The 6-8 Tampa Bay Buccaneers journey to the 4-10 Arizona Cardinals on Sunday, December 25. The game kicks off at 8:20PM ET at State Farm Stadium in Glendale. These two teams most recently met on Sunday, November 10, 2019 as the Buccaneers defeated the Cardinals 30-27. In their last 10 match-ups, the last 10 are tied 5-5.
And the Cardinals have posted a 2-8 mark over their last 10.
The Buccaneers have lost their last 2 games, they have also lost their last 4 games on the road.
The Cardinals have lost their last 4 games, and they have also lost their last 4 games at home.
The Buccaneers are 7.5 point favorites in the betting odds. The over/under has been set at 40.5. The Buccaneers are 1-8-1 against the spread.
The Buccaneers are led by Tom Brady who has thrown for 3,897 yards, 20 td passes with 7 picks this year. Mike Evans has 64 catches for 888 yards and 3 TDs.
The Cardinals are anchored by Colt McCoy who has thrown for 780 yards, 1 td passes with 3 interceptions this year.
The Buccaneers lead the NFC South. The Cardinals are in 3rd in the NFC West.
The Cardinals are 3-7 in their recent night games. In their recent primetime games, the Buccaneers have a 7-3 record.
The Buccaneers rank among the the bottom on the offensive side of the ball in the league.The Cardinals are among the the bottom on the defensive side of the ball currently in the NFL.
The Buccaneers come in off a loss against the Cincinnati Bengals 34-23 and the Cardinals come into the game off a defeat at the hands of the Denver Broncos 24-15.
Next week the Buccaneers welcome the the Carolina Panthers, and the Cardinals travel to the Atlanta Falcons.
Game Details
• Matchup: Tampa Bay Buccaneers (TB) at Arizona Cardinals (ARI)
• Date: December 25, 2022
• Time: 8:20PM ET
• Stadium: State Farm Stadium
• TV: NBC
• State Farm Stadium Kick-Off Weather Forecast: Clear; 63F; 27% humidity; wind: NNW 2 mph
TEAM STATS COMPARISON
| 2022 | LAST 10 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TB | ARI | TB | ARI | ||
| Record | 6-8 | 4-10 | 4-6 | 2-8 | |
| Home Record | 4-4 | 1-7 | 4-2 | 1-5 | |
| Away Record | 2-4 | 3-3 | 0-4 | 1-3 | |
| Points Scored/Game | 17.6 | 20.9 | 16.5 | 20.4 | |
| Points Allowed/Game | 20.6 | 26.6 | 22.0 | 26.9 | |
| Point Differential | -41 | -80 | -55 | -65 | |
| Yards/Game | 342.7 | 327.1 | 353.0 | 318.2 | |
| Yards Allowed/Game | 314.7 | 351.9 | 312.2 | 355.5 | |
| Passing Yards/Game | 268.4 | 215.4 | 275.1 | 206.5 | |
| Passing Yards Allowed/Game | 194.5 | 237.6 | 186.6 | 230.3 | |
| Rushing Yards/Game | 74.3 | 111.8 | 77.9 | 111.7 | |
| Rushing Yards Allowed/Game | 120.2 | 114.3 | 125.6 | 125.2 | |
| First Downs/Game | 20.6 | 19.8 | 21.1 | 18.8 | |
| First Downs Allowed/Game | 18.1 | 21.5 | 18.3 | 22.2 | |
| 3rd Down Conv % | 37.8 | 35.8 | 38.9 | 37.8 | |
| Opp 3rd Down Conv % | 37.7 | 43.2 | 35.9 | 43.2 | |
| Turnover Margin | -5 | -1 | -8 | -5 | |
| Total Games | 14 | 14 | 10 | 10 | |
Tampa Bay Buccaneers 2022 Leaders
| PASSING | C-A | YDS | TD | INT | SK | |
| Tom Brady | 411-623 | 3,897 | 20 | 7 | 19 |
| RUSHING | ATT | YDS | TD | LNG | Leonard Fournette | 159 | 568 | 3 | 17 |
| RECEIVING | REC | YDS | TD | LNG | Mike Evans | 64 | 888 | 3 | 51 |
Arizona Cardinals 2022 Leaders
| PASSING | C-A | YDS | TD | INT | SK | |
| Colt McCoy | 90-132 | 780 | 1 | 3 | 13 |
| RUSHING | ATT | YDS | TD | LNG | James Conner | 152 | 624 | 6 | 23 |
| RECEIVING | REC | YDS | TD | LNG | DeAndre Hopkins | 63 | 713 | 3 | 33 |
Last 10 Meetings
| DATE | TIME | RESULT | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sun 10-Nov-19 | 1:00PM | TAMPA BAY BUCCANEERS d. Arizona Cardinals | 30-27 |
| Sun 15-Oct-17 | 4:05PM | ARIZONA CARDINALS d. Tampa Bay Buccaneers | 38-33 |
| Sun 18-Sep-16 | 1:05PM | ARIZONA CARDINALS d. Tampa Bay Buccaneers | 40-7 |
| Sun 29-Sep-13 | 1:03PM | Arizona Cardinals d. TAMPA BAY BUCCANEERS | 13-10 |
| Sun 31-Oct-10 | 4:15PM | Tampa Bay Buccaneers d. ARIZONA CARDINALS | 38-35 |
| Sun 04-Nov-07 | 1:00PM | TAMPA BAY BUCCANEERS d. Arizona Cardinals | 17-10 |
| Sun 02-Jan-05 | 4:06PM | ARIZONA CARDINALS d. Tampa Bay Buccaneers | 12-7 |
| Sun 28-Sep-97 | 1:00PM | TAMPA BAY BUCCANEERS d. Arizona Cardinals | 19-18 |
| Sun 20-Oct-96 | 4:00PM | ARIZONA CARDINALS d. Tampa Bay Buccaneers | 13-9 |
| Sun 27-Dec-92 | 4:00PM | Tampa Bay Buccaneers d. PHOENIX CARDINALS | 7-3 |
Head-to-Head Stats (last 10)
| TB | ARI | |
|---|---|---|
| Last 10 Record | 5-5 | 5-5 |
| Home Record | 3-1 | 4-2 |
| Away Record | 2-4 | 1-3 |
QB Career Comparison
| CMP-ATT | PCT | YDs | TDs | INTs | SKs | PS REC (GMs) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tom Brady | 7674-11940 | 64.3% | 88,417 | 644 | 210 | 562 | 35-12 (47) |
| Colt McCoy | 764-1220 | 62.6% | 7,975 | 34 | 32 | 113 | 0-0 (0) |
Starting QB Win-Loss Trends
• Tom Brady W-L last 20 games as a starter: 11-9
• Tom Brady last 20 games vs. Arizona Cardinals: 1-1
• Colt McCoy W-L last 20 games as a starter: 6-14
• Colt McCoy last 20 games vs. Tampa Bay Buccaneers: 0-0
Player Trends
• Tom Brady has 7 straight games with at least one passing TD
• Tom Brady has 3 straight games with at least one passing interception
• Tom Brady has 7 straight games with 200+ passing yards & at least one passing TD
• Tom Brady has 3 straight games with a turnover
• Colt McCoy has 3 straight games with at least one passing interception
• Colt McCoy has 3 straight games with a turnover
• DeAndre Hopkins has 5 straight games with at least 50+ receiving yards
Primetime Night Game Stats and Trends
• In their 10 last night games, the Tampa Bay Buccaneers are 7-3
• Recently, the Tampa Bay Buccaneers are 3-0 on the road at night
• Tampa Bay Buccaneers QB Tom Brady is 58-27 as a starter at night
• In their 10 last night games, the Arizona Cardinals are 3-7
• Recently, the Arizona Cardinals are 4-3 at home at night
• Arizona Cardinals QB Colt McCoy is 1-4 as a starter at night
Game Injuries
Tampa Bay Buccaneers: Donovan Smith (OT) Foot – Out; Tristan Wirfs (OT) Ankle – Questionable; Vita Vea (DT) Calf – Out; Jamel Dean (CB) Toe – Out; Mike Edwards (S) Hamstring – Questionable; Antoine Winfield (S) Ankle – Questionable; Josh Wells (OT) Back – Questionable; Josh Wells (OT) Back – Questionable; Carl Nassib (LB) Pectoral – Out; Keanu Neal (S) Toe – Questionable; Julio Jones (WR) Knee – Questionable
Arizona Cardinals: Colt McCoy (QB) Concussion – Out; Kelvin Beachum (OT) Knee – Questionable; Zach Allen (DE) Hand – Out; Antonio Hamilton (CB) Back – Questionable; Marquise Brown (WR) Groin – Questionable; Max Garcia (C) Shoulder – Questionable; Charles Washington (S) Chest – Questionable
Betting Odds
• Favorite: Tampa Bay Buccaneers
• Spread: 7.5
• Over/Under: 40.5
Betting Trends
| Tampa Bay Buccaneers | Arizona Cardinals | |
|---|---|---|
| Last 5 ATS | 1-4-0 | 2-3-0 |
| Last 10 ATS | 1-8-1 | 4-6-0 |
| Last 10 ATS at Home | 3-7-0 | |
| Last 10 ATS on Road | 5-5-0 | |
| Last 10 ATS as a Favorite | 1-8-1 | |
| Last 10 ATS as a Road Favorite | 5-5-0 | |
| Last 10 ATS as an Underdog | 5-5-0 | |
| Last 10 ATS as a Home Underdog | 5-5-0 | |
| Last 10 Over-Under | 3-7-0 | 7-3-0 |
Latest Super Bowl Odds
• Tampa Bay Buccaneers: +3500
• Arizona Cardinals:
Buccaneers vs. Cardinals Game Prediction
• Oddsmakers: Tampa Bay Buccaneers d. Arizona Cardinals 25-17
• GFA Model: Tampa Bay Buccaneers d. Arizona Cardinals 27-23