Buccaneers WR Mike Evans (collarbone) "has been pushing to play" vs. the Falcons on Thursday night, according to ESPN's Adam Schefter. If Evans isn't cleared for that one, he should be back for the Week 16 game against the Panthers, Schefter adds. Evans returned to limited practices this week for the first time since going down in Week 7. He'll likely be ramped up and won't play a full slate of snaps in his first game back. Hopefully he's able to knock off the rust in Week 15 and then be a potential fantasy starter in Week 16. We'll keep you updated on Evans' progress.

Buccaneers WRs Mike Evans (collarbone) and Jalen McMillan (neck) won't play vs. the Saints this weekend, HC Todd Bowles said Friday. Both WRs returned to practice this week and should have a chance to play vs. the Falcons next weekend. Evans is worth stashing in all fantasy leagues. But Emeka Egbuka and Chris Godwin will again operate as Tampa Bay's top two WRs against New Orleans on Sunday.

Buccaneers WRs Mike Evans (collarbone) and Jalen McMillan (neck) will be designated to return from IR and practice on Wednesday, according to NFL Network's Ian Rapoport. Evans has been out since breaking his collarbone in Week 7; McMillan since a mid-August neck injury. It's still unclear whether either guy will be ready to play vs. the Saints on Sunday, but we'd at least expect them back by Week 15.

Buccaneers WR Chris Godwin caught three balls for a team-high 78 yards in Sunday's win over the Cardinals. He saw just five targets on a modest passing day, accounting for 19.2% of QB Baker Mayfield's targeted throws. Godwin tied for second on the team in receptions (trailing Emeka Egbuka by one) and played a larger role than in his Week 12 return from injury.

The Buccaneers welcomed RB Bucky Irving back Sunday by re-inserting him as the clear backfield leader. Irving handled 17 of the 21 RB carries in the win over the Cardinals, gaining 61 yards (3.6 per rush) and scoring the team's only ground TD. Rachaad White followed with just 7 yards on two carries. Sean Tucker handled the other two carries for no gain. White led the backfield receiving with 3 catches for 22 yards on three targets. Irving got the other two backfield targets, catching both for 20 yards.

Buccaneers RB Bucky Irving (shoulder, foot) is active for today’s game vs. the Cardinals. HC Todd Bowles said Wednesday that Irving will "probably be on a pitch count" in his first action since Week 4. Bowles then said Friday that he’ll ride the hot hand at RB, potentially opening the door for more work for Irving. We’re still projecting his touches to be scaled back considerably today, though. Check your Team Dashboard to see if Irving belongs in your starting lineup this week.

Buccaneers QB Baker Mayfield (shoulder) is active for today’s game vs. the Cardinals. He was a full participant and took all the first-team reps in Friday’s practice. Mayfield is expected to play with extra protection – but not a brace – on that injured left shoulder. It shouldn’t impact his passing, but we’re expecting Mayfield’s rushing production to be limited. And a hit to that shoulder could knock him from the game. We’d stay away from Baker in 1-QB fantasy leagues this week.

Buccaneers WR Jalen McMillan (neck) is expected to resume practicing as soon as this week, according to NFL Network's Ian Rapoport. McMillan has been out since fracturing three vertebrae in his neck in a preseason game on August 16. He turned in a promising rookie season, catching 37 balls for 461 yards and eight TDs. McMillan's return to game action is still probably multiple weeks away, though. And he'll be joining a crowded WR corps that could also get Mike Evans back soon. We wouldn't bother adding McMillan to redraft rosters right now, although his return could be a boost for QB Baker Mayfield down the stretch.

Buccaneers RB Bucky Irving (shoulder, foot) is expected to play vs. the Cardinals today, per NFL Network's Ian Rapoport. HC Todd Bowles said multiple times this week that Irving likely won't get a full workload today, which isn't a surprise considering it'll be his first action since Week 4. Irving checks in 26th in the Week 13 RB rankings.

Buccaneers QB Baker Mayfield (shoulder) is expected to play vs. the Cardinals tomorrow, ESPN's Jeremy Fowler confirms. Mayfield took first-team reps in Friday's practice, according to Fowler, and "threw the ball well throughout the week." Mayfield is expected to wear some tape or protective padding on that left shoulder but won't need a brace. We'd still avoid using Mayfield in 1-QB fantasy lineups, but his availability is good news for Tampa Bay's offense.

Buccaneers RB Bucky Irving (shoulder, foot) is listed as questionable for Sunday’s game vs. the Cardinals. He was a full participant in practice all week, though, and is expected to play. But Tampa Bay’s coaching staff has hinted multiple times this week that Irving is unlikely to get a full workload in his first action since Week 4. “Once he gets in, we’ll see how he’s rolling,” HC Todd Bowles said Friday. “And then between him, Rachaad [White], and Sean [Tucker], we’ll kinda go with the hot hand.” Irving carries a wide range of outcomes in Week 13. Check your Team Dashboard to see if he makes sense in your starting lineup.

Buccaneers QB Baker Mayfield (shoulder) is listed as questionable for this weekend’s game vs. the Cardinals. He was a full participant in practice on Friday, though, and HC Todd Bowles said Mayfield is trending toward playing. His left shoulder injury is a pain-management issue and won’t impact his passing. But it could make him hesitant to run. And there’s risk of re-injury if Mayfield takes a hit to or falls on that shoulder. He’d be a shaky Week 13 fantasy start. But Mayfield's availability is good news for WR Emeka Egbuka and the rest of Tampa Bay's skill-position players.

Buccaneers QB Baker Mayfield (shoulder) returned to a limited practice on Thursday. We're still expecting him to play through his left shoulder injury vs. the Cardinals this weekend, but we'll see how Mayfield is listed on tomorrow's final injury report.

Buccaneers RB Bucky Irving (shoulder, foot) was a full participant in Wednesday's practice. He's on track to return for this weekend's game vs. the Cardinals. But HC Todd Bowles said Irving will "probably be on a pitch count" in his first action since Week 4. "Similar to Chris Godwin last week," Bowles added. "We’ll kinda see how he goes, and which RB does what, and then playing time will be dependent on that." Godwin notably played just 36% of Tampa Bay's snaps in his return last week. We'll look for more hints on the Bucs' backfield plans in this one, but Irving is shaping up as a risk/reward Week 13 fantasy play.

Buccaneers QB Baker Mayfield (shoulder) did not practice on Wednesday. HC Todd Bowles said QB Teddy Bridgewater will take most of the reps this week and that they'll see how Mayfield is feeling when they get closer to Sunday's game vs. the Cardinals. He shouldn't be in your fantasy plans, but Mayfield's absence would be bad news for all of Tampa Bay's skill-position players.

Buccaneers QB Baker Mayfield (shoulder) "has a real chance" to play vs. the Cardinals this weekend, according to NFL Network's Ian Rapoport. Monday's MRI revealed a "low-grade" AC joint sprain in his left shoulder, per Rapoport. We'll track Mayfield's progress throughout the week. QB Teddy Bridgewater would be a big downgrade for the offense if Mayfield is unable to play.

The Buccaneers are not ruling QB Baker Mayfield out for this weekend's game vs. the Cardinals, a source tells ESPN's Adam Schefter. The team believes Mayfield sprained the AC joint in his left shoulder in the Week 12 loss to the Rams -- but suffered no fracture or structural damage. Mayfield is still scheduled for a Monday MRI to get a better look at the injury. We'll keep you updated on his status and track his practice participation this week. QB Teddy Bridgewater will get the start if Mayfield is out. Bridgewater didn't inspire any confidence in relief of Mayfield vs. the Rams, completing 8 of 15 passes for 62 scoreless yards in one half of action.

Buccaneers QB Baker Mayfield is doubtful to return to Sunday night's game vs. the Rams with a left shoulder injury. He went into the medical tent in obvious discomfort early in the second quarter but returned to the game. Mayfield then appeared to aggravate the issue on the final play of the first half and is now likely done for the night. He'll be replaced by QB Teddy Bridgewater. Stay tuned for updates on Mayfield's injury.

Buccaneers WR Chris Godwin (fibula) is active for tonight’s game vs. the Rams. ESPN’s Jeremy Fowler reported this morning that Godwin will likely be on a snap count in his first action since Week 5. He’s a shaky fantasy bet.

ESPN's Adam Schefter confirms that Buccaneers WR Chris Godwin (fibula) is expected to play vs. the Rams tonight. HC Todd Bowles said that'd likely be the case on Friday. We don't know whether Godwin will play a full slate of snaps in his first action since Week 5, though. Try to leave him on fantasy benches. Godwin's return makes WRs Tez Johnson and Sterling Shepard much shakier fantasy bets. Check your Team Dashboard to see if any of these guys make sense in your starting lineup.

Update: ESPN's Jeremy Fowler reports that the Bucs "will be mindful" of Godwin's workload tonight. "Will likely be on something of a pitch count," Fowler adds.