Rams, Buccaneers Expected To Clash On Thanksgiving Night In LA

The 2025 NFL schedule includes a highly anticipated Thanksgiving Day prime time game featuring the Los Angeles Rams hosting the Tampa Bay Buccaneers at SoFi Stadium, marking the Rams' first Thanksgiving appearance in 50 years and only the Buccaneers' second ever. This matchup is notable for quarterback Baker Mayfield, whose career resurgence began during a stint with the Rams, and who now leads the Buccaneers with new offensive weapons under coach Sean McVay. The Rams, coming off a strong 2024 playoff run, have a favorable recent history against Tampa Bay, having won three of the last four meetings, including a key playoff victory. Tampa Bay will open the 2025 season with a road game against the Atlanta Falcons, a team undergoing defensive rebuild, and the Buccaneers have been successful in Week 1 games under coach Todd Bowles. The NFL's scheduling strategy may allow the Buccaneers to play consecutive west coast games to ease travel demands around the Thanksgiving trip. The official 2025 NFL schedule release is expected soon, with further details anticipated from insiders closely connected to the teams.