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September 15, 2025

Tristan Wirfs injury update: Latest news on Buccaneers left tackle's return timeline | Sporting News

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Tristan Wirfs remains sidelined for Week 2 with knee surgery in July, but a return appears closer. The Buccaneers shuffled the line in Week 1, starting Cody Barton at LT, Ben Bredeson at C, and Mike Jordan at guard, with a similar plan likely for Week 2. A late-October return window is suggested, around Week 5, per Schefter, which would be a major lift for Tampa Bay’s offense as Godwin inches back from his own injury and Wirfs progresses through rehab.

Given Wirfs’ timeline, is Week 5 a safe target to insert him back into fantasy lineups, and how should you hedge if he’s limited?How should TB’s fantasy outlook adjust in Week 2 without Wirfs, given the Week 1 line reshuffle and Barton at LT?If Godwin returns near Wirfs in October, how should you adjust TB’s fantasy lineup projections?Are there any signs in Week 2 that Barton could hold LT even after Wirfs returns, and what would that mean for TB fantasy options?

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September 15, 2025

Which Bucs are inactive for Week 2 against the Houston Texans?

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Which Bucs are inactive for Week 2 against the Houston Texans?

Buccaneers Week 2 inactives for their primetime bout with the Texans: Tristan Wirfs, Chris Godwin, Josh Williams, Rashad Wisdom, and Tez Johnson are out. Benjamin Morrison will be active, making his NFL debut after quad and college hip injuries, and he’s expected to be limited to special teams early. The absence list signals heavy depth reliance and a measured defensive rollout as Tampa Bay eyes a bounce-back opportunity.

Which Week 2 scenarios most alter the fantasy outlook for the Buccaneers vs Texans?How should fantasy players reallocate auction or waiver budgets after this inactives report?What late-week indicators would justify a bold DFS bet on Morrison or the Bucs’ depth pieces?Which matchup-specific plays could decide this Week 2 primetime game for fantasy output?

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September 15, 2025

Bucs vs. Texans live updates: NFL game score, highlights

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Bucs vs. Texans live updates: NFL game score, highlights

Two primetime opponents collide as the Buccaneers try to rebound in Week 2 against the Texans after a rough offensive showing in Week 1. Baker Mayfield and the Tampa attack sputtered on quick throws and couldn’t establish a run game behind Bucky Irving and Rachaad White, while Mike Evans operated largely as a decoy. Defensively, Tampa showed pressure and played with energy, and Antoine Winfield Jr. appeared healthy and impactful. Inactives for Tampa Bay include Tristan Wirfs and Chris Godwin Jr., complicating plans but not crushing them entirely. Houston’s matchup offers a chance for the Bucs to reestablish rhythm, while Houston aims to salvage a shaky start in prime time.

The Week 2 slate features a familiar rematch vibe with a quick turnaround from Week 1’s uneven execution. Tampa Bay will lean on a retooled game plan to maximize Mayfield’s strengths and get Evans more involved, while Houston hopes to exploit any lingering concerns in Tampa’s backfield and secondary. The late-week impulse for fantasy managers is to reassess target share, red-zone opportunities, and how inactives shift upside for several skill players in a high-stakes environment.