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2-0-0
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Game Preview

It is Jets at Buccaneers on Sunday at 1 p.m. ET from Raymond James Stadium. Tampa Bay sits 2-0 and is chasing its first 3-0 start since 2005. The Jets are 0-2 and dealing with injuries at key spots.

Quarterback is the pivot for New York. The report lists Tyrod Taylor and Justin Fields as Questionable. If Taylor goes, the Jets will lean on timing throws and the run game to keep the rush honest. Tampa Bay’s defense has been sturdy in the red zone, so long drives must finish clean.

In the trenches, the Jets bring heat. Their defense ranks elite in sack rate and converts pressure at a high clip. That meets a Bucs line that is missing left tackle Tristan Wirfs. Protection on Baker Mayfield’s blind side is a real test.

Tampa’s pass game tilts toward Mike Evans with Chris Godwin Out. The Bucs have not created many explosive passes so far, but the Jets have allowed a higher rate of chunk gains than they’d like. That matchup could swing field position.

Current Season Form

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TB

Away
Record:0-2-0
ATS:1-1-0
O/U:1-1-0
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NYJ

Home
Record:2-0-0
ATS:2-0-0
O/U:0-2-0

Head-to-Head Summary

Record:
3-2Winner logo
ATS:4-1-0
O/U:1-4-0

Past Results

DateOpponentResultATSO/U
2025-09-15@ HOUW 20-19L 2.5u42.5
2025-09-07@ ATLW 23-20W +-1.5u47.5
2025-01-12vs WASL 20-23P 3.0u51.5
2025-01-05vs NOW 27-19W +14.5o44.5
2024-12-29vs CARW 48-14W +9.5o47.5
2024-12-22@ DALL 24-26W +-4.5o47.5
2024-12-15@ LACW 40-17W +3.0o46.0
2024-12-08vs LVW 28-13W +7.0u47.0
2024-12-01@ CARW 26-23W +-6.5o46.0
2024-11-24@ NYGW 30-7W +-6.5u40.5

Key Insights

 

  • Jets pressure travels. New York owns a 11.8% sack rate generated (100th percentile; sample 34). Tampa Bay’s sack rate allowed is 5.0% (48th percentile; sample 60).

  • Where drives end matters. Bucs defense has allowed TDs on only 25.0% of red-zone trips (88th percentile; sample 4), while the Jets have scored TDs on 75.0% of their red-zone chances (77th percentile; sample 4). Small samples, but the clash is clear.

  • Explosive pass tug-of-war. Tampa Bay’s explosive pass rate is just 3.3% (16th percentile; sample 60), yet the Jets defense has yielded explosive passes 11.8% of the time (25th percentile; sample 34).

  • Short-yardage and goal-line texture. Tampa’s goal-line stuff rate sits at 90.0% (89th percentile; sample 10). That can force teams to the air near the stripe.

  • Jets skill traits are boom-capable. NYJ explosive run rate is 12.8% (94th percentile; sample 39) and explosive pass rate 17.4% (94th percentile; sample 23).

  • Injuries shape usage. Godwin Out consolidates Tampa targets; Wirfs Out stresses pass pro. Jets have several defensive backs Questionable, which could tilt completion windows.

 

Betting Insights

Anchor spread

Anchor spread: Buccaneers -7.0 (+110) vs Jets +7.0 (-127). Plus-money on the favorite at the key number reflects QB uncertainty for New York and some respect for the Jets defense.

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Anchor total

Anchor total: 44.5 with Over -104 / Under -132. The Under is juiced, matching Tampa’s strong red-zone defense and New York’s QB volatility.

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Jets team total

Jets team total: 17.5 (Over -110, Under -130). Pricing implies a tougher scoring path on the road.

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Bucs team total

Bucs team total: 25.0 (Over -120, Under -119). Market expects mid-20s even with OL concerns.

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Mike Evans over 72.5 yards (-119)

Mike Evans over 72.5 yards (-119): Godwin Out plus Jets’ explosive-pass leak raises volume.

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Mike Evans anytime TD (-112)

Mike Evans anytime TD (-112): Tampa’s 75.0% red-zone TD rate supports favorite target equity.

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Garrett Wilson over 66.5 yards (-120)

Garrett Wilson over 66.5 yards (-120): Jets’ scheme shows a 10.0% explosive design rate; Wilson is the beneficiary.

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Tyrod Taylor under 192.5 pass yards (-119) volatile

Tyrod Taylor under 192.5 pass yards (-119) volatile: Listed Questionable; Bucs’ 61.9% third-down stop rate can cap attempts.

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Breece Hall over 21.5 receiving (-116)

Breece Hall over 21.5 receiving (-116): Outlet usage fits versus Tampa’s goal-line strength and New York’s pressure profile.

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Final Summary

Tampa Bay brings a stout red-zone defense and a star target in Mike Evans. New York brings a top-shelf pass rush and splash-play traits on offense. The biggest variable is who plays quarterback for the Jets and how healthy that unit is.

The market leans favorite and lower scoring: Bucs -7.0 (+110) with a total of 44.5 that tilts to the Under at -132. That setup points to field position, sacks, and short fields deciding the spread.

If the Jets protect and hit a few explosive plays, they can stay live inside the number. If Tampa’s protection holds and Evans wins isolated chances, the home side has a cleaner path to 3-0.

Play it with discipline. Several key names are Questionable, and prices carry real juice. Wait for inactives if you can, size bets to the variance, and respect both defenses in your card.

Statistical Battle Boards

Viewing: NYJ Offense vs TB Defense
Offense team logoOffense
Defense team logoDefense
StatisticOffenseRankDefenseRankAdvantage
Total Points42#2139#20TB advantage
Total Points Per Game21#2219.5#12TB advantage
Total Touchdowns5#154#10TB advantage
Passing Touchdowns2#262#9TB advantage
Rushing Touchdowns3#62#17NYJ advantage
Other Touchdowns0#160#17NYJ advantage
Total Kicking Points12#2115#18TB advantage
Total Two Point Conversions0#170#24NYJ advantage
Kick Extra Points3#233#23🏈
Offense team logoOffense
Defense team logoDefense
StatisticOffenseRankDefenseRankAdvantage
Net Passing Yards266#29471#9TB advantage
Net Passing Yards Per Game133#29236#11TB advantage
Passer Rating95#1494.6#15NYJ advantage
Passing Attempts44#2966#20TB advantage
Completions26#2940#16TB advantage
Completion Percentage59.1#2760.6#7TB advantage
Passing 1st downs14#3023#23TB advantage
Passing 1st Down %41.2#3165.7#27TB advantage
Longest Pass33#2850#8TB advantage
Passing Fumbles Lost0#190#20NYJ advantage
Receiving Targets42#2865#10TB advantage
Receptions26#2940#16TB advantage
Receiving Yards After Catch99#32313#31TB advantage
YAC Average3.8#297.8#32NYJ advantage
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Defense team logoDefense
StatisticOffenseRankDefenseRankAdvantage
Rushing Yards282#6153#6🏈
Rushing Yards Per Game141#676.5#28NYJ advantage
Rushing Attempts60#647#10NYJ advantage
Yards Per Rush Attempt4.7#103.3#29NYJ advantage
Rushing 1st downs18#37#5NYJ advantage
20+ Yard Rushing Plays1#181#19NYJ advantage
Long Rushing27#1225#13NYJ advantage
Rushing Fumbles1#181#19NYJ advantage
Rushing Fumbles Lost1#30#23NYJ advantage

Game Preview of New York Jets @ Tampa Bay Buccaneers. Week 3 of 2025 NFL Season

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