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Secures 10 tackles in loss
Tue, Oct 20, 2026, 9:56 PM
Smith compiled 10 total tackles (three solo) during Sunday's 26-19 overtime loss to the Steelers.
Analysis: Smith was able to recorded double-digit stops for the first time this season, finishing third on the team behind linebacker Josiah Trotter (12) and cornerback Zyon McCollum (11). Smith has now registered 34 total tackles (20 solo), a pass defensed and a forced fumble over the first six contests of the 2026 campaign. |
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Notches first career sack
Tue, Oct 20, 2026, 9:52 PM
Scott recorded eight total tackles (four solo), including 1.0 sacks, during Sunday's 26-19 overtime loss to Pittsburgh.
Analysis: Scott was able to register a season-high eight tackles, most notably bringing down Aaron Rodgers for his first career sack in the second quarter. The cornerback has now compiled 32 total tackles (27 solo), including 1.0 sacks, while also adding two passes defensed over the first six regular-season games of his NFL career. |
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Registers 11 tackles in loss
Tue, Oct 20, 2026, 9:48 PM
McCollum compiled 11 total tackles (seven solo) and a pass defensed during Sunday's 26-19 overtime loss to the Steelers.
Analysis: McCollum finished second on the team in tackles behind linebacker Josiah Trotter (12). The cornerback was also able to register at least one pass defensed for the fourth time this season. McCollum is now up to 27 total tackles (22 solo) and seven passes defensed over the first six regular-season games of the year. |
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Notches 12 tackles in Week 6
Tue, Oct 20, 2026, 9:41 PM
Trotter recorded 12 total tackles (five solo) and a pass defensed during Sunday's 26-19 overtime loss to the Steelers.
Analysis: Trotter was sharp again in Week 6, registering double-digit stops for the third time this season while playing every defensive snap in the loss. The linebacker has now registered 52 total tackles (27 solo), including 1.0 sacks, while also adding a pick-six over five games to open the 2026 campaign. |
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Two sacks in loss
Tue, Oct 20, 2026, 9:36 PM
Walker recorded seven total tackles (four solo), including 2.0 sacks, during Sunday's 26-19 overtime loss to Pittsburgh.
Analysis: Walker was able to register a season-high seven stops, most notably getting to Aaron Rodgers for a pair of sacks in the third and fourth quarters. The linebacker has now compiled 17 total tackles (10 solo), including 4.0 sacks, over six games to open the 2026 campaign. |
Chase McLaughlin Chase McLaughlin Makes four field goals in Week 6 loss
Mon, Oct 19, 2026, 8:55 PM
McLaughlin connected on all four of his field-goal attempts and converted his lone extra-point try during the Buccaneers' 26-19 overtime loss to the Steelers on Sunday.
Analysis: It was the second time this season that McLaughlin made four field goals, including a 53-yarder in the dying seconds of the fourth quarter to force Sunday's game into overtime. He has yet to miss a kick this season, and his 14 made field goals are tied for third-most in the NFL behind Spencer Shrader (18) and Will Reichard (15). The Buccaneers will be on the road for three of their next four games, starting with Week 7 against the Panthers on Oct. 25. |
Ted Hurst III Ted Hurst III Three snags in Week 6
Mon, Oct 19, 2026, 8:24 PM
Hurst caught three of six targets for 40 yards during Sunday's 26-19 overtime loss to the Steelers.
Analysis: Hurst matched his season high in catches and receiving yards against Pittsburgh, reeling in multiple passes for the fourth time this year. The wide receiver has now caught 11 of 22 targets for 168 yards over six contests to begin his first NFL campaign, and he could receive a boost if Baker Mayfield (thumb) returns to action in Week 7 versus Carolina. |
Baker Mayfield Baker Mayfield On track to practice Wednesday
Mon, Oct 19, 2026, 11:41 AM
Buccaneers head coach Todd Bowles said that Mayfield (thumb) is "supposed to practice" Wednesday, Brianna Dix of the team's official site reports.
Analysis: Mayfield hasn't logged any practice activity and has missed three consecutive games since dislocating his right thumb in a Sept. 27 loss to the Vikings, but he looks poised to take a meaningful step forward in his recovery process during the upcoming week. According to Greg Auman of Fox Sports, Bowles added that while he's still planning for undrafted rookie Jalon Daniels to make a fourth straight start this coming Sunday against the Panthers, the Buccaneers will evaluate how Mayfield looks with his throwing over the next few days before making any decisions. Shortly after Mayfield was diagnosed with the dislocated thumb, Adam Schefter of ESPN reported that the veteran signal-caller was facing a loose recovery timeline in the range of 3-to-6 weeks. |
Cade Otton Cade Otton One catch in Week 6 loss
Sun, Oct 18, 2026, 10:31 PM
Otton caught one of two targets for four yards in Sunday's 26-19 overtime loss to the Steelers.
Analysis: Otton ws targeted on just two of Jalon Daniels' 43 pass attempts, good for a lousy 4.7 percent share. The tight end has yet to catch a touchdown this season and has been held below 40 yards in five of six contests. He's a low-floor fantasy option at the position who is best left on waivers. |
Chris Godwin Jr. Chris Godwin Jr. Another lackluster showing in Week 6 loss
Sun, Oct 18, 2026, 9:49 PM
Godwin caught four of eight targets for 37 yards in Sunday's 26-19 overtime loss to the Steelers.
Analysis: For the fifth time in six games to begin the season, Godwin caught either three or four passes, and all six of his yardage totals have been between 25 and 46 yards. The veteran wideout also has yet to score a TD in 2026, and his lackluster production has come whether Baker Mayfield (thumb) or rookie Jalon Daniels has been under center. Godwin will try to find a way to break out in Week 7 against the Panthers. |
Emeka Egbuka Emeka Egbuka Finds end zone in OT loss
Sun, Oct 18, 2026, 9:43 PM
Egbuka caught seven of 16 targets for 48 yards and a touchdown in Sunday's 26-19 overtime loss to the Steelers.
Analysis: It was the first time this season that Egbuka got double-digit targets, but the volume didn't turn into a whole lot of production aside from a two-yard TD in the second quarter. Egbuka still set a new season high in receptions, and he remains the first look for rookie quarterback Jalon Daniels while he fills in for Baker Mayfield (thumb). Egbuka will take a 28-240-2 line on 49 targets into a Week 7 clash with the Panthers. |
Bucky Irving Bucky Irving Quiet in OT loss to Pittsburgh
Sun, Oct 18, 2026, 9:38 PM
Irving carried the ball 19 times for 46 yards and caught two of three targets for three yards in Sunday's 26-19 overtime loss to the Steelers.
Analysis: It's the first time this season Irving's failed to reach 50 scrimmage yards in a game, and his longest gain went for just 13 yards. The third-year back remains the top option in the Tampa Bay backfield, however, as Kenny Gainwell saw only three touches in Sunday's loss. Irving will look to bounce back in Week 7 against the Panthers. |
Jalon Daniels Jalon Daniels Two picks in OT loss to Pittsburgh
Sun, Oct 18, 2026, 9:33 PM
Daniels completed 22 of 43 passes for 164 yards and one touchdown with two interceptions in Sunday's 26-19 overtime loss to the Steelers. He added 39 rushing yards on four carries.
Analysis: The rookie quarterback struggled in his third career start, but Daniels did connect with Emeka Egbuka on a two-yard score in the second quarter and had Tampa Bay in front 16-3 to begin the fourth. Once Aaron Rodgers began putting points on the board, though, Daniels buckled under the pressure and threw both his INTs. Baker Mayfield (thumb) has yet to return to practice, giving Daniels good odds of making his fourth straight start in Week 7 against the Panthers, but his 3:5 TD:INT since the veteran QB went down doesn't make him a very appealing fantasy option. |
Kenny Gainwell Kenny Gainwell Handles three touches in loss
Sun, Oct 18, 2026, 9:06 PM
Gainwell rushed two times for 17 yards in Sunday's 26-19 overtime loss to the Steelers. He caught his only target for seven yards.
Analysis: Even with Sean Tucker (quadriceps) inactive, Gainwell didn't see any sort of increase in his offensive role, getting out-carried 19 to two by Bucky Irving, who also saw three targets. Gainwell has 122 total yards through six games and can be sent to waivers in 10- and 12-team redraft fantasy leagues. |
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Green light to play against Pittsburgh
Sun, Oct 18, 2026, 11:28 AM
Trotter (knee) is active against the Steelers on Sunday.
Analysis: Trotter popped up on Friday's injury report as a limited participant due to a knee injury, but the rookie second-rounder has been cleared to play Sunday after going through pregame warmups. He has 40 tackles (22 solo), including 1.0 sacks, and a pick-six through four regular-season games. |
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Cleared to play against Pittsburgh
Sun, Oct 18, 2026, 11:25 AM
Dennis (ankle/foot) is active for Sunday's game against the Steelers.
Analysis: Ankle and foot injuries prevented Dennis from playing against the Cowboys in Week 5. He drew the questionable tag for Week 6 after logging a full practice Friday, and the fourth-year linebacker has been given the green light to return for Sunday's contest. |
Sean Tucker Sean Tucker Inactive for Week 6
Sun, Oct 18, 2026, 11:21 AM
Tucker (quadriceps) is inactive for Sunday's game against the Steelers.
Analysis: Tucker ended Week 6 prep with consecutive limited sessions as he manages a quadriceps injury. The running back is not quite ready to return to the field and will not suit up for Sunday's game. Josh Williams has been elevated from the practice squad to serve as the Buccaneers' No. 3 running back behind Bucky Irving and Kenny Gainwell on Sunday. |
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Inactive with quadriceps injury
Sun, Oct 18, 2026, 11:11 AM
Morrison (quadriceps) is inactive for Sunday's game against the Steelers.
Analysis: Morrison enterted the weekend doubtful to suit up for Sunday's game. The cornerback was limited throughout Week 6 prep with a quadriceps injury and will not be able to overcome the injury in time for Sunday's game. Kevin Knowles will likely start at outside cornerback against the Steelers. |
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Sean Tucker Sean Tucker Unlikely to suit up Sunday
Sun, Oct 18, 2026, 7:57 AM
Tucker (quadriceps), who is listed as questionable for Sunday's game against the Steelers, isn't expected to play, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports.
Analysis: Per Brianna Dix of the Buccaneers' official site, head coach Todd Bowles had been treating Tucker as a game-time call for Sunday after the running back sat out one practice and was a limited participant in two others this week while managing the quad issue. Tucker doesn't look to have made enough progress to suit up this weekend, but a final word on his status will arrive when Tampa Bay posts its inactive list 90 minutes prior to the game's 1 p.m. ET kickoff. Tampa Bay elevated Josh Williams from the practice squad and would have him serve as the No. 3 back behind Bucky Irving and Kenny Gainwell in Tucker's expected absence. |
Josh Williams Josh Williams Up from practice squad
Sat, Oct 17, 2026, 9:04 PM
The Bucs elevated Williams from the practice squad ahead of Sunday's game against the Steelers.
Analysis: With Sean Tucker (quadriceps) questionable, Williams will provide a depth option behind Bucky Irving and Kenny Gainwell if Tucker is unable to go. He's also an option to handle returner duties for Tampa Bay. |
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