This Elimination Options page presents sets of game outcomes ("cases") that result in the Buccaneers losing certain playoff spots. A total of 16 games from week 17 were considered. The list may not contain all possible combinations. When a given set of games eliminates multiple playoff spots the case is listed in the lowest playoff spot only.
The Buccaneers cannot win this spot
The Buccaneers cannot win this spot
The Buccaneers cannot win this spot
Case 1
Buccaneers lose to or tie the Dolphins, and
Panthers beat the Seahawks
Case 2
Buccaneers lose to the Dolphins, and
Panthers tie the Seahawks
The Buccaneers cannot win this spot
The Buccaneers cannot win this spot
The Buccaneers cannot win this spot