The Denver Broncos will face the Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Raymond James Stadium for an exciting Week 3 NFL clash this Sunday afternoon. The Broncos are off to a rough start, sitting at 0-2 and ranked fourth in the AFC West. Meanwhile, the Tampa Bay Buccaneers have fared much better with a 2-0 record, placing second in the NFC South. According to the latest NFL betting odds, the Buccaneers are expected to secure another victory.
Game Information
- Date: Sunday, September 22, 2024
- Time: 1:00 p.m. ET
- Location: Raymond James Stadium, Tampa, Florida
- TV: FOX/CBS
- Stream: NFL+/Fubo TV
Betting Odds
- Moneyline: Broncos (+260) vs. Buccaneers (-310)
- Spread: Broncos +7 (-115) vs. Buccaneers -7 (-105)
- Total (O/U): Under 39.5 (Broncos) / Over 164.5 (Buccaneers)
Denver Broncos
The Denver Broncos struggled in their Week 2 matchup, losing 13-6 to the Pittsburgh Steelers. Quarterback Bo Nix had a difficult outing, completing 20 of 35 passes for 246 yards and throwing two interceptions. Nix also led the team’s rushing with 25 yards on four carries. Wide receiver Josh Reynolds was the standout on offense, tallying 93 yards on four receptions. The Broncos’ offense has been underwhelming, and they will need to improve significantly if they hope to challenge Tampa Bay.
Key Players:
- Bo Nix: 384 Yards, 0 TDs, 4 INTs
- Josh Reynolds: 9 Receptions, 138 Yards, 0 TDs
- Alex Singleton: 13 Solo Tackles, 1 INT
Tampa Bay Buccaneers
The Tampa Bay Buccaneers come into this game after a hard-fought 20-16 victory over the Detroit Lions. Quarterback Baker Mayfield had a solid performance, completing 12 of 19 passes for 185 yards and one touchdown. Mayfield also contributed on the ground, rushing for 34 yards and scoring a touchdown. Wide receiver Chris Godwin led the team with seven receptions for 117 yards and a touchdown. The Buccaneers are looking strong on both offense and defense, making them the clear favorites for this matchup.
Key Players:
- Baker Mayfield: 474 Yards, 5 TDs, 1 INT
- Bucky Irving: 16 Carries, 84 Yards
- Chris Godwin: 15 Receptions, 200 Yards, 2 TDs
Injury Report
Both teams have several injuries to key players. The Broncos are missing offensive linemen Mike McGlinchey and Quinn Bailey, along with several others. The Buccaneers, on the other hand, will be without running back Chase Edmonds and safety Antoine Winfield Jr., among others.
Prediction
The Broncos are struggling to find their footing early in the season, and they face a tough challenge against a well-rounded Buccaneers team. Tampa Bay’s defense and balanced offense should be too much for Denver to handle. The latest betting trends predict a comfortable win for the Buccaneers, with a final score of 24-10.
