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August 22, 2026 β’ Raymond James Stadium, Tampa
NFL PREVIEW β’ August 22, 2026
Featured Matchup
Gridiron Matchup: Kansas City Chiefs (0-2) takes on Tampa Bay Buccaneers (2-0) at Raymond James Stadium, Tampa.
Kansas City Chiefs
Visiting Side
Record
0-2
Tampa Bay Buccaneers
Home Side
Record
2-0
Scoring
| Team | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | T |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
KAN
|
0 | 9 | 6 | 0 | 15 |
|
TAM
|
0 | 0 | 7 | 9 | 16 |
Scoring Play Timeline Play-By-Play
Score
10:18
Harrison Butker 45 Yd Field Goal
Score
1:41
Harrison Butker 58 Yd Field Goal
Score
0:00
Harrison Butker 69 Yd Field Goal
Score
6:50
Ko Kieft 2 Yd pass from Jalon Daniels (B.T. Potter Kick)
Score
2:26
Emmett Johnson 1 Yd Rush (Harrison Butker PAT Failed)
Score
14:05
B.T. Potter 46 Yd Field Goal
Score
10:05
Sean Tucker 1 Yd Rush (Two-Point Pass Conversion Failed)
Team Matchup Analysis Tale of the Tape
Circled Game Matchup Projection
74%
Kansas City Chiefs
VS
26%
Tampa Bay Buccaneers
Projected Score
KAN 29
-
TAM 21
Data Confidence
High
Data Used
5 of 5 categories
- Kansas City Chiefs scoring offense has an edge over Tampa Bay Buccaneers defense.
- Kansas City Chiefs generates significantly more total yardage.
- Kansas City Chiefs aerial attack exposes Tampa Bay Buccaneers secondary.
- Kansas City Chiefs controls the trenches in the run game.
Kansas City Chiefs
STAT
Tampa Bay Buccaneers
Situational Context Environment
Venue Advantage
Host Tampa Bay Buccaneers plays on familiar turf at Raymond James Stadium, Tampa.
Conditions
Conditions: Dome/Indoor
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Circled Game Analytical Outlook
Circled Game Takeaway
Why Kansas City Chiefs Could Win
Kansas City Chiefs scoring offense has an edge over Tampa Bay Buccaneers defense.
Why Tampa Bay Buccaneers Could Win
Tampa Bay Buccaneers will need to rely on their defense to create opportunities.
Deciding Factor
Kansas City Chiefs generates significantly more total yardage.
Game Details
Raymond James Stadium, Tampa
Dome/Indoor
Attendance
61,480
Closing Odds
Line: TB -3.5 | O/U: 37.5
Team Leaders
Kansas City Chiefs Leaders
Justin Fields
Passing Ldr β’ QB
Emmett Johnson
Rushing Ldr β’ RB
Cyrus Allen
Receiving Ldr β’ WR
Tampa Bay Buccaneers Leaders
Jalon Daniels
Passing Ldr β’ QB
Kenny Gainwell
Rushing Ldr β’ RB
Emeka Egbuka
Receiving Ldr β’ WR
Consensus Pool
Closed Poll
Circle Crowd Pick Meter
Kansas City Chiefs (25.3%)
Tampa Bay Buccaneers (74.7%)
Total Submissions: 29 circles
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