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

WASHINGTONVSTAMPA
25thOverall Rank (Points Per Game)18th
19thPassing Yards12th
26thRushing Yards31st
18thTime of Posession19th
18thNumber of Plays Per Game21st
23rdYards Per Play14th

COMMANDERS VS. BUCCANEERS: OVERALL OFFENSIVE STATS

WASHINGTONVSTAMPA
19.35Total Score21.21
219.06Passing yards233.58
93.65Rushing Yards90.37
29:38Time On Field29:35
62.35Number of Plays61.89
5.02Yards Per Play5.23

COMMANDERS VS. BUCCANEERS: OVERALL DEFENSIVE NFL RANKINGS

WASHINGTONVSTAMPA
32ndTotal Score18th
32ndPassing Yards12th
27thRushing Yards31st
22ndTime of Possession19th
30thNumber of Plays21st
31stYards Per Play14th

COMMANDERS VS. BUCCANEERS: OVERALL DEFENSIVE STATS

WASHINGTONVSTAMPA
30.47Points Allowed Per Game21.21
262.18Passing Yards233.58
126.76Rushing Yards90.37
30:43Time of Possession29:35
65.71Number of Plays61.89
5.92Yards Per Play5.23