Nothing to decide for the Buccaneers in Week 6
The Buccaneers are 1-5 with a magic number of 12 and an elimination number of 10 — chasing Lions for the No. 7 seed (2 games back).
Playoff berthMagic 12 · Elim 10
No NFL games are left this week that bear on a playoff berth for Tampa Bay Buccaneers. Magic number 12, elimination number 10.
The earliest it could happen is Week 9. They can't be eliminated before Week 9.
Division titleMagic 12 · Elim 10
No NFL games are left this week that bear on the division title for Tampa Bay Buccaneers. Magic number 12, elimination number 10.
The earliest it could happen is Week 9. They can't be eliminated before Week 9.
No. 1 seedMagic 12 · Elim 7
No NFL games are left this week that bear on the No. 1 seed and a first-round bye for Tampa Bay Buccaneers. Magic number 12, elimination number 7.
The earliest it could happen is Week 9. They can't be eliminated before Week 8.
No games this week bear on this race. This page updates automatically as the schedule does, and the team page keeps the live numbers.
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Frequently asked questions
How can the Tampa Bay Buccaneers clinch a playoff spot in Week 6?
No NFL games are left this week that bear on a playoff berth for Tampa Bay Buccaneers. Magic number 12, elimination number 10.
Can the Tampa Bay Buccaneers be eliminated in Week 6?
No NFL games are left this week that bear on a playoff berth for Tampa Bay Buccaneers. Magic number 12, elimination number 10.
What is the Tampa Bay Buccaneers magic number right now?
The Tampa Bay Buccaneers magic number is 12 and their elimination number is 10. The earliest it could happen is Week 9. They can't be eliminated before Week 9.
How are these scenarios calculated?
Every combination of results in the NFL games that bear on the race in Week 6 is enumerated, and the magic and elimination numbers are recomputed in each one with the same conservative math as the standings page. The paths listed are the minimal sets of results that guarantee the outcome no matter how the other games end.