Outdoor long-range kicking dominated the weekend, with Chase McLaughlin drilling a 65-yard FG at the horn to cap the first half—the longest outdoors in NFL history. Brandon Aubrey added a 65-yarder and a 64-yarder at AT&T, signaling elite versatility for fantasy managers counting on big-kick upside in late-season lineups.

Beyond the kickers, the game highlighted a mix of block-heavy special teams and late-arriving drills: Eagles’ blockers (Jordan Davis and Jalen Carter) swatted Karty’s attempts, Baker Mayfield guided a decisive late drive for Tampa Bay, and Riley Dixon’s punt woes added risk for fantasy punt units. The week’s anecdotes also touch Jets’ Will McDonald and Rams’ Joshua Karty, plus surrounding stories about Cowboys, Giants, Vikings, Steelers and Lions shaping kick and defense streaming decisions.

Tampa Bay can leverage a stronger back end and a sharper special teams unit to slow Philadelphia in Week 4. Antoine Winfield Jr. anchors a versatile safety trio, while Jamel Dean and Zyon McCollum patrol the boundaries with solid thorny coverage, aided by rookie help from Parrish and Morrison. The Buccaneers also win the field-position battle with Chase McLaughlin’s reliable kicking and a disciplined return game. If they press these edges, TB can stay within striking distance of the high-powered Eagles.

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers have made crucial under-the-radar signings that could significantly alter their fortunes for the upcoming season. With the focus on Baker Mayfield and the offense, the acquisitions of Riley Dixon, Anthony Walker Jr., and Haason Reddick bolster the special teams and defense, areas that needed reinforcement.

Riley Dixon comes aboard as a veteran punter, replacing the Buccaneers' previous struggles in the kicking game. His ability to consistently pin opponents deep in their territory is expected to relieve pressure on the defense and create more favorable scoring opportunities for the offense. Anthony Walker Jr., a linebacker with proven leadership and experience, aims to solidify the defensive unit, while Reddick is poised to enhance the pass-rush production, giving the Buccaneers a more formidable defensive front.