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Buccaneers | Yaya Diaby believed to have MCL sprain, hope is he won't miss 'extended time' Mon Nov 2, 07:15 AM
Buccaneers DE Yaya Diaby, who exited Sunday's 16-0 win over the Falcons early, is believed to have suffered an MCL sprain.
| Footballguys view: He will have an MRI on Monday morning, but the hope is the injury is not one to cause him to miss extended time. |
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Tampa Bay Buccaneers WR Ted Hurst III caught 0 passes for 0 yards on 1 target in Sunday's 16-0 win over the Atlanta Falcons. He was projected for 7.3 fantasy points (half-PPR) and finished with 0.0.
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Tampa Bay Buccaneers WR Chris Godwin Jr. caught 0 passes for 0 yards on 1 target in Sunday's 16-0 win over the Atlanta Falcons. He was projected for 9.4 fantasy points (half-PPR) and finished with 0.0.
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Tampa Bay Buccaneers RB Kenny Gainwell ran 25 times for 140 yards in Sunday's 16-0 win over the Atlanta Falcons. He was projected for 5.9 fantasy points (half-PPR) and finished with 14.0.
| Footballguys view: Gainwell came out of last week with a hip injury after getting 14 carries for 88 yards. He missed Wednesday's practice and was limited on Thursday, but got in a full practice on Friday with a questionable designation. Coming into Sunday, the reports on his game status were optimistic and he showed why. The Bucs are going to lean into the run game and Gainwell is proving that he can handle a big load even though, like Bucky Irving, he's not built like a traditional workhorse back at around 5-foot-9 and 200 pounds. Gainwell is a priority pickup in leagues with adequate bench size to carry backup running backs. |
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Tampa Bay Buccaneers QB Baker Mayfield completed 0 of 3 passes for 0 yards in Sunday's 16-0 win over the Atlanta Falcons. He was projected for 15.7 fantasy points (half-PPR) and finished with 1.4.
| Footballguys view: The Bucs could not have scripted a better first two games for Mayfield's previously dislocated thumb on his throwing hand. He has thrown 14 passes over the last two weeks to greatly lower the chances of some sort of setback with the injury. Mayfield is going to be a fantasy disappointment this season as a low-ceiling QB2/Superflex in a running-game/defense-based Bucs team that is back in the thick of the NFC South after starting 1-5. Todd Bowles is off of the plank and the team is rallying in a blueprint that reflects his personality. |
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Tampa Bay Buccaneers RB Bucky Irving ran 27 times for 170 yards and a touchdown and lost 1 fumble in Sunday's 16-0 win over the Atlanta Falcons. He was projected for 14.6 fantasy points (half-PPR) and finished with 21.0.
| Footballguys view: The Bucs are 3-0 in games Irving has gotten at least 20 carries. This is actually one of those times that Irving getting more work and influencing the game is driving the outcome more than Irving is riding the game script to inflated numbers on a good day for the team. The Bucs defense got an assist from a Florida deluge, but they have been one of the best defenses in the league this season, pairing perfectly with Irving punching above his weight class. He wore down after four games as the starter last year, but it appears that Irving was ready for the wear and tear of leading the running game this season. He's a strong RB1 play against the Bears next week. |
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Buccaneers RB Kenny Gainwell (hip), listed as questionable, is "good to go" for Sunday's game against the Falcons, ESPN's Jeremy Fowler reported, citing a source. Gainwell was limited in practice on Wednesday before being listed as questionable on Friday.
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Buccaneers QB Baker Mayfield (right thumb) is off the injury report and is set to play in Sunday's game against the Falcons.
| Footballguys view: No surprise, since Mayfield played through this injury last week. He shed his protective glove at Friday's practice, showing that he may be ready to play without it. |
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Buccaneers RB Kenny Gainwell (hip) was listed as questionable on Friday for Sunday's Week 8 game against the Falcons. Gainwell was back at practice on Thursday after his hip kept him out on Wednesday.
| Footballguys view: Gainwell exited last week's game with a hip injury but returned late in a blowout win. That injury kept him out of Wednesday's practice and limited him Thursday before he practiced fully Friday. Even if Gainwell is active, Bucky Irving has started to pull away with the backfield. Gainwell and Sean Tucker have some utility for desperate managers, with the former being the preferred guy in PPR leagues, but both backs would likely need an Irving injury to be preferred starters. |
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Buccaneers WR Emeka Egbuka has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Falcons even though he has cleared the concussion protocol. Egbuka's foot injury is still a problem, and he was limited Wednesday and Thursday before missing Friday's practice.
| Footballguys view: The Buccaneers won last week on the back of their defense, while Baker Mayfield needed only 11 pass attempts. The Falcons could push them a bit harder this week, but Mayfield hasn't looked like himself so far this year. Chris Godwin Jr. and Ted Hurst III should step into larger roles with Egbuka out, but both are risky WR4s rather than must-start options. Expect the Buccaneers to lean on their defense and Bucky Irving, as that's proven to be a winning recipe. |
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Buccaneers WR Emeka Egbuka (concussion) was not practicing on Friday. Egbuka had been limited in practice on Wednesday and Thursday, and on Thursday he practiced in a regular, not non-contact, jersey. Tampa Bay hosts the Falcons on Sunday.
| Footballguys view: Egbuka is listed on the injury report with both a concussion and a foot injury. His absence on Friday could be part of his scheduled recovery plan or a setback. We'll update here as soon as we get more information. |
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Buccaneers QB Baker Mayfield (right thumb) was a full participant in practice on Thursday. Mayfield was also a full participant on Wednesday. He wore a glove on his dislocated thumb in last Sunday's win over the Panthers. Tampa Bay hosts the Falcons on Sunday.
| Footballguys view: Let's see if Mayfield throws it more than 11 times this week. Against the Falcons in Week 8, Mayfield should be a QB2. We like Egbuka in the WR2/flex range for Fantasy GMs in PPR formats. |
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Buccaneers WR Chris Godwin Jr. did not practice on Thursday because of a veteran rest day. DT A'Shawn Robinson was also given a rest day. Tampa Bay hosts the Falcons on Sunday.
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Buccaneers WR Emeka Egbuka was limited in practice on Thursday. Egbuka, who is working back from a concussion, practiced in a regular, not non-contact, jersey on Thursday after being limited on Wednesday.
| Footballguys view: Egbuka is working his way through league protocol. If he plays in Week 8 against the Falcons, we like him as a WR2/flex option. |
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Buccaneers RB Kenny Gainwell has returned to practice on Thursday as he deals with a hip injury. Gainwell suffered the injury in last Sunday's win over the Panthers and was listed as questionable to return in that game. Tampa Bay hosts the Falcons in Week 8 on Sunday.
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Buccaneers WR Emeka Egbuka practiced in a regular jersey rather than a non-contact jersey on Thursday as he works back from a concussion. Egbuka had practiced in a non-contact jersey and was limited on Wednesday. Head coach Todd Bowles called him 'questionable' for Week 8 on Monday.
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Buccaneers WR Emeka Egbuka was limited in practice on Wednesday as he continues to deal with concussion and foot injuries. Tampa Bay hosts the Falcons in Week 8 on Sunday, with Thursday's practice offering another indication of progress before game designations come out Friday.
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Buccaneers QB Baker Mayfield (right thumb) was a full participant in practice on Wednesday. Mayfield returned from a dislocated thumb last Sunday against the Panthers, wearing a glove on the injured hand.
| Footballguys view: Mayfield completed 7-of-11 passes for 64 yards and a touchdown in the Bucs' 43-13 Week 7 win over the Panthers. They should have him throwing a bit more this week, and we've got him in the QB2 range for Fantasy GMs in Week 8. |
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Buccaneers RB Kenny Gainwell (hip) was listed as limited on Wednesday's injury report. Gainwell was questionable to return with the hip injury during last Sunday's win over the Panthers.
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Buccaneers WR Emeka Egbuka (concussion) was practicing on Wednesday while wearing a black non-contact jersey. Egbuka was ruled out for last Sunday's game against the Panthers. Head coach Todd Bowles called him 'questionable' for Week 8 on Monday and said the team would know more after practice.
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Buccaneers head coach Todd Bowles said on Monday that S Antoine Winfield Jr. is questionable for Week 8 against the Falcons.
| Footballguys view: Bowles added that he'll have a better idea about Winfield's status on Wednesday or Thursday. Winfield has been recovering from a rib fracture. |
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Buccaneers head coach Todd Bowles said on Monday that WR Emeka Egbuka (concussion) is questionable for Week 8 against the Falcons.
| Footballguys view: "They're all questionable. We're going to see on Wednesday and Thursday what they do, and I'll have a better answer for you," Bowles said of Egbuka and two other injured players. Egbuka was ruled out of Sunday's win over the Panthers after returning to practice on Friday. We'll be following up on his progress all week. |
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Tampa Bay Buccaneers RB Sean Tucker ran 7 times for 52 yards and a touchdown in Sunday's 43-13 win over the Carolina Panthers. He was projected for 1.2 fantasy points (half-PPR) and finished with 11.2.
| Footballguys view: Tucker broke away for a 46-yard score when the game was out of hand, and he slipped on a goal-to-go opportunity earlier in the game. Kenny Gainwell did get a little banged up in this game, but Tucker won't be rosterable in typical redraft leagues unless Bucky Irving goes down. |
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Tampa Bay Buccaneers WR Ted Hurst III caught 0 passes for 0 yards on 1 target in Sunday's 43-13 win over the Carolina Panthers. He was projected for 7.5 fantasy points (half-PPR) and finished with 0.0.
| Footballguys view: Hurst drew a pass interference penalty, but otherwise wasn't really needed on an afternoon when Baker Mayfield threw only 11 passes. The Bucs jumped out to a 17-0 lead and never looked back. This isn't going to be a vertical pass offense -- and that's Hurst's strength -- so he's only worth rostering in very deep redraft leagues. In dynasty, on the other hand, the promising third-round pick shouldn't be on the waiver wire. |
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Tampa Bay Buccaneers RB Bucky Irving ran 24 times for 106 yards and two touchdowns and also caught 1 pass for 4 yards on 2 targets in Sunday's 43-13 win over the Carolina Panthers. He was projected for 13.4 fantasy points (half-PPR) and finished with 23.5.
| Footballguys view: Irving touched the ball 11 times on the opening drive out of 14 plays, including on the touchdown. Zac Robinson was comfortable riding Bijan Robinson as the offensive coordinator in Atlanta, and that is what he has done in the Bucs' two wins this season. If Tampa can beat Atlanta next week, they will be in the thick of the NFC South race after starting 1-5 now that they have a road win against the division-leading (at 3-3) Panthers. |
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Buccaneers RB Kenny Gainwell suffered a hip injury in Sunday's game against the Panthers. His return was initially characterized as questionable, but Gainwell was able to get back on the field.
| Footballguys view: Gainwell carried the ball 14 times for 88 yards. He wasn't targeted in the passing game. With Bucky Irving leading the way and Sean Tucker nibbling away at the available opportunities, Gainwell's fantasy stock remains low. |
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Buccaneers QB Baker Mayfield had attempted only six passes in Sunday's game against the Panthers as he plays through his injured thumb. Tampa Bay has otherwise controlled the game, apart from allowing a 50-yard touchdown to Panthers TE Darren Waller.
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Buccaneers QB Baker Mayfield will wear a glove on his dislocated thumb in Sunday's game against the Panthers. Mayfield is listed as questionable with the thumb injury but is slated to return and start after a normal practice week.
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Buccaneers QB Baker Mayfield (thumb) returns for Sunday's game against the Panthers. Mayfield is officially questionable after what was described as a 'normal practice week.'
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Buccaneers WR Emeka Egbuka (concussion) has been ruled out for Sunday's game at the Panthers. Head coach Todd Bowles had said on Friday, about 25 minutes before the team's injury report came out, that Egbuka was "doubtful but leaning towards out."
| Footballguys view: No surprise here with Egbuka's inability to practice all week. He'll hope to return next week, giving him two games before the Week 10 bye. Expect Chris Godwin, Ted Hurst III, Tez Johnson, and Cade Otton to see a bit more work than usual, but they're all desperation plays in fantasy. Bucky Irving, who has quietly received bell-cow usage over the last two weeks, should also be in line for extra receiving work. |
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Buccaneers WR Emeka Egbuka (concussion) is doubtful for Sunday's game at Carolina. Head coach Todd Bowles said it would take "a heckuva recovery" for Egbuka to play, and he is not expected to suit up.
| Footballguys view: A doubtful designation rarely results in an active status, so fantasy managers should plan to be without Egbuka in Week 7 lineups. Expect Chris Godwin, Ted Hurst III, Tez Johnson, and Cade Otton to see a bit more work than usual, but they're all desperation plays in fantasy. |
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Buccaneers head coach Todd Bowles made it official on Friday that QB Baker Mayfield (thumb) will play Sunday against the Panthers. Mayfield was a full participant in practice all three days this week. Bowles called it a "normal practice week" for him.
| Footballguys view: After a full week of practice, there was no doubt Mayfield could play in Week 7. Jalon Daniels has looked solid in a relief role, but the Buccaneers will welcome back Mayfield, despite his early-season struggles. Mayfield is off the fantasy radar except in two-quarterback and superflex leagues, but we should see a bit more pass volume than we've seen without him, boosting the pass catchers. |
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Buccaneers WR Emeka Egbuka returned to practice on Friday. Egbuka had been in the concussion protocol and did not practice on Wednesday. Head coach Todd Bowles was scheduled to give an update later Friday.
| Footballguys view: We'll get more news on Egbuka after practice, but returning to practice doesn't guarantee he'll clear the concussion protocol. In addition to the concussion, Egbuka is tending to a foot injury. He's on a mini heater, scoring a touchdown in each of his last two games. But we'll need clarity after practice to make responsible projections about Egbuka's Week 7 outlook. |
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Buccaneers QB Baker Mayfield (thumb) is slated to return and start against the Panthers on Sunday, per a source. Mayfield, who dislocated his thumb, was a full participant in Wednesday's practice, and head coach Todd Bowles had said he would decide Friday whether Mayfield starts.
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The Buccaneers activated WR David Sills from injured reserve on Thursday, making him eligible to make his Buccaneers debut Sunday against the Panthers. To open a roster spot, the team placed LB Christian Rozeboom on injured reserve with a finger injury, sidelining him for at least four games. Sills signed with Tampa Bay in April, reuniting with Offensive Coordinator Zac Robinson, who was his coordinator in Atlanta in 2025 when he posted career bests of 18 catches for 191 yards and two touchdowns. Rozeboom played 25 snaps in a 4-3 look against the Steelers last Sunday, recording four tackles and a pass defensed.
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Buccaneers RB Bucky Irving returned to practice on Thursday after missing Wednesday's session with an illness. Like QB Baker Mayfield, who appears on track to return to the lineup for Sunday's Week 7 game at the Panthers, Irving looks to be moving toward playing.
| Footballguys view: Irving is feeling better, so he should be good to go for the game against the Panthers. We like him in the RB2 range for Fantasy GMs in PPR formats. |
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Buccaneers QB Baker Mayfield (thumb) "looks full go again" at practice on Thursday, wearing a glove on his right hand. Mayfield was a full participant in Wednesday's practice, and head coach Todd Bowles said he would decide Friday whether Mayfield starts against the Panthers.
| Footballguys view: The thumb injury is strong enough for Mayfield to get out there against the Panthers in Week 7. In his first game back, Fantasy GMs should be considering Mayfield a QB2/streaming option. We'll see if the Buccaneers try to ease him into action with a more balanced gameplan. |
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Buccaneers RB Bucky Irving (illness) did not practice on Wednesday. The Buccaneers have an illness "ripping through the locker room," and P Riley Dixon (illness) was a full participant. Tampa Bay plays at Carolina on Sunday.
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Buccaneers WR Emeka Egbuka did not practice on Wednesday because of concussion and foot injuries. Tampa Bay visits the Panthers on Sunday in Week 7.
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Buccaneers WR Emeka Egbuka is in the concussion protocol, the team said on Wednesday.
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Buccaneers QB Baker Mayfield, who has a dislocated thumb, was listed as a full participant in practice on Wednesday. He threw with a glove on his right hand during the session. Head coach Todd Bowles is expected to decide Friday whether Mayfield starts Sunday against the Panthers.
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Buccaneers QB Baker Mayfield, who has missed the last three games with a dislocated right thumb, split practice reps with rookie QB Jalon Daniels on Wednesday while wearing a glove on his right hand. "I think he's coming along fine," head coach Todd Bowles said Wednesday, adding that Mayfield said throwing with the glove "felt good."
| Footballguys view: Bowles said the decision on whether Mayfield starts Sunday against the Panthers will likely come Friday: "See what he looks like Friday and I'll find out then." Bowles noted that with a thumb injury, "you can see flat out and you can kind of know if you want to play him or not." Stay tuned. |
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Buccaneers QB Baker Mayfield threw with a glove on his right hand in practice on Wednesday.
| Footballguys view: We've got some progress to report on here. Mayfield has been dealing with a dislocated thumb for a few weeks, and he did not play in Sunday's loss to the Steelers. Tampa Bay plays at Carolina on Sunday, and Mayfield could be out there. Jalon Daniels will start if Mayfield isn't quite yet ready to play. |
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Buccaneers QB Baker Mayfield (thumb) will practice on Wednesday, head coach Todd Bowles said on Monday while discussing the team's quarterback plans for Sunday's game at Carolina. Mayfield missed Sunday's game against the Steelers with a dislocated thumb.
| Footballguys view: Mayfield's dislocated right thumb has kept him off the practice field since he was injured in Week 3, but he tested his ability to throw the ball last week. The question is whether Mayfield can grip the football sufficiently to throw it. Halon Daniels has started with Mayfield sidelined, and the Bucs have gone 1-2 in those games. Bowles said the team will construct a game plan that takes into account the uncertainty about who will start in Carolina. We'll continue to follow as the week progresses. |
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Buccaneers head coach Todd Bowles said Monday that Wednesday will be important for evaluating QB Baker Mayfield and his injured thumb. Bowles added that the team will plan as if rookie QB Jalon Daniels is starting again in terms of initial game-planning for the Week 7 game at the Panthers. There is "potentially one more week of Jalon Daniels."
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Buccaneers RB Sean Tucker (quadriceps) is listed as questionable and is not expected to play Sunday against the Steelers. Head coach Todd Bowles said earlier this month the Bucs need to "find a way to split the three backs" and that Tucker would "earn a few reps."
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Buccaneers RB Sean Tucker (quadriceps) is listed as questionable on the Week 6 injury report. Sean Tucker was limited in Friday's practice.
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Buccaneers S Antoine Winfield Jr. is out for Sunday's game against the Steelers, head coach Todd Bowles confirmed on Friday. Winfield has been recovering from a rib fracture.
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Buccaneers S Antoine Winfield Jr. (ribs) looks set to be ruled out for Sunday's game against the Steelers. Winfield was working on the side with a trainer on Friday, which is "a good sign for next week." He suffered a fractured rib and was given a 2-to-4 week timeline on Monday, October 5.
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Buccaneers offensive coordinator Zac Robinson confirmed on Thursday that QB Baker Mayfield (thumb) won't play this week. Mayfield attempted to get back for Sunday's game against the Steelers.
| Footballguys view: Once again, we'll see QB Jalon Daniels starting in place of Mayfield. Daniels can keep plays alive but is limited as a passer. |
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