Arizona Cardinals vs Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Week 13 2025
Arizona Cardinals
Away
17
Tampa Bay Buccaneers
HomeWon
20
| Team | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | Final |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cardinals | 0 | 3 | 7 | 7 | 17 |
| Buccaneers | 0 | 10 | 7 | 3 | 20 |
ARI 17TB 20 Final
Passing leader
20.6PPR pts
29/40, 301 YDS, 2 TD, 1 INT
Top fantasy scorer
22.2PPR pts
8 REC, 82 YDS, 1 TD
Cardinals leader
Bam Knight
16.8PPR pts
11 ATT, 62 YDS, 3 REC, 36 REC YDS, 1 REC TD
Defensive playmaker
Antoine Winfield Jr.
1 INT, 7 TKL
Buccaneers 20, Cardinals 17: Tampa Bay holds off Arizona
Tampa Bay led 10–3 at halftime and won 20–17, though Arizona took the second half 14–10. Arizona outgained the Buccaneers 386–279.
The Cardinals went 3-for-8 on third down and committed two turnovers, while the Buccaneers finished without a giveaway.
Key advantages
- +2 turnover margin TB 0 turnovers
- +6% third-down rate TB 44% · ARI 38%
- +0:52 time of possession TB 30:26 · ARI 29:34
Game Highlights
Official NFL highlights · Opens from YouTube
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Why the Buccaneers Won
Tampa Bay won the turnover, third-down, and time of possession battles.
| Cardinals | Stat | Buccaneers |
|---|---|---|
| 2 | Turnovers | 0 |
| 38% | Third-down conversion | 44% |
| 29:34 | Time of possession | 30:26 |
| Other team stats | ||
| 386 | Total yards | 279 |
| 6.3 | Yards per play | 4.9 |
| 61 | Plays | 57 |
Scoring Summary
The Buccaneers scored two touchdowns and two field goals; the Cardinals scored two touchdowns and one field goal.
| Time | Team | Play | ARI | TB |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st quarter | ||||
| No scoring | ||||
| 2nd quarter | ||||
| 8:02 | TB | Chase McLaughlin 25-yard FG Takes lead | 0 | 3 |
| 1:36 | TB | Baker Mayfield → Tristan Wirfs, 2-yard TD Extends leadChase McLaughlin XP | 0 | 10 |
| 0:00 | ARI | Chad Ryland 52-yard FG | 3 | 10 |
| 3rd quarter | ||||
| 3:56 | TB | Bucky Irving 13-yard TD run Extends leadChase McLaughlin XP | 3 | 17 |
| 0:31 | ARI | Jacoby Brissett → Bam Knight, 15-yard TDChad Ryland XP | 10 | 17 |
| 4th quarter | ||||
| 8:58 | TB | Chase McLaughlin 57-yard FG Extends lead | 10 | 20 |
| 4:58 | ARI | Jacoby Brissett → Trey McBride, 15-yard TDChad Ryland XP | 17 | 20 |
Fantasy Points: Cardinals vs Buccaneers, Week 13 2025
Fantasy leaders
- Trey McBride22.2 PTSTE2
- Jacoby Brissett20.6 PTSQB9
- Zonovan Knight16.8 PTSRB14
- Bucky Irving16.1 PTSRB15
Player Stats
Quarterbacks
| Player | FPTS | FIN | CMP/ATT | Pass YDS | TD | INT | Rush ATT | Rush YDS | Rush TD | Rate | Start/Sit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jacoby Brissett | 20.6 | QB9 | 29/40 | 301 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 16 | 0 | 100.1 | Start/Sit → |
| Baker Mayfield | 14.5 | QB18 | 18/28 | 194 | 1 | 0 | 6 | 27 | 0 | 96.4 | Start/Sit → |
WRs, RBs, & TEs
| Player | FPTS | FIN | POS | Rush ATT | Rush YDS | Rush TD | TGT | REC | Rec YDS | Rec TD | Start/Sit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trey McBride | 22.2 | TE2 | TE | — | — | — | 9 | 8 | 82 | 1 | Start/Sit → |
| Zonovan Knight | 16.8 | RB14 | RB | 11 | 62 | 0 | 3 | 3 | 36 | 1 | |
| Bucky Irving | 16.1 | RB15 | RB | 17 | 61 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 20 | 0 | Start/Sit → |
| Marvin Harrison | 12.9 | WR24 | WR | — | — | — | 7 | 6 | 69 | 0 | |
| Michael Carter | 11.4 | RB28 | RB | 5 | 17 | 0 | 6 | 5 | 47 | 0 | Start/Sit → |
| Chris Godwin | 10.8 | WR33 | WR | — | — | — | 5 | 3 | 78 | 0 | |
| Emeka Egbuka | 8.2 | WR42 | WR | — | — | — | 8 | 4 | 42 | 0 | Start/Sit → |
| Michael Wilson | 6.6 | WR51 | WR | — | — | — | 7 | 3 | 36 | 0 | Start/Sit → |
| Rachaad White | 5.9 | RB45 | RB | 2 | 7 | 0 | 3 | 3 | 22 | 0 | Start/Sit → |
| Elijah Higgins | 3.7 | TE36 | TE | — | — | — | 2 | 2 | 17 | 0 | Start/Sit → |
| Greg Dortch | 3.4 | WR79 | WR | — | — | — | 2 | 2 | 14 | 0 | Start/Sit → |
| Cade Otton | 2.9 | TE42 | TE | — | — | — | 2 | 2 | 9 | 0 | Start/Sit → |
| Payne Durham | 2.1 | TE48 | TE | — | — | — | 1 | 1 | 11 | 0 | Start/Sit → |
| Sterling Shepard | 1.5 | WR96 | WR | — | — | — | 2 | 1 | 5 | 0 | |
| Tez Johnson | 1.5 | WR100 | WR | — | — | — | 2 | 1 | 5 | 0 | Start/Sit → |
| Sean Tucker | 0.0 | — | RB | 2 | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — | Start/Sit → |
| Xavier Weaver | 0.0 | — | WR | — | — | — | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Fantasy Usage
Arizona Cardinals
Snap Share
Target Share37 targets
- Trey McBride24%, 9 targets
- Michael Wilson19%, 7 targets
- Marvin Harrison19%, 7 targets
- Michael Carter16%, 6 targets
- Zonovan Knight8%, 3 targets
- Other14%, 5 targets
Carry Share19 carries
- , 11 carries
- , 5 carries
- , 3 carries
Tampa Bay Buccaneers
Snap Share
Target Share25 targets
- Emeka Egbuka32%, 8 targets
- Chris Godwin20%, 5 targets
- Rachaad White12%, 3 targets
- Sterling Shepard8%, 2 targets
- Cade Otton8%, 2 targets
- Other20%, 5 targets
Carry Share27 carries
- , 17 carries
- , 6 carries
- , 2 carries
- , 2 carries
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| Player | SNAPS | SNAP % | TGT | TGT % | CAR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cade Otton | 59 | 97% | 2 | 8% | 0 |
| Michael Wilson | 57 | 93% | 7 | 19% | 0 |
| Trey McBride | 54 | 89% | 9 | 24% | 0 |
| Emeka Egbuka | 52 | 85% | 8 | 32% | 0 |
| Chris Godwin | 40 | 66% | 5 | 20% | 0 |
| Marvin Harrison | 37 | 61% | 7 | 19% | 0 |
| Tez Johnson | 35 | 57% | 2 | 8% | 0 |
| Michael Carter | 32 | 52% | 6 | 16% | 5 |
| Bucky Irving | 32 | 52% | 2 | 8% | 17 |
| Xavier Weaver | 30 | 49% | 1 | 3% | 0 |
| Zonovan Knight | 29 | 48% | 3 | 8% | 11 |
| Payne Durham | 26 | 43% | 1 | 4% | 0 |
| Elijah Higgins | 25 | 41% | 2 | 5% | 0 |
| Rachaad White | 23 | 38% | 3 | 12% | 2 |
| Greg Dortch | 20 | 33% | 2 | 5% | 0 |
| Sterling Shepard | 16 | 26% | 2 | 8% | 0 |
| Sean Tucker | 9 | 15% | 0 | 0% | 2 |
| Pharaoh Brown | 7 | 11% | 0 | 0% | 0 |
| Kameron Johnson | 6 | 10% | 0 | 0% | 0 |
| Devin Culp | 5 | 8% | 0 | 0% | 0 |
| Josiah Deguara | 3 | 5% | 0 | 0% | 0 |
| Ryan Miller | 1 | 2% | 0 | 0% | 0 |
Fantasy Points vs Expected
Expected points (xFP) are what a player's pass attempts, carries and targets are worth at the league's average rates; the difference is what the player made of them.
- Biggest overperformer+6.9Trey McBride22.2 PTS vs 15.3 xFP
- Biggest underperformer−5.4Emeka Egbuka8.2 PTS vs 13.6 xFP
- Highest expected volume19.7 xFPJacoby Brissett20.6 PTS scored
| Player | PTS | xFP | vs xFP | Snap% | Usage | Rte% | Pass att | Car | Car% | Tgt | Tgt% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jacoby BrissettARI · QB | 20.6 | 19.7 | +0.9 | 100% | 40 att | — | 40 | 3 | 16% | 0 | 0% |
| Baker MayfieldTB · QB | 14.5 | 16.3 | −1.8 | 100% | 28 att | — | 28 | 6 | 22% | 0 | 0% |
| Trey McBrideARI · TE | 22.2 | 15.3 | +6.9 | 89% | 24% tgt | — | 0 | 0 | 0% | 9 | 24% |
| Bucky IrvingTB · RB | 16.1 | 14.4 | +1.7 | 52% | 63% car | — | 0 | 17 | 63% | 2 | 8% |
| Emeka EgbukaTB · WR | 8.2 | 13.6 | −5.4 | 85% | 31% tgt | — | 0 | 0 | 0% | 8 | 31% |
| Michael CarterARI · RB | 11.4 | 13.5 | −2.1 | 52% | 26% car | — | 0 | 5 | 26% | 6 | 16% |
| Bam KnightARI · — | 16.8 | 12.2 | +4.6 | — | 58% car | — | 0 | 11 | 58% | 3 | 8% |
| Marvin Harrison Jr.ARI · WR | 12.9 | 11.9 | +1.0 | 61% | 19% tgt | — | 0 | 0 | 0% | 7 | 19% |
| Michael WilsonARI · WR | 6.6 | 11.9 | −5.3 | 93% | 19% tgt | — | 0 | 0 | 0% | 7 | 19% |
| Chris Godwin Jr.TB · WR | 10.8 | 8.5 | +2.3 | 66% | 19% tgt | — | 0 | 0 | 0% | 5 | 19% |
| Rachaad WhiteTB · RB | 5.9 | 6.4 | −0.5 | 38% | 12% tgt | — | 0 | 2 | 7% | 3 | 12% |
| Cade OttonTB · TE | 2.9 | 3.4 | −0.5 | 97% | 8% tgt | — | 0 | 0 | 0% | 2 | 8% |
| Elijah HigginsARI · TE | 3.7 | 3.4 | +0.3 | 41% | 5% tgt | — | 0 | 0 | 0% | 2 | 5% |
| Greg DortchARI · WR | 3.4 | 3.4 | 0.0 | 33% | 5% tgt | — | 0 | 0 | 0% | 2 | 5% |
| Sterling ShepardTB · WR | 1.5 | 3.4 | −1.9 | 26% | 8% tgt | — | 0 | 0 | 0% | 2 | 8% |
| Tez JohnsonTB · WR | 1.5 | 3.4 | −1.9 | 57% | 8% tgt | — | 0 | 0 | 0% | 2 | 8% |
| Payne DurhamTB · TE | 2.1 | 1.7 | +0.4 | 43% | 4% tgt | — | 0 | 0 | 0% | 1 | 4% |
| Tristan WirfsTB · — | 7.2 | 1.7 | +5.5 | — | 4% tgt | — | 0 | 0 | 0% | 1 | 4% |
| Xavier WeaverARI · WR | 0.0 | 1.7 | −1.7 | 49% | 3% tgt | — | 0 | 0 | 0% | 1 | 3% |
| Sean TuckerTB · RB | 0.0 | 1.3 | −1.3 | 15% | 7% car | — | 0 | 2 | 7% | 0 | 0% |
Team totals: Cardinals 37 targets and 19 carries; Buccaneers 26 targets and 27 carries. Shares are from the box score. Snap counts are from the weekly player logs (Sleeper), and include plays wiped out by penalties. Route counts, air yards and red-zone touches appear when the tracking feed is connected. League-average rates from the 2025 season: 1.70 PPR points per target (67% catch rate), 0.65 per carry and 0.44 per pass attempt. They don't adjust for field position or target depth.
Fantasy Verdicts
Jacoby Brissett
29 of 40 passing for 301 yards, 2 touchdowns, 1 interception; 3 carries for 16 yards.
Verdict: The points matched the role, 19.7 expected.
Baker Mayfield
18 of 28 passing for 194 yards, 1 touchdown; 6 carries for 27 yards.
Verdict: The points matched the role, 16.3 expected.
Trey McBride Ran hot
9 targets (24% of the team's), 8 catches for 82 yards and 1 touchdown.
Verdict: The opportunities were worth 15.3 points; the touchdowns supplied the rest, and they are the part least likely to repeat.
A touchdown in 6 of the last 8 games.
Michael Carter
6 targets (16% of the team's), 5 catches for 47 yards; 5 carries (26% of the team's) for 17 yards.
Verdict: The points matched the role, 13.5 expected.
Best score since Week 5.
Bucky Irving Strong role
2 targets (8% of the team's), 2 catches for 20 yards; 17 carries (63% of the team's) for 61 yards and 1 touchdown.
Verdict: The points matched the role, 14.4 expected.
Emeka Egbuka Volume, no payoff
8 targets (31% of the team's), 4 catches for 42 yards.
Verdict: The role was there, worth 13.6 points at league-average rates; the production wasn't.
Michael Wilson Unlucky
7 targets (19% of the team's), 3 catches for 36 yards.
Verdict: The role was there, worth 11.9 points at league-average rates; the production wasn't.
Fewest points since Week 5.
Tristan Wirfs Ran hot
1 target (4% of the team's), 1 catch for 2 yards and 1 touchdown.
Verdict: The opportunities were worth 1.7 points; the touchdowns supplied the rest, and they are the part least likely to repeat.
Stock Up, Stock Down
Arizona Cardinals
- Stock up: Michael Carter played 52% of the snaps, up from a 36% season average.
- Stock down: Marvin Harrison Jr. played 61% of the snaps, down from a 79% season average.
Tampa Bay Buccaneers
- Stock down: Bucky Irving played 52% of the snaps, down from a 70% season average.
- Stock down: Rachaad White played 38% of the snaps, down from a 56% season average.
- Stock down: Sterling Shepard played 26% of the snaps, down from a 59% season average.
Fantasy Matchups
Fantasy points allowed per game by position, 2025 through Week 18.
| Points allowed to | Cardinals D | Buccaneers D |
|---|---|---|
| QBs | 17.6 | 20.2 |
| RBs | 25.7 | 20.6 |
| WRs | 30.2 | 30.4 |
| TEs | 16.9 | 15.8 |
Regular season, summed from each game's box score and scored with this page's rules.
How the Game Swung
Tampa Bay opened at 63% win probability and passed 98% in the third quarter on the way to the win.
Buccaneers win probability
Key Swings
- +10McLaughlin 25-yd FG60% → 71%Q2 8:02
- +19Mayfield → Wirfs, 2-yd TD71% → 90%Q2 1:36
- +11Irving 13-yd TD run87% → 98%Q3 3:56
- −10Brissett → Knight, 15-yd TD99% → 88%Q3 0:31
- −19Brissett → McBride, 15-yd TD>99% → 81%Q4 4:58
Swing in Buccaneers win probability, in points
Play Calling and Possessions
| Arizona Cardinals | Measure | Tampa Bay Buccaneers |
|---|---|---|
| 61 | Plays | 57 |
| 69% | Pass rate | 53% |
| 6.9 | Yds / dropback | 6.1 |
| 5.0 | Yds / carry | 3.5 |
| 3/8 | Third downs | 7/16 |
Efficiency edge Tampa Bay ran 4 fewer plays than Arizona.
- Top targets
- ARI McBride 24% · Harrison 19% · Wilson 19%
- TB Egbuka 31% · Godwin 19% · White 12%
Possession Results
| Result | ARI | TB |
|---|---|---|
| Touchdowns | 2 | 2 |
| Field goals | 1 | 2 |
| Punts | 2 | 5 |
| Turnovers | 2 | 0 |
| Turnovers on downs | 2 | 0 |
| Missed field goals | 1 | 0 |
TB turnover edge: +2
- The Buccaneers opened the scoring on their third possession, a 10-play, 63-yard drive that ended in a field goal.
All 20 possessions, drive by drive
| Team | Start | Plays | Yards | Time | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TB | Q1 15:00 | 6 | 26 | 4:30 | Punt |
| ARI | Q1 10:30 | 11 | 73 | 6:51 | Interception |
| TB | Q1 3:39 | 6 | 8 | 3:49 | Punt |
| ARI | Q2 14:50 | 3 | 7 | 1:35 | Punt |
| TB | Q2 13:15 | 10 | 63 | 5:13 | Field goal |
| ARI | Q2 8:02 | 3 | -10 | 1:52 | Punt |
| TB | Q2 6:10 | 10 | 50 | 4:34 | Touchdown |
| ARI | Q2 1:36 | 8 | 43 | 1:36 | Field goal |
| ARI | Q3 15:00 | 2 | 15 | 0:57 | Fumble |
| TB | Q3 14:03 | 3 | -2 | 1:14 | Punt |
| ARI | Q3 12:49 | 10 | 65 | 5:03 | Missed FG |
| TB | Q3 7:46 | 7 | 67 | 3:50 | Touchdown |
| ARI | Q3 3:56 | 6 | 72 | 3:25 | Touchdown |
| TB | Q3 0:31 | 4 | 25 | 1:34 | Punt |
| ARI | Q4 13:57 | 7 | 27 | 3:18 | Downs |
| TB | Q4 10:39 | 4 | 0 | 1:41 | Field goal |
| ARI | Q4 8:58 | 9 | 73 | 4:00 | Touchdown |
| TB | Q4 4:58 | 6 | 16 | 3:09 | Punt |
| ARI | Q4 1:49 | 4 | 8 | 0:57 | Downs |
| TB | Q4 0:52 | 3 | -4 | 0:52 | End of game |
About these numbers
Possessions that ended with the clock running out at the half or the end of the game aren't counted.
Personnel groupings, average depth of target and pass rate over expected appear when the tracking feed is connected.
Cardinals vs Buccaneers Head-to-Head
The Cardinals and Buccaneers first met in 1977 and have played 23 times since.
- All-time series
- 12–11Buccaneers lead, 23 meetings since 1977
- Postseason
- 0No playoff meetings
- Largest Cardinals win
- 40–72016
- Largest Buccaneers win
- 23–71992
Since 2021
2–0 Buccaneers lead
2 meetings since the 2021 season, regular season and playoffs.
Oldest to newest. B = Buccaneers win, C = Cardinals win, outlined = this game.
Recent Meetings
- 2025 Wk 13 Cardinals at Buccaneers TB 20 ARI 17 TB W
- 2022 Wk 16 Buccaneers at Cardinals, 2022 Wk 16 recap TB 19 ARI 16 TB W
Season to Date (Through Week 18)
The 2025 regular season, from each game's box score.
| Cardinals | Stat | Buccaneers |
|---|---|---|
| 3-14 | Record | 8-9 |
| 20.9 | Points per game | 22.4 |
| 325.8 | Yards per game | 320.4 |
| 5.2 | Yards per play | 5.1 |
| 28.7 | Points allowed per game | 24.2 |
| 357.7 | Yards allowed per game | 337.2 |
Cardinals vs Buccaneers Odds and Results
How this game finished against the betting lines.
- Spread
- TB −4.5Buccaneers failed to cover by 1.5
- Total
- 45.5Under: 37 points scored (by 8.5)
Expected vs Actual Scoring
| Team | Implied | Actual | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Buccaneers | 25.0 | 20 | −5.0 |
| Cardinals | 20.5 | 17 | −3.5 |
Both offenses finished under the market's expectation, which matches the low fantasy output in the Fantasy tab.
Betting Trends
Last 2 meetings: Cardinals 2–0 ATS, unders 2–0.
Each team's 2025 season through this game. Over/under is overs first.
Arizona Cardinals
- Against the spread
- 1–0
- Over/under
- 0–1
- ATS as underdog
- 1–0
- ATS on the road
- 1–0
Tampa Bay Buccaneers
- Against the spread
- 0–1
- Over/under
- 0–1
- ATS as favorite
- 0–1
- ATS at home
- 0–1
Lines: ESPN's consensus, captured at kickoff. Individual sportsbooks varied.
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Cardinals and Buccaneers in Fantasy
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Cardinals vs Buccaneers Game FAQ
Who won the 2025 Cardinals vs Buccaneers Week 13 game?
The Tampa Bay Buccaneers beat the Arizona Cardinals 20–17 in Week 13 of the 2025 season. The game was played at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa, FL, on November 30, 2025. See the Buccaneers' 2025 schedule.
What was the final score of Cardinals vs Buccaneers?
The final score was Buccaneers 20, Cardinals 17. The Buccaneers led 10–3 at halftime, and the second half went Cardinals 14, Buccaneers 10.
What happened in the Cardinals vs Buccaneers game?
Tampa Bay led 10–3 at halftime and won 20–17, though Arizona took the second half 14–10. Arizona outgained the Buccaneers 386–279. Trey McBride led all players with 8 catches for 82 yards and a touchdown. The Cardinals committed 2 turnovers, the Buccaneers none.
Who scored the most fantasy points in Cardinals vs Buccaneers?
Trey McBride led the game with 22.2 PPR fantasy points, the TE2 of Week 13, on 8 catches for 82 yards and a touchdown. Jacoby Brissett was next with 20.6 (QB9). See Trey McBride's 2025 game log.
Who led Cardinals vs Buccaneers in passing, rushing and receiving?
Jacoby Brissett (ARI) led all passers with 29 of 40 for 301 yards, 2 touchdowns and an interception. Zonovan Knight (ARI) led in rushing with 11 carries for 62 yards. Trey McBride (ARI) led in receiving with 8 catches for 82 yards and a touchdown.
How many fantasy points did Trey McBride score against the Buccaneers?
Trey McBride scored 22.2 points in PPR leagues, 18.2 in half-PPR and 14.2 in standard scoring against the Buccaneers in Week 13 of the 2025 season, on 8 catches for 82 yards and a touchdown. He drew 24% of his team's targets.
Who outperformed and underperformed expected fantasy points in Cardinals vs Buccaneers?
Trey McBride outperformed his expected fantasy points the most, scoring 22.2 PPR points on 15.3 xFP (+6.9). Emeka Egbuka fell furthest short, with 8.2 points on 13.6 xFP (−5.4). A gap either way reflects efficiency and touchdowns in one game; it is not a forecast. For matchups ahead, see fantasy points allowed by position.
Who had the highest expected fantasy points in Cardinals vs Buccaneers?
Jacoby Brissett had the most fantasy opportunity in the game, worth 19.7 expected PPR points (xFP) at league-average rates, and scored 20.6. Expected points measure the volume of a player's pass attempts, carries and targets, not how well he used them.
How did the Buccaneers beat the Cardinals?
The Buccaneers beat the Cardinals 20–17 because they won the turnover battle 2–0.
Which team won the turnover battle in Cardinals vs Buccaneers?
The Buccaneers won the turnover battle 2–0: the Cardinals gave the ball away 2 times and the Buccaneers not at all. The Buccaneers won the game.
What is the all-time Cardinals vs Buccaneers record?
The Buccaneers lead the all-time series 12–11 across 23 meetings since 1977.
When did the Cardinals and Buccaneers last play before this game?
Before Week 13 of 2025, they last met in the 2022 season on December 25, 2022, when the Buccaneers beat the Cardinals 19–16.
What was the closing spread for Cardinals vs Buccaneers?
The consensus closing spread at kickoff was Buccaneers −4.5, making the Tampa Bay Buccaneers 4.5-point favorites, with a closing total of 45.5. That implied about 25.0 points for the Buccaneers and 20.5 for the Cardinals.
Did Cardinals vs Buccaneers go over or under the total?
The game went under. The consensus closing total was 45.5, and the teams combined for 37 points, 8.5 under the number.
Who covered the spread in Cardinals vs Buccaneers?
The Cardinals covered as 4.5-point underdogs against the closing line of Buccaneers −4.5. The final margin was 3 points.