Week 13 · NFL
Los Angeles Chargers vs Tampa Bay Buccaneers prediction
The TailgateNinjas model gives Los Angeles Chargers a 51% chance to beat Tampa Bay Buccaneers in this NFL matchup. Updated August 4, 2026.
#11 AFC West
Los Angeles Chargers
67% to make the playoffs
#18 NFC South
Tampa Bay Buccaneers
52% to make the playoffs
The model's read
A coin flip. The model nudges Los Angeles Chargers by a field goal — 51% to win.
Los Angeles Chargers
51%
to win
Tampa Bay Buccaneers
49%
to win
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Tale of the tape
2025 efficiency · ranksLos Angeles ChargersTampa Bay BuccaneersNational ranks from last season (1 = best). The 2026 outlook builds on this.
Series history
6 meetings since 1999Tampa Bay Buccaneers leads 4–2
Last met 2024 · Los Angeles Chargers 17–40 Tampa Bay Buccaneers— Tampa Bay Buccaneers won
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