The 2023 season is upon us, and it’s an opportunity for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers to put a rough 2022 season behind them.
Despite winning the NFC South and hosting a wild card playoff game at home, the Bucs went 8-9 and were mostly known for a middling offense despite the presence of Tom Brady and a defense that stayed strong throughout the year but lacked takeaways. Now, the roster is envigored with youth and has seen some notable changes in the coaching staff, so the team will hope to improve on both accounts starting Sunday against the Minnesota Vikings.
Here are Tampa Bay’s 2022 season stats, heading into Week 1 of the 2023 season:
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| Rank | Stat | |
| Points per game | 25th | 18.4 ppg |
| Passing offense | 2nd | 269.8 ypg |
| Rushing offense | 32nd | 76.9 ypg |
| Total offense | 15th | 346.7 ypg |
| 3rd down conversions | 19th | 38.64% |
| Red zone scoring | 25th | 51% |
| Sacks allowed | 1st | 22 |
| Turnovers | 19th | 22 |
*Stats from 2022
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| Rank | Stat | |
| Points allowed | 13th | 21.1 ppg |
| Passing defense | 9th | 203.6 ypg |
| Rushing defense | 15th | 120.7 ypg |
| Total defense | 9th | 324.3 ypg |
| 3rd down conversions | 8th | 37.75% |
| Red zone defense | 30th | 65.38% |
| Sacks | T-9th | 45 |
| Takeaways | T-25th | 20 |
*Stats from 2022
