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Buccaneers schedule 2021: Dates & times for all 17 games, strength of schedule, final record prediction
The Buccaneers went 11-5 last season, earning their first playoff berth in 13 seasons. They didn't waste the initial opportunity with Tom Brady, getting hot in the postseason to emerge as Super Bowl 55 champions.
Tampa Bay is still looking for its first NFC South title in 14 years. So there is some unfinished business for Brady when leading his team through its 2021 NFL schedule.
There is little chance of a Bucs hangover with Brady at the helm and the team somehow being able to keep its core championship players intact for a real run at a repeat. Here is a complete breakdown of the Buccaneers' 2021 schedule, including dates, start times and analysis for all 17 games.
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Tampa Bay Buccaneers schedule 2021
The Buccaneers will open the NFL's 2021 season on Thursday Night Football by hosting the Dallas Cowboys on Sept. 9, an 8:20 p.m. ET game on NBC.
Here is the Tampa Bay Buccaneers' complete list of opponents for 2021.
Home: Cowboys, Giants, Bills, Dolphins, Saints, Falcons, Panthers, Bears
Away: Eagles, Washington, Patriots, Jets, Saints, Falcons, Panthers, Rams, Colts
| Week | Date | Opponent | Kickoff time | TV |
| 1 | Sept. 9 | vs. Cowboys | 8:20 p.m. ET | NBC |
| 2 | Sept. 19 | vs. Falcons | 4:05 p.m. | Fox |
| 3 | Sept. 26 | at Rams | 4:25 p.m. | Fox |
| 4 | Oct. 3 | at Patriots | 8:20 p.m. | NBC |
| 5 | Oct. 10 | vs. Dolphins | 1 p.m. | CBS |
| 6 | Oct. 14 | at Eagles | 8:20 p.m. | Fox |
| 7 | Oct. 24 | vs. Bears | 4:25 p.m. | CBS |
| 8 | Oct. 31 | at Saints | 4:25 p.m. | Fox |
| 9 | Nov. 7 | Bye | — | — |
| 10 | Nov. 14 | at WFT | 1 p.m. | Fox |
| 11 | Nov. 22 | vs. Giants | 8:15 p.m. | ESPN |
| 12 | Nov. 28 | at Colts | 1 p.m. | Fox |
| 13 | Dec. 5 | at Falcons | 1 p.m. | Fox |
| 14 | Dec. 12 | vs. Bills | 4:25 p.m. | CBS |
| 15 | Dec. 19 | vs. Saints | 8:20 p.m. | NBC |
| 16 | Dec. 26 | at Panthers | 1 p.m. | Fox |
| 17 | Jan. 2 | at Jets | 1 p.m. | Fox |
| 18 | Jan. 9 | vs. Panthers | 1 p.m. | Fox |
The Buccaneers should feel good as division favorites as the Saints, Panthers and Falcons all go through different transitions. They also have a full real offseason with Brady to build on their big-time 2020 success.
Beyond the six games in the NFC South, Tampa Bay gets Brady a reunion tour with New England and the rest of the AFC East. He also gets to face all the marquee teams in the NFC East, including old Super Bowl foes New York and Philadelphia.
As a second-place team, the Bucs also get their fellow NFC wild cards, the Bears and Rams. The extra AFC opponent in the 17th game is Indianapolis.
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Buccaneers strength of schedule
The Buccaneers, as non-division champions, get the fourth-easiest schedule in the NFL. The combined 2020 record of Tampa Bay's 2021 opponents is 126-145-1, or only a .465 winning percentage.
When it comes to facing returning playoff teams, including two games against the Saints, the Buccaneers will do that seven times this season.
Toughest tests: The Buccaneers, beyond the Saints, who swept them last season, have a few traps. The Bills, Cowboys and Dolphins all come to Tampa, the latter two being new playoff contenders in 2021. The Bucs must travel to the Colts, Rams, Patriots and Washington, with all of those teams expected to be a little better in some way.
Biggest breaks: The Bucs don't have as many as you might expect, but four combined breaks against the Panthers and Falcons help. They need to take care of the weak NFC East as much as possible and three fourths of the AFC East also are very beatable.
Bottom line: The Buccaneers are a stronger team than last season for many reasons, including Brady being locked into their offense and the team knowing how to come together to win big. The defense is brimming with confidence after the Super Bowl and the personnel depth is amazing. Tampa Bay worked to eliminate weaknesses down the stretch in 2020 and it will pay off big time this season.
Record prediction: 15-2
Source: https://www.sportingnews.com/us/nfl/news/buccaneers-schedule-2021-dates-times-prediction/d3fae5ql5n391tajegitzqblp
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