide in recent form Head to head favors Houston, with a clear home edge Matchups have tended to be low scoring, suggesting fewer explosive drives

Head-to-Head Record (All Time)

TB
Buccaneers
2
Wins
0
Ties
HOU
Texans
9
Wins

Average Scores

Buccaneers vs Texans

Buccaneers 16 PPG
Texans 22.9 PPG

Home Field Advantage

Buccaneers vs Texans

Buccaneers at Home 2-2
50% Win Rate
Texans at Home 7-0
100% Win Rate

Highest Scoring Game

Buccaneers vs Texans

76 Total Points
Nov 05, 2023
Buccaneers 37 - 39 Texans

Last Meeting

Buccaneers vs Texans

Nov 05, 2023
Buccaneers 37 - 39 Texans
Texans Won

Recent Meetings (Last 5)

Nov 05, 2023
HOU W
Buccaneers 37
@
Texans 39
Dec 21, 2019
HOU W
Buccaneers 20
@
Texans 23
Sep 27, 2015
HOU W
Buccaneers 9
@
Texans 19
Nov 13, 2011
HOU W
Buccaneers 9
@
Texans 37
Dec 09, 2007
HOU W
Buccaneers 14
@
Texans 28

Upcoming Games for Buccaneers

Sep 21, 2025
vs Jets
Raymond James Stadium, Tampa, FL
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Sep 28, 2025
vs Eagles
Raymond James Stadium, Tampa, FL
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Oct 05, 2025
@ Seahawks
Lumen Field, Seattle, WA
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Upcoming Games for Texans

Sep 21, 2025
@ Jaguars
EverBank Stadium, Jacksonville, FL
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Sep 28, 2025
vs Titans
NRG Stadium, Houston, TX
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Oct 05, 2025
@ Ravens
M&T Bank Stadium, Baltimore, MD
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Historical Performance (All-Time Stats)

TB

Buccaneers

All-time performance

ALL-TIME WIN % 49 Seasons
41%
318-457-1
PLAYOFF SEASONS 49 total
15
31% of seasons
CHAMPIONSHIPS Last: 2020
2
2002, 2020
RECENT FORM Last 5 years
61%
51-33-0
HOU

Texans

All-time performance

ALL-TIME WIN % 23 Seasons
44%
162-209-1
PLAYOFF SEASONS 23 total
8
35% of seasons
CHAMPIONSHIPS
0
RECENT FORM Last 5 years
37%
31-52-1