The Tampa Bay Buccaneers stretched their NFC South dynasty with a 10-7 season in 2024, driven by a revitalized Baker Mayfield who logged 4,500 yards and 41 TDs on a 71.4% completion rate while guiding a top-5 scoring attack. The unit leaned on Mike Evans and Chris Godwin to anchor a deep WR corps, with Emeka Egbuka added in round one to bolster the upside. An injury to Tristan Wirfs could test the line early, even as the defense nudges back toward form with Haason Reddick adding punch at the edge. The punting upgrade Riley Dixon is among the notable late offseason moves. Off the field, Tampa Bay’s stay-the-course approach kept continuity and set up a 2025 run at more wins and a fifth straight division title. The team sits in the mix for major futures and player props, including a nine-and-a-half win total and Evans in the TD-column, as Mayfield continues to throw the ball at a prolific rate.

Looking ahead, the Bucs aren’t weathering a complete rebuild; they’re refining an already potent offense and injecting youth at receiver to keep the ceiling high. The schedule sets up with several road games early, testing early cohesion behind Wirfs’ absence. A rising pass rush with Reddick could stabilize a defense that hasn’t been elite in recent seasons, while Mayfield’s late-career surge emphasizes a high-volume pass game. Bettors and fantasy managers will weigh the offense’s depth against the line’s health and the division’s challengers, with NFC South odds making a fifth straight title plausible but not guaranteed.