Experts predict Tampa Bay Buccaneers, with Mayfield, Evans, Godwin & Irving, will win the NFC South in 2025! Get insights on their roster & 2025 schedule hints. (June 2025)
StatPro NFL Beat Reporter
Bucs fans, get ready to mark your calendars and clear your throats! Thursday brought a wave of exciting news, from strong predictions of continued NFC South dominance to intriguing hints about a unique 2025 schedule that has us all buzzing. It looks like the path to another division title might have a few favorable bumps along the way!
The Tampa Bay Buccaneers are primed to win the NFC South division again in 2025.
Let's start with the big one: the prognosticators are high on our Bucs! Fresh analysis suggests Tampa Bay is the clear favorite to once again conquer the NFC South in 2025. With Baker Mayfield slinging it to the dynamic duo of Mike Evans and Chris Godwin, and the exciting addition of rookie running back Bucky Irving, the offense looks potent. This isn't just hopeful fan talk; experts are pointing to our current roster strength and recent performances as key indicators that another division banner is well within reach. The rest of the South? They're officially on notice.
Adding to the optimism, details about the 2025 schedule are starting to trickle out, and there's a lot to like. We know the Bucs will enjoy a crucial late-season homestand, hosting the Arizona Cardinals in Week 13 followed by a massive NFC South showdown against the New Orleans Saints in Week 14. Consecutive home games are always a plus, especially down the stretch. But there's more! Evan Winter's report hints that the NFL is gifting Tampa Bay a scheduling feature they haven't seen in over a decade, perhaps even two. The specifics are still under wraps, but the anticipation is building for what this rare advantage might be. Could it be an early bye week after an international game? A favorable stretch of opponents? We're all ears!
While we're looking forward, the team also took a moment to look back, publishing a retrospective on the 2021 draft class. It's always interesting to see how those picks panned out. One notable mention in the comments came from a fan named Joe, who lamented the team not being able to keep Robert Hainsey, a valuable piece from that class. It's a good reminder of the tough decisions NFL front offices face and the impact even non-superstar players can have. The article also mentioned a player ranked No. 4 behind Ryan Griffin from that class, sparking some nostalgic debate among the fanbase.
With a promising schedule and a team built to contend, the 2025 season is shaping up to be another exciting chapter for the Buccaneers. Keep an eye out for more details on that mysterious schedule quirk – we'll be sure to break it down as soon as it's fully revealed!
