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Week One Expert Picks: Commanders vs. Buccaneers

See which team is favored by league-wide experts

Sep 08, 2024 at 08:02 AM

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers will launch their 2024 season on Sunday against the Washington Commanders, with kickoff scheduled for 4:25 p.m. at Raymond James Stadium. To find out how to watch, listen and livestream the game, click here.

The Buccaneers are 3.5-point favorites to defeat the Commanders, and the majority of NFL experts agree with that assessment. Here's what some of them are saying:

NFL.com – Bucs Sweep Five Picks
ESPN.com – Bucs Get Two of Three Votes
CBSSports.com – Pete Prisco Favors Tampa Bay
USA Today – Bucs Go Six for Six
Bleacher Report – Eight Picks, Six for Tampa Bay
Pro Football Talk – Florio and Simms Agree on Bucs
Sports Illustrated – Tampa Bay Gets Six Votes

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Baker & Godwin Connect for Long TD | Bucs vs. Lions Highlights

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Mike Evans on 'Amazing, Team Effort' | Press Conference

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Lavonte David Proud of Defense & Depth: 'We Prevailed' | Press Conference

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Joe Tryon-Shoyinka on Standing Strong in Fourth Quarter | Press Conference

Tampa Bay Buccaneers Outside Linebacker Joe Tryon-Shoyinka spoke to the media after the Bucs' 20 -16 victory against the Detroit Lions in Week 2 of the 2024 NFL Season. OLB Tryon-Shoyinka discussed being able to make a stop late in the game and the Krewe being able to rely on each other.

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Tampa Bay Buccaneers Safety Jordan Whitehead spoke to the media after the Bucs' 20-16 victory against the Detroit Lions in Week 2 of the 2024 NFL Season. S Whitehead discussed film study being a key to success and being able to make a statement in Detroit.