Tampa Bay Buccaneers
Tampa Bay Buccaneers
NFC South | 8-9-0
Avg PTS
22.35
Rank: 18th
Avg Yds
335.41
Rank: 20th
Avg PYds
220.88
Rank: 18th
Avg RYds
114.53
Rank: 18th
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Posted 8/18/2026 10:13 pm GMT
Tampa Bay Buccaneers TE Cade Otton (undisclosed) is not practicing again on Tuesday, and his status for the Buccaneers' preseason game on Saturday is up in the air, according to a source on Tuesday, Aug. 18.
Huddle Up: For fantasy, Cade Otton has been a solid, yet unspectacular tight end option, who has found pockets of relevancy when other featured players have gone down in the offense. Otton has posted 59 receptions in each of the last two seasons, but he's not really a red zone threat with 11 career touchdowns in four NFL seasons. On the field in almost all situations, Otton has routes-based upside in that you know he's going to be on the field for Tampa Bay when healthy. That is definitely worth something, as opposed to better target-earning tight ends who cannot get on the field or are stuck in a rotation with other players at the position. Consider Otton a low-end TE2 and a streamable option at the position during bye weeks or if a starting receiver goes down for the Bucs this season.
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Posted 8/18/2026 10:06 pm GMT
Tampa Bay Buccaneers WR Jalen McMillan (leg) returned to practice on Tuesday, Aug. 18, but HC Todd Bowles did say McMillan won't play in Saturday's preseason game with the Kansas City Chiefs.
Huddle Up: After a return in the final four games of the 2025 season following three fractured vertebrae in a preseason game last August, McMillan was productive for the Buccaneers with 12 receptions and 178 yards while playing roughly half of the available snaps in all four games. In 2026, McMillan finds himself fighting for one of the starting outside receiver spots opposite Emeka Egbuka. McMillan is worth a late-round pick, but his value is extremely volatile not just because of the lack of stability in his starting role, but also with the Buccaneers' offense finding high peaks and low valleys at times last season.
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Posted 8/18/2026 1:47 am GMT
Tampa Bay Buccaneers QB Baker Mayfield will reportedly play in the Buccaneers' second preseason game on Saturday against the Kansas City Chiefs, according to ESPN's Jenna Laine on Monday, Aug. 17.
Huddle Up: Mayfield was fantasy's QB12 last season; a far cry from his 2024 season where he threw for 4,500 yards, threw 41 touchdown passes, and was fantasy's QB4. Mike Evans is gone and it's the Emeka Egbuka and Chris Godwin show for Tampa Bay in 2026, but Mayfield can still be a value if you believe the Bucs' offense can get back to their passing ways. He's a late-round pick in most seasonal formats, but likely will be available as a streaming quarterback who can be solid in advantageous matchups this season.
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Posted 8/17/2026 7:45 pm GMT
Tampa Bay Buccaneers WR Jalen McMillan (knee) is considered day-to-day or week-to-week because of a knee injury, according to head coach Todd Bowles.
Huddle Up: Fantasy players should keep an eye on the situation to see if McMillan will be available for the start of the regular season. He is in line to be the No. 3 receiver for the Bucs this season and can be a late round pick in deeper leagues.
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Posted 8/14/2026 10:02 pm GMT
Tampa Bay Buccaneers WR Emeka Egbuka (toe) has been diagnosed with a sprained toe after meeting with a specialist, and the team is optimistic that he will be available for Week 1.
Huddle Up: Fantasy players should keep an eye on the situation over the next few weeks to see if Egbuka is able to return to practice before the start of the regular season. He is the top receiver for the Bucs this season and will be a weekly starting option in fantasy leagues if healthy.
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Posted 8/12/2026 7:04 pm GMT
Updating a previous report, Tampa Bay Buccaneers WR Emeka Egbuka (toe) suffered a toe injury during practice Wednesday, Aug. 12, but the injury is not believed to be serious, according to source.
Huddle Up: Egbuka may miss some practice time because of the injury but does not appear to be in danger of missing the start of the regular season. He will be the main receiver for the Bucs this season and should be a weekly starting option in all leagues.
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Posted 8/10/2026 2:29 am GMT
Tampa Bay Buccaneers WR Chris Godwin is "a lot healthier right now" than he has been in recent years, according to head coach Todd Bowles. "He is still a playmaker for us, and he makes big plays in the passing and blocking game," Bowles said. "He is peaking at the right time."
Huddle Up: With Mike Evans now in San Francisco, a healthy Godwin could easily be Tampa Bay's No. 2 receiver in 2026. Godwin could be a WR3 in PPR formats.
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Posted 8/05/2026 12:36 am GMT
Tampa Bay Buccaneers WR Emeka Egbuka (lower-body soreness) participated in only positional drills on Tuesday, Aug. 4. Egbuka did not participate in team periods. The star receiver did not participate in practice Monday because of soreness, according to head coach Todd Bowles.
Huddle Up: It seems like Egbuka is dealing with a minor injury with not much to be concerned about. He will be the main receiver for the Bucs this season with Mike Evans no longer on the team, and he should be a No. 2 receiver in fantasy leagues.
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Posted 8/05/2026 12:31 am GMT
Tampa Buccaneers WR Jalen McMillan (lower-body soreness) did not practice on Tuesday, Aug. 4.
Huddle Up: The fourth-year pro caught only 12 passes for 178 yards in four games last season due to injuries. If he can stay healthy, there are snaps available with the departure of WR Mike Evans.
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Posted 8/05/2026 12:25 am GMT
Tampa Buccaneers WR Chris Godwin (maintenance) did not practice on Tuesday, Aug. 4.
Huddle Up: This isn't alarming considering Godwin played just 9 games last season after suffering a dislocated ankle and fibula damage in October 2024. Until Godwin shows he's back to the player he was prior to the injury, he's a speculative add in most formats.
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Posted 8/04/2026 8:26 pm GMT
Tampa Bay Buccaneers QB Baker Mayfield and the Buccaneers are on a "on collision course for franchise tag" which would pay him at least $47 million in 2027, in the opinion of ESPN's Jeremy Fowler on Tuesday, Aug. 4.
Huddle Up: Mayfield was fantasy's QB12 last season; a far cry from his 2024 season where he threw for 4,500 yards, threw 41 touchdown passes, and was fantasy's QB4. Mike Evans is gone and it's the Emeka Egbuka and Chris Godwin show for Tampa Bay in 2026, but Mayfield can still be a value if you believe the Bucs' offense can get back to their passing ways. He's a late-round pick in most seasonal formats, but likely will be available as a streaming quarterback who can be solid in advantageous matchups this season.
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Posted 8/03/2026 8:19 pm GMT
Tampa Bay Buccaneers WR Jalen McMillan (undisclosed) did not participate in practice Monday, Aug. 3, because of soreness, according to head coach Todd Bowles.
Huddle Up: Fantasy players can keep an eye on the situation to see when McMillan will practice again. He will likely be the No. 3 receiver for the team this season and could be a late round pick in leagues.
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Posted 8/03/2026 8:13 pm GMT
Tampa Bay Buccaneers WR Emeka Egbuka (undisclosed) did not participate in practice Monday, Aug. 3, because of soreness, according to head coach Todd Bowles.
Huddle Up: It seems like Egbuka is dealing with a minor injury, but there is a good chance that he returns to practice in the near future. He will be the main receiver for the Bucs this season with Mike Evans no longer on the team and should be a No. 2 receiver in fantasy leagues.
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Posted 7/31/2026 12:31 am GMT
Tampa Bay Buccaneers WR Chris Godwin was given the day off Thursday, July 30.
Huddle Up: Given his injury history, it is no surprise to see the Buccaneers giving Godwin a day off. Assuming he can stay healthy, Godwin has shown he can be a steady possession receiver. He could be a useful WR4, especially in PPR formats.
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Posted 7/30/2026 5:48 pm GMT
Tampa Bay Buccaneers QB Baker Mayfield said he is disappointed that the Buccaneers only offered him a two-year contract extension and that the team did not offer anything close to the $50 million per season he was looking for in the negotiations.
Huddle Up: Mayfield is entering the final year of his contract and has indicated that he will no longer be negotiating an extension with training camp started. He did see his numbers drop last season and lost one of his top targets in free agency. He can be considered a No. 2 quarterback in fantasy leagues.
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Posted 7/29/2026 12:30 am GMT
Updating a previous report, Tampa Bay Buccaneers QB Baker Mayfield and the team have not come to an agreement on a contract extension, according to a Tuesday, July 28 report. The sides are done negotiating and Mayfield will play this season under his current contract.
Huddle Up: Mayfield struggled with multiple injuries last season but gutted out 17 games. He wound up being the QB12 in fantasy and will be a low-end QB1 again in a contract year. He threw for 3,693 yards in '26 - 807 fewer in '25 in the same number of games - and 26 touchdowns - 15 fewer than his '25 career high.
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Posted 7/28/2026 3:43 pm GMT
Tampa Bay Buccaneers QB Baker Mayfield and the team haven't made significant progress on a contract extension as his self-imposed deadline nears Tuesday, July 28.
Huddle Up: Mayfield struggled with multiple injuries last season but gutted out 17 games. He wound up being the QB12 in fantasy and will be a low-end QB1 again in a contract year.
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Posted 7/26/2026 3:33 pm GMT
Tampa Bay Buccaneers QB Baker Mayfield would like to have a contract extension finalized by the time veterans report to training camp Tuesday, July 28, according to ESPN's Jeremy Fowler. However, Fowler believes this is an "artificial deadline" and that intensified negotiations could continue beyond this point if necessary. Mayfield is entering the final season of a three-year, $100 million deal.
Huddle Up: Both sides are interested in a long-term deal but there is a chance that Mayfield could return to Tampa Bay in 2027 on a franchise tag if an extension is not agreed upon. He will have WR Emeka Egbuka coming back this season, along with multiple other pass catchers, and can be viewed as a starting option in all fantasy leagues.
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Posted 7/21/2026 1:22 am GMT
Tampa Bay Buccaneers RB Bucky Irving said he is 'good to go' for training camp at his youth football camp, according to a source on Monday, July 20.
Huddle Up: Irving was limited during the offseason because of his shoulder injury, but training camp should see Irving participating from the start according to that remark. We've seen Irving's fantasy value tumbling down throughout the offseason, thanks to the signing of Kenneth Gainwell and the Buccaneers also retaining Sean Tucker. Considering Irving a low-end fantasy RB2, but a volatile one that may lose out on some carries as well as some high-value touches from time to time.
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Posted 7/13/2026 7:28 pm GMT
Tampa Bay Buccaneers QB Baker Mayfield said he played through a sprained medial collateral ligament, a sprained posterior collateral ligament, a biceps contusion and a shoulder injury during the 2025 season.
Huddle Up: Mayfield was able to play all 17 games last season but saw his passing yards and passing touchdowns drop a decent amount compared to 2024. He should be healthy when training camp starts but did lose one of his top pass catchers this offseason. He will likely be considered a No. 2 quarterback in fantasy leagues this upcoming season.
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Posted 7/07/2026 8:12 pm GMT
Tampa Bay Buccaneers QB Baker Mayfield and the Buccaneers are reportedly "not close" on a contract extension, despite HC Todd Bowles saying there's 'absolutely no question' he wants Mayfield as his long-term quarterback, according to a source on Tuesday, July 7.
Huddle Up: The 31-year-old Mayfield played in all 17 regular-season games in 2025, throwing for 3,693 passing yards with 26 touchdowns and 11 interceptions. He can be viewed as a low-end QB1 option in most fantasy leagues, albeit a volatile one.
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Posted 6/23/2026 3:52 pm GMT
Tampa Bay Buccaneers WR Jalen McMillan will have an opening for a larger role after WR Mike Evans left in the offseason.
Huddle Up: McMillan was limited to four games last season due to a serious neck injury. In his third game back, he caught seven balls for a career-high 114 yards. He'll be a WR4 with some upside.
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Posted 6/22/2026 7:47 pm GMT
Tampa Bay Buccaneers RB Bucky Irving (shoulder) should be fine for the regular season and would be available to play if the team had a game in a few weeks, according to general manager Jason Licht.
Huddle Up: Irving was limited during the offseason because of his injury but should be at least a limited participant when training camp begins and does not appear to be in any danger of missing games. He will see a majority of the work at running back in 2026 and can be a No. 2 or No. 3 fantasy running back.
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Posted 6/15/2026 12:24 am GMT
Tampa Bay Buccaneers RB Kenneth Gainwell has been referred to as "running back 1B" by head coach Todd Bowles..
Huddle Up: In other words, it sounds like Gainwell is going to be more than just Bucky Irving's backup. With a steady role in the offense, the versatile Gainwell could be a solid flex or RB3, especially in PPR formats.
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Posted 6/14/2026 1:44 am GMT
Tampa Bay Buccaneers QB Baker Mayfield has been "all business" amid contract extension talks, according to head coach Todd Bowles, and Bowles said there is "absolutely no question" that he wants Mayfield to stay with the Buccaneers long term.
Huddle Up: Mayfield battled through some injuries last year, but he still managed to toss 26 touchdowns, and he has 95 touchdown passes in his three seasons in Tampa Bay. While his future with the Buccaneers is still up in the air, Mayfield should remain a high-end QB2 with streaming potential in 2026.
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Posted 6/11/2026 5:37 pm GMT
Tampa Bay Buccaneers RB Bucky Irving (shoulder) took part in the team's OTA session on Thursday, June 11.
Huddle Up: Irving has been out since having surgery on his shoulder. His return to practice is a good sign that he could be ready to be at 100% for the start of the season. If he is, he is an RB2 or flex option in fantasy leagues with the Bucs having offensive coordinator Zac Robinson calling plays after seeing what he did for the Falcons' backfield prior.
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Posted 6/07/2026 11:22 pm GMT
Tampa Bay Buccaneers WR Chris Godwin has been able to participate in the offseason program at full strength, according to head coach Todd Bowles. "Obviously his knowledge of the game helps the younger guys but his route running is sharp, he looks smooth running his routes and he understands the offense very well," Bowles said. "We know the playmaker he's going to be for us."
Huddle Up: Godwin has dealt with multiple injuries the last couple of years, but he has still flashed his potential as a possession receiver when healthy. With Mike Evans now in San Francisco, Godwin should be one the main weapons in the Tampa Bay passing attack in 2026. He could be a WR3 option in PPR formats.
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Posted 6/06/2026 2:53 pm GMT
Tampa Bay Buccaneers QB Baker Mayfield is not likely to stage a holdout from mandatory minicamp, which begins on June 16, even though the two sides are not believed to be close to finalizing a contract extension. According to ESPN.com's Jeremy Fowler, discussions are in the early stages but Mayfield will not negotiate a long-term deal once training camp has started.
Huddle Up: The 31-year-old Mayfield played in all 17 regular-season games, throwing for 3,693 passing yards with 26 touchdowns and 11 interceptions. He can be viewed as a low-end QB1 option in most fantasy leagues.
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Posted 6/05/2026 3:07 pm GMT
Tampa Bay Buccaneers QB Baker Mayfield said he and the team aren't close in contract negotiations, and talks will end once the season begins.
Huddle Up: Mayfield was pummeled and lost so many skill-position weapons last season, but he still wound up the QB12 in fantasy and played in 17 games. Now 31, he remains a low-end QB1 with some contract-year upside.
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