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2024 Bucs NFL Power Rankings Week 3

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

Sep 17, 2024 at 11:56 AM

Brianna Dix

Staff Writer/Reporter

Coming off a statement road victory over the Detroit Lions in a rematch of the Divisional Round playoff matchup, the Tampa Bay Buccaneers have risen on power rankings. In Week Three, the Bucs will host the Denver Broncos for the first time since 2016. Kickoff on Sunday, Sept. 22 is set at 1 p.m. ET on FOX. Broncos Head Coach Sean Payton will be making his first visit to Tampa with Denver, ending his era in New Orleans. He has coached 15 games against the Buccaneers in Tampa Bay – the most by any opposing head coach in team history.

See the full list of power rankings from major networks:

CBS Sports – Pete Prisco

Rank: 4
NFL Top 5: Chiefs, Bills, Texans, Bucs and Vikings
NFC South: Saints (6), Falcons (17), Panthers (32)

The Athletic – Josh Kendall

Rank: 5
NFL Top 5: Chiefs, Bills, Saints, Texans and Bucs
NFC South: Saints (3), Falcons (19), Panthers (32)

NFL.com – Eric Edholm

Rank: 12
NFL Top 5: Chiefs, 49ers, Texans, Bills and Lions
NFC South: Saints (8), Falcons (20), Panthers (32)

USA TODAY – Nate Davis

Rank: 4
NFL Top 5: Chiefs, Texans, Bills, Bucs and Lions
NFC South: Saints (6), Falcons (13), Panthers (32)

ESPN – Staff Writers

Rank: 7
NFL Top 5: Chiefs, Bills, 49ers, Texans and Lions
NFC South: Saints (9), Falcons (23), Panthers (32)

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