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Rachaad White Rachaad White Productive with 12 touches in loss
Sun, Nov 16, 2025, 9:28 PM
White rushed 10 times for 51 yards and brought in two of three targets for 11 yards in the Buccaneers' 44-32 loss to the Bills on Sunday.
Analysis: White played a clear second fiddle on the ground to backfield mate Sean Tucker, who logged a season-high 19 carries and turned them into 106 yards and two rushing touchdowns. However, White had his share of productive gains against the Bills' suspect run defense, finishing with his second-highest rushing yardage total of the season. White also has double-digit carries in six straight games, but he could see his workload take a hit if Bucky Irving (foot/shoulder) is able to make his long-awaited return from injury on the road against the Rams in Week 12. |
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Baker Mayfield Baker Mayfield Productive afternoon in loss
Sun, Nov 16, 2025, 5:42 PM
Mayfield completed 16 of 28 passes for 173 yards with one touchdown and one interception while adding five carries for 39 yards and another score in the Buccaneers' 44-32 loss to the Bills on Sunday. He also lost a fumble.
Analysis: Mayfield fought hard in trademark fashion all afternoon, often taking matters into his own hands when an aggressive Bills defense applied pressure. Buffalo's talented secondary did limit Mayfield to his third lowest passing yardage tally of the campaign. Mayfield connected with Sean Tucker for his one touchdown pass from 28 yards out, a play he preceded with a four-yard scoring run early in the second quarter. Mayfield and the Bucs next set their sights on a Week 12 road showdown against the Rams next Sunday night. |
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Emeka Egbuka Emeka Egbuka Compiles five receptions in loss
Sun, Nov 16, 2025, 5:32 PM
Egbuka brought in five of nine targets for 40 yards in the Buccaneers' 44-32 loss to the Bills on Sunday.
Analysis: Egbuka finished with team-high reception and target totals while finishing second in receiving yards. The rookie was the subject of heavy attention from the Bills' defense in the ongoing absences of Mike Evans (IR, collarbone/concussion), Chris Godwin (fibula) and Bucky Irving (shoulder/foot), helping lead to his second sub-50-yard tally in the last three games. Egbuka will remain in an elevated role in a Week 12 road showdown against the Rams next Sunday night. |
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Sterling Shepard Sterling Shepard Tallies four catches in Week 11
Sun, Nov 16, 2025, 4:43 PM
Shepard recorded four catches (on five targets) for 54 yards and added a seven-yard carry during Sunday's 44-32 loss at Buffalo.
Analysis: With Chris Godwin (fibula) still sidelined and Mike Evans (collarbone) on injured reserve, Shepard continued to play a decent role in the Buccaneers' passing game, leading the team in receiving yards and ranking second to rookie WR Emeka Egbuka in receptions and targets. Shepard's yardage through the air Sunday marked his second most of the campaign through 10 contests, but his volume as a receiver could dwindle as soon as next Sunday at the Rams if Godwin, who returned to practice this week, is cleared for game action. |
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Sean Tucker Sean Tucker Three total TDs in loss
Sun, Nov 16, 2025, 4:25 PM
Tucker rushed 19 times for 106 yards and two touchdowns and brought in both targets for 34 yards and another score in the Buccaneers' 44-32 loss to the Bills on Sunday.
Analysis: Rumblings of a bigger role for Tucker had been present leading up to game day, and those proved to be accurate. The explosive third-year back logged nine more carries than backfield mate Rachaad White, and he more than doubled up the latter in rushing yards while recording 43- and six-yard touchdown runs before adding a 28-yard scoring grab early in the fourth quarter. Tucker had a similar breakout performance against the Saints last season, but Sunday marked an extension of what is now a three-game streak of elevated participation and production for him. If Bucky Irving (foot/shoulder) remains sidelined Week 12 on the road against the Rams, Tucker will be in line to serve as the clear lead back once again. |
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Owen Wright Owen Wright Joins active roster
Fri, Nov 14, 2025, 2:56 PM
Wright was signed from the Buccaneers' practice squad to the active roster Friday, Scott Smith of the team's official site reports.
Analysis: The Monmouth product's signing provides Tampa Bay with much-needed depth at running back, as Bucky Irving (foot/shoulder) is in line to miss his sixth consecutive game in Week 11. Expect Wright to play a depth role in the Buccaneers' backfield Sunday, potentially contributing on offense and special teams. |
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Sean Tucker Sean Tucker Set to split with White vs. Bills
Fri, Nov 14, 2025, 11:40 AM
Tucker is likely to maintain an expanded role Sunday against the Bills, as Greg Auman of Fox Sports reports that Bucky Irving (foot/shoulder) has been ruled out.
Analysis: Tucker was Tampa Bay's most effective running back in the team's Week 10 loss to the Patriots, though he was out-touched 15-10 by Rachaad White. They will likely operate in a platoon Sunday against a Bills defense that's giving up 5.4 yards per carry to running backs while Irving sits out a sixth consecutive game. |
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Rachaad White Rachaad White Irving out vs. weak Bills run D
Fri, Nov 14, 2025, 11:36 AM
White is poised to maintain an expanded role Sunday against the Bills, as Greg Auman of Fox Sports reports that Bucky Irving (foot/shoulder) has been ruled out.
Analysis: Irving has been sidelined since Week 4, opening the door for White to lead Tampa Bay's backfield. White averaged 16.4 touches in the previous five games Irving missed. Sean Tucker has worked as the 1B option to White in Tampa Bay's last two games, and both healthy running backs have a nice opportunity to produce Sunday against a Bills defense that's allowing 5.4 yards per carry to the position. |
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Chris Godwin Chris Godwin Won't play this week
Fri, Nov 14, 2025, 11:33 AM
Godwin (fibula) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Bills, Greg Auman of Fox Sports reports.
Analysis: Godwin and Bucky Irving both returned to limited practice participation this week, following lengthy absences, potentially setting up returns to game action in Week 12 or 13. Buccaneers head coach Todd Bowles didn't comment on expectations for the future, merely telling reporters Friday that Godwin and Irving won't play this week. |
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Bucky Irving Bucky Irving Ruled out for Sunday
Fri, Nov 14, 2025, 11:28 AM
Irving (foot/shoulder) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Bills, Greg Auman of Fox Sports reports.
Analysis: Irving finally returned to practice this week, listed as a limited participant Wednesday and Thursday, but he'll need at least one more week before making a real run at playing. Rachaad White and Sean Tucker will fill in again, with Irving perhaps hoping to return for a Week 12 road matchup with the Rams on Sunday Night Football (Nov. 23). |
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Jalen McMillan Jalen McMillan Season debut not imminent
Thu, Nov 13, 2025, 3:20 PM
Buccaneers head coach Todd Bowles said Nov. 5 that McMillan's timeline for a return from injured reserve hasn't changed after it was recently revealed that the receiver is recovering from multiple broken bones in his neck in addition to a severe sprain, Greg Auman of Fox Sports reports.
Analysis: Though the Buccaneers never put on an official timeline for McMillan to make his season debut after he was placed on IR with a designation to return back on Aug. 26, Auman relays that sources within the organization have been expecting the 23-year-old to remain sidelined until December. Now nearly halfway into November, McMIllan has yet to resume practicing, which could make it difficult for him to gain clearance to play in the Buccaneers' first game of December in Week 14 versus the Saints. With rookie first-round pick Emeka Egbuka carving out a significant role in the passing attack and with Chris Godwin (fibula) tracking toward beating him back from injury, McMillan may be in line for limited snaps if/when he eventually returns. |
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Chris Godwin Chris Godwin Logs another limited practice
Thu, Nov 13, 2025, 2:55 PM
Godwin (fibula) was limited in practice Thursday.
Analysis: Godwin isn't expected to be available for Sunday's road matchup at Buffalo, but it's encouraging to see him handle limited practice reps for a second consecutive day, and he could have a more realistic shot at retaking the field in Week 12 versus the Rams. The veteran wideout hasn't yet officially been ruled out to face the Bills, but head coach Todd Bowles stated Monday that the expectation is for Godwin to miss at least one more game. Emeka Egbuka, Tez Johnson and Sterling Shepard will start in three-wide sets as long as Godwin remains sidelined. |
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Bucky Irving Bucky Irving Limited again Thursday
Thu, Nov 13, 2025, 2:52 PM
Irving (shoulder) was a limited participant in Thursday's practice.
Analysis: Irving was also limited in Wednesday's walkthrough session. Buccaneers head coach Todd Bowles has already stated that he doesn't expect Irving to suit up for Sunday's road matchup against the Bills, but it's nonetheless encouraging to see the second-year pro logging practice activity again. If Irving is indeed unable to play Sunday, he'll have a better chance of returning Week 12 versus the Rams. Rachaad White and Sean Tucker will continue to lead Tampa Bay's backfield until Irving's return. |
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Chris Godwin Chris Godwin Officially limited Wednesday
Wed, Nov 12, 2025, 3:01 PM
Godwin (fibula) was limited at Wednesday's walkthrough.
Analysis: According to Greg Auman of Fox Sports, Godwin wasn't spotted at the media-access portion of Wednesday's session, but his activity level implies he was able to get in some on-field reps for the first time since coming out of a Week 5 win against the Seahawks with a fibula injury. Coach Todd Bowles told Rick Stroud of the Tampa Bay Times on Monday that he didn't expect Godwin to be available Sunday at Buffalo, so the veteran wide receiver may be merely increasing his activity level with the aim to return Week 12 or beyond. |
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Bucky Irving Bucky Irving Limited at walkthrough
Wed, Nov 12, 2025, 2:55 PM
Irving (foot/shoulder) was limited at Wednesday's walkthrough.
Analysis: Irving has been sidelined since Week 4 due to a shoulder subluxation and also a sprained left foot. Coach Todd Bowles told Scott Smith of the Buccaneers' official site on Monday that the shoulder issue is the one that's kept Irving out of game action to this point, but at the same time Bowles added that he didn't expect Irving to be available Sunday in Buffalo, according to Rick Stroud of the Tampa Bay Times. As such, Irving may be ramping up his activity level with the aim to return Week 12 or beyond. For as long as Irving is sidelined, Rachaad White and Sean Tucker will continue to pace Tampa Bay's backfield. |
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Chris Godwin Chris Godwin Remains sidelined Wednesday
Wed, Nov 12, 2025, 10:30 AM
Godwin (fibula) is not participating in Wednesday's walkthrough practice, Greg Auman of Fox Sports reports.
Analysis: Godwin is expected to remain sidelined versus Buffalo on Sunday, which would mark his fifth consecutive missed game due to a fibula injury. He hasn't practiced in any capacity in that span. Emeka Egbuka, Tez Johnson and Sterling Shepard will continue to operate as Tampa Bay's top three wideouts if Godwin is indeed ruled out, with Mike Evans (collarbone) also out for the foreseeable future. On a positive note for the Buccaneers, RB Bucky Irving (shoulder/foot) returned to practice Wednesday, though he's also expected to miss Week 11. |
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Bucky Irving Bucky Irving Spotted at practice Wednesday
Wed, Nov 12, 2025, 10:23 AM
Irving (shoulder/foot) is participating in Wednesday's walkthrough practice, Rick Stroud of the Tampa Bay Times reports.
Analysis: Irving has not played since Week 4, so though he's still reportedly expected to sit out Sunday on the road against Buffalo, it's encouraging to see the second-year pro finally back on the practice field, even for a walkthrough session. Head coach Todd Bowles indicated Monday that Irving's shoulder injury is currently holding him back more than his foot issue, so it will be notable to see whether he's still listed with both injuries on Wednesday's practice report. Rachaad White and Sean Tucker will lead Tampa Bay's backfield versus Buffalo if Irving is indeed unable to suit up Week 11. |
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Payne Durham Payne Durham Sees first target since Week 2
Tue, Nov 11, 2025, 2:34 PM
Durham failed to catch his only target, his first since Week 2, in Sunday's 28-23 loss to the Patriots.
Analysis: Durham saw a drop in snaps to 19 (28 percent) after having played on at least 30 percent of plays in each of the previous four contests. The third-year tight end surprisingly has been a complete nonfactor in the air attack through nine contests after posting a 16-173-2 career line on 21 targets over his first pair of seasons, and even the Buccaneers' perpetually injury-hampered receiving corps has done nothing to expand Durham's involvement beyond his role as a blocker. |
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Kameron Johnson Kameron Johnson Contributes 71 all-purpose yards
Tue, Nov 11, 2025, 2:29 PM
Johnson rushed once for 11 yards, failed to bring in his only target, returned two kickoffs for 48 yards and ran back two punts for 12 yards in the Buccaneers' 28-23 loss to the Patriots on Sunday.
Analysis: Johnson was back to serving as the full-time returner after running back Sean Tucker vultured both of the kickoff-return opportunities in the Buccaneers' Week 8 win over the Saints before the bye. The second-year pro also logged his second career carry in addition to seeing his sixth target of the season, all which have come within the last four games with Tampa Bay's receiver corps working short-handed. Johnson remains exclusively an option for those playing in very deep formats that also count return yards and touchdowns. |
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Sterling Shepard Sterling Shepard Three catches in Week 10 loss
Tue, Nov 11, 2025, 2:21 PM
Shepard brought in three of four targets for 20 yards in the Buccaneers' 28-23 loss to the Patriots on Sunday.
Analysis: The veteran wideout's impact was limited despite the ongoing absences of Mike Evans (IR, collarbone/concussion) and Chris Godwin (fibula), and even though Shepard garnered a solid 65.0 percent snap share (45 snaps). Since posting a season-high 80 receiving yards back in Week 3 against the Jets, Shepard has a modest 19-142-1 receiving line on 25 targets over six subsequent games, so his appeal will remain limited to deep leagues and large-field DFS tournaments in a Week 11 road matchup against a typically stingy Bills secondary. |
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