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Baker Mayfield Baker Mayfield Solid as game manager Sunday
Sun, Nov 30, 2025, 4:09 PM
Mayfield completed 18 of 28 passes for 194 yards with a touchdown and no interceptions while adding six carries for 27 yards in the Buccaneers' 20-17 win over the Cardinals on Sunday. He also committed a fumble recovered by Tampa Bay.
Analysis: Mayfield was able to manage effectively despite playing with a left shoulder support following his injury against the Rams last Sunday night, avoiding turnovers and completing passes to nine different targets overall. Mayfield also saw Chris Godwin commit a rare drop on a perfectly thrown would-be touchdown pass in the first half, but he did just enough overall to keep Tampa Bay ahead of a feisty Jacoby Brissett-led offense on the other side. Mayfield's two-yard touchdown toss to left tackle Tristan Wirfs late in the first half also extended the veteran signal-caller's streak of games with a TD pass to four, and he'll look for an even more productive performance with presumably better health in a Week 14 home matchup against the Saints. |
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Bucky Irving Bucky Irving Strong showing in return
Sun, Nov 30, 2025, 3:31 PM
Irving rushed 17 times for 61 yards and a touchdown while bringing in both targets for 20 yards in the Buccaneers' 20-17 win over the Cardinals on Sunday.
Analysis: Irving notably jumped right back into a true lead-back role in his first game action since Week 4, despite talk during the week he'd see limited snaps. The standout second-year back outpaced both Rachaad White and Sean Tucker by 15 carries, and in addition to his 13-yard scoring run late in the third quarter, he also saw a one-yard touchdown in the second quarter wiped out by a holding penalty. Perhaps just as important as his individual statistics was the fact Irving proved capable of handling a hefty workload immediately, which certainly pleases his fantasy managers heading into a Week 14 home matchup against a vulnerable Saints defense next Sunday. |
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Bucky Irving Bucky Irving Playing for first time since Week 4
Sun, Nov 30, 2025, 10:36 AM
Irving (shoulder/foot) is active for Sunday's game against the Cardinals.
Analysis: Though he carried a questionable tag into Sunday, Irving will end up being cleared to play, as expected, after he logged a trio of full practices this week. The second-year back will be suiting up for the first time since Week 4, and because of the length of his absence due to a subluxation of his left shoulder as well as a sprained left foot, Irving is expected to be eased back into the mix with a lighter workload than usual. Head coach Todd Bowles hasn't provided any specifics regarding what sort of limitations Irving might be under, so the 23-year-old could carry some risk as a fantasy lineup option for Week 13. Sean Tucker and Rachaad White are still expected to have roles in the game plan, though both could see their snaps scaled back compared to previous weeks now that Irving is back in the fold. |
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Baker Mayfield Baker Mayfield Ready to go for Week 13
Sun, Nov 30, 2025, 10:34 AM
Mayfield (shoulder) is active for Sunday's game against the Cardinals.
Analysis: After sustaining a low-grade AC joint sprain to his non-throwing shoulder in last Sunday''s 34-7 loss to the Rams, Mayfield sat out the Buccaneers' first practice of the week Wednesday before advancing to limited activity Thursday and then a full session Friday. Though he ultimately took a questionable tag into the weekend, Mayfield was fully expected to start Sunday, and his availability for the matchup with Arizona has now been confirmed. Mayfield will be joined in the Tampa Bay backfield by top running back Bucky Irving (shoulder/foot), who is active for the first time since Week 4. |
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Jalen McMillan Jalen McMillan Appears set to practice in Week 14
Sun, Nov 30, 2025, 8:32 AM
McMillan (neck) received clearance from a spine specialist to resume on-field work and is expected to return to practice in Week 14, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports.
Analysis: McMillan has resided on injured reserve all season after he sustained three neck fractures as well as ligament damage during an Aug. 16 preseason game against the Steelers, per Rick Stroud of the Tampa Bay Times. The ligament damage in particular took the longest time to heal and required McMillan to wear a neck brace for an extended period, but the second-year wideout has finally turned a corner in his recovery and could provide some aid to the Tampa Bay passing attack down the stretch. McMillan excelled in a complementary role as a rookie, appearing in 13 games while finishing with 37 catches for 461 yards and eight touchdowns on 58 targets. |
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Baker Mayfield Baker Mayfield Expected to suit up Sunday
Sat, Nov 29, 2025, 10:05 PM
Mayfield, who is officially questionable for Sunday's clash against the Cardinals due to a shoulder injury, is likely to play, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports.
Analysis: This supports Buccaneers coach Todd Bowles' statement Friday that Mayfield is trending toward playing. The veteran quarterback is managing a low-grade AC joint sprain in his non-throwing shoulder, and he may wear protective padding to guard against further injury, per Jeremy Fowler of ESPN.com. Mayfield's status may not be confirmed until about 90 minutes prior to Sunday's 1:00 p.m. ET kickoff, but barring any setbacks, fantasy managers can expect Mayfield to be active against the Cardinals. |
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Bucky Irving Bucky Irving Looking likely for Week 13
Sat, Nov 29, 2025, 9:58 PM
Irving (shoulder/foot), who is officially questionable to play Sunday against Arizona, is expected to suit up, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports.
Analysis: If Irving does indeed play, it will be his first game action since Week 4. The second-year running back set himself up to suit up with a trio of full practices this week, but he won't necessarily get a full workload right off the bat. Schefter notes that Tampa Bay doesn't want to "overdo it with Irving," suggesting that his offensive snap count could be managed to some extent, though that doesn't necessarily mean he won't get enough touches to make a tangible impact in the contest and in fantasy box scores. |
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Baker Mayfield Baker Mayfield Could play with protective padding
Sat, Nov 29, 2025, 9:15 AM
Mayfield is expected to start Sunday against the Cardinals and could wear padding to protect his left shoulder, Jeremy Fowler of ESPN.com reports.
Analysis: Mayfield sustained a low-grade AC joint sprain in his left shoulder during the Buccaneers' Week 12 loss to the Rams. Teddy Bridgewater opened Week 13 prep taking reps with the first-team offense, but Mayfield logged a full practice Friday to draw the questionable tag and is expected to suit up Sunday. Mayfield's status may not be officially known until Tampa Bay announces its list of inactive players approximately 90 minutes before the 1:00 p.m. ET kickoff. |
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Bucky Irving Bucky Irving Deemed questionable, should play
Fri, Nov 28, 2025, 3:04 PM
Irving (shoulder/foot) is listed as questionable for Sunday's game against Arizona, with the expectation that he'll return to action after logging full practices all week, Jenna Laine of ESPN.com reports.
Analysis: Irving won't necessarily return to his pre-injury role but should at least be back in the mix as a significant part of Tampa Bay's offense. His impressive fantasy production late last season and into this September makes him a viable lineup option in nearly any format despite workload uncertainty in the first game back from a two-month absence. Sean Tucker supplanted Rachaad White as the lead back during that time, potentially setting up a three-headed backfield now that Irving is expected to be active ahead of the 1:00 p.m. ET kickoff Sunday. |
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Baker Mayfield Baker Mayfield Listed as questionable, should play
Fri, Nov 28, 2025, 2:59 PM
Mayfield (shoulder) is listed as questionable for Sunday's game against Arizona after upgrading to full practice participation Friday, Jenna Laine of ESPN.com reports.
Analysis: The combination of a full practice and optimistic comments from coach Todd Bowles has Mayfield looking highly likely to play. Bowles told reporters that Mayfield "looked good" during Friday's practice and is "trending to play," per Rob Maaddi of the Associated Press. Mayfield's fantasy managers should nonetheless check back in before a 1:00 p.m. ET kickoff Sunday to make sure he's avoided late setbacks and is getting the nod. |
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Baker Mayfield Baker Mayfield Trending toward playing
Fri, Nov 28, 2025, 11:55 AM
Buccaneers head coach Todd Bowles said Friday that Mayfield (shoulder) is trending in the right direction to start Sunday's game against the Cardinals, Rick Stroud of the Tampa Bay Times reports.
Analysis: Bowles said Mayfield looked good during Friday's practice, though it's unclear if the QB did enough to be listed as a full participant. He was a limited participant Thursday, following a 'DNP' on Wednesday's practice estimate. Mayfield is gearing up to play through an AC joint sprain in his non-throwing shoulder. |
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Chris Godwin Chris Godwin Full listing Thursday
Thu, Nov 27, 2025, 2:52 PM
Godwin (fibula) was listed as full on Thursday's injury report.
Analysis: Godwin followed up Wednesday's limited walkthrough with all listed activity a day later, thereby paving the way for him to continue being a part of the Buccaneers' passing game Sunday versus the Cardinals. In his first action since Week 5 this past Sunday at the Rams after dealing with a fibula injury, Godwin operated with restrictions on his way to two catches (on four targets) for nine yards on a 36 percent snap share. |
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Baker Mayfield Baker Mayfield Limited Thursday
Thu, Nov 27, 2025, 2:46 PM
Mayfield (left shoulder) was listed as limited on Thursday's practice report.
Analysis: Mayfield missed the second half of this past Sunday's loss at the Rams with a left shoulder injury that eventually was revealed to be a sprained AC joint. He then opened Week 13 prep with no activity at Wednesday's walkthrough before the Buccaneers upgraded his activity level one day later. Mayfield thus will have one more chance to prove his health this week, at which point Friday's injury report will reveal his odds to suit up Sunday against the Cardinals. Teddy Bridgewater is on hand to lead the offense if Mayfield ends up sidelined this weekend. |
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Bucky Irving Bucky Irving Logs full walkthrough
Wed, Nov 26, 2025, 4:49 PM
Irving (shoulder/foot) was a full participant at Wednesday's walkthrough.
Analysis: After being listed as limited on the Buccaneers' five previous injury reports, Irving finally was able to log an uncapped session to begin Week 13 prep, seemingly putting him on a path for his first game action since Week 4. He missed the last eight seven games due to a subluxation in his shoulder and a sprained left foot, so he may not take on his normal role as Tampa Bay's lead runner Sunday against the Cardinals. In such a scenario, fellow RBs Sean Tucker and Rachaad White would be available for any snaps and touches that don't go to Irving. |
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Chris Godwin Chris Godwin Limited at walkthrough
Wed, Nov 26, 2025, 4:01 PM
Godwin (fibula) was a limited participant at Wednesday's walkthrough.
Analysis: In his return to action this past Sunday at the Rams, Godwin took on a smaller workload than normal, logging a 34 percent snap share on his way to two catches (on four targets) for nine yards. His fibula injury continues to bother him, as evidenced by that and Wednesday's capped session, with Friday's injury report set to reveal if he has a designation for Sunday's game versus the Cardinals. |
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Bucky Irving Bucky Irving Logs full walkthrough
Wed, Nov 26, 2025, 3:53 PM
Irving (shoulder/foot) was a full participant at Wednesday's walkthrough.
Analysis: After being listed as limited on the Buccaneers' five previous injury reports, Irving finally was able to log an uncapped session to begin Week 13 prep, seemingly putting him on a path for his first game action since Week 4. He missed the last eight seven games due to a subluxation in his shoulder and a sprained left foot, so he may not take on his normal role as Tampa Bay's lead runner Sunday against the Cardinals. In such a scenario, fellow RBs Sean Tucker and Rachaad White would be available for any snaps and touches that don't go to Irving. |
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Baker Mayfield Baker Mayfield Sits out Wednesday's walkthrough
Wed, Nov 26, 2025, 3:44 PM
Mayfield (left shoulder) was a non-participant at Wednesday's walkthrough.
Analysis: Mayfield injured his left non-throwing shoulder during this past Sunday's loss at the Rams and was ruled out from returning after halftime. After undergoing an MRI, he was revealed to have suffered a sprained AC joint, and, while it's considered a low-grade sprain, he does have a chance to suit up Week 13 against the Cardinals, per Ian Rapoport of NFL Network. Ultimately, Mayfield's ability to play will be tied to pain management, according to Rick Stroud of the Tampa Bay Times, so he may not need to practice this week in order to be available Sunday. Teddy Bridgewater is on hand in the event Mayfield isn't able to play. |
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Teddy Bridgewater Teddy Bridgewater To take majority of first-team reps
Wed, Nov 26, 2025, 11:47 AM
Buccaneers head coach Todd Bowles said Wednesday that Bridgewater will get most of the starting reps at practice in preparation for Sunday's contest against the Cardinals, but that Baker Mayfield (AC joint) has not yet been ruled out, Scott Smith of the team's official site reports.
Analysis: Bridgewater replaced Mayfield at halftime during Tampa Bay's 34-7 loss to the Rams in Week 12, at which point the game was already well out of contention. As a result Bridgewater completed just eight of 15 passes for 62 yards versus a dominant Los Angeles defense, but the veteran signal-caller will carry more preparation into Sunday's home game against Arizona if he's called upon to start. Mayfield is dealing with a low-grade AC joint sprain in his left shoulder and will be re-evaluated closer to the end of the practice week, per Mike Garafolo of NFL Network. |
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Baker Mayfield Baker Mayfield Chance to play Week 13
Wed, Nov 26, 2025, 8:27 AM
Mayfield (shoulder) is dealing with a low-grade AC joint sprain and has a chance to be available Sunday versus the Cardinals, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports.
Analysis: Mayfield's availability for Week 13, or lack thereof, will largely come down to pain management, per Rick Stroud of the Tampa Bay Times, so it will be encouraging if he's able to show up as at least a limited participant on Wednesday's practice report. Per Stroud, Mayfield is participating in the early portion of Wednesday's walkthrough. Overall, though, it's a relief for the Buccaneers' offense that Mayfield's MRI on Monday didn't reveal worse than a low grade sprain. Teddy Bridgewater remains on hand to start versus Arizona in the event that Mayfield isn't cleared to play. |
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Cade Otton Cade Otton Team-high catch total in loss
Mon, Nov 24, 2025, 11:05 PM
Otton brought in four of seven targets for 21 yards in the Buccaneers' 34-7 loss to the Rams on Sunday night.
Analysis: Otton led the Buccaneers in receptions while tying for second in receiving yards for the Buccaneers on the night. Otton logged his usual hefty snap share -- 86 percent (60 snaps) -- but with Baker Mayfield exiting the game early due to a shoulder injury and Teddy Bridgewater similarly struggling to get much going through the air, the tight end's yardage total was his lowest since Week 4. Given Otton's usual shorter-area role, the tight end shouldn't see much of a downgrade in outlook if Bridgewater is forced to make a spot start in Week 13 against the Cardinals. |
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