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- Matchup: New York Jets vs Tampa Bay Buccaneers
- Date: Sunday, September 21, 2025
- Venue: Raymond James Stadium, Tampa, FL
- Broadcast: FOX
- Betting Odds: Buccaneers favored by 7 points
- Over/Under Total: 45.5 points
This Sunday, the Tampa Bay Buccaneers (2-0) aim for victory against the New York Jets (0-2) at Raymond James Stadium. The Buccaneers enter this matchup as 7-point favorites, with an over/under set at 45.5 points.
The New York Jets are struggling this season, currently holding an 0-2 record. In their last game against the Buffalo Bills, the Jets suffered a defeat with a final score of 30-10. Quarterback Tyrod Taylor completed 7 of 11 passes for 56 yards and one touchdown, achieving a quarterback rating of 106.6 without any interceptions. Star receiver Garrett Wilson averaged 12.5 yards per catch, totaling 50 yards on 4 receptions. Justin Fields led the Jets’ ground attack with 5 carries for 49 yards (an impressive 9.8 yards per carry). They executed 43 plays in total but managed just 154 yards of offense. The Jets rushed 21 times for a total of 100 yards, averaging 4.8 yards per carry. The defense allowed 224 rushing yards on 43 attempts, averaging 5.2 yards per carry, and surrendered 15 completions out of 27 passing attempts for 179 yards, resulting in a completion rate of 55.6%.
Offensively, the New York Jets average 21.0 points per game. They rank 6th in rushing, averaging 141.0 yards per contest, accumulating a total of 548 yards this season. The Jets have recorded 14 first downs but have been penalized 12 times for 109 yards, resulting in 2 turnovers. So far, they’ve scored 2 touchdowns through the air and 3 on the ground.
Defensively, the Jets rank 30th in the league, allowing an average of 32.0 points per game. Opponents are averaging 4.4 yards per rushing attempt and 138.5 rushing yards per game. In terms of passing yardage, they have yielded 397 yards, ranking 14th overall. They surrender 198.5 yards per game through the air with a completion rate of 64.9%. Altogether, the Jets allow 337.0 yards per contest, putting them at 23rd in the NFL. They have given up 4 passing touchdowns and 3 rushing touchdowns, totaling 277 rushing yards allowed over 2 games this season.
The Tampa Bay Buccaneers enter this matchup with a solid record of 2-0. In their latest game, they edged out the Houston Texans with a narrow 20-19 victory. Quarterback Baker Mayfield threw for 215 yards on 25 of 38 passing with 2 touchdowns and a quarterback rating of 98, without any interceptions, averaging 5.7 yards per attempt. Wide Receiver Mike Evans was a key target, catching 5 passes for 56 yards (averaging 11.2 yards per catch). Running back Bucky Irving rushed 17 times for 71 yards, averaging 4.2 yards per carry. The Buccaneers wrapped up the game with 360 total yards from 68 plays, averaging 5.3 yards per play. They excelled on the ground as well, gathering 169 rushing yards on 30 attempts at an average of 5.6 yards per carry, while their defense allowed 84 yards on 19 rushing attempts (4.4 yards per carry). The Buccaneers’ pass defense allowed a 54.2% completion rate, yielding 182 yards on 13 completions out of 24 attempts.
Offensively, the Buccaneers average 310.0 yards per game, ranking them 21st in the league. They are averaging 135.0 rushing yards per game, having totaled 270 rushing yards so far. The Buccaneers’ offense has achieved 22 first downs and incurred 105 yards in penalties, placing them 24th in the league in terms of self-inflicted penalties. With a total of 350 passing yards, they are averaging 175.0 yards through the air per game, ranking them 26th overall. In terms of scoring, they rank 20th in the league with an average of 21.5 points per game.
On the defensive side, the Buccaneers allow 19.5 points per game, ranking 13th overall in the NFL. They have given up 2 passing touchdowns and 235.5 passing yards on average, placing them 23rd in the league. Tampa Bay’s rushing defense has permitted 153 rushing yards (76.5 yards per game) and 2 rushing touchdowns this season. Their defense has been on the field for 117 plays, ranking them 11th in the league, without forcing any turnovers, allowing a total of 39 points so far.
Who will take home the victory in this Jets vs. Buccaneers matchup?
Prediction: Back the Jets +7
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