Chiefs vs Buccaneers Prediction 8/22/2026 Picks

In this article we will formulate a Chiefs vs Buccaneers prediction for this NFL game on Saturday, August 22nd at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa, Florida. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this preseason matchup.

Kansas City Chiefs Betting Preview

The Kansas City Chiefs are 0-1 this preseason after they lost to the Rams by a score of 20-12 last week. Kansas City was tied 6-6 at halftime and they led 9-6 after the third, but they were outscored 14-3 in the fourth for the loss. The Chiefs were out gained by a total of 321-314, went 7-16 on third downs, and tied the turnover battle at zero in the game. Garrett Nussmeier threw for 98 yards, while Chris Oladokun threw for 63 yards. Emmett Johnson rushed 12 times for 59 yards, while Jaydn Ott caught two passes for 40 yards in the loss. 

Last year, Kansas City went 0-3 in the preseason, which was last in the AFC West. The Chiefs lost to the Cardinals by a score of 20-17, the Seahawks 33-16, and the Bears 29-27 in their three preseason games. KC will not play Mahomes at quarterback in this game, so we should see Justin Fields start the game. Once Fields exits, we will see Nussmeier and Oladokun once again. 

Tampa Bay Buccaneers Betting Preview

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers are 1-0 this preseason after they defeated the Jets by a score of 24-16 last week. Tampa Bay trailed 10-0 after the first quarter and 13-10 at halftime, but they scored 14 points in the second half for the win. The Buccaneers were out gained by a total of 284-245, went 6-14 on third downs, and won the turnover battle by a total of 2-0 in the game. Jalon Daniels threw for 111 yards, while Connor Bazelak threw for 72 yards. Josh Williams rushed eight times for 27 yards and one touchdown, while Garrett Greene caught four passes for 54 yards in the win. 

Last season, Tampa Bay went 2-1 in the preseason, which was first in the NFC South. The Buccaneers defeated the Titans 29-7, defeated the Steelers 17-14, and lost to the Bills 23-19 in their three preseason games. TB will be playing their starters in this game, so we should see Baker Mayfield under center for the first drive or two. Once Mayfield is done, we should see Browning, Bazelak, and Daniels at the quarterback spot. 

Chiefs vs Buccaneers Prediction 

Tampa Bay was able to play a nice second half in their first preseason game to get the win and they will play their starters for at least a little bit in this one. The Buccaneers have a decent QB situation with Browning as the backup and Daniels looked solid last week. Kansas City fell apart in the fourth quarter in their first game, but we should see more of Justin Fields this week. The Chiefs also have a decent QB room, so I think we could see some scoring. Take the over here.

David Racey's Pick: Over 37.5