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2024 Bucs NFL Power Rankings Week 16

Where do the Tampa Bay Buccaneers rank in Week 16 across power rankings?

Dec 17, 2024 at 10:42 AM

Brianna Dix

Staff Writer/Reporter

The Buccaneers will make a primetime appearance on Sunday Night Football in Week 16 when they square off against the Dallas Cowboys in Arlington, Texas, on Dec. 22 at 8:20 p.m. ET on NBC. Tampa Bay will strive to win its third-consecutive regular season meeting against the Cowboys, which would match the longest win streak vs. Dallas in franchise history. The Bucs are coming off an exhilarating 40-17 win over the Chargers, which improved their record to 8-6 and provided the club with sole possession of first place in the NFC South. Tampa Bay's offense put up the most points (40), most total yards (506), most rushing yards (223) and second-most passing yards (283) against the Chargers' top-ranked scoring defense this season.

See the full list of power rankings from major networks:

CBS Sports – Pete Prisco

Rank: 12
NFL Top 5: Chiefs, Eagles, Bills, Lions and Vikings
NFC South: Falcons (21), Saints (25), Panthers (26)

The Athletic – Josh Kendall

Rank: 11
NFL Top 5: Eagles, Bills, Lions, Packers and Vikings
NFC South: Falcons (18), Saints (23), Panthers (27)

USA TODAY – Nate Davis

Rank: 11
NFL Top 5: Bills, Eagles, Lions, Packers and Vikings
NFC South: Falcons (18), Saints (26), Panthers (25)

ESPN – Staff Writers

Rank: 14
NFL Top 5: Eagles, Chiefs, Lions, Bills and Vikings
NFC South: Falcons (17), Saints (23), Panthers (28)

NFL.com - Eric Edholm

Rank: 12
NFL Top 5: Eagles, Bills, Chiefs, Lions and Vikings
NFC South: Falcons (17), Saints (23), Panthers (27)

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