Commanders vs. Buccaneers: Week 1 Stats Stack Up

The Washington Commanders head to Tampa to start the 2024 NFL season with a matchup against the Buccaneers. This game marks the debut of new head coach Dan Quinn, new general manager Adam Peters, and the anticipated first appearance of quarterback Jayden Daniels, who is considered a potential franchise player. The game kicks off at 4:25 p.m., and it’s the Commanders’ first visit to Tampa since 2018. Their last season opener in Tampa was back in 2004, a game they won 16-10. The Commanders hold a 5-6 record on the road against the Buccaneers and are looking to extend their current two-game winning streak in Tampa. Overall, Washington has a 12-10 record against the Buccaneers.

A victory would set a positive tone for the revamped Commanders and signal a significant shift within the organization.

Tampa Bay, the reigning NFC South Champions, enters the game as a formidable opponent. Under quarterback Baker Mayfield, the Buccaneers have been impressively competitive. In 2023, Tampa Bay finished with a 9-8 record, securing the top spot in the NFC South and the fourth seed in the NFC playoffs. They were eliminated by the Detroit Lions in the NFC Divisional Round with a score of 31-23.

Although the Commanders will have a new look team from players, and coaches to schemes, here is a look at how both teams ‘Stats Stack Up‘ against each other heading into Week 1 of the NFL season based on how they statistically finished the 2023 season..

COMMANDERS VS. BUCCANEERS: OVERALL OFFENSIVE NFL RANKINGS

WASHINGTON	VS	TAMPA
25th	Overall Rank (Points Per Game)	18th
19th	Passing Yards	12th
26th	Rushing Yards	31st
18th	Time of Posession	19th
18th	Number of Plays Per Game	21st
23rd	Yards Per Play	14th

COMMANDERS VS. BUCCANEERS: OVERALL OFFENSIVE STATS

WASHINGTON	VS	TAMPA
19.35	Total Score	21.21
219.06	Passing yards	233.58
93.65	Rushing Yards	90.37
29:38	Time On Field	29:35
62.35	Number of Plays	61.89
5.02	Yards Per Play	5.23

COMMANDERS VS. BUCCANEERS: OVERALL DEFENSIVE NFL RANKINGS

WASHINGTON	VS	TAMPA
32nd	Total Score	18th
32nd	Passing Yards	12th
27th	Rushing Yards	31st
22nd	Time of Possession	19th
30th	Number of Plays	21st
31st	Yards Per Play	14th

COMMANDERS VS. BUCCANEERS: OVERALL DEFENSIVE STATS

WASHINGTON	VS	TAMPA
30.47	Points Allowed Per Game	21.21
262.18	Passing Yards	233.58
126.76	Rushing Yards	90.37
30:43	Time of Possession	29:35
65.71	Number of Plays	61.89
5.92	Yards Per Play	5.23