Kansas City Chiefs vs Tampa Bay Buccaneers Picks and Predictions for Saturday, August 22nd, 2026

By: Cameron Ross Published 08/21/2026, 10:29 PM ET

Chiefs vs Buccaneers Game Information

The Kansas City Chiefs will be on their first road trip of the preseason Saturday night with a 7:30 PM matchup inside Raymond James Stadium in Tampa against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. Kansas City comes into Week 2 of the preseason winless thus far after an 8-point home loss to the Los Angeles Rams last week. The Tampa Bay Buccaneers will be at home for the first time in the preseason, undefeated following an 8-point road victory over the New York Jets. Stay in the news with our NFL Picks.

Chiefs Preview

Garrett Nussmeier led the Kansas City offense a week ago, completing 13 passes for 98 yards in the game. Chris Oladokun completed 5 passes for 63 yards, and Justin Fields completed 4 passes for 41 yards. Emmett Johnson was the top ball carrier in the game for Kansas City with 59 yards on 12 carries. Jaydn Ott led the way for the Kansas City receivers with 40 yards on 2 grabs. Jake Briningstool chipped in 29 yards on 3 catches.

Buccaneers Preview

Jalon Daniels led the way for the Tampa Bay offense last week with 111 yards on 10 completions. Connor Bazelak completed 12 of 20 passes for 72 yards in the game as well. Josh Williams led the way out of the Tampa Bay backfield with 27 yards and 1 score on 8 carries. Garrett Greene was the top target in the Kansas City offense last week with 54 yards on 4 catches, and Bauer Sharp added 24 yards on 4 grabs. Dean Patterson chipped in 5 catches for 24 yards in the game.

Chiefs vs Buccaneers Pick

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers looked good in Week 1 of the preseason, and that will carry into Week 2. Look for Tampa Bay to overwhelm a lackluster, shorthanded Kansas City team Saturday night. Take the Bucs to continue their winning ways as they get the win and cover at home in Game 2 of the preseason.

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