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Cade Otton Cade Otton Logs three catches in victory Thursday night
Fri, Oct 9, 2026, 6:53 PM
Otton caught three of four targets for 25 yards in a 24-16 win over Dallas on Thursday.
Analysis: Otton was active early, catching two passes on the Buccaneers' first drive. However, he logged only two more targets and one more reception -- an 11-yarder that helped set up a field goal in the third quarter -- the rest of the way. The 25 total yards were a low mark so far this season for the veteran tight end, who has caught between three and five passes in all five of Tampa Bay's games so far. That at least gives him a reliable floor, but Otton doesn't have a very high week-to-week fantasy ceiling. |
Jalon Daniels Jalon Daniels Expected to start Week 6
Fri, Oct 9, 2026, 10:23 AM
Buccaneers coach Todd Bowles said Friday that he plans on starting Daniels in Week 6 against Pittsburgh, Scott Smith reports.
Analysis: Bowles used a "right now" qualifier, so he wasn't exactly committing to Daniels over Baker Mayfield (thumb) in Week 6. The decision mostly comes down to Mayfield's health, but the Bucs could also opt to be more cautious after seeing Daniels keep a run-first offense afloat the past two games. |
Baker Mayfield Baker Mayfield May progress to gripping ball next week
Fri, Oct 9, 2026, 10:18 AM
Head coach Todd Bowles said Friday that Mayfield (thumb) is now in a smaller splint, and the Bucs will see if he can progress to gripping the football next week, Rick Stroud of the Tampa Bay Times reports.
Analysis: Bowles admitted the "plan" is for Jalon Daniels to start next Sunday against the Steelers after the rookie quarterback helped lead the Bucs to their first victory in a stunning upset of the Cowboys on Thursday night. Mayfield has missed two games and was initially given a recovery timetable of 3-to-6 weeks, so he appears to be progressing normally with his dislocated thumb. |
Chase McLaughlin Chase McLaughlin Perfect on four kicks Thursday
Thu, Oct 8, 2026, 11:25 PM
McLaughlin made his only field-goal attempt and all three extra-point tries Thursday in a 24-16 win against Dallas.
Analysis: McLaughlin made all three of his PAT tries before nailing a 41-yard field goal late in the third quarter. He could have had an additional chip-shot FG midway through the fourth, but the Buccaneers somewhat surprisingly tried (and failed) to get into the end zone on a fourth-and-goal play from the 1-yard line when a field goal would have given them a three-score lead. Regardless, McLaughlin looked fine after missing practice Tuesday with a right groin/hip issue, and he's now a perfect 10-for-10 on field-goal attempts this season. |
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Jalon Daniels Jalon Daniels Notable improvement in second start
Thu, Oct 8, 2026, 11:12 PM
Daniels completed 19 of 25 passes for 189 yards with one touchdown and no interceptions while rushing seven times for 23 yards in the Buccaneers' 24-16 win over the Cowboys on Thursday night.
Analysis: Daniels didn't have the luxury of a normal practice week after making his starting debut in a Week 4 home loss to the Packers, but the undrafted rookie from Kansas looked like a significantly improved player just four days later on the road. Daniels commanded the Buccaneers' offense with poise throughout the night, spreading the ball around to seven different targets and remaining free of turnovers after throwing a pair of interceptions against Green Bay. Daniels also connected with Bucky Irving for a five-yard touchdown pass to open the second quarter, his second career scoring toss. With some valuable experience now under his belt, Daniels will now have some additional time to prepare for a Week 6 home matchup against the Steelers on Sunday, Oct. 18. |
Chris Godwin Jr. Chris Godwin Jr. Four touches in Week 5 win
Thu, Oct 8, 2026, 11:06 PM
Godwin secured all three targets for 37 yards and rushed once for three yards in the Buccaneers' 24-16 win over the Cowboys on Thursday night.
Analysis: Godwin continued to fill a complementary role in the air attack on a night when Jalon Daniels threw for a modest 189 yards. The veteran wideout has been confirmed to a short-area option for the most part whether it's been Baker Mayfield (thumb) or Daniels under center, as Godwin has just a 19-179-0 line on the season and two receptions of 20-plus yards heading into a Week 6 home matchup against the Steelers on Sunday, Oct. 18. |
Emeka Egbuka Emeka Egbuka Seven touches, one TD in win
Thu, Oct 8, 2026, 11:02 PM
Egbuka secured six of nine targets for 38 yards and rushed once for a 14-yard touchdown in the Buccaneers' 24-16 win over the Cowboys on Thursday night.
Analysis: Egbuka comfortably led the Buccaneers in receptions and targets, but his receiving yardage figure was a distant second to Tez Johnson. Egbuka did round out his fantasy night nicely with the first rushing touchdown of his career, which came on a jet sweep from 14 yards out to cap off the first drive of the second half. The increase in chemistry between Egbuka and Jalon Daniels in the latter's second start was encouraging from a fantasy perspective, and they'll have additional time to continue building rapport before a Week 6 home matchup against the Steelers on Sunday, Oct. 18. |
Bucky Irving Bucky Irving Career-best rushing yardage in win
Thu, Oct 8, 2026, 10:38 PM
Irving rushed 21 times for 165 yards and a touchdown and brought in two of three targets for 10 yards and another score in the Buccaneers' 24-16 win over the Cowboys on Thursday.
Analysis: The early portion of Irving's night offered no hint the third-year back would finish with a new career high in rushing yards, as he repeatedly scuffled for running room throughout most of the first half. However, he did put the Buccaneers' first points on the board with a five-yard touchdown catch on the second play of the second quarter, and he subsequently ripped off a nifty 72-yard scamper that saw him change direction several times within the first 10 yards on the first play of the second half. Irving would go on to cap off the next possession with a one-yard touchdown run, and he sealed Tampa Bay's victory with a 22-yard scamper on the final drive of the night that set up a pair of Jalon Daniels' kneel downs. Irving's carry total was also a season-high figure, and he's now averaging 5.3 yards per carry heading into a Week 6 home matchup against the Steelers on Sunday, Oct. 18. |
Easton Stick Easton Stick Elevated to active roster Thursday
Thu, Oct 8, 2026, 5:57 PM
Stick was elevated from the practice squad to the active roster Thursday, Scott Smith of the team's official site reports.
Analysis: With Baker Mayfield (thumb) on the shelf, Stick was presumably elevated to serve as the No. 2 signal-caller on the depth chart behind Jalon Daniels. He likely won't see the field Thursday versus the Cowboys unless Daniels exits the contest due to injury, illness or ejection. |
Ko Kieft Ko Kieft Good to go for TNF
Wed, Oct 7, 2026, 5:50 PM
Kieft (elbow) does not carry an injury designation into Thursday's game against the Cowboys, Brianna Dix of the Buccaneers' official site reports.
Analysis: Kieft managed to fade an injury designation after practicing in full Wednesday, and the fifth-year pro has been cleared to return from a one-game absence due to an elbow injury. He's mostly contributed on special teams this season, but he will also provide depth at the tight end position behind Cade Otton and Payne Durham. |
Officially ruled out vs. Dallas
Wed, Oct 7, 2026, 5:26 PM
The Buccaneers have ruled out Winfield (ribs) for Thursday's game against the Cowboys.
Analysis: Per Jenna Laine of ESPN.com, Winfield is expected to miss 2-to-4 weeks due to a "slight rib fracture" that he sustained during the Buccaneers' loss to the Packers this past Sunday. It's unclear whether he needs a stint on IR, but for as long as he's sidelined, Ifeatu Melifonwu figures to start alongside Tykee Smith at safety. |
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Ruled out for Week 5
Wed, Oct 7, 2026, 4:50 PM
Dennis (ankle) has been ruled out for Thursday's game against Dallas, Scott Smith of the Buccaneers' official site reports.
Analysis: Dennis suffered an ankle injury during the Buccaneers' Week 4 loss to the Packers on Sunday. The Bucs are still awaiting the results of his MRI, but the injury is severe enough for the fourth-year pro to be sidelined for Thursday night's contest. In Dennis' absence, Christian Rozeboom will be the sole depth option at inside linebacker behind Alex Anzalone and Josiah Trotter. |
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Won't play against Dallas
Wed, Oct 7, 2026, 4:47 PM
Morrison (quadriceps) has been ruled out for Thursday's game against the Cowboys, Scott Smith of the Buccaneers' official site reports.
Analysis: Morrison will end up missing two consecutive games due to a quadriceps injury that he sustained during Week 4 prep, and his next chance to play is Week 6 against the Steelers on Sunday, Oct. 18. In Morrison's absence, the Buccaneers will lean more heavily on Zyon McCollum, Jacob Parrish and Keionte Scott in the secondary. |
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Chase McLaughlin Chase McLaughlin Ready to go for Thursday
Wed, Oct 7, 2026, 10:41 AM
Buccaneers head coach Todd Bowles said Wednesday that McLaughlin (groin/hip) will play Thursday against the Cowboys, Rick Stroud of the Tampa Bay Times reports.
Analysis: McLaughlin popped up on the injury report Tuesday as a non-participant due to right groin and hip injuries, but his absence from practice that day appears to have been precautionary more than anything else. The veteran kicker is a perfect 9-for-9 on field-goal tries and 7-for-7 on point-after attempts through the Buccaneers' first four games. Backed by a Tampa Bay offense struggling to score touchdowns, McLaughlin could continue to see ample field-goal chances if the team's drives keep stalling out in the red zone. |
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Forces fumble in Week 4 loss
Tue, Oct 6, 2026, 7:56 PM
Smith recorded six tackles (four solo) and a forced fumble during the Buccaneers' 17-14 loss to the Packers on Sunday.
Analysis: Smith was responsible for one of the Buccaneers' two takeaways in the fourth quarter, with the third-year safety dislodging the ball from the arms of running back Kaleb Johnson near the goal line, which Zyon McCollum recovered. Smith has played nearly every single defensive snap through the first four games of the regular season, logging 20 tackles (14 solo), one pass defense and one forced fumble in that span. |
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Picks off Love in Week 4 loss
Tue, Oct 6, 2026, 7:48 PM
Parrish logged five solo tackles and two pass defenses (including an interception) during the Buccaneers' 17-14 loss to the Packers on Sunday.
Analysis: Parrish jumped in front of a Jordan Love pass intended for Matthew Golden late in the fourth quarter, but the Buccaneers offense was unable to capitalize on the takeaway to tie or take the lead. It was the first interception of the season for Parrish, with the second-year pro logging two interceptions during his rookie campaign. He's up to 12 tackles (11 solo) and three pass defenses through three regular-season games in 2026. |
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Unable to practice Tuesday
Tue, Oct 6, 2026, 4:48 PM
Morrison (quadriceps) did not participate in practice Tuesday.
Analysis: Morrison was absent from practice for the second straight day in preparation for the Buccaneers' Thursday night showdown against the Cowboys. He will likely need to upgrade his practice availability Wednesday for an opportunity to play in Week 5. |
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Ko Kieft Ko Kieft Notches a limited practice
Tue, Oct 6, 2026, 4:42 PM
Kieft (elbow) was a limited participant in practice Tuesday.
Analysis: Kieft was a limited participant in practice for the second straight day. The 28-year-old was unable to play in Week 4 against the Packers with an elbow injury likely suffered the game prior. His availability is unclear with the Buccaneers on a short week against the Cowboys Thursday night. He will likely need to notch another productive practice Wednesday to increase his chances of playing. |
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Practices in full
Tue, Oct 6, 2026, 4:32 PM
Trotter (knee) was a full participant in practice Tuesday.
Analysis: Trotter opened the week as a limited participant in practice Monday with a knee injury sustained in Week 4. With a full practice Tuesday, the 21-year-old should be ready to go for the Buccaneers' Thursday night matchup against the Cowboys. The second-round rookie has 33 tackles (17 solo), including one sack, one pass deflection and one touchdown in three games this season. |
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Chase McLaughlin Chase McLaughlin Misses practice Tuesday with injury
Tue, Oct 6, 2026, 4:08 PM
McLaughlin didn't practice Tuesday due to a right groin/hip injury.
Analysis: Though he wasn't included on the team's initial Week 5 injury report released Monday, McLaughlin's absence from practice a day later makes his status worth tracking as Thursday's game against the Cowboys approaches. For the time being, the Buccaneers still seem to be proceeding with the expectation that McLaughlin will be ready to play Thursday, as Greg Auman of Fox Sports relays that the team hasn't reached out to free agent kicker B.T. Potter, who served as McLaughlin's backup in the preseason. |
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