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Buccaneers have lost an unprecedented 12 consecutive games against the spread

PUBLISHED Sep 28, 2026, 6:12 AM ET

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Buccaneers have lost an unprecedented 12 consecutive games against the spread

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Sources: 11

Left 9%

Center 82%

Right 9%

Sources: 11

Following a 23-16 defeat against the Minnesota Vikings as 1.5-point underdogs, the Tampa Bay Buccaneers extended their losing streak against the spread to 12 consecutive games. Betting researchers report that this sequence represents an unprecedented mark within the Super Bowl era for any NFL franchise. During this stretch, the team held favored status in eight separate matchups, including a nine-point advantage against the Cleveland Browns in Week 2 and a similar nine-point margin against the New Orleans Saints during Week 14 of the previous season, both of which resulted in outright losses. The franchise's last successful cover occurred in Week 8 of the 2025 campaign, when they secured a 23-3 victory over the New Orleans Saints as 3.5-point favorites. Over the subsequent eleven months, wagers placed on the team have consistently resulted in financial losses for bettors across major regulated sportsbooks nationwide.

By Neha R. | JQJO News

Timeline of Events

On October 26 2025 Tampa Bay Buccaneers cover the spread in Week 8 against the New Orleans Saints.
On December 7 2025 Buccaneers lose outright as nine-point favorites against New Orleans in Week 14.
On September 13 2026 Buccaneers lose as nine-point favorites against the Cleveland Browns in Week 2.
On September 28 2026 NBC Sports reports the Buccaneers' unprecedented 12-game spread losing streak following a loss to the Minnesota Vikings.

News Intelligence

Immediate US impact: Nationwide sports bettors and NFL analysts highlight an unprecedented historical betting trend affecting wagering markets.
Possible long-term US impact: Establishes a historical statistical benchmark within the Super Bowl era for point-spread performance anomalies.
Most affected groups: Tampa Bay Buccaneers fans, sports bettors, and team coaching staff.
Reader priority: High for sports analytics and NFL enthusiasts tracking betting trends and team performance.

Media Bias

Articles Published:: 11
Right Leaning:: 1
Left Leaning:: 1
Neutral:: 9
Distribution:: Left 9%, Center 82%, Right 9%

Explain Framing

Left: Focused commentary on how modern sports betting markets and consumer trends intersect with historic franchise performance anomalies. Center: Emphasized objective statistical tracking of the Super Bowl era record and factual game outcomes. Right: Highlighted the economic implications for sports investors and the statistical improbability of prolonged market mispricing.