Tampa Bay Buccaneers
Tampa Bay Buccaneers fantasy outlook
The Tampa Bay Buccaneers (NFC South) are 1-5 this season.
Week 7: at the Carolina Panthers, Sun, Oct 25, 1:00 PM ET. Vegas expects Buccaneers to score about 20.5 points as a 3.5-point underdog.
On BFN Hot Picks this week: Bucky Irving (RB #14, 15.2 projected PPR pts); Chase McLaughlin (K #17, 7.6 projected PPR pts); Buccaneers D/ST (DST #18, 9.1 projected PPR pts).
Injury report (fantasy positions):
- Baker Mayfield (QB) -- Out, Thumb
- David Sills (WR) -- IR
- Sean Tucker (RB) -- Out, Quadriceps
- Jalen McMillan (WR) -- IR
Depth chart starters: QB: Baker Mayfield · RB: Bucky Irving, Kenny Gainwell · WR: Emeka Egbuka, Chris Godwin Jr., Ted Hurst III · TE: Cade Otton.
Advanced stats through week 6 (# = NFL rank; for defense, less allowed ranks higher):
| EPA/play | Success rate | Pass EPA | Rush EPA | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Offense | -0.13 #30 | 39% #27 | -0.16 #31 | -0.06 #11 |
| Defense | -0.08 #4 | 42% #7 | -0.03 #6 | -0.18 #6 |
EPA = expected points added per play; success rate = share of plays that gained enough to stay on schedule. Data: nflverse play-by-play.
Latest Buccaneers news
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers news: Bucs show progress in loss vs. Steelers Yahoo Sports NFL · October 20, 2026Fantasy impact: Results story; limited roster impact.
- ‘I Ain’t Respect It,’ ‘It Might Be His Last Year’ — Buccaneers’ Super Bowl Champion Gets Brutally Honest on Todd Bowles’ Future After 1-5 Start Pro Football Network · October 19, 2026Fantasy impact: No direct fantasy action needed.
- Aaron Rodgers, Jalen Ramsey reach personal milestones in Steelers win over Buccaneers Yahoo Sports NFL · October 19, 2026Fantasy impact: Results story; limited roster impact.
- Bowles: Mayfield to practice but Bucs will prepare as if Daniels will play ESPN NFL · October 19, 2026Fantasy impact: No direct fantasy action needed.
- Buccaneers expect Baker Mayfield to practice on Wednesday ProFootballTalk · October 19, 2026Fantasy impact: No direct fantasy action needed.
- Three Rivers Report: What to make of the Steelers’ win over the Bucs Yahoo Sports NFL · October 19, 2026Fantasy impact: Results story; limited roster impact.
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers news: Bucs lose OT heartbreaker vs. Steelers Yahoo Sports NFL · October 19, 2026Fantasy impact: Results story; limited roster impact.
- 5 takeaways from the Steelers’ OT win over the Tampa Bay Buccaneers Yahoo Sports NFL · October 19, 2026Fantasy impact: Results story; limited roster impact.
- Tristan Wirfs can't blame Bucs fans for not showing up vs. Steelers ProFootballTalk · October 18, 2026Fantasy impact: No direct fantasy action needed.
- ‘One of the Worst Playing Surfaces in the League,’ ‘Doesn’t Feel Very Safe’ — Aaron Rodgers Raises Major ‘Concern’ Over Bucs’ Raymond James Stadium Pro Football Network · October 18, 2026Fantasy impact: Results story; limited roster impact.
- Aaron Rodgers throws for multiple scores for a fourth straight game Yahoo Sports NFL · October 18, 2026Fantasy impact: Results story; limited roster impact.
- Aaron Rodgers calls for NFL to examine Buccaneers' field over player-safety concerns CBS Sports NFL · October 18, 2026Fantasy impact: Monitor status; backups gain value if he misses time.
- ‘The Todd Bowles Era Needs To End,’ ‘Someone Needs To Be Fired’ – Calls Mount for Buccaneers To Cut Ties With HC After Collapse in Loss to Steelers Pro Football Network · October 18, 2026Fantasy impact: Opportunity opens for the next player up.
- Aaron Rodgers complains about playing surface at Raymond James Stadium ProFootballTalk · October 18, 2026Fantasy impact: Results story; limited roster impact.
- Germie Bernard sets Steelers record in win over Buccaneers Yahoo Sports NFL · October 18, 2026Fantasy impact: Results story; limited roster impact.
- NFL Week 6 Recap: Pittsburgh Steelers 26, Tampa Bay Buccaneers 19 PFF · October 18, 2026Fantasy impact: Results story; limited roster impact.
- ‘Coaching Was Horrendous’ — Ex-Steelers DT Calls Out Pittsburgh’s Failures Despite Dramatic Overtime Win vs. Buccaneers Pro Football Network · October 18, 2026Fantasy impact: Results story; limited roster impact.
- Buccaneers Week 6 Top Performers vs. Pittsburgh Steelers Yahoo Sports NFL · October 18, 2026Fantasy impact: Results story; limited roster impact.
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