Tampa Bay Buccaneers
NFC South | 3-2-0
Avg PTS
25.4
Rank: 11th
Avg Yds
341.6
Rank: 14th
Avg PYds
232.8
Rank: 11th
Avg RYds
108.8
Rank: 17th
Posted 10/05/2024 2:27 pm GMT
Tampa Bay Buccaneers QB Baker Mayfield (ankle) sustained a minor ankle injury in Week 5's loss to the Atlanta Falcons but did not miss any plays. His ankle got trapped but he is "good" now, according to a source.
Huddle Up: Mayfield went 19-for-24 with 180 passing yards and three touchdowns versus Atlanta but struggled in the second half of the game. He should still be viewed in fantasy circles as a QB1 option and possesses a favorable matchup for Week 6 against the New Orleans Saints.
Posted 10/04/2024 5:25 am GMT
Tampa Bay Buccaneers TE Cade Otton caught three of his four targeted passes for 44 yards against the Atlanta Falcons in Week 5.
Huddle Up: Otton, who had five yards receiving through two games, has delivered 47, 52, and 44 yards, respectively, over the last three outings on a combined 16 receptions. Most years, that type of production wouldn't really move the needle, but with injuries and poor performances depleting the tight end pool, Otton belongs on your radar.
Posted 10/04/2024 5:13 am GMT
Tampa Bay Buccaneers WR Chris Godwin had five receptions for 64 yards versus the Atlanta Falcons on Thursday, Oct. 3. He was targeted seven times.
Huddle Up: After a red-hot start, Godwin has gone back-to-back weeks with less than 70 yards and no touchdowns. He hasn't had a truly bad game, yet, but it feels like he's settling into more of that WR3 spot he's typically filled over the years for fantasy owners. Godwin had two of his better games of last season against the Saints (8-114-0 in Week 4, 3-81-1 in Week 17), so make sure he's in your lineup when those clubs renew acquaintances in Week 6.
Posted 10/04/2024 4:59 am GMT
Tampa Bay Buccaneers WR Mike Evans caught five passes (on seven targets) for 62 yards and a pair of touchdowns versus the Atlanta Falcons on Thursday, Oct. 3. They were the 99th and 100th touchdowns of Evans' 11-year career.
Huddle Up: While he still hasn't hit the 100-yard mark this season -- in fact, he's finished with less than 65 yards in all but one game -- Evans continues to demand a spot in your lineup by pushing his touchdown total on the year to five. On deck is the renewal of his legendary rivalry with Marshon Lattimore. Get your popcorn ready.
Posted 10/04/2024 4:42 am GMT
Tampa Bay Buccaneers RB Bucky Irving ran nine times for 44 yards in a Week 5 loss to the Atlanta Falcons. He added two receptions for 12 yards. The rookie also lost a fumble late in the fourth quarter with the Bucs trying to ice the game.
Huddle Up: With less than three minutes and Tampa Bay nursing a three-point lead, Irving fumbled the ball, and Atlanta recovered. While the Bucs defense would force a turnover of their own, they ultimately let the Falcons tie the game at the end of regulation and then win it in overtime. We'll see if there's any lasting damage to Irving's usage going forward. To that point, however, he'd been the more consistent option with most of Rachaad White's production coming on one play. He remains a flex option for the time being, and the possibility of him usurping White very much continues.
Posted 10/04/2024 4:23 am GMT
Tampa Bay Buccaneers RB Rachaad White carried the ball 10 times for a game-high 72 yards against the Atlanta Falcons on Thursday, Oct. 3. He caught three passes as well but lost yardage on each of them, finishing with minus-six yards through the air.
Huddle Up: Fifty-six of White's 66 total yards came on a single carry, so don't fall into the trap of thinking he turned the corner after a slow start to the season. He basically split touches with Bucky Irving, though we'll see if there's any fallout from Irving's critical fumble late in the game when Tampa Bay was trying to close out the Falcons. White averaged 72 yards in two meetings with the Saints last year. Heading into their Week 6 meeting, White looks like an RB3/flex candidate.
Posted 10/04/2024 4:04 am GMT
Tampa Bay Buccaneers QB Baker Mayfield completed 19 of 24 passes for 180 yards, 3 touchdowns, and no interceptions in a Week 5 loss to the Atlanta Falcons. He added 42 yards on six carries.
Huddle Up: It was a tale of two halves for Mayfield, who did most of his damage before halftime with the Bucs scoring 24 points. In the second half, he did little, and the offense bogged down, resulting in Tampa Bay falling short at the end. The veteran continues to function on the edge of QB1 territory, accounting for three or more total TDs in three of five games this year but finishing with less than 200 yards passing three times as well. He averaged 278 yards, 2.5 TDs, and 1.5 INTs per game in two meetings with New Orleans in 2023. That should make him a viable starting option for Week 6.
Posted 10/02/2024 6:07 pm GMT
Tampa Bay Buccaneers WR Mike Evans (knee, calf) was limited at practice for the second straight day on Wednesday, Oct. 2, but carries no designation for Week 5.
Huddle Up: Evans was limited twice and didn't practice once before posting his best game of the 2024 campaign, so there's no concern here. Evans is a high-end WR2 with upside.
Posted 9/30/2024 8:34 pm GMT
Tampa Bay Buccaneers WR Jalen McMillan (hamstring) did not participate in practice Monday, Sept. 30. The Buccaneers did not hold a practice Monday, so this is an estimation.
Huddle Up: McMillan suffered the injury during practice last week and probably is questionable at best to play in Week 5 because of the short week. Fantasy players can keep an eye on the situation but should not count on having him available.
Posted 9/30/2024 8:24 pm GMT
Tampa Bay Buccaneers WR Mike Evans (calf, knee) did not participate in practice Monday, Sept. 30. The Buccaneers did not hold a practice Monday, so this is an estimation.
Huddle Up: Evans was able to play in the Week 4 game, but fantasy players should monitor the situation to see if he is any danger of missing the Week 5 game. He should be a starting option in all leagues if he is able to play.
Posted 9/29/2024 9:04 pm GMT
Tampa Bay Buccaneers TE Cade Otton caught six passes for 52 yards against the Philadelphia Eagles in Week 4. He was targeted nine times during the game.
Huddle Up: Otten has been targeted 17 times over the last two games and appears to be earning a role in the passing game. He may not be a weekly starting option in fantasy leagues but could be a low-end No. 1 option in deeper leagues.
Posted 9/29/2024 9:00 pm GMT
Tampa Bay Buccaneers WR Chris Godwin caught six passes for 69 yards against the Philadelphia Eagles in Week 4. He was targeted nine times during the game.
Huddle Up: Godwin continues to be a reliable option in the passing game for Tampa Bay and should receive a similar workload next week. He should be a starting option in all fantasy leagues.
Posted 9/29/2024 8:56 pm GMT
Tampa Bay Buccaneers WR Mike Evans caught eight passes for 94 yards and one touchdown against the Philadelphia Eagles in Week 4. He was targeted 14 times during the game.
Huddle Up: Evans had his best game of the season against the Eagles and will continue to be one of the main targets in the passing game for the Bucs. He is a weekly starting option in all fantasy leagues.
Posted 9/29/2024 8:52 pm GMT
Tampa Bay Buccaneers RB Bucky Irving rushed for 49 yards and one touchdown 10 carries against the Philadelphia Eagles in Week 4. He also caught one pass for six yards during the game.
Huddle Up: Irving has earned a bigger role over the last few weeks and appears to be part of a committee at running back. He should see a decent amount of touches next week and can be a flex option in deeper leagues.
Posted 9/29/2024 8:52 pm GMT
Tampa Bay Buccaneers RB Rachaad White rushed for 49 yards on 10 carries against the Philadelphia Eagles in Week 4. He also caught two passes for 35 yards during the game.
Huddle Up: White is starting to sharing playing time with Bucky Irving but is still receiving enough touches to be a flex option in deeper leagues for the foreseeable future.
Posted 9/29/2024 8:40 pm GMT
Tampa Bay Buccaneers QB Baker Mayfield went 30-for-47 for 347 yards and two touchdowns against the Philadelphia Eagles in Week 4. He also rushed for 10 yards and one touchdown on four carries during the game.
Huddle Up: Mayfield posted his first 300-yard game of the season this week and has thrown at least two touchdowns in two of the four games in 2024. He probably can be considered a low-end No. 1 quarterback in most fantasy leagues next week.
Posted 9/29/2024 3:58 pm GMT
Tampa Bay Buccaneers RB Rachaad White (illness) is active for Week 4's game against the Philadelphia Eagles.
Huddle Up: White was a last-minute addition to the injury report with a questionable designation Saturday, Sept. 28, due to food poisoning. He has struggled all year and could be on the verge of losing his starting job to RB Bucky Irving, so he is not a recommended fantasy option this afternoon.
Posted 9/29/2024 3:54 pm GMT
Tampa Bay Buccaneers WR Jalen McMillan (hamstring) has been declared inactive for the Week 4 game.
Huddle Up: Mike Evans and Chris Godwin will receive most of the targets in the passing game for the Buccaneers and should be starting options in all fantasy leagues.
Posted 9/29/2024 3:53 pm GMT
Tampa Bay Buccaneers RB Bucky Irving (hamstring) is active for Week 4's game against the Philadelphia Eagles.
Huddle Up: Irving had been listed as questionable on the injury report after participating in two of the team's three practice sessions during the week on a limited basis. He can be deployed as a potential flex option in deeper fantasy leagues since he will likely split carries with RB Rachaad White.
Posted 9/27/2024 8:46 pm GMT
Tampa Bay Buccaneers WR Chris Godwin (neck) was limited during practice Friday, Sept. 27, but is not on the injury report for Week 4.
Huddle Up: Godwin should see a good amount of targets against the Philadelphia Eagles despite the injury and should be a starting option in all fantasy leagues.
Posted 9/27/2024 8:44 pm GMT
Tampa Bay Buccaneers WR Mike Evans (knee, non-injury) did not participate in practice Friday, Sept. 27, but is not on the injury report for Week 4.
Huddle Up: Evans probably will be able to receive his normal workload this week even though he did not do much during practice. He is a weekly starting option in fantasy leagues when he plays.
Posted 9/27/2024 8:40 pm GMT
Tampa Bay Buccaneers RB Bucky Irving (hamstring) was limited during practice Friday, Sept. 27, and is listed as questionable for Week 4.
Huddle Up: It appears like Irving may be a game-time decision, so fantasy players will need to monitor the situation. He can be a possible flex option in some leagues if he is cleared to play.
Posted 9/27/2024 8:39 pm GMT
Updating a previous report, Tampa Bay Buccaneers WR Jalen McMillan (hamstring) was limited during practice Friday, Sept. 27, and is listed as doubtful for Week 4.
Huddle Up: McMillan suffered the injury during practice and could miss more time depending on the severity of the injury. Mike Evans and Chris Godwin are expected to play this week and are the only Bucs receivers that should be starting fantasy options.
Posted 9/27/2024 5:02 pm GMT
Tampa Bay Buccaneers WR Jalen McMillan (hamstring) "tweaked" his hamstring during practice on Friday, Sept. 27, and is "in question" for Week 4 against the Philadelphia Eagles, according to head coach Todd Bowles.
Huddle Up: Mike Evans (knee) and Chris Godwin (neck) were limited in practice on Wednesday and Thursday, which means the team's top three receivers are less than 100%. Bowles' comments on Friday suggest McMillan probably will not play, which should open up more playing time for Trey Palmer and could help Cade Otton see another target or two.
Posted 9/26/2024 9:11 pm GMT
Tampa Bay Buccaneers WR Chris Godwin (neck) was limited during practice Thursday, Sept. 26.
Huddle Up: Godwin is expected to be available for Week 4, but fantasy players will know more in the next day or two. He should see a good amount of targets if he is active for the game and can be a starting option in all fantasy leagues.
Posted 9/26/2024 9:09 pm GMT
Tampa Bay Buccaneers WR Mike Evans (knee) was limited during practice Thursday, Sept. 26.
Huddle Up: Evans likely will be available for the Week 4 game, but fantasy players can monitor the situation over the next few days to see if anything changes. He is a big part of the passing game for the Bucs and should be a starting option in all leagues if active.
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