Baker Mayfield and rookie Emeka Egbuka connected in a high-octane Week 5, lifting Tampa Bay to a 38-35 win over Seattle with a game-winning 39-yard field goal by Chase McLaughlin. Egbuka accounted for 163 of Mayfield’s 379 passing yards, thriving as the top receiver in Evans’ absence and while Godwin works back from injury. Tez Johnson supplied a spark with 59 yards on four catches. Seattle answered with five straight TD drives, but TB’s defense was porous and special teams errors loomed. Lavonte David’s late interception helped seal the victory.

Mike Evans’ hamstring injury leaves the Buccaneers’ passing attack thinner as they face the 3-0 Eagles. If Chris Godwin can’t go, Baker Mayfield will lean on Emeka Egbuka, Sterling Shepard, and Tez Johnson, with Cade Otton and the backfield trio of Bucky Irving and Rachaad White shaping the game plan. The challenge is clear: execute at a high level, avoid a drop in efficiency, and keep TB’s undefeated start intact against a stout Philly defense.

Emeka Egbuka is questionable for the Buccaneers' home opener vs. the Jets due to hip and groin issues, pushing Ryan Miller and a retooled WR group into bigger roles. With Cody Mauch and Luke Goedeke out and Tristan Wirfs sidelined, Tampa Bay faces a rough pass protection/ground game guardrail while Godwin remains limited. The depth chart shift creates upside for Miller, Shepard, Tez Johnson, Kameron Johnson and others in a potential bounce-back game against a Jets defense that will test the Bucs' resilience.

Woody Marks surged past Dameon Pierce on the Texans’ depth chart and could be starter next week, flashing in early-down work and delivering a 37-yard catch as Chubb remained the lead. Bucky Irving’s snap rate continues to climb for the Buccaneers, signaling a looming backfield shift. Texans’ injury notes and tight-end/WR rotations shape weekly fantasy, with Emeka Egbuka emerging for TB and several Texans receivers mixing in behind Collins. Monitor waiver adds and upside for Week 3.

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.