The SportsLine Projection Model is backing the Buccaneers against the spread, which hits in 52% of simulations. Buffalo wins in 61% of the simulations, but Tampa Bay has more betting value as a +214 underdog. The total goes Over in 60% of the time.

Buffalo's Josh Allen and Tampa Bay's Baker Mayfield are quarterbacks, friends, and 2018 first-round draft picks. They each overcame criticism, knocks to their games and questions over whether they could be franchise quarterbacks. Allen was the NFL MVP last year. Mayfield is in the MVP conversation this year.

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers have had some tough injury luck, and the last thing they need is more bad news — but they got some on Sunday during their matchup again

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers ’ offense continues to struggle without second-year running back Bucky Irving, who has now missed six straight games due to shoulder and foot injuries. Head coach Todd Bowles said this week that Irving remains out until he “can sustain contact on his shoulder,” leaving no firm timeline for his return.

The AccuWeather forecast is very similar with 41 degrees at kickoff time with intermittent clouds. Even though the weather service is calling on a chance of precipitation, AccuWeather predicts rain and snow flurries stopping around 11 a.m. and starting back up around 4 p.m.