Rhett and Evan break down what stands out from the Bucs schedule release, including the toughest stretches of the season, key NFC South matchups, primetime opportunities, road tests, trap games, and the games that could tell us the most about where this team is headed under Todd Bowles.

We’re not doing full win-loss predictions just yet, but we are taking a closer look at the matchups that matter most for Baker Mayfield, Chris Godwin, Emeka Egbuka, Bucky Irving, Tristan Wirfs, Vita Vea, Antoine Winfield Jr., YaYa Diaby, Rueben Bain Jr. and the rest of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers roster.

The Bucs’ 2026 opponents include major home games against the Packers, Vikings, Browns, Steelers, Chargers, Rams, Falcons, Saints and Panthers, plus road trips against the Bears, Lions, Ravens, Bengals, Cowboys, Falcons, Saints and Panthers. That means plenty to discuss, from division games to potential playoff measuring sticks.