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Bauer Sharp - Playing time on upswing Sharp went without a target while playing 19 of the Buccaneers' 60 snaps on offense in Sunday's 16-0 win over the Falcons.

Impact After logging single-digit snaps on offense in each of the first six games of the season, Sharp appears to have firmly supplanted Ko Kieft as the Buccaneers' No. 3 tight end behind Cade Otton and Payne Durham. Sharp played a quarter of the snaps in a Week 7 win over the Buccaneers before bumping up to a season-high 32 percent share during Sunday's victory. The rookie sixth-round pick out of LSU will likely continue to be utilized mainly as a blocker; he's drawn just one target (a 21-yard reception) while running only nine total routes so far this season.

6 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Tampa Bay Buccaneers vs Chicago Bears | 2026 Week 9 Game Preview

6 DAYS AGO • YOUTUBE

Emeka Egbuka - Doesn't practice Wednesday Head coach Todd Bowles said Egbuka (foot) didn't practice Wednesday, but the wide receiver was able to run on a side field, the the Buccaneers will see how he feels Thursday, Scott...

Impact Egbuka was able to clear ths concussion protocol last Friday, but he still missed this past Sunday's win against the Falcons due to a foot injury, marking a second absence in a row. Seemingly, Wednesday's bit of running is a test to get a sense of where Egbuka stands, health-wise, so Thursday's session could be revealing for his chances to return to action Sunday at Chicago.

6 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

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6 DAYS AGO • FOX SPORTS

2026 NFL Playoff Odds: Which Teams Are Favored To Miss The Playoffs?

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6 DAYS AGO • Associated Press

Emeka Egbuka - Works on the side Wednesday Egbuka (foot) was spotted running on the side with a trainer Wednesday, Greg Auman of Fox Sports reports.

Impact Egbuka, who last suited up for game action in Week 6, was limited at practice last Wednesday and Thursday before logging a 'DNP' on Friday. It remains to be seen what his participation level will be as the week unfolds, but if Egbuka remains sidelined Sunday night against the Bears, Chris Godwin, Ted Hurst and Tez Johnson would be in line to lead Tampa Bay's Week 9 WR corps.

6 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

The math behind why some teams go for 2 when down 8 in the NFL

When the Carolina Panthers scored a fourth-quarter touchdown to cut Green Bay’s lead to eight points, coach Dave Canales opted to go for 2 instead of kicking an extra point in what...

6 DAYS AGO • Associated Press

Tez Johnson - No catches in Week 8 Johnson did not garner a target during Sunday's 16-0 win over the Falcons.

Impact Johnson and the rest of the Buccaneers' pass catchers went without receptions in Week 8 as quarterback Baker Mayfield failed to complete a pass on three attempts in the team's rain-soaked victory. The wide receiver may have another chance to operate in a prominent role on offense if fellow wideout Emeka Egbuka (foot) remains unavailable Sunday versus the Bears.

6 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Falcons vs Bengals Preview: How Atlanta can stop Joe Burrow & Cincinnati | Falcons Audible Podcast

NOVEMBER 3 • YOUTUBE

Photos: Bucs Cheerleaders from Falcons vs. Bucs | Week 8 2026 View photos of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers Cheerleaders from the Falcons vs. Bucs' Week 8 game on November 1st, 2026.

NOVEMBER 3 • BUCCANEERS.COM

QB Stock Market Week 9: Who's Been The Best Starter In The First Half Of 2026?

Josh Allen dominated on an off day. Jared Goff was quietly brilliant. Kyler Murray further regressed. Here are Henry McKenna's latest QB ran...

NOVEMBER 3 • FOX SPORTS

QB Stock Market Week 9: Who's Been The Best Starter In The First Half Of 2026?

Falcons put their rookie LB tandem in an impossible situation in loss to Bucs Atlanta Falcons rookies Kendal Daniels and Harold Perkins Jr. did not have the best games in Week 8.

NOVEMBER 3 • BLOGGINGDIRTY.COM

NFL Week 8 All-Stars: Who Had A Better Sunday, Joe Burrow Or Trevor Lawrence?

Week 8 brought an interesting debate over which QB performance was better between Joe Burrow and Trevor Lawrence.

NOVEMBER 3 • FOX SPORTS

NFL Week 8 All-Stars: Who Had A Better Sunday, Joe Burrow Or Trevor Lawrence?

2026 NFL Power Rankings Week 9: Broncos, Bears Make Moves After Big Wins

Do we have new teams to beat in the AFC and NFC after Week 8? The Bears certainly made their case in the NFC as we determine that in this we...

NOVEMBER 3 • FOX SPORTS

2026 NFL Power Rankings Week 9: Broncos, Bears Make Moves After Big Wins

Ted Hurst III - No grabs in Week 8 win Hurst failed to catch his lone target in Sunday's 16-0 win over the Falcons.

Impact Even with Emeka Egbuka (foot) missing a second straight game, Hurst couldn't catch a break, as the game was played in a downpour. Tampa Bay attempted just three passes during the entire game. Hurst has now gone without a catch in back-to-back games without Egbuka in the lineup. He has minimal fantasy appeal outside of being a hold in dynasty formats.

NOVEMBER 3 • ROTOWIRE

Sean Tucker - Doesn't see field on offense in win Tucker didn't play any offensive snaps in Sunday's 16-0 win over the Falcons.

Impact The Bucs' RB3 played one snap on special teams. He stayed glued to the sideline, as Bucky Irving and Kenny Gainwell ran roughshod all over the Atlanta defense, combining for 52 carries for 310 yards and one touchdown. Tucker won't hold much fantasy value unless one of Irving or Gainwell goes down with an injury.

NOVEMBER 3 • ROTOWIRE

Cade Otton - No catches again in Week 8 win Otton wasn't targeted in Sunday's 16-0 win over the Falcons.

Impact Playing in rain-soaked conditions, the Bucs attempted just three passes all afternoon, as Baker Mayfield failed to complete any of the three. Otton has now posted back-to-back zero-catch games and has minimal fantasy appeal outside of the deepest of TE-premium formats. He has 19 grabs for 186 yards and no touchdowns on 30 targets through eight games.

NOVEMBER 3 • ROTOWIRE

Chase McLaughlin - Hits three field goals in win McLaughlin made all three field-goal attempts and his only extra-point try in Sunday's 16-0 win over the Falcons.

Impact The kicker connected from 46, 34 and 42 yards as he accounted for a majority of his team's points. McLaughlin has yet to miss this season, hitting 19 field goals and 17 extra points through eight games.

NOVEMBER 3 • ROTOWIRE

Tez Johnson and Ted Hurst III: Fighting For Each Other | Bucs Players' Table Team Reporter Casey Phillips chats with Tampa Bay Buccaneers WR Tez Johnson and WR Ted Hurst III after Week 8 vs. the Atlanta Falcons. They...

NOVEMBER 2 • BUCCANEERS.COM

The Buccaneers are back in the NFC South race thanks to a dominant offensive line and run game

A two-game winning streak has been good enough to put the Tampa Bay Buccaneers back in the race for the NFC South title

NOVEMBER 2 • Associated Press

Yaya Diaby - Out Week 8 with MCL sprain Head coach Todd Bowles said that Diaby (knee) has been diagnosed with an MCL sprain and won't be available for Sunday's game against the Bears, Scott Smith of the Buccaneers' offic...

Impact Diaby exited this past Sunday's 16-0 win over the Falcons with the knee injury, which was revealed to be a Grade 2 MCL sprain following an MRI on Monday, per Ian Rapoport of NFL Network. Though Diaby will miss at least one game due to the injury, Bowles expressed hope that the Buccaneers' Week 10 bye would aid the edge rusher's recovery and allow him to avoid a stint on injured reserve.

NOVEMBER 2 • ROTOWIRE

Atlanta Falcons vs. Tampa Bay Buccaneers Week 8 2026 | Top Images Gallery View the top images of Tampa Bay's game against the Atlanta Falcons on Sunday, November 1, 2026

NOVEMBER 2 • BUCCANEERS.COM

Stefanski, Rees and Falcons ask too much of Penix and passing game in loss mired by 4 interceptions

Coach Kevin Stefanski, offensive coordinator Tommy Rees and the Atlanta Falcons asked too much of Michael Penix Jr. against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers

NOVEMBER 2 • Associated Press

Saints find themselves all alone in the NFC South basement after the bye week The New Orleans Saints could at least say the Tampa Bay Buccaneers were at the bottom of the NFC South with them. Well, that changed over th...

NOVEMBER 2 • WHODATDISH.COM

It’s Time For A Coaching Change In Dallas; Lions QB Jared Goff Silences The Noise

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NOVEMBER 2 • FOX SPORTS

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