Buccaneers head coach Todd Bowles says that Baker Mayfield is looking like he’ll start vs. the Cardinals.
A left shoulder injury took Bakery Mayfield out of a Sunday Night Football matchup with the L.A. Rams. All week, Buccaneers fans and fantasy managers have held their collective breath in hopes of Mayfield starting vs. the Cardinals.
The Buccaneers are just ahead of the Panthers in the NFC South standings with a record of 6-5. From a fantasy football perspective, Mayfield starting helps Emeka Egbuka, Chris Godwin, and a returning Bucky Irving in a juicy matchup at home vs. the Cardinals. Fire up Buccaneers players in fantasy football lineups.
Author: Jeremiah Retzlaff (@coachretzlaff1)
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The Tampa Bay Buccaneers offense sputtered in their Week 12 loss to the Los Angeles Rams
Baker Mayfield struggled before exiting Sunday’s game, completing just nine passes for 41 yards with one touchdown and two interceptions. He suffered a low-grade sprain to his non-throwing shoulder late in the first half and did not return.
His absence crippled the Buccaneers passing attack, dragging down rookie standout Emeka Egbuka, who finished with just three receptions for 32 yards.
The ground game wasn’t any better. After an RB1 breakout in Week 11, Sean Tucker managed just 42 rushing yards from scrimmage as the Buccaneers offense failed to find any rhythm.
Tampa Bay will attempt to rebound in Week 13 against the Arizona Cardinals. If Mayfield can’t suit up, veteran Teddy Bridgewater is expected to take over under center, a downgrade for the entire offense from a fantasy perspective.
Author: Jake Lewis (@Lewylewis5)
Baker Mayfield has a sprained AC join in his left shoulder, but the Buccaneers quarterback may still play Sunday vs. the Cardinals.
The Rams destroyed the Buccaneers on Sunday Night Football 34-7. The only loss worse was starting quarterback Baker Mayfield who left the game with a sprained AC joining in his left shoulder.
The Buccaneers have hope that the injury isn’t as serious as first projected with the hopes that Mayfield could play this Sunday vs. the Cardinals. An MRI will provide more clarity. Teddy Bridgewater would likely get the spot start. Consider Buccaneers skill position players as downgraded should Mayfield miss time.
Author: Jeremiah Retzlaff (@coachretzlaff1)
The Tampa Bay Buccaneers win a high-scoring affair with a field goal as time expires to beat the Seattle Seahawks.
What an absolute slugfest fans were treated to from the Seahawks and Buccaneers. Baker Mayfield and Sam Darnold aired it out early and often, racking up over 700 yards, six touchdowns, and only one interception thrown by Darnold, which proved costly. With 58 seconds left in the game, Darnold threw a pass that deflected off Logan Hall’s helmet and into the hands of Lavonte David. The Buccaneers would run out the clock and kick the winning field goal with no time remaining to win 38-35.
The two wide receivers out of Ohio State came to play on Sunday and capitalized on the excellent quarterback play. The Buccaneers’ star rookie, Emeka Egbuka, finished the game with seven receptions, 163 yards and a touchdown, gaining more praise from Mayfield. “He’s well-rounded, and not just in football but in life. I think he’s grounded, and I think he’s genuine in everything he does. He’s intentional, and you just don’t see that often.” Mayfield said. Jaxon Smith-Njigba continues to be the wheel that turns the Seahawks’ offense. He ended the day with eight receptions, 132 yards and a touchdown. He is one of the most productive wide receivers in the NFL. Through five games, he has 34 catches, 535 yards and two touchdowns. He is a set-it-and-forget-it fantasy asset.
Author: Dane Madoche(@FF_DaMaddog)
ESPN’s Jeremy Fowler hints at Week 4 return for Buccaneers wide receiver Chris Godwin.
As the 2025 NFL Draft wrapped up, the Tampa Bay Buccaneers appeared to be blessed with a massive amount of depth at the wide receiver position. With Chris Godwin nursing injuries through the offseason and into the season, the Buccaneers offense hasn’t been as full of firepower as in 2024.
The Buccaneers have just skated past the Falcons and Texans in the first 2 weeks and could really use Chris Godwin. With injuries to their offensive line, Godwin would be helpful for quick hitting routes. Godwin had 3 top-8 WR finishes in 7 games played last season.
The Buccaneers get the defending Super Bowl Champion Philadelphia Eagles in Week 4. Despite the need for Godwin, Bakery Mayfield has managed well. To the delight of Emeka Egbuka fantasy managers, Godwin’s absence has allowed Egbuka to rise as a fantasy asset.
Author: Jeremiah Retzlaff (@coachretzlaff1)
Tampa Bay Buccaneers rookie wide receiver Emeka Egbuka puts on a sterling performance in Week 1.
Emeka Egbuka soared up draft boards as the summer heated up. All offseason, quarterback Baker Mayfield praised the rookie for his ability to do everything right.
Without Chris Godwin, Egbuka thrived in his debut. Egbuka had 4 receptions on 6 targets for 67 receiving yards. While this isn’t massive volume, it is an indicator of things to come. He was efficient and scored 2 touchdowns. Most notable, is the fact that Baker trusted Egbuka late targeting him with the game winning touchdown.
Egbuka enters Monday Night Football as the WR4 on the week with 23.60 fantasy points. He’ll get a good weather matchup at the Houston Texans in Week 2. Fire him up with confidence!
Author: Jeremiah Retzlaff (@coachretzlaff1)
