New York Jets vs Tampa Bay Buccaneers Prediction & Picks - NFL

Prediction published on 9/21/25, 9:50 AM  by Lou Aguila in NFL Picks

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers eye win No.3 in Sunday’s clash with the winless New York Jets at Raymund James Stadium.

The Bucs, who are 8-2 in their last 10 games, are booked at -300 moneyline but offer a payout of $210 for every $100 bet if they win by at least 7 points (-6.5 runline) over the Jets.

Current Form:

Tampa Bay came through with clutch wins over the Atlanta Falcons 23-20 and the Houston Texans 20-19 to improve their record to 2-0, establishing control of the top spot in the NFC South. After going toe-to-toe with the Pittsburgh Steelers in the season opener, 32-34, the Jets got blown out by Super Bowl contender Buffalo Bills in Week 2, 10-30.

Key Offensive & Defensive Stats:

Buccaneers: 310 total yards per game (1st in the NFL), 135.0 rushing yards per game (1st in the NFL), 175 passing yards per game (1st in the NFL), and 21.5 points per game (14th in the NFL).

312.0 total yards allowed per game (31st), 235.5 passing yards allowed per game (32nd in the NFL), 76.5 rushing yards allowed per game (28th), and 19.5 points allowed per game (13th in the NFL).

The Jets: 274.0 average total yards per game (27th in the NFL), 133.0 passing yards per game (29th), 141.0 rushing yards per game (8th), and 21.0 points per game (22nd).

337.0 total yards allowed per game (21st), 198.5 passing yards allowed 198.5 (14th), 138.5 (22nd) and 32.0 points allowed per game.

Quarterback Matchup:

Jets QB Tyrod Taylor (56 yards, 7-11 with 1 TD) vs. Buccaneers QB Baker Mayfield (382 yards, 42-70 with 5 touchdowns)