Based on the 2017 records of their opponents, the Bucs could be in for a long year. Their 2018 opponents finished last season with a combined record of 136-120 with a 53.1 percent win percentage.
Playing in a division that includes three playoff teams from last season is a good way to start in a hole.
The Buccaneers have only two other 2017 postseason teams (Eagles and Steelers) on the docket, but they still face the fourth toughest schedule in the NFL with their opponents’ combined winning percentage from last season at .531.