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Baker Mayfield Baker Mayfield AC joint sprain in left shoulder
Mon, Nov 24, 2025, 4:40 PM
Mayfield is dealing with an AC joint sprain in his left (non-throwing) shoulder, Tom Pelissero of NFL Network reports.
Analysis: Per Rick Stroud of the Tampa Bay Times, whether Mayfield will be able to play this coming Sunday against the Cardinals figures to come down to pain management, but either way, the QB's MRI results indicate that his shoulder issue is not viewed as a long-term concern, per Jeremy Fowler of ESPN.com. If Mayfield isn't cleared for Week 13 action, however, Teddy Bridgewater would be in line to fill in for him this weekend. |
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Bucky Irving Bucky Irving Will practice all week
Mon, Nov 24, 2025, 11:56 AM
Buccaneers head coach Todd Bowles said Monday that Irving (shoulder/foot) will participate in all practice activities Week 13 and be cleared to suit up Sunday versus the Cardinals as he avoids any setbacks in that span, Scott Smith of the Buccaneers' official site reports.
Analysis: Irving has been listed as a limited participant in five consecutive practices, and it sounds like even if he isn't able to upgrade to full reps Week 13, he'll be poised to return to action as long as he holds up well. The health of quarterback Baker Mayfield (shoulder), who is feared to have suffered an AC joint sprain during Tampa Bay's loss to the Rams in Week 12, is another significant variable looming over the Buccaneers' offense. While clarity on Irving's status may not arrive until Friday, Mayfield is undergoing an MRI on Monday, the results of which should be disclosed before long. |
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Baker Mayfield Baker Mayfield May have AC joint sprain
Mon, Nov 24, 2025, 11:29 AM
The Buccaneers believe Mayfield (shoulder) to have suffered a sprained AC joint during Sunday night's loss to the Rams, though the results of the quarterback's MRI on Monday will confirm the nature of his injury, Rick Stroud of the Tampa Bay Times reports.
Analysis: Mayfield injured his left shoulder during Sunday's game and was deemed doubtful to return at halftime, then quickly ruled out. Per Adam Schefter of ESPN, Tampa Bay has not yet ruled Mayfield out to play Week 13 against the Cardinals, but the team will certainly evaluate all options upon reviewing the results of his MRI. Teddy Bridgewater will lead the Buccaneers offense if Mayfield misses any time. |
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Chris Godwin Chris Godwin Two catches in return
Sun, Nov 23, 2025, 11:25 PM
Godwin recorded two receptions on four targets for nine yards in Sunday's 34-7 loss to the Rams.
Analysis: Godwin was active for only the third time this season and for the first time since Week 5. He had an underwhelming stat line, though the entire Tampa Bay offense was stifled. Godwin could see improved results in a Week 13 matchup against Arizona, though that will be very dependent on the ability of Baker Mayfield (shoulder) to suit up. |
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Emeka Egbuka Emeka Egbuka Held to 32 yards
Sun, Nov 23, 2025, 11:16 PM
Egbuka recorded three catches of eight targets for 32 yards in Sunday's 34-7 loss to the Rams.
Analysis: Egbuka was held to 40 or fewer yards for the third time in his last four games, though it's difficult to hold this showing against him as the entire Tampa Bay offense struggled. Egbuka's lone impactful play came early in the fourth quarter on a deep 32-yard reception on a pass delivered by Teddy Bridgewater. Egbuka should be in for a more favorable matchup in Week 13 against Arizona, though his outlook will depend heavily on Baker Mayfield's (shoulder) health. |
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Rachaad White Rachaad White Shows some efficiency
Sun, Nov 23, 2025, 11:05 PM
White rushed the ball seven times for 38 yards in Sunday's 34-7 loss to the Rams. He added one reception on one target for four yards.
Analysis: White maintained a key role in the Buccaneers' backfield with Bucky Irving (shoulder) remaining inactive. He served as the change of pace to Sean Tucker, though White was the more efficient back thanks to lengthy runs of 16 and 12 yards. Irving reportedly has a realistic chance to return in Week 13, leaving White's potential role unclear. |
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Sean Tucker Sean Tucker Leads Tampa Bay's backfield
Sun, Nov 23, 2025, 10:58 PM
Tucker rushed the ball 12 times for 42 yards in Sunday's 34-7 loss to the Rams. He added one reception on two targets for four yards.
Analysis: Bucky Irving (shoulder) remained inactive, leading Tucker and Rachaad White to split work out of Tampa Bay's backfield. Tucker led the way with 13 touches as compared to eight for White, though White was surprisingly the more efficient back. Tucker did manage decent gains of seven and nine yards early in the game, but he couldn't come close to replicating his impressive Week 11 showing. Reports suggest that Irving has a chance to return in Week 13 against Arizona, which would send Tucker back to a reserve role. |
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Teddy Bridgewater Teddy Bridgewater Replaces Mayfield after injury
Sun, Nov 23, 2025, 10:48 PM
Bridgewater completed eight of 15 passes for 62 yards in Sunday's 34-7 loss to the Rams.
Analysis: Baker Mayfield (shoulder) suffered a left shoulder injury on the play immediately prior to halftime and did not return to the game. Bridgewater replaced him under center and had his most extensive run of playing time this season. Given the nature of the game -- Tampa Bay was in the midst of a blowout loss -- he wasn't asked to do much, though he picked up over half of his yards on a 32-yard completion to Emeka Egbuka on a deep pass early in the fourth quarter. Bridgewater could start in Week 13 against Arizona, as Mayfield is set to undergo an MRI on Monday to determine the severity of the injury. |
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Baker Mayfield Baker Mayfield Set for MRI on shoulder Monday
Sun, Nov 23, 2025, 10:46 PM
Mayfield sprained his left shoulder during Sunday's 34-7 loss to the Rams and will undergo an MRI on Monday, head coach Todd Bowles relayed after the game, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports.
Analysis: Mayfield was deemed doubtful to return at halftime and ruled out shortly thereafter. He seemed to initially injure his non-throwing shoulder on a 14-yard touchdown pass to Tez Johnson in the second quarter, and the injury worsened when Mayfield tried to throw the ball as far as he could on the final play of the first half. Along with that touchdown pass, Mayfield had two interceptions in Sunday's loss. Teddy Bridgewater played the second half Sunday and would get the start Nov. 30 against the Cardinals if Mayfield isn't available. |
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Baker Mayfield Baker Mayfield Won't return to SNF
Sun, Nov 23, 2025, 9:38 PM
Mayfield (left shoulder) has been ruled out for the remainder of Sunday's game against the Rams.
Analysis: Mayfield was deemed doubtful to return at halftime and ruled out in the third quarter. It remains to be seen what Mayfield's recovery timeline looks like beyond Sunday night's game, with Teddy Bridgewater set to fill in for the duration of Mayfield's absence. Tampa Bay's next game will be Nov. 30 against the Cardinals. |
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Baker Mayfield Baker Mayfield Deemed doubtful to return at half
Sun, Nov 23, 2025, 9:09 PM
Mayfield (left shoulder) is doubtful to return to Sunday's game against the Rams, Scott Smith of the Buccaneers' official site reports.
Analysis: Mayfield injured his non-throwing shoulder when attempting to throw a Hail Mary on the final play of the first half. He likely aggravated an injury sustained earlier in the first half, as he previously returned to the game after being examined in the injury tent, per Rick Stroud of the Tampa Bay Times. Mayfield completed nine of 19 pass attempts for 41 yards, one touchdown and two interceptions while rushing four times for 19 yards prior to being deemed doubtful to return at halftime. Teddy Bridgewater is expected to take over under center in the second half. |
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Chris Godwin Chris Godwin Returns to action Sunday
Sun, Nov 23, 2025, 5:54 PM
Godwin (fibula) is listed as active Sunday at the Rams, Scott Smith of the Buccaneers' official site reports.
Analysis: Godwin had a delayed start to the season due to his recovery from last season's dislocated left ankle, and after playing Weeks 4 and 5, he's since been sidelined due to a fibula injury. He finally capped Week 12 prep with back-to-back full practices, after which the Buccaneers cleared him to return to action. On Saturday evening, Jeremy Fowler of ESPN.com reported that Godwin was set to operate with restrictions on his workload Sunday, so he'll likely play second fiddle, at least, to rookie first-round pick Emeka Egbuka in Tampa Bay's receiving corps. In his two appearances this season, Godwin wasn't efficient with his 14 targets, gathering in just six of them for 52 yards and no touchdowns. |
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Bucky Irving Bucky Irving Poised to return in Week 13
Sat, Nov 22, 2025, 10:07 PM
Irving (shoulder/foot), who has been ruled out for Sunday's Week 12 clash against the Rams, is expected to return in Week 13 versus Arizona, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports.
Analysis: Schefter notes that Irving "looked strong" in practice this week and may have been able to play Sunday, but the Buccaneers ultimately elected to hold him out. It stands to reason, then, that Irving will be ready to suit up in Week 13, at which point he will have missed a total of seven contests. Irving had been Tampa Bay's clear lead back before getting hurt, and he totaled 165 yards from scrimmage (102 receiving, 63 rushing) in the final game prior to his absence. Rachaad White and Sean Tucker have done fine during Irving's absence, but the latter figures to regain his lead-back role upon his return, though he could be eased in a bit in his first game back. |
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Chris Godwin Chris Godwin Set to play with restrictions Sunday
Sat, Nov 22, 2025, 9:26 PM
Godwin (fibula), who is officially questionable to suit up in Sunday's Week 12 game against the Rams, is expected to play but will "likely be on something of a pitch count," Jeremy Fowler of ESPN.com reports.
Analysis: If Godwin indeed suits up Sunday, it will be his first game action since Week 5. The veteran wideout should provide a boost to Tampa Bay's receiving corps, which will still be without Mike Evans (IR - collarbone) and Jalen McMillan (IR - neck), but fantasy managers should take note of a likely snap count for Godwin when considering whether to insert him into their lineups. Godwin also missed the first three games of the campaign due to an ankle injury tallied six catches on 14 targets for 52 yards over two games prior to picking up the fibula issue. |
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Chris Godwin Chris Godwin Expected to return Week 12
Sat, Nov 22, 2025, 9:28 AM
Godwin (fibula) is expected to be play in Sunday night's game against the Rams, Dianna Russini of The Athletic reports.
Analysis: Godwin drew the questionable tag for Sunday's game after posting an LP-FP-LP practice log during Week 12 prep, but the veteran wide receiver is on track to return from a five-game absence due to a fibula injury. It's unclear whether he will operate on a snap count Sunday, but his return would mean less targets to go around for Tez Johnson, Sterling Shepard and Cade Otton. Godwin has appeared in just two regular-season games in 2025, recording six catches (on 14 targets) for 52 yards. |
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Emeka Egbuka Emeka Egbuka Good to go
Fri, Nov 21, 2025, 3:51 PM
Egbuka (illness) doesn't have an injury designation for Sunday's game against the Rams.
Analysis: He returned to full practice participation Friday after being limited the previous two days. Egbuka thus is set to lead Tampa Bay's receiving corps, looking to end his cold streak in a road matchup with one of the NFL's better defenses. A potential return for Chris Godwin (questionable - fibula) would add competition for targets, but it would also give the Rams defense another pass catcher to worry about, in theory. |
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Chris Godwin Chris Godwin Officially questionable
Fri, Nov 21, 2025, 3:49 PM
Godwin (fibula) is listed as questionable for Sunday's game against the Rams after logging a limited practice Friday, Scott Smith of the Buccaneers' official site reports.
Analysis: Earlier Friday, Bucs coach Todd Bowles said Godwin is on track to play Sunday night. The veteran wideout upgraded to full practice participation Thursday, before dropping back to 'limited' Friday to close out the week. It sounds like that was just maintenance, not indicative of any setback, but fantasy managers should still keep an eye on the situation ahead of an 8:20 p.m. ET kickoff this Sunday |
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Rachaad White Rachaad White Status quo with Irving out again
Fri, Nov 21, 2025, 12:04 PM
White is set to maintain a larger role Sunday against the Rams, as Scott Smith of the Buccaneers' official site reports that Bucky Irving (shoulder/foot) won't play.
Analysis: White has been outperformed by Sean Tucker over Tampa Bay's past two games, but both running backs are expected to remain involved this weekend. Irving hasn't played since Week 4, and White has averaged 15.7 touches during Irving's absence, though Tucker led the Buccaneers with 21 touches compared to White's 12 in Week 11 against the Bills. |
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Sean Tucker Sean Tucker Could lead Irving-less RB room
Fri, Nov 21, 2025, 11:55 AM
Tucker is poised to play a significant role Sunday against the Rams, as Scott Smith of the Buccaneers' official site reports that Bucky Irving (shoulder/foot) won't play.
Analysis: Irving has been sidelined since Week 4. Rachaad White led Tampa Bay's backfield for the majority of Irving's absence, but Tucker has pulled ahead of White in recent weeks, and Tucker cemented his spot as the top fill-in option with 140 scrimmage yards and three total touchdowns on 21 touches in Week 11 against the Bills. Replicating that production will be difficult Sunday against the Rams' stout defense, but Tucker's likely to lead Tampa Bay's backfield in touches, with White remaining involved to some extent. |
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Chris Godwin Chris Godwin Trending toward playing
Fri, Nov 21, 2025, 11:44 AM
Buccaneers coach Todd Bowles confirmed Friday that Godwin (fibula) is on track to play Sunday against the Rams, Greg Auman of Fox Sports reports.
Analysis: It nonetheless remains to be seen if Godwin will avoid a game designation on the final injury report. He was a full practice participant Thursday for the first time since early October. |
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