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Rams vs Buccaneers kicks off at 1:00 PM ET (10:00 AM PT) on Saturday, January 2, 2027 at Raymond James Stadium, Tampa.
How to Watch Rams vs Buccaneers: Time, TV & Stream
- Date & time
- Saturday, January 2, 20271:00 PM ET / 10:00 AM PT
- Watch on
- TV not announced yet
- Stream
- NFL Sunday TicketOut of market; local channels in both markets
- Stadium
- Raymond James StadiumTampa
- Week
- NFL Week 17All Week 17 games
Outside the US: NFL Game Pass on DAZN.
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The Rams (3-4) are No. 10 in the NFC, outside the top seven. The Buccaneers (2-5) are No. 12 in the NFC, outside the top seven.
The Rams score 24.3 points a game and allow 22.7; the Buccaneers score 23.1 and allow 21.6. The Rams are 2-1 away from home, and the Buccaneers are 0-4 at home. The Rams come in with 8 days of rest to the Buccaneers's 4. It is a conference game, so it counts in the NFC record used for Wild Card tiebreakers. Their last meeting, on Nov 23, 2025, ended Buccaneers @ Rams 7-34.
Rams vs Buccaneers: Tale of the Tape
- 3-4
- Record
- 2-5
- NFC #10
- Playoff seed
- NFC #12
- 24.3
- Points per game
- 23.1
- 22.7
- Points allowed
- 21.6
- +1.6
- Point differential
- +1.6
- 2-1
- Road / home record
- 0-4
- 0-2
- Division record
- 1-0
- W1
- Streak
- W1
- 8 days
- Rest
- 4 days (short week)
Going into the game, from every 2026 regular-season final. Seeds follow the NFL format (division leaders 1-4, Wild Cards 5-7); equal records are split with the NFL tiebreakers.
Injury Report
| Player | Team | Pos | Status | Injury | Since |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blake Grupe |  Rams | K | Injured Reserve | Oct 19, 2026 | |
| Davante Adams | Rams | WR | Injured Reserve | Oct 20, 2026 | |
| Eddie Walls III | Rams | OLB | Injured Reserve | Jun 4, 2026 | |
| Justin Dedich | Rams | OL | Injured Reserve | Sep 7, 2026 | |
| Keir Thomas | Rams | OLB | Injured Reserve | Aug 24, 2026 | |
| Kobie Turner | Rams | DE | Injured Reserve | Oct 21, 2026 | |
| Matthew Caldwell | Rams | QB | Injured Reserve | Aug 29, 2026 | |
| Myles Garrett | Rams | OLB | Injured Reserve | Sep 13, 2026 | |
| Nate Landman | Rams | LB | Out | Concussion | Oct 23, 2026 |
| Poona Ford | Rams | NT | Injured Reserve | Oct 20, 2026 | |
| Puka Nacua | Rams | WR | Questionable | Calf | Oct 23, 2026 |
| Ronnie Rivers | Rams | RB | Injured Reserve | Sep 23, 2026 | |
| Terrance Ferguson | Rams | TE | Injured Reserve | Oct 2, 2026 | |
| Trent McDuffie | Rams | CB | Questionable | Groin | Oct 23, 2026 |
| Antoine Winfield Jr. |  Buccaneers | SAF | Out | Rib | Oct 23, 2026 |
| Christian Rozeboom | Buccaneers | LB | Injured Reserve | Oct 22, 2026 | |
| Emeka Egbuka | Buccaneers | WR | Out | Concussion, Foot | Oct 23, 2026 |
| Jalen McMillan | Buccaneers | WR | Injured Reserve | Sep 30, 2026 | |
| Josh Hayes | Buccaneers | CB | Injured Reserve | Sep 9, 2026 | |
| Luke Goedeke | Buccaneers | T | Out | Calf | Oct 23, 2026 |
| Mohamed Kamara | Buccaneers | OLB | Injured Reserve | Sep 1, 2026 |
Status as of 11:01 AM ET, Oct 27. Teams can change a player's status up to kickoff; check team announcements before the game.
Playoff Picture
The seeds around both teams if the season ended today.
Rams vs Buccaneers Head-to-Head
Rams last 5
- W @ Raiders 35-21 Oct 25, 2026
- L vs Cardinals 16-18 Oct 18, 2026
- L vs Bills 34-37 Oct 12, 2026
- W @ Eagles 24-20 Oct 4, 2026
- L @ Broncos 26-30 Sep 27, 2026
Buccaneers last 5
- W @ Panthers 43-13 Oct 25, 2026
- L vs Steelers 19-26 Oct 18, 2026
- W @ Cowboys 24-16 Oct 8, 2026
- L vs Packers 14-17 Oct 4, 2026
- L vs Vikings 16-23 Sep 27, 2026
Previous meetings
- Nov 23, 2025 Buccaneers @ Rams 7-34
Rams vs Buccaneers Key Players
Rams
PassingMatthew Stafford1,606 yds6 games
RushingKyren Williams443 yds6 games
ReceivingDavante Adams429 yds5 games
TacklesQuentin Lake386 games
SacksByron Young4.56 games- InterceptionsQuentin Lake26 games
Buccaneers
PassingBaker Mayfield679 yds4 games
RushingBucky Irving558 yds7 games
ReceivingChris Godwin Jr.243 yds7 games
TacklesJosiah Trotter576 games
SacksDavid Walker47 games
InterceptionsA'Shawn Robinson27 games
Season leaders, regular season.
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This Rams vs Buccaneers page updates on its own: live score during the game, box score and recap minutes after the final whistle. Next: Rams host the Seahawks Jan 10; Buccaneers visit the Saints Jan 10.
Rams vs Buccaneers FAQs
What time does Rams vs Buccaneers start?
The Los Angeles Rams play the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on Saturday, January 2, 2027 at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa. Kickoff is 1:00 PM ET (10:00 AM PT).
What are the Rams and Buccaneers records?
Going into this game the Rams were 3-4 and the Buccaneers were 2-5 this season.
Where do the Rams and Buccaneers stand in the playoff race?
The Rams (3-4) are No. 10 in the NFC, outside the top seven. The Buccaneers (2-5) are No. 12 in the NFC, outside the top seven. Seven teams per conference make the playoffs: four division winners and three Wild Cards.
Is Rams vs Buccaneers a division game?
No, but it is a conference game: both teams are in the NFC, so it counts in the conference record used in Wild Card tiebreakers.
Who is injured for Rams vs Buccaneers?
As of 11:01 AM ET, Oct 27: Blake Grupe (Rams, injured reserve); Davante Adams (Rams, injured reserve); Eddie Walls III (Rams, injured reserve); Justin Dedich (Rams, injured reserve); Keir Thomas (Rams, injured reserve); Kobie Turner (Rams, injured reserve).
How did Rams vs Buccaneers go last season?
The Rams won the regular-season series 1-0 in 2025.
Who won the last Rams vs Buccaneers game?
The Rams beat the Buccaneers 34-7 on Nov 23, 2025 at home.
Where is Rams vs Buccaneers being played?
At Raymond James Stadium in Tampa, the home stadium of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.