Tristan Wirfs misses Week 1 after a knee procedure, forcing Tampa Bay to shuffle the line. Graham Barton steps in at left tackle, Ben Bredeson moves to center, and Michael Jordan starts at guard, a rotation built around Barton’s Duke-era left-tackle experience. The change tightens protection for Baker Mayfield and aims to preserve the run game while Wirfs rehabs.

Barton’s edge presence could unlock more mobility on the outside, letting Mayfield stay upright and the backs find better lanes early. If Barton settles in quickly, TB’s offense could maintain efficiency in Week 1 despite Wirfs’ absence and then recalibrate upon Wirfs’ return.