The Los Angeles Rams are going to present a rather unique case for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, as they seemingly are strong in all the areas that Tampa Bay has struggled.
Speed has killed the Bucs in 2025 as they seem to be slower and processing it all at a gear below what they usually do. A prime example is the middle of the field, and in space, the team has struggled to defend the most, which is where the Rams are going to go after them. For the Bucs, the offense has to be on its A game as the Rams' defense has proven to be one of the best units in the league. Quarterback Baker Mayfield will have his work cut out for him but the prospects of a Chris Godwin return may be a welcome sight, as it takes a load off of Emeka Egbuka.
With that in mind, here is our preview of the Bucs' primetime matchup.
Where to watch/listen to Bucs vs. Rams
- Game time: 8:30 p.m. EST/7:30 p.m. CST
- TV Channel: NBC/Peacock
Tampa Bay Buccaneers 2025 stats
- Offensive yards per game: 346.5
- Defensive yards allowed per game: 359.8
- Points scored per game: 25.2
- Points allowed per game: 25
Los Angeles Rams 2025 stats
- Offensive yards per game: 369.7
- Defensive yards allowed per game: 341
- Points scored per game: 27.2
- Points allowed per game: 17.2
Head coaching matchup
Bucs
- Todd Bowles (60-72, in his fourth season with the team)
Rams
- Sean McVay (88-54, in his ninth season with the team)
Notable free agent signings
Notable Bucs free-agent signings
- Haason Reddick, edge rusher
- Riley Dixon, punter
- Charlie Heck, offensive tackle
- Kindle Vildor, cornerback
- Teddy Bridgewater, quarterback
Notable Rams free-agent signings
- Davante Adams, Wide Receiver
- Poona Ford, Defensive Lineman
- D.J. Humphries, Offensive Lineman
- David Quessenberry, Offensive Lineman
- Nathan Landman, Linebacker
Tampa Bay Buccaneers rookies to watch
- Tez Johnson, Wide Receiver
- Emeka Egbuka, Wide Receiver
- Benjamin Morrison, Cornerback
- Jacob Parrish, Cornerback
- Elijah Roberts, Defensive Line
This article originally appeared on Bucs Wire: Bucs 2025 game preview: Week 12 against the Rams
