Week 4 preview: Baker Mayfield is expected to play through a foot/biceps issue, with the Buccaneers set to welcome back Chris Godwin and Tristan Wirfs for their 2025 debuts. Mayfield’s snaps may be limited as he returns.

Godwin’s return shores up a battered WR corps as Emeka Egbuka surges in receiving yards and touchdowns. Mike Evans’ hamstring injury opens the door for more targets, while Jalen McMillan remains on IR. The offense will lean on a healthier line and a healthier quarterback as Tampa Bay tries to stabilize its early-season rhythm.

Mike Evans is out multiple weeks with a hamstring injury, leaving Tampa Bay’s receiving corps thin as Godwin returns. Emeka Egbuka should move outside, with Jalen McMillan stepping up in the short term, giving the Buccaneers a clearer path for targets during Evans’ absence. Expect the offense to lean more on the passing game as they navigate upcoming matchups.

In the near term, Godwin should lead looking targets once back, while Egbuka’s role could grow as the offense adjusts. The Week 4-6 slate against Philadelphia, Seattle, and San Francisco heightens the fantasy stakes, making practice reports and snap counts crucial for forecasting who benefits most when Evans is sidelined.