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Buccaneers | Thursday practice report for Tampa Bay Thu Dec 25, 02:34 PM
Tampa Bay Buccaneers LB Lavonte David (rest), WR Mike Evans (rest), WR Chris Godwin Jr. (fibula, rest), DE Anthony Nelson (knee), and OT Tristan Wirfs (toe) did not practice on Thursday, Dec. 25. DL Calijah Kancey (pectoral) and TE Devin Culp (illness) were limited in practice on Thursday. DL Logan Hall (knee) and WR Kameron Johnson (knee) practiced in full on Thursday.
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Tampa Bay Buccaneers WR Chris Godwin (fibula, rest) did not practice on Thursday, Dec. 25.
| Footballguys view: Let's see what the veteran slot receiver can do on Friday. The Buccaneers take on the Dolphins in Week 17, and we've got Godwin as a WR3/flex option for Fantasy GMs in championship week. |
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Tampa Bay Buccaneers WR Mike Evans (rest) did not practice on Thursday, Dec. 25.
| Footballguys view: Evans is a seasoned veteran who is just getting a day of rest. We've got him as a WR2 option for Fantasy GMs as the Buccaneers take on the Dolphins in Week 17. |
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Tampa Bay Buccaneers WR Chris Godwin (fibula) was limited during practice Wednesday, Dec. 24.
| Footballguys view: Godwin caught 5-of-6 targets for 30 yards in the Buccaneers' Week 16 loss to the Panthers. His slot role keeps him in the WR3/flex range for the Fantasy GMs in Week 17. |
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Tampa Bay Buccaneers DE Anthony Nelson (knee) and OT Tristan Wirfs (toe) did not practice on Wednesday, Dec. 24. LB Lavonte David (rest), WR Chris Godwin Jr. (fibula), OT Luke Goedeke (ankle), and DL Calijah Kancey (pectoral) were limited in practice on Wednesday. DL Logan Hall (knee) and WR Kameron Johnson (knee) practiced in full on Wednesday.
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Tampa Bay Buccaneers DT Calijah Kancey (pectoral) had his 21-day practice window opened Wednesday, Dec. 24.
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Tampa Bay Buccaneers RB Josh Williams returned to practice with a Commissioner permission designation after his suspension was lifted on Tuesday, Dec. 23.
Link to storyTampa Bay Buccaneers LB SirVocea Dennis had eight total stops with six of the solo variety, one sack, one tackle for loss and two quarterback hits in Week 16 against the Carolina Panthers.
Link to storyTampa Bay Buccaneers LB Lavonte David posted 10 total stops with six solo tackles, a sack, a tackle for loss and a quarterback hit in Week 16 against the Carolina Panthers.
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Tampa Bay Buccaneers WR Tez Johnson posted one receptions for minus-1 yard on his only target in Week 16 against the Carolina Panthers.
Link to storyTampa Bay Buccaneers WR Jalen McMillan had two receptions for 15 yards on three targets in Week 16 against the Carolina Panthers.
Link to storyTampa Bay Buccaneers TE Cade Otton ended up with two receptions for 15 yards on two targets in Week 16 against the Carolina Panthers.
Link to storyTampa Bay Buccaneers WR Chris Godwin finished with five receptions for 30 yards on six targets in Week 16 against the Carolina Panthers.
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Tampa Bay Buccaneers WR Mike Evans ended up with five receptions for 31 yards and a touchdown on a team-high nine targets in Week 16 against the Carolina Panthers.
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Tampa Bay Buccaneers WR Emeka Egbuka posted a single 40-yard reception on two targets in Week 16 against the Carolina Panthers.
Link to storyTampa Bay Buccaneers RB Sean Tucker posted four runs for three yards and a TD in Week 16 against the Carolina Panthers, and he was not targeted in the passing game.
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Tampa Bay Buccaneers RB Rachaad White rushed five times for 45 yards in Week 16 against the Carolina Panthers, while he had two receptions for 15 yards on his two targets.
Link to storyTampa Bay Buccaneers RB Bucky Irving rushed 19 times for 71 yards in Week 16 against the Carolina Panthers, and he was not targeted in the passing game.
| Footballguys view: Sean Tucker scored the only rushing touchdown for the Bucs. He is a thorn in the side of Irving fantasy teams, along with the Bucs coaches for not using Irving in the passing game. Irving is still a strong RB2 play next week against a Miami defense that gave up four running back touchdowns in Week 16. |
Tampa Bay Buccaneers QB Baker Mayfield completed 18-of-26 passes for 145 yards, one touchdown and one interception in Week 16 against the Carolina Panthers. He ran four times for 49 yards, too.
| Footballguys view: The Panthers defense was in Mayfield's face all day and rarely let him get clean looks or time to throw downfield. He wasn't a good play this week but will be a great play against Miami next week for teams that don't have a clearcut QB1. The Bucs can still make the playoffs with wins over the Dolphins and Panthers in the last two games. |
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Tampa Bay Buccaneers DE Anthony Nelson (knee) left the Week 16 game in the first half against the Carolina Panthers due to a knee injury. He is listed as questionable to return.
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The Tampa Bay Buccaneers have declared S Rashad Wisdom, LB Anthony Walker, WR Sterling Shepard, QB Connor Bazelak, TE Devin Culp, OG Elijah Klein and DT Elijah Simmons inactive for Week 16.
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Tampa Bay Buccaneers LB Lavonte David (knee) was limited during practice Friday, Dec. 19, but is not on the injury report for Week 16. WR Mike Evans (collarbone), TE Cade Otton (knee), LB SirVocea Dennis (hip), WR Chris Godwin (fibula), S Tykee Smith (neck, shoulder) and S Rashad Wisdom (quadriceps) fully participated in practice and are not on the injury report.
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Tampa Bay Buccaneers WR Chris Godwin (fibula) fully participated in practice Friday, Dec. 19, and is not on the injury report for Week 16.
| Footballguys view: Godwin's DNP yesterday came with a "rest" designation, so there is no concern about him being limited in this matchup. He is not living up to the top-three receiver he was last season, but he remains a solid WR3 this week against the Panthers. |
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Tampa Bay Buccaneers TE Cade Otton (knee) fully participated in practice Friday, Dec. 19, and is not on the injury report for Week 16.
| Footballguys view: Otton has failed to reach 30 yards in each of his last four games and has yet to score a touchdown this season. With Mike Evans and Chris Godwin Sr. back in the lineup, Otton is well off the fantasy radar. |
Tampa Bay Buccaneers WR Mike Evans (collarbone) fully participated in practice Friday, Dec. 19, and is not on the injury report for Week 16.
| Footballguys view: Mike Evans was in vintage form last week, catching six of 12 targets for 132 yards. As long as he remains healthy, he is back in the high-end WR2 discussion going forward. |
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Tampa Bay Buccaneers WR Mike Evans (collarbone, rest) and WR Chris Godwin (rest, fibula) did not practice on Thursday, Dec. 18. LB Lavonte David (knee) was limited in practice on Thursday. TE Cade Otton (knee), LB SirVocea Dennis (hip), S Tykee Smith (neck, shoulder), and S Rashad Wisdom (quad) practiced in full on Thursday.
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Tampa Bay Buccaneers TE Cade Otton (knee) practiced in full on Thursday, Dec. 18.
Link to storyTampa Bay Buccaneers WR Chris Godwin (fibula, rest) did not practice on Thursday, Dec. 18.
| Footballguys view: With 75 yards over the last two games, Godwin hasn't been producing much for Fantasy GMs. Let's see what he can do on Friday, but if he plays against the Panthers in Week 16 he should be seen as a deep flex option. |
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Tampa Bay Buccaneers WR Mike Evans (rest, collarbone) did not practice on Thursday, Dec. 18.
| Footballguys view: Watch his status on Friday. Evans caught 6-of-12 targets for 132 yards in the Buccaneers' Week 15 loss to the Falcons. That was his first game action since Week 7, and this is a huge contest against the Panthers in Week 16. He's a low-end WR1 if he plays on Sunday. |
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Tampa Bay Buccaneers LB Lavonte David (knee) did not participate in practice Wednesday, Dec. 17. WR Mike Evans (collarbone) and TE Cade Otton (knee) were limited during practice. LB SirVocea Dennis (hip), WR Chris Godwin (fibula), S Tykee Smith (neck, shoulder) and S Rashad Wisdom (quadriceps) fully participated in practice.
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Tampa Bay Buccaneers WR Chris Godwin (fibula) fully participated in practice Wednesday, Dec. 17.
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Tampa Bay Buccaneers TE Cade Otton (knee) was limited during practice Wednesday, Dec. 17.
Link to storyTampa Bay Buccaneers WR Mike Evans (collarbone) was limited during practice Wednesday, Dec. 17.
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Tampa Bay Buccaneers CB Zyon McCollum (hip) was placed on the Reserve/Injured list Monday, Dec. 15.
| Footballguys view: McCollum will be sidelined for at least the Buccaneers' final three regular-season games and their first playoff game, if they qualify for the postseason. The Buccaneers (7-7) are tied with the Carolina Panthers (7-7) for first place in the NFC South standings. The Buccaneers, who have lost five of their past six games, signed veteran linebacker Anthony Walker Jr. off the Indianapolis Colts' practice squad in a corresponding move Monday. McCollum, in his fourth NFL season, has 65 tackles, an interception, and six passes defended in 13 games this season. |
Tampa Bay Buccaneers CB Benjamin Morrison (hamstring) has a chance to return to action for Week 16's game versus the Carolina Panthers, according to head coach Todd Bowles.
Link to storyTampa Bay Buccaneers S Antoine Winfield Jr. was credited with 13 tackles -- eight solo -- against the Atlanta Falcons in Week 15.
Link to storyTampa Bay Buccaneers WR Jalen McMillan (neck) caught two passes for 38 yards in Week 15 against the Atlanta Falcons.
Link to storyTampa Bay Buccaneers WR Chris Godwin had four catches, 20 yards, and a touchdown in a Week 15 loss to the Atlanta Falcons.
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Tampa Bay Buccaneers WR Emeka Egbuka had four receptions (on seven targets) for 64 yards versus the Atlanta Falcons in Week 15.
Link to storyTampa Bay Buccaneers WR Mike Evans (collarbone) had six receptions for 132 yards against the Atlanta Falcons in Week 15. He was targeted a dozen times.
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Tampa Bay Buccaneers RB Sean Tucker had four carries for seven yards and a touchdown against the Atlanta Falcons in Week 15.
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Tampa Bay Buccaneers RB Rachaad White had one carry for 20 yards versus the Atlanta Falcons in Week 15. He added a six-yard catch on his lone target.
Link to storyTampa Bay Buccaneers RB Bucky Irving had 16 carries for 60 yards against the Atlanta Falcons in Week 15. He added one catch (on three targets) for 11 yards.
Link to storyTampa Bay Buccaneers QB Baker Mayfield completed 19 of his 34 pass attempts for 277 yards, two touchdowns, and one interception against the Atlanta Falcons in Week 15. Mayfield, who was sacked five times, ran just once for one yard.
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Updating a previous report, Tampa Bay Buccaneers CB Zyon McCollum (hip) will not return to the Week 15 game against the Atlanta Falcons after exiting with a hip injury.
Link to storyTampa Bay Buccaneers CB Zyon McCollum (hip) is questionable to return to the Week 15 game against the Atlanta Falcons after exiting with a hip injury.
Link to storyTampa Bay Buccaneers WR Jalen McMillan (neck) is officially active for the Week 15 game.
Link to storyTampa Bay Buccaneers WR Mike Evans (collarbone) is officially active for the Week 15 game.
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Tampa Bay Buccaneers TE Cade Otton (knee) has been declared inactive for the Week 15 game.
Link to storyThe Tampa Bay Buccaneers have declared LB SirVocea Dennis, QB Connor Bazelak, CB Benjamin Morrison, S Tykee Smith, TE Cade Otton, OG Elijah Klein and DT Elijah Simmons inactive for Week 15.
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