The Buccaneers have lost their last 3 games.
The Texans have lost 17 of their last 23 games, and they have also won their last 2 games at home.
In the latest odds, the Texans are favored by 3.0 points. The over/under listed at 39.5.
The Buccaneers are paced by Baker Mayfield who has thrown for 1,600 yards, 10 td passes with 4 interceptions this year. Mike Evans has 33 catches for 507 yards and 5 TDs.
The Texans are led by C.J. Stroud who has thrown for 1,800 yards, 9 td passes with 1 picks this year. Nico Collins has 33 receptions for 577 yards and 3 TDs.
The Buccaneers are in 3rd in the NFC South while the Texans are in 2nd in the AFC South.
The Buccaneers are among the worst on the offensive side of the ball at present in the league. Both squads are among the tops on defense currently in the NFL.
The Buccaneers come in off a defeat against the Buffalo Bills 24-18 while the Texans enter the contest following a defeat at the hands of the Carolina Panthers 15-13.
Next week the Buccaneers host the the Tennessee Titans while the Texans travel to the Cincinnati Bengals.
Game Details
• Matchup: Tampa Bay Buccaneers (TB) at Houston Texans (HOU)
• Date: November 5, 2023
• Time: 1:00PM ET
• Stadium: NRG Stadium
• TV: CBS
• NRG Stadium Kick-Off Weather Forecast: Clouds; 73F; 76% humidity; wind: SSE 4 mph
TEAM STATS COMPARISON
| 2023 | LAST 10 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TB | HOU | TB | HOU | ||
| Record | 3-4 | 3-4 | 5-5 | 5-5 | |
| Home Record | 1-3 | 2-1 | 2-3 | 2-2 | |
| Away Record | 2-1 | 1-3 | 3-2 | 3-3 | |
| Points Scored/Game | 17.3 | 21.1 | 18.7 | 20.2 | |
| Points Allowed/Game | 18.3 | 18.3 | 19.8 | 20.4 | |
| Point Differential | -7 | +20 | -11 | -2 | |
| Yards/Game | 298.3 | 330.4 | 318.4 | 323.5 | |
| Yards Allowed/Game | 354.6 | 335.4 | 358.9 | 335.5 | |
| Passing Yards/Game | 220.4 | 238.6 | 237.1 | 237.9 | |
| Passing Yards Allowed/Game | 256.0 | 236.1 | 253.0 | 211.1 | |
| Rushing Yards/Game | 77.9 | 91.9 | 81.3 | 85.6 | |
| Rushing Yards Allowed/Game | 98.6 | 99.3 | 105.9 | 124.4 | |
| First Downs/Game | 17.0 | 19.0 | 17.7 | 17.9 | |
| First Downs Allowed/Game | 19.9 | 20.1 | 19.9 | 20.2 | |
| 3rd Down Conv % | 40.6 | 44.0 | 39.0 | 41.4 | |
| Opp 3rd Down Conv % | 50.5 | 44.3 | 45.1 | 41.0 | |
| Turnover Margin | +8 | +5 | +11 | +8 | |
| Total Games | 7 | 7 | 10 | 10 | |
Tampa Bay Buccaneers 2023 Leaders
| PASSING | C-A | YDS | TD | INT | SK | |
| Baker Mayfield | 158-246 | 1,600 | 10 | 4 | 11 |
| RUSHING | ATT | YDS | TD | LNG | Rachaad White | 92 | 305 | 1 | 15 |
| RECEIVING | REC | YDS | TD | LNG | Mike Evans | 33 | 507 | 5 | 70 |
Houston Texans 2023 Leaders
| PASSING | C-A | YDS | TD | INT | SK | |
| C.J. Stroud | 143-237 | 1,800 | 9 | 1 | 15 |
| RUSHING | ATT | YDS | TD | LNG | Dameon Pierce | 109 | 327 | 1 | 16 |
| RECEIVING | REC | YDS | TD | LNG | Nico Collins | 33 | 577 | 3 | 52 |
Last 10 Meetings
| DATE | TIME | RESULT | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sat 21-Dec-19 | 1:00PM | Houston Texans d. TAMPA BAY BUCCANEERS | 23-20 |
| Sun 27-Sep-15 | 1:03PM | HOUSTON TEXANS d. Tampa Bay Buccaneers | 19-9 |
| Sun 13-Nov-11 | 1:02PM | Houston Texans d. TAMPA BAY BUCCANEERS | 37-9 |
| Sun 09-Dec-07 | 1:01PM | HOUSTON TEXANS d. Tampa Bay Buccaneers | 28-14 |
| Sun 14-Dec-03 | 1:01PM | TAMPA BAY BUCCANEERS d. Houston Texans | 16-3 |
Head-to-Head Stats (last 10)
| TB | HOU | |
|---|---|---|
| Last 10 Record | 1-4 | 4-1 |
| Home Record | 1-2 | 2-0 |
| Away Record | 0-2 | 2-1 |
QB Career Comparison
| CMP-ATT | PCT | YDs | TDs | INTs | SKs | PS REC (GMs) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Baker Mayfield | 1544-2505 | 61.6% | 17,888 | 112 | 68 | 181 | 1-1 (2) |
| C.J. Stroud | 143-237 | 60.3% | 1,800 | 9 | 1 | 15 | 0-0 (0) |
Starting QB Win-Loss Trends
• Baker Mayfield W-L last 20 games as a starter: 6-14
• Baker Mayfield last 20 games vs. Houston Texans: 2-1
• C.J. Stroud W-L last 20 games as a starter: 3-4
• C.J. Stroud last 20 games vs. Tampa Bay Buccaneers: 0-0
Player Trends
Game Injuries
Tampa Bay Buccaneers: Matt Feiler (OG) Knee – Out; Logan Hall (DE) Groin – Out; Vita Vea (DT) Groin – Questionable; Mike Greene (DT) Illness – Questionable; Christian Izien (S) Illness – Questionable; Kaevon Merriweather (S) Ankle – Questionable
Houston Texans: Dameon Pierce (RB) Ankle – Out; Sheldon Rankins (DT) Knee – Questionable; Robert Woods (WR) Foot – Out; Brevin Jordan (TE) Foot – Out
Betting Odds
• Favorite: Houston Texans
• Spread: 3.0
• Over/Under: 39.5
Betting Trends
| Tampa Bay Buccaneers | Houston Texans | |
|---|---|---|
| Last 5 ATS | 2-3-0 | 4-1-0 |
| Last 10 ATS | 5-5-0 | 6-4-0 |
| Last 10 ATS at Home | 4-6-0 | |
| Last 10 ATS on Road | 4-6-0 | |
| Last 10 ATS as a Favorite | 3-7-0 | |
| Last 10 ATS as a Home Favorite | 3-7-0 | |
| Last 10 ATS as an Underdog | 4-6-0 | |
| Last 10 ATS as a Road Underdog | 6-4-0 | |
| Last 10 Over-Under | 3-7-0 | 3-7-0 |
Latest Super Bowl Odds
• Tampa Bay Buccaneers: +12500
• Houston Texans: +20000
Buccaneers vs. Texans Game Prediction
• Oddsmakers: Houston Texans d. Tampa Bay Buccaneers 22-18
• GFA Model: Houston Texans d. Tampa Bay Buccaneers 23-19