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Buccaneers | SirVocea Dennis busy in Week 13 Sun Nov 30, 09:32 PM
Tampa Bay Buccaneers LB SirVocea Dennis finished with a team-high 11 tackles, including eight solo stops, in a 20-17 win over the Arizona Cardinals in Week 13.
Link to story Buccaneers | Tristan Wirfs gets tricky Sun Nov 30, 09:30 PM
Tampa Bay Buccaneers OT Tristan Wirfs caught a two-yard touchdown during the 20-17 win over the Arizona Cardinals in Week 13.
Link to story Buccaneers | Cade Otton has two grabs Sun Nov 30, 09:24 PM
Tampa Bay Buccaneers TE Cade Otton caught two passes for nine yards in a 20-17 win over the Arizona Cardinals in Week 13.
Link to story Buccaneers | Quiet game for Sterling Shepard Sun Nov 30, 09:19 PM
Tampa Bay Buccaneers WR Sterling Shepard caught one of his two targets for five yards in a 20-17 win over the Arizona Cardinals in Week 13.
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Buccaneers | Tez Johnson manages one catch Sun Nov 30, 09:15 PM
Tampa Bay Buccaneers WR Tez Johnson caught one of his two targets for five yards in a 20-17 win over the Arizona Cardinals in Week 13.
Link to story Buccaneers | Emeka Egbuka held in check Sun Nov 30, 09:10 PM
Tampa Bay Buccaneers WR Emeka Egbuka caught four of his eight targets for 42 yards in a 20-17 win over the Arizona Cardinals in Week 13.
Link to story Buccaneers | Chris Godwin makes an impact Sun Nov 30, 09:02 PM
Tampa Bay Buccaneers WR Chris Godwin caught three of his five targets for a team-high 78 yards in a 20-17 win over the Arizona Cardinals in Week 13.
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Buccaneers | Sean Tucker barely involved Sun Nov 30, 08:58 PM
Tampa Bay Buccaneers RB Sean Tucker failed to gain a yard on two carries in a 20-17 loss to the Arizona Cardinals in Week 13.
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Buccaneers | Rachaad White totals five touches Sun Nov 30, 08:53 PM
Tampa Bay Buccaneers RB Rachaad White finished with two carries for seven yards and three receptions for 22 yards in a 20-17 win over the Arizona Cardinals in Week 13.
Link to story Buccaneers | Bucky Irving scores in return Sun Nov 30, 08:48 PM
Tampa Bay Buccaneers RB Bucky Irving rushed 17 times for 61 yards and a touchdown and caught two passes for 20 yards in a 20-17 win over the Arizona Cardinals in Week 13.
| Footballguys view: Irving returned from a seven-game absence and played the lead role in his first game back. According to Pro Football Focus' Nathan Jahnke, Irving wasn't on the field as much as he was earlier in the season, but he touched the ball on a higher percentage of his plays. The decreased playing time in his first week back makes sense. So does an increasing role over the rest of the season. The Buccaneers play the Saints in Week 14. |
Buccaneers | Baker Mayfield tosses TD in win Sun Nov 30, 08:43 PM
Tampa Bay Buccaneers QB Baker Mayfield completed 18 of his 28 passes for 194 yards and a touchdown and rushed six times for 27 yards in a 20-17 win over the Arizona Cardinals in Week 13.
| Footballguys view: Any concerns about Mayfield's sprained AC joint in his non-throwing shoulder were minimized. It wasn't a huge passing day, but Mayfield made plays with his legs, didn't turn the ball over, and was particularly effective throwing on the move. It was an encouraging performance given the circumstances. We'll be expecting a healthier Mayfield to turn it up a notch against the Saints in Week 14. |
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Buccaneers | Baker Mayfield active for Week 13's game Sun Nov 30, 11:41 AM
Tampa Bay Buccaneers QB Baker Mayfield (shoulder) is active for Week 13's game against the Arizona Cardinals.
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Buccaneers | Bucky Irving active for Week 13's game Sun Nov 30, 11:37 AM
Tampa Bay Buccaneers RB Bucky Irving (ankle, shoulder) is active for Week 13's game against the Arizona Cardinals.
Link to story Buccaneers | Week 13 Tampa Bay Buccaneers inactives Sun Nov 30, 11:32 AM
The Tampa Bay Buccaneers have declared OT Luke Haggard, QB Connor Bazelak, CB Benjamin Morrison, OG Elijah Klein, S Kaevon Merriweather and DT Elijah Simmons inactive for Week 13.
Link to story Buccaneers | Jalen McMillan getting closer to practicing Sun Nov 30, 10:24 AM
Tampa Bay Buccaneers WR Jalen McMillan (neck) could have his 21-day practice window opened during the upcoming week, as long as he doesn't experience any setbacks, according to multiple sources.
Link to story Buccaneers | Haason Reddick likely to play Sun Nov 30, 09:39 AM
Tampa Bay Buccaneers LB Haason Reddick (ankle, knee) is expected to play in Week 13's game against the Arizona Cardinals, according to a source. He had been listed as questionable on the injury report after logging two limited practice sessions and one full session during the week.
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Buccaneers | Bucky Irving set to return Sat Nov 29, 11:52 PM
Tampa Bay Buccaneers RB Bucky Irving (ankle, shoulder), who is listed as questionable, is expected to play against the Arizona Cardinals in Week 13, according to a source. Irving 'will get his touches,' but the Buccaneers won't overdo it, according to ESPN's Adam Schefter.
Link to story Buccaneers | Baker Mayfield to be under center Sat Nov 29, 11:47 PM
Tampa Bay Buccaneers QB Baker Mayfield (shoulder), who is listed as questionable, is expected to play against the Arizona Cardinals in Week 13, according to a source.
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Buccaneers | Marcus Banks promoted to active roster Sat Nov 29, 07:04 PM
Tampa Bay Buccaneers DB Marcus Banks was promoted to the active roster from the practice squad Saturday, Nov. 29 ahead of the Week 13 game against the Arizona Cardinals.
Link to story Buccaneers | Connor Bazelak added to 53-man roster Sat Nov 29, 04:38 PM
Tampa Bay Buccaneers practice squad QB Connor Bazelak was signed to the 53-man roster Saturday, Nov. 29. The team also waived RB Owen Wright.
Link to story Buccaneers | Bucky Irving could be on pitch count Sat Nov 29, 11:36 AM
Tampa Bay Buccaneers RB Bucky Irving (foot, shoulder) could be on a pitch count for Week 13's game against the Arizona Cardinals, according to ESPN.com's Jeremy Fowler. However, as the game unfolds, it's possible that the Buccaneers will stick with the hot hand at running back in a game that the team needs to win.
| Footballguys view: Ah, the dreaded 'hot hand' approach at running back. The Buccaneers have a three-headed RBBC with Irving back out there. That makes him, Sean Tucker, and Rachaad White all shaky fantasy plays because of the split. If Irving produces as he can, there's RB1 upside there. However, this split makes him more of an RB2, Tucker more of an RB3, and White more of an RB4 from a fantasy lens. Proceed with caution when considering any of these backs until we see how things shake out with all three healthy. |
Buccaneers | Chris Godwin to see increased playing time Sat Nov 29, 10:44 AM
Tampa Bay Buccaneers WR Chris Godwin (fibula) should see an increased number of offensive snaps in Week 13's game versus the Arizona Cardinals because the team is playing a home game on grass, according to ESPN.com's Jeremy Fowler.
| Footballguys view: The Buccaneers have been planning to play Godwin more going forward, so this sounds about right. With an increased role for Godwin, Fantasy GMs can trust him as at least a deep flex play. We'd feel better about Godwin (and the Buccaneers passing game) if we knew Baker Mayfield (shoulder) was 100 percent healthy. |
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Buccaneers | Ben Bredeson likely to play Sat Nov 29, 10:32 AM
Tampa Bay Buccaneers OG Ben Bredeson (hamstring) is expected to play in Week 13's game versus the Arizona Cardinals. He had been listed as questionable on the injury report after logging two limited practice sessions and one full session during the week.
Link to story Buccaneers | Week 13 injury report for Bucs Fri Nov 28, 04:21 PM
Tampa Bay Buccaneers CB Benjamin Morrison (hamstring) was limited during practice Friday, Nov. 28, but has been ruled out for Week 13. S Rashad Wisdom (quadriceps) fully participated in practice but has been ruled out. OG Ben Bredeson (hamstring), CB Jamel Dean (hip), RB Bucky Irving (foot, shoulder), QB Baker Mayfield (shoulder), LB Anthony Nelson (ribs) and LB Haason Reddick (ankle, knee) fully participated in practice but are listed as questionable. LB Lavonte David (non-injury) did not participate in practice but is not on the injury report. WR Chris Godwin (fibula) was limited during practice but is not on the injury report. WR Sterling Shepard (shoulder) and OT Tristan Wirfs (shoulder) fully participated in practice and are not on the injury report.
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Buccaneers | Sterling Shepard should be available Fri Nov 28, 04:17 PM
Tampa Bay Buccaneers WR Sterling Shepard (shoulder) fully participated in practice Friday, Nov. 28, and is not on the injury report for Week 13.
| Footballguys view: Shepard looked like he had rewound the clock early this season but hasn't been able to sustain the pace. With Chris Godwin and Cade Otton handling most of the slot work, Shepard has fallen off the fantasy radar. |
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Buccaneers | Chris Godwin not on injury report Fri Nov 28, 04:12 PM
Tampa Bay Buccaneers WR Chris Godwin (fibula) was limited during practice Friday, Nov. 28, but is not on the injury report for Week 13.
| Footballguys view: Godwin was downgraded from a full participant to limited from Thursday to Friday. Being removed from the injury report, however, likely indicates it was part of his rehab plan. He's had a quiet year after returning from last season's season-ending ankle injury. This fibula issue kept him sidelined for a while, and he only returned last week. He's worth a stash in case he heats up, but it's tough to recommend starting him, as he's averaging just 20.3 receiving yards per game this season. |
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Buccaneers | Baker Mayfield questionable Fri Nov 28, 04:11 PM
Tampa Bay Buccaneers QB Baker Mayfield (shoulder) fully participated in practice Friday, Nov. 28, but is listed as questionable for Week 13.
| Footballguys view: A DNP to LP to FP is the progression we want to see from a questionable player, and most signs indicate he's trending toward playing. Mayfield has proven tough as nails throughout his career. He left last week's game after attempting a deep heave before halftime, but has since logged a couple of practices and hopes to suit up. The efficiency that fueled his strong fantasy finish last season has unfortunately cratered. He's still worth a look in two-quarterback and superflex leagues, but in single-quarterback formats, he's just a back-end streamer for now. |
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Buccaneers | Bucky Irving questionable for Week 13 Fri Nov 28, 03:57 PM
Tampa Bay Buccaneers RB Bucky Irving (foot, shoulder) fully participated in practice Friday, Nov. 28, but is listed as questionable for Week 13.
| Footballguys view: Irving has reportedly been dealing with more than just physical injuries. He's practiced in full all week and is expected to be ready to go. If active, he may be eased back into his role, slotting him as a back-end RB2. Fantasy managers who have leaned on Rachaad White and Sean Tucker would be wise to take a wait-and-see approach for Week 13. The workload has swung between the two in Irving's absence, and it's unclear who will handle the relief work once he returns. While expectations are that he'll return, it's not a certainty. Luckily, most Irving managers have already had most of the season to find another starter if Irving can't go. |
Buccaneers | Chris Godwin limited in practice Thu Nov 27, 03:39 PM
Tampa Bay Buccaneers WR Chris Godwin (fibula) was limited in practice on Thursday, Nov. 27.
| Footballguys view: The plan is for Godwin's workload to be ramped up. Godwin caught 2-of-4 targets for nine yards in the Buccaneers' Week 12 loss to the Rams. With a larger role in Week 13, Godwin has flex appeal for Fantasy GMs. |
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Buccaneers | Baker Mayfield working his way back Thu Nov 27, 03:37 PM
Tampa Bay Buccaneers QB Baker Mayfield (shoulder) was limited in practice on Thursday, Nov. 27.
| Footballguys view: Mayfield's shoulder injury is something he could play through, but he's going to have to tolerate some pain. The Buccaneers could turn to Teddy Bridgewater as their starter if Mayfield can't play in Week 13. |
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Buccaneers | Thursday practice report for Tampa Bay Thu Nov 27, 03:33 PM
Tampa Bay Buccaneers QB Baker Mayfield (shoulder), DE Anthony Nelson (ribs), G Ben Bredeson (hamstring), CB Benjamin Morrison (hamstring), and LB Haason Reddick (ankle, knee) were limited in practice on Thursday, Nov. 27. CB Jamel Dean (hip), WR Chris Godwin (fibula), OT Tristan Wirfs (shoulder), RB Bucky Irving (shoulder, foot), WR Sterling Shepard (shoulder), and S Rashad Wisdom (quad) practiced in full on Thursday.
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Buccaneers | Bucky Irving able to practice in full Wed Nov 26, 06:53 PM
Tampa Bay Buccaneers RB Bucky Irving (shoulder, foot) had full participation in practice Wednesday, Nov. 26.
Link to story Buccaneers | Chris Godwin listed as limited participant Wed Nov 26, 06:49 PM
Tampa Bay Buccaneers WR Chris Godwin Jr. (fibula) was listed as a limited participant in practice on Wednesday, Nov. 26.
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Buccaneers | Baker Mayfield unable to practice Wed Nov 26, 06:44 PM
Tampa Bay Buccaneers QB Baker Mayfield (shoulder) was unable to practice Wednesday, Nov. 26, due to his left shoulder injury. He left the Week 12 game against the Los Angeles Rams due to a left shoulder injury, sitting out the second half.
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Buccaneers | Wednesday practice report for Tampa Bay Wed Nov 26, 06:31 PM
Tampa Bay Buccaneers QB Baker Mayfield (shoulder) and LB Anthony Nelson (ribs) did not practice Wednesday, Nov. 26. OG Ben Bredeson (hamstring), CB Jamel Dean (hip), WR Chris Godwin (fibula), CB Benjamin Morrison (hamstring), LB Haason Reddick (ankle, knee), and OT Tristan Wirfs (shoulder) were limited participants. RB Bucky Irving (shoulder, foot), WR Sterling Shepard (shoulder) and S Rashad Wisdom (quadriceps) were able to practice in full.
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Buccaneers | Tampa Bay's quarterback situation remains fluid Wed Nov 26, 01:20 PM
Tampa Bay Buccaneers QB Teddy Bridgewater will get most of the starting reps in practice ahead of Week 13, but QB Baker Mayfield remains in play to start.
| Footballguys view: Buccaneers HC Todd Bowles admitted the team would have to change their offense if/when Bridgewater starts. Mayfield has a painful shoulder injury he's trying to work through. We'll know more about his status later in the week, but right now it looks like Bridgewater should be the starter. |
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Buccaneers | Baker Mayfield's status uncertain for Week 13 Tue Nov 25, 12:39 AM
Updating a previous report, Tampa Bay Buccaneers QB Baker Mayfield's (shoulder) MRI only showed an AC joint sprain, but his status for Week 13 is still uncertain.
| Footballguys view: While Mayfield's status for Sunday's game against the Cardinals remains uncertain, there are no long-term injury concerns. Bowles said earlier Monday that losing Mayfield would be a "big loss." Teddy Bridgewater is standing by, but the sprain is said to be low-grade and Mayfield has never missed a start in his three seasons with the Bucs, starting all 45 regular-season games thus far. The last time he missed a game due to injury was with the Carolina Panthers in 2022, when he suffered a high ankle sprain. We'll be watching for more. |
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Buccaneers | Bowles: Bucky Irving on track to return Week 13 Mon Nov 24, 12:52 PM
Todd Bowles said RB Bucky Irving is going to practice all week, and if he's fine on Friday, he will play on Sunday against the Cardinals.
| Footballguys view: Bowles said the same in ruling Irving out for Week 12 last Friday. Irving, who has not played since Week 4 vs. the Eagles due to shoulder and foot injuries, reportedly looked strong at practice last week and might have been able to play against the Rams, but the team decided to hold him out, give him one more week, and have him return next Sunday. |
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Buccaneers | Bucs believes Baker Mayfield has an AC sprain; MRI still to come Mon Nov 24, 12:43 PM
Pre-MRI, the Buccaneers believe Baker Mayfield suffered a sprained AC joint in his left shoulder, sources tell ESPN's Adam Schefter.
| Footballguys view: There was no fracture and no structural damage. One source told Schefter the Buccaneers "are not ruling out" Mayfield for Sunday's game against the Cardinals. But today's MRI will tell more. We'll have more when that information is available. |
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Buccaneers | Bowles: Baker Mayfield has a shoulder sprain; MRI today Mon Nov 24, 02:41 AM
Buccaneers quarterback Baker Mayfield did not play the second half of Sunday night's loss to the Rams with a left shoulder injury. Head coach Todd Bowles had a minor update on Mayfield in his postgame press conference. "Right now he has a shoulder sprain," Bowles said. "He'll get an MRI tomorrow."
| Footballguys view: Backup quarterback Teddy Bridgewater came in and played the second half in relief of Mayfield. He threw his first regular-season passes since the 2022 season. If Mayfield is sidelined for a while, Bowles feels comfortable with Bridgewater behind center. "Very confident in what Teddy can do with a full week of practice," Bowles said, "Taking every snap and every play. We think he'll be fine." The Buccaneers host the Cardinals on Sunday in Week 13. |
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Buccaneers | Yaya Diaby records sack on Sunday night Mon Nov 24, 12:03 AM
Tampa Bay Buccaneers LB Yaya Diaby had two solo tackles, a sack, a tackle for loss and a quarterback hit in Week 12 against the Los Angeles Rams.
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Buccaneers | Chris Godwin back with two catches Mon Nov 24, 12:00 AM
Tampa Bay Buccaneers WR Chris Godwin posted two receptions for nine yards on four targets in his return to the lineup in Week 12 against the Los Angeles Rams.
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Buccaneers | Cade Otton targeted seven times Sun Nov 23, 11:58 PM
Tampa Bay Buccaneers TE Cade Otton had four receptions for 21 yards on seven targets in Week 12 against the Los Angeles Rams.
Link to story Buccaneers | Tez Johnson finds end zone on SNF Sun Nov 23, 11:56 PM
Tampa Bay Buccaneers WR Tez Johnson posted three receptions for 21 yards and a touchdown on four targets in Week 12 against the Los Angeles Rams.
Link to story Buccaneers | Emeka Egbuka targeted eight times Sun Nov 23, 11:51 PM
Tampa Bay Buccaneers WR Emeka Egbuka posted three receptions for a team-high 32 yards on eight targets in Week 12 against the Los Angeles Rams.
Link to story Buccaneers | Rachaad White totals eight touches Sun Nov 23, 11:47 PM
Tampa Bay Buccaneers RB Rachaad White ran seven times for 38 yards in Week 12 against the New Orleans Saints, while adding a single 4-yard reception on his lone target.
Link to story Buccaneers | Sean Tucker held mostly in check Sun Nov 23, 11:43 PM
Tampa Bay Buccaneers RB Sean Tucker rushed 12 times for a team-best 42 yards in Week 12 against the Los Angeles Rams, and he had a single 4-yard reception on two targets.
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Buccaneers | Teddy Bridgewater steps in under center Sun Nov 23, 11:39 PM
Tampa Bay Buccaneers QB Teddy Bridgewater completed 8-of-15 passes for 62 yards, no touchdowns and no interceptions in Week 12 against the Los Angeles Rams, filling in for the final two quarters after QB Baker Mayfield (shoulder) left the game.
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Buccaneers | Baker Mayfield sidelined by left shoulder injury in Los Angeles Sun Nov 23, 10:34 PM
The Buccaneers ruled out Baker Mayfield in Sunday night's game against the Rams due to a left shoulder injury.
| Footballguys view: initially characterized as doubtful to return, was in clear pain as the first half ended after taking several hits. A Hail Mary pass to cap the second quarter appeared to leave him in pain as he stayed down for a significant period of time after the play ended. Teddy Bridgewater replaced him. Mayfield finished the first half 9-of-19 for 41 yards with one touchdown and two interceptions. He also rushed four times for 19 yards. The Buccaneers play the Cardinals in Week 13. |
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Buccaneers | Baker Mayfield doubtful to return Sun Nov 23, 10:09 PM
Tampa Bay Buccaneers QB Baker Mayfield (shoulder) left the Week 12 game against the Los Angeles Rams after hurting his non-throwing left shoulder on the final play of the first half. He is considered doubtful to return. Mayfield completed 9-of-19 passes for 41 yards, one touchdown and two interceptions with 19 rushing yards before departing.
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