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Mayfield went 0 for 3 passing in Tampa Bay’s 16-0 win over Atlanta and finished as the QB25. He added 4 carries for 14 yards. The weather shut down both passing games, and the Bucs became the first team since the 1974 Bills to win without completing a pass. This should be thrown out when evaluating Mayfield going forward.

Buccaneers WR Emeka Egbuka (concussion, foot) is out for Sunday’s game vs. the Panthers. It’s unclear if it’s the concussion, foot, or both keeping him out. He should clear concussion protocol next week, but we’ll see about the foot. Egbuka’s absence should mean a boost in routes for WRs Ted Hurst and Tez Johnson, but neither can be trusted in fantasy lineups. WR Chris Godwin and TE Cade Otton will also find more targets available.

Buccaneers WR Emeka Egbuka (concussion, foot) remained sidelined for Thursday's practice. He was working off to the side with a trainer, according to Fox Sports' Greg Auman, so he's made some progress through the protocol. But Egbuka still looks likely to miss Sunday's game vs. the Panthers. That'd leave Chris Godwin, Ted Hurst, and Tez Johnson as Tampa Bay's top 3 WRs.

Buccaneers HC Todd Bowles said he'll make a decision on his Week 7 starting QB on Friday. QB Baker Mayfield (thumb) practiced on Wednesday for the first time since going down in Week 3. Bowles said Mayfield threw the ball well, per ESPN's Jenna Laine, but split reps with QB Jalon Daniels. We'll keep you updated on this situation. Mayfield wouldn't be a viable QB1 play in his first game back, but he'd help WRs Emeka Egbuka and Chris Godwin's outlooks.

Update: Mayfield was officially a full participant in Wednesday's practice. He's seemingly on track to play this weekend.

WR Chris Godwin led Tampa Bay’s WRs with 68 snaps and 48 routes but caught just 4 of 8 targets for 37 yards. He finished with 7.7 PPR points, the WR38 on the week. His 20% target share was half of Emeka Egbuka’s. Ted Hurst III nearly matched his production with 3 catches for 40 yards on only 37 snaps.

There's "optimism" that Buccaneers QB Baker Mayfield (thumb) will be able to return for next weekend's game vs. the Panthers, The Ringer's Tom Pelissero reports. Mayfield was off to a rough start before dislocating his right thumb in Week 3, averaging just 6.4 yards per attempt with 2 TDs and 2 INTs. He won't be a QB1 consideration next week, but his return will undoubtedly be good news for WRs Emeka Egbuka and Chris Godwin.

Buccaneers QB Baker Mayfield (thumb) remained sidelined in practice all week and is out for Sunday’s game vs. the Steelers. QB Jalon Daniels makes his third straight start. He finished QB22 and QB20 in fantasy points in the first two. The rookie is in play in 2-QB and superflex leagues thanks to his rushing ability, but he's a significant downgrade for Tampa Bay's pass catchers.

Buccaneers WR Chris Godwin (ankle) returned to a full practice on Thursday. He'll play vs. the Packers this weekend but isn't much of a fantasy option with undrafted rookie QB Jalon Daniels getting the start.

Buccaneers WR Chris Godwin (ankle) did not practice on Wednesday. We don't have any other details on his status, but Godwin shouldn't be in your Week 4 fantasy plans with undrafted rookie QB Jalon Daniels slated to start for the Bucs.

NFL Network's Ian Rapoport calls a 2-4 week absence the "best-case scenario" for Buccaneers QB Baker Mayfield. He dislocated his right thumb in Sunday's loss to the Vikings and is scheduled for additional testing today. Rapoport adds that Mayfield could be out longer depending on the damage to the ligaments in his thumb. We should learn more about his status today, but it looks like it'll be Jalon Daniels under center for at least the next couple of weeks. The undrafted rookie can run, amassing over 1,400 rushing yards across 6 college seasons, but has a long way to go as a passer. He completed just 61.5% of his college passes at 7.8 yards per attempt. Expect a run-heavy attack from the Bucs with Daniels under center, making all the team's pass catchers shaky fantasy bets.

Buccaneers QB Baker Mayfield dislocated his right thumb and is scheduled for an MRI, HC Todd Bowles said after the loss to Minnesota. Mayfield is "likely to miss time," according to NFL Network's Ian Rapoport. We should find out how much time tomorrow. Undrafted rookie QB Jalon Daniels is Tampa Bay's backup. He projects as a huge downgrade for the passing game and offense in general.

Buccaneers GM Jason Licht said the team initially viewed WR Ted Hurst as a long-term investment, but that a strong offseason has him headed for a role this year.

Buccaneers HC Todd Bowles indicated Saturday that it's not yet certain that WR Emeka Egbuka's injured toe will be ready for Week 1 action.

The Buccaneers are dealing with multiple injuries at WR this week. That included Jalen McMillan, Chris Godwin, and Emeka Egbuka all sitting out Tuesday night's indoor practice. Tez Johnson left that workout early with a lower-body injury, according to the team website.

Buccaneers WR Chris Godwin was rarely, if ever, healthy last season. He missed the first three games working back from the serious ankle injury that ended his 2024 campaign. Then he made it just two games before a fibula injury knocked him out for the next five. He was mostly quiet over the final seven games of the season, although he did pop for a 7-108-1 line in Week 17. Godwin avoided any further setbacks, though, and has been able to spend this offseason working on his game, rather than rehabbing. "Anytime you have the ability to train for performance and not for recovery, it’s a huge difference," he said recently.

Second-year WR Emeka Egbuka appears positioned for a massive role increase in Tampa Bay’s new offense. ESPN’s Ben Solak highlighted Egbuka as a potential breakout candidate after Mike Evans departed in free agency, and new OC Zac Robinson compared Egbuka’s game to Cooper Kupp’s.Tampa Bay already saw what a featured Egbuka looks like: 25 catches, 445 yards, and 5 TDs in five games.

The Buccaneers selected Georgia State WR Ted Hurst in Round 3 of the 2026 NFL Draft. Hurst spent two years at Division II Valdosta State before jumping to FBS-level Georgia State. He set a school record for TD receptions in his first season while averaging 17.2 yards per catch. He followed that with a first-team all-conference season in 2025. The numbers pop: 71 catches, 999 yards, and 6 scores. Primarily an outside player, Hurst posted a nice 14.1 yards per catch and 2.42 yards per route run. At 6’4 and 206 pounds, Hurst looks like an NFL boundary receiver. He pairs size and catch radius with vertical speed. His 34 receptions of 20+ yards across 2024-2025 led all FBS receivers. He’ll need to improve his hands, though, with drop rates of 9.0% and 9.7% over the past two seasons.

WR Mike Evans’ contract expired, and doubt remains about his returning to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. Tony Pauline of Essentially Sports quoted sources who said it is less than 50-50 that Evans will return to the Buccaneers. ESPN’s Jenna Laine reported today that Evans won’t start thinking about a decision until after the Super Bowl. Despite turning 33 before the start of next season, Evans should have a strong market if he does decide to test free agency.