Buccaneers vs. Jets 2025 Prediction, Odds, Picks - Sep 21

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers (2-0) are favored by 6.5 points against the New York Jets (0-2) on September 21, 2025, starting at 1 p.m. ET, airing on FOX. The predicted point total for the game is 43.5.

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Buccaneers vs. Jets Odds & Betting Lines

Buccaneers vs. Jets Prediction & Pick

• Pick ATS: Buccaneers (-6.5)
  
• Pick OU: Over (43.5)
  
• Prediction: Buccaneers 32 - Jets 15

How to Watch Tampa Bay vs. New York

• Game date: Sunday, September 21, 2025
• Time: 1 p.m. ET
• Venue: Raymond James Stadium
• Location: Tampa, Florida
• TV: Watch on FOX
• Streaming: FOXSports.com, FOX Sports App and FOX One (Try free for 7 days)

Buccaneers vs. Jets Recent Matchups

• In their last three head-to-head matchups, Tampa Bay has won against New York two times.
• Over their last three head-to-head contests, Tampa Bay has racked up 55 points, while New York has accumulated 48.

Tampa Bay Betting Info

• So far this year, Tampa Bay is unbeaten against the spread.
• Tampa Bay games this year have not gone over any of two set point totals.
• The Buccaneers have been moneyline favorites a single other time this season, a game they won.
• The implied probability in this matchup, considering the moneyline, gives the Buccaneers a 77.3% chance to win.

Buccaneers Stats

Tampa Bay's Key Players

Offense

• Baker Mayfield has thrown for 382 yards, five touchdowns (third in the NFL) and zero interceptions this year. He averages 191.0 yards per game and 5.5 per attempt, while completing 60.0% of his passes.
• To go along with his passing statistics, Mayfield has 72 rushing yards (third on the Buccaneers), but no touchdowns.
• Emeka Egbuka's 96 receiving yards this season have come from 13 targets and eight receptions. He's averaging 48.0 receiving yards and 4.0 catches per game, with three receiving touchdowns (first in the NFL).
• In two games, Bucky Irving has picked up 108 yards on the ground, averaging 54.0 yards per game without scoring a touchdown.
• Irving has been on the receiving end of 10 targets in the passing game and has 10 catches (5.0 per game) for 58 yards (29.0 per game) and one TD.
• Rachaad White has rushed for 79 yards with one touchdown (39.5 yards per game in two games).

Defense

• On the defensive side for the Buccaneers, Tykee Smith has put up 17 tackles, 2.0 TFL, and one sack in 2025.
• SirVocea Dennis has 14 tackles, 3.0 TFL, and one pass defended.
• Zyon McCollum has recorded 15 tackles and 1.0 TFL this year.
• Jamel Dean has nine tackles and three passes defended.

New York Betting Info

• New York has covered the spread in a matchup one time this year (1-1-0).
• The Jets have been underdogs by 6.5 points or more one time this season and have not covered the spread once.
• New York games have gone over the total once this year.
• The Jets have lost both games they've played as underdogs this season.
• The implied probability of a win by the Jets based on the moneyline is 27.0%.

Jets Stats

New York's Key Players

Offense

• In two games played this year, Justin Fields has totaled 245 passing yards, while throwing one touchdown against zero interceptions and completing 57.6% of his attempts.
• On the ground, Fields has added two rushing touchdowns and 97 rushing yards (second on the Jets).
• Garrett Wilson has 145 receiving yards and one touchdown on 11 receptions, while being targeted 17 times.
• This season in two games, Breece Hall has racked up 136 rushing yards (leading the Jets), but has not scored a rushing touchdown. He averages 68.0 yards per game and 4.7 per attempt (14th in the NFL).
• Hall has helped in the passing game, amassing 47 receiving yards (23.5 per game) on four catches (2.0 per game), while being targeted seven times. He is seeking his first receiving touchdown.
• Through one game, Tyrod Taylor has 56 passing yards, with one touchdown against zero interceptions and completing 63.6% of his attempts.
• Taylor also has 21 rushing yards (third on the Jets).

Defense

• In 2025, Quinnen Williams has recorded seven tackles, 3.0 TFL, and one sack over two games.
• Jamien Sherwood has 19 tackles and 3.0 TFL.
• Quincy Williams has 1.0 sack (second on the Jets) in addition to his 1.0 TFL and 11 tackles.
• Jowon Briggs' stats include six tackles, 1.0 TFL, and one sack in two games

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