Buccaneers' Historic Losing Streak Dominates NFL Week 3 Betting Trends
In addition to Tampa Bay's record skid against the spread, shifts in playoff and award odds highlight early-season NFL storylines.
The NFL's third week has reshaped betting landscapes, with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers achieving a historic distinction for futility and contenders beginning to emerge. Several early-season surprises are also influencing the futures market, marked by significant shifts in award odds.
Buccaneers' Record Skid Against the Spread
The Buccaneers have become a significant liability for bettors. Their 23-16 loss to the Minnesota Vikings in Week 3 marked the franchise's 12th consecutive game without covering the point spread, the longest such streak in the Super Bowl era, according to Action Network data. This skid includes eight games where Tampa Bay was favored, notably a loss as nine-point favorites against the Cleveland Browns. The Buccaneers' last covered performance was in Week 8 of the 2025 season against the New Orleans Saints. Looking ahead to Week 4, Tampa Bay is set to be an underdog at home against the Green Bay Packers.
Playoff Odds Movers
In the playoff futures market, the Las Vegas Raiders and Chicago Bears saw their odds improve following Week 3 victories. The Raiders shortened from +245 to +160 at DraftKings Sportsbook after reaching a 3-0 record. The Bears jumped from +130 to -108 after a decisive win over the Philadelphia Eagles. The Atlanta Falcons also made a notable climb, moving from +730 to +255 after upsetting Green Bay.
Conversely, the Green Bay Packers' odds slipped from +120 to +215, and the winless Los Angeles Chargers fell from +280 to +460. Tampa Bay's winless start has also impacted their postseason chances, with their odds dropping from +250 to +520.
Rookie of the Year and MVP Races
In the Offensive Rookie of the Year race, Arizona Cardinals running back Jeremiyah Love has emerged as a frontrunner. His 109-yard rushing performance against the 49ers shortened his odds from +370 to +150. New York Jets tight end Kenyon Sadiq also made a significant jump, moving from +4000 to +1000 after recording seven receptions for 105 yards and a touchdown in a loss to the Detroit Lions. Sadiq now holds the fifth-shortest odds for the award.
Regarding the Most Valuable Player award, San Francisco 49ers quarterback Brock Purdy is closing the gap on leader Josh Allen. Purdy's four-touchdown performance in a 36-30 victory over the Cardinals, which kept San Francisco undefeated, saw his MVP odds shorten from +800 to +425. Allen remains the favorite at +260. Lamar Jackson (+600), Patrick Mahomes (+800), and Joe Burrow (+850) complete the top five.
Meanwhile, Drake Maye's MVP odds have fallen to +8000 following three turnovers in the New England Patriots' loss to the Jacksonville Jaguars.