Tampa Bay Buccaneers
NFC South | 10-7-0
Avg PTS
29.53
Rank: 4th
Avg Yds
407.06
Rank: 2nd
Avg PYds
260.56
Rank: 2nd
Avg RYds
146.5
Rank: 3rd
Posted 1/16/2025 3:52 am GMT
Tampa Bay Buccaneers RB Bucky Irving became the first rookie running back in NFL history to rush for more than 1,100 yards on fewer than 210 attempts.
Huddle Up: Irving quickly worked his way into a timeshare with Rachaad White and eventually separated himself from White all together. Irving should enter 2025 as the unquestioned lead back for Tampa Bay, giving him RB1 upside.
Posted 1/13/2025 12:33 am GMT
Tampa Bay Buccaneers TE Cade Otton (knee) is active for the NFC wild-card game against the Washington Commanders on Sunday, Jan. 12.
Huddle Up: Otton finished the season with four games of 35 or fewer receiving yards, and he hasn't found the end zone since Nov. 4. For postseason fantasy leagues, Otton is still a quality start, but for DFS purposes, he might be a little overpriced based on his production down the stretch.
Posted 1/12/2025 4:06 pm GMT
Tampa Bay Buccaneers TE Cade Otton (knee) is expected to play in the NFC Wild Card playoff game versus the Washington Commanders Sunday, Jan. 12, according to a source.
Huddle Up: Otton had been listed as questionable on the injury report after logging one limited practice session and two full sessions during the week. He should see a handful of targets in this game and can be viewed as a low-end TE1 option for fantasy leagues.
Posted 1/10/2025 10:26 pm GMT
Tampa Bay Buccaneers WR Sterling Shepard (foot) fully participated in practice Friday, Jan. 10, and is not on the injury report for the Wild Card playoff game.
Huddle Up: Shepard likely will be involved in the passing game this week but probably will only see a few targets. He can be avoided in most fantasy leagues.
Posted 1/10/2025 10:22 pm GMT
Tampa Bay Buccaneers WR Jalen McMillan (finger) fully participated in practice Friday, Jan. 10, and is not on the injury report for the Wild Card playoff game.
Huddle Up: McMillan has caught a touchdown in each of his last five games and has been targeted at least five times in all five of the games. He should see a good amount of targets again this week and can be a starting option in fantasy leagues.
Posted 1/10/2025 10:21 pm GMT
Tampa Bay Buccaneers RB Bucky Irving (shin, shoulder) fully participated in practice Friday, Jan. 10, and is not on the injury report for the Wild Card playoff game.
Huddle Up: Irving has been playing very well over the past month and should see a significant amount of touches this week against the Washington Commanders. He can be a starting option in all fantasy leagues.
Posted 1/10/2025 10:14 pm GMT
Tampa Bay Buccaneers WR Mike Evans (non-injury) was limited during practice Friday, Jan. 10, but is not on the injury report for the Wild Card playoff game.
Huddle Up: The Buccaneers have been cautious with Evans this week so he can be fully healthy for the playoff game. He will see plenty of targets in the passing game and should be a starting option in all leagues.
Posted 1/10/2025 10:09 pm GMT
Tampa Bay Buccaneers TE Cade Otton (knee) fully participated in practice Friday, Jan. 10, but is listed as questionable for the Wild Card playoff game.
Huddle Up: Otton seems to have a good chance to play in the playoff game, but fantasy players can check the inactive list for his official status. He will see a handful of targets if he plays and can be a low-end No. 1 tight end in fantasy leagues.
Posted 1/09/2025 10:25 pm GMT
Tampa Bay Buccaneers TE Cade Otton (knee) fully participated in practice Thursday, Jan. 9.
Huddle Up: Otton appears to be on track to return to the lineup after missing the last few games because of the injury. He will see a handful of targets if he is cleared to play and can be a low-end No. 1 tight end in most fantasy leagues.
Posted 1/09/2025 10:24 pm GMT
Tampa Bay Buccaneers WR Jalen McMillan (finger) fully participated in practice Thursday, Jan. 9.
Huddle Up: McMillan has been a valuable part of the passing game over the last several weeks and should see a good amount of targets again this week. He can be a starting option in all fantasy leagues.
Posted 1/09/2025 10:21 pm GMT
Tampa Bay Buccaneers RB Bucky Irving (shin, shoulder) fully participated in practice Thursday, Jan. 9.
Huddle Up: Irving should be involved in both the running and passing game during the Wild Card playoff and likely will see plenty of touches during the game. He should be a starting option in all fantasy leagues.
Posted 1/09/2025 10:18 pm GMT
Tampa Bay Buccaneers WR Sterling Shepard (foot, knee) was limited during practice Thursday, Jan. 9.
Huddle Up: Shepard seems to have a chance to play, but fantasy players will know more in the next day or two. He will only see a few targets if he is active for the game and can be avoided in most leagues.
Posted 1/09/2025 10:12 pm GMT
Tampa Bay Buccaneers WR Mike Evans (non-injury) did not participate in practice Thursday, Jan. 9.
Huddle Up: Evans likely was receiving a day off and should be fine for the playoff game against the Washington Commanders. He is the main targets in the passing game for the Bucs and is a must-start option in all leagues.
Posted 1/08/2025 9:54 pm GMT
Tampa Bay Buccaneers WR Jalen McMillan (finger) fully participated in practice Wednesday, Jan. 8.
Huddle Up: McMillan has become a big part of the offense since returning from injury and has seven touchdowns in the last five games. He should see a decent amount of targets in the Wild Card playoff game and can be a starting option in all fantasy leagues.
Posted 1/08/2025 9:43 pm GMT
Tampa Bay Buccaneers RB Bucky Irving (shin, shoulder) fully participated in practice Wednesday, Jan. 8.
Huddle Up: Irving has posted at least 90 total yards in each of the last four games and should continue to see a good amount of touches in both the running and passing game. He can be a starting option in all fantasy leagues.
Posted 1/08/2025 9:40 pm GMT
Tampa Bay Buccaneers TE Cade Otton (knee) was limited during practice Wednesday, Jan. 8.
Huddle Up: Otton has been sidelined for several weeks because of the injury but seems to have a chance to return to the lineup this week. He probably will see a handful of targets if he is active and can be a starting option in most fantasy leagues.
Posted 1/08/2025 9:36 pm GMT
Tampa Bay Buccaneers WR Sterling Shepard (foot, knee) was limited during practice Wednesday, Jan. 8.
Huddle Up: Shepard has caught only three passes in the last three games and has been targeted six times during that span. Fantasy players will have fewer options to consider this week but can still avoid Shepard in most leagues.
Posted 1/08/2025 9:31 pm GMT
Tampa Bay Buccaneers WR Mike Evans (non-injury) was limited during practice Wednesday, Jan. 8.
Huddle Up: Evans has caught at least eight passes in three of the last four games and has four touchdowns during that span. He likely will see a significant amount of targets in the Wild Card playoff game and should be a starting option in all fantasy leagues.
Posted 1/06/2025 5:36 am GMT
Tampa Bay Buccaneers RB Rachaad White did not record a rush attempt or a target in Week 18 against the New Orleans Saints.
Huddle Up: This was not a Week 18 "rest your key players" situation for the Buccaneers, who needed to beat the Saints to guarantee themselves a playoff spot this weekend. Bucky Irving handled 21 touches and Sean Tucker got two, which makes it possible his lack of activity was punishment for a disciplinary issue and not a benching. Either way, White becomes a tricky proposition for managers entering Wild Card weekend after compiling 1,000 total yards over the first 17 weeks of the season.
Posted 1/05/2025 11:44 pm GMT
Tampa Bay Buccaneers TE Devin Culp caught two passes for 36 yards against the New Orleans Saints in Week 18. He was targeted two times during the game.
Huddle Up: Culp has been involved in the passing game over the past two games since Cade Otton has not been available and could see some targets during the Wild Card game if Otton misses another game. Fantasy players probably have other options available and can avoid Culp in most leagues.
Posted 1/05/2025 11:38 pm GMT
Tampa Bay Buccaneers WR Jalen McMillan caught five passes for 74 yards and one touchdown against the New Orleans Saints in Week 18. He was targeted six times during the game.
Huddle Up: McMillan has been a big part of the passing game over the last month of the season and has caught a touchdown in each of the last five games. He should see a decent amount of targets again next week and can be at least a flex option in all fantasy leagues.
Posted 1/05/2025 11:35 pm GMT
Tampa Bay Buccaneers WR Mike Evans caught nine passes for 89 yards against the New Orleans Saints in Week 18. He was targeted 14 times during the game.
Huddle Up: Evans has caught at least eight passes in four of his last six games and has five touchdowns during that span. He will continue to be the main option in the passing game for the Buccaneers and should be a starting option in all leagues.
Posted 1/05/2025 11:28 pm GMT
Tampa Bay Buccaneers RB Bucky Irving rushed for 89 yards and one touchdown on 19 carries against the New Orleans Saints in Week 18.
Huddle Up: Irving appears to have earned the starting running back job during the second half of the season and received nearly all of the carries against the Saints. He should receive a similar workload during the Wild Card playoff game and can be a starting option in all fantasy leagues.
Posted 1/05/2025 11:20 pm GMT
Tampa Bay Buccaneers QB Baker Mayfield went 21-for-32 for 221 yards, two touchdowns and one interception against the New Orleans Saints in Week 18. He also rushed for 68 yards on nine carries during the game.
Huddle Up: Mayfield has thrown at least two touchdowns in each of the last five games and has also had some success as a runner during recent games. He ranked in the top five in both passing yards and touchdowns during the regular season and should be a starting option in all leagues next week.
Posted 1/05/2025 5:01 pm GMT
Tampa Bay Buccaneers WR Sterling Shepard (hamstring) is officially active for the Week 18 game.
Huddle Up: Shepard had a decent role in the passing game a few weeks ago but has been targeted only four times over the last two games. He probably will see a few targets this week, but fantasy players should have better options available and can avoid Shepard.
Posted 1/05/2025 4:46 pm GMT
Tampa Bay Buccaneers TE Cade Otton (knee) is not active for Week 18's game versus the New Orleans Saints.
Huddle Up: Otton had been listed as doubtful on the injury report after logging two limited practice sessions during the week. TE Payne Durham is likely to see the bulk of the playing time at the position for the Bucs this afternoon but he is not a recommended fantasy option.
Posted 1/04/2025 3:15 am GMT
Tampa Bay Buccaneers WR Mike Evans needs 85 yards to reach 1,000 receiving yards for the 11th consecutive season, which would tie him with Jerry Rice for the longest streak in NFL history.
Huddle Up: Evans is averaging 96.7 receiving yards in six games since returning from injury, reaching 68 yards in all six contests. A victory in the finale secures the division title for Tampa Bay, so Evans and the rest of the offense should have plenty of motivation to put up big numbers.
Posted 1/03/2025 9:12 pm GMT
Tampa Bay Buccaneers RB Bucky Irving (shin, shoulder) fully participated in practice Friday, Jan. 3, and is not on the injury report for Week 18.
Huddle Up: Irving will be involved in both the running and passing game this week and should see a good amount of touches during the game. He should be at least a flex option in all fantasy leagues.
Posted 1/03/2025 9:08 pm GMT
Tampa Bay Buccaneers WR Mike Evans (non-injury) was limited during practice Friday, Jan. 3, but is not on the injury report for Week 18.
Huddle Up: Evans will see his normal workload against the New Orleans Saints and should be targeted often during the game since the Buccaneers are competing for a playoff spot. He should be a starting option in all leagues.
Posted 1/03/2025 9:05 pm GMT
Tampa Bay Buccaneers WR Sterling Shepard (hamstring) was limited during practice Friday, Jan. 3, and is listed as questionable for Week 18.
Huddle Up: Shepard seems to have a decent chance to play in the finale despite the injury. He probably will only see a few targets if he plays and can be avoided in most fantasy leagues.
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