TAMPA BAY BUCCANEERS NEWS

Another pristine effort in win Mayfield completed 30 of 47 passes for 347 yards with two touchdowns and no interceptions and rushed four times for 10 yards and another score in the Buccaneers' 33-16 win over the...

Impact Mayfield's numbers tell the tale of yet another highly efficient afternoon for the veteran in coordinator Liam Coen's offense, and the 2018 first overall pick was especially surgical during a first half when the Buccaneers racked up 24 first-half points. Mayfield connected with eight different targets overall on the afternoon, hitting Mike Evans and Trey Palmer (concussion) for first-quarter touchdown passes of two and 15 yards, respectively. Mayfield then added his own one-yard scoring rush in the second quarter, and his trio of trips to the end zone Sunday give him 10 total touchdowns through four games. Mayfield won't have to wait long to add to that tally, as the Buccaneers face off with the Falcons in a Week 5 Thursday night divisional battle.

SEPTEMBER 29 • ROTOWIRE

Mayfield throws for 347 yards and accounts for three TDs to lead Bucs over Eagles 33-16

Baker Mayfield threw for 347 yards and two touchdowns, while Mike Evans became the Buccaneers’ career scoring leader during Tampa Bay’s 33-16 victory over the Philadelphia Eagles

SEPTEMBER 29 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Will not return Dennis (shoulder) has been ruled out for the remainder of Sunday's game against the Eagles, Greg Auman of Fox Sports reports.

Impact Dennis' inability to return will be a blow to Tamp Bay's linebacker corps. In his continued absence, K.J. Britt will likely see an uptick in snaps in the second half of Week 4.

SEPTEMBER 29 • ROTOWIRE

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SEPTEMBER 29 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Exits game with shoulder injury Dennis is questionable to return to Sunday's game against the Eagles due to a shoulder injury, Scott Smith of the Buccaneers' official site reports.

Impact Dennis walked off the field with trainers in the second quarter of Sunday's game. K.J. Britt is the top candidate to see increased snaps at inside linebacker alongside starter Lavonte David for as long as Dennis is sidelined.

SEPTEMBER 29 • ROTOWIRE

Diagnosed with concussion Palmer won't return to Sunday's game against the Eagles due to a concussion, Brianna Dix of the Buccaneers' official site reports.

Impact Palmer was serving as the Buccaneers' No. 3 wide receiver Week 4 with Jalen McMillan (hamstring) sidelined, but the former now will be subject to the protocol for head injuries in order to play again. With a short turnaround for Thursday's road matchup with the Falcons, Palmer will be hard-pressed to gain clearance from an independent neurologist for that contest. Kameron Johnson and Sterling Shepard will be the backup WRs behind Mike Evans and Chris Godwin for the rest of Sunday's outing.

SEPTEMBER 29 • ROTOWIRE

Slotting into No. 3 role Sunday Palmer is in line to serve as the Buccaneers' No. 3 wideout Sunday with Jalen McMillan (hamstring) ruled out, Scott Smith of the team's official site reports.

Impact Palmer will be returning to the role he filled throughout his 2023 rookie campaign, when he furnished a 39-385-3 line on 68 targets over 17 regular-season games and added four receptions for 88 yards and another TD during Tampa Bay's two-game postseason run. The Nebraska product has been stuck behind McMillan since the start of this season, but he could stand to benefit from plenty of single coverage Sunday as the Eagles likely devote plenty of resources to Mike Evans and Chris Godwin.

SEPTEMBER 29 • ROTOWIRE

Slotting into No. 3 role Sunday Palmer is in line to serve as the Buccaneers' No. 3 wideout Sunday with Jalen McMillan (hamstring) ruled out, Scott Smith of the team's official site reports.

Impact Palmer will be returning to the role he filled throughout his 2023 rookie campaign, when he furnished a 39-385-3 line on 68 targets over 17 regular-season games and added four receptions for 88 yards and another TD during Tampa Bay's two-game postseason run. The Nebraska product has been stuck behind McMillan since the start of this season, but he could stand to benefit from plenty of single coverage Sunday as the Eagles likely devote resources to Mike Evans and Chris Godwin.

SEPTEMBER 29 • ROTOWIRE

Will play Sunday Vea (knee) is active for Sunday's game against the Eagles, Scott Smith of the Buccaneers' official site reports.

Impact Vea was unable to play in Week 3, but he'll return to the field in Week 4 against Philadelphia. The return of the Washington product is great news for Tampa Bay's defense front, as one of the best run-stoppers in the league.

SEPTEMBER 29 • ROTOWIRE

Suiting up Kieft (ankle) is active Sunday against the Eagles, Scott Smith of the Buccaneers' official site reports.

Impact Kieft started the week with back-to-back DNPs at practice but did get back on the field Friday, setting him up to take the field in Week 4. He should operate as the team's No. 3 tight end, behind starter Cade Otton and backup Payne Durham.

SEPTEMBER 29 • ROTOWIRE

Gets green light Johnson (ankle) is active Sunday against the Eagles, Scott Smith of the Buccaneers' official site reports.

Impact Johnson missed last week's loss to the Broncos with the injury, but he'll be back on the field for week 4. The rookie wideout could see a few extra opportunities against Philadelphia with Jalen McMillan (hamstring) out.

SEPTEMBER 29 • ROTOWIRE

Not suiting up Sunday McMillan (hamstring) is out for Sunday's Week 4 matchup against the Eagles, Scott Smith of the team's official site reports.

Impact The rookie No. 3 receiver was listed as doubtful after practicing on a limited basis Friday, and his inactive status is now official. McMillan's absence Sunday will vault second-year pro Trey Palmer back into the third wideout role he enjoyed success in as a rookie, when he posted a 39-385-3 line on 68 targets across 17 regular-season games before adding four more receptions for 88 yards and a touchdown in the postseason. McMillan will now look to beat the short turnaround for a Week 5 Thursday night road clash against the Falcons and keep his absence limited to one contest.

SEPTEMBER 29 • ROTOWIRE

Ready to go in Week 4 Irving (hamstring) is active for Sunday's Week 4 matchup against the Eagles, Scott Smith of the team's official site reports.

Impact The rookie was only able to practice on two occasions during Week 4 prep, and in limited fashion at that. However, reports earlier Sunday had indicated Irving was in line to play, and his active status is now official. The Oregon product has proven immediately effective at the NFL level while averaging a stellar 6.2 yards per carry over his first three games, but Jeremy Fowler of ESPN.com reports head coach Todd Bowles plans to continue using fellow back Rachaad White, who's also active Sunday after dealing with a bout of food poisoning, and Irving together in much the same way as he has over the first three contests.

SEPTEMBER 29 • ROTOWIRE

Suiting up in Week 4 White (illness) is active for Sunday's Week 4 matchup against the Eagles, Scott Smith of the team's official site reports.

Impact White was a late addition to the injury report Saturday due to a bout of food poisoning, but his availability for Sunday's conference showdown hadn't truly been in doubt. With his active status now confirmed, White will look to significantly improve the 2.1 yards per carry he's mustered over the first three games of the season, which has paled in comparison to the 6.2 yards per tote rookie backfield mate Bucky Irving has generated. However, despite the disparity between the efficiency of the two backs, Jeremy Fowler of ESPN.com reports head coach Todd Bowles has confirmed he'll continue to utilize both Irving and White together.

SEPTEMBER 29 • ROTOWIRE

Expected to play Sunday Irving (hamstring) is listed as questionable but is expected to play in Sunday's game against the Eagles, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports.

Impact Irving managed a limited practice Friday after sitting out Thursday's practice. He faces an Eagles run defense that has allowed 5.2 yards per carry this season, though they were more efficient in Week 3 against the Saints. Teammate Rachaad White (illness) is also questionable but expected to play.

SEPTEMBER 29 • ROTOWIRE

Expected to play through illness White, who is listed as questionable with an illness, is expected to play in Week 4, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports.

Impact White came down with a case of food poisoning but is already feeling better. Teammate Bucky Irving (hamstring) is listed as questionable but is also expected to play.

SEPTEMBER 29 • ROTOWIRE

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SEPTEMBER 28 • DATA SKRIVE

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SEPTEMBER 28

Out for Sunday Goedeke (concussion) has been ruled out ahead of Sunday's matchup against the Eagles, Brianna Dix of the Buccaneers' official site reports.

Impact The third-year offensive lineman out of Central Michigan is now in line to miss his third consecutive game with a concussion. Justin Skule is expected to continue serving as the Buccaneers' top right tackle until Goedeke can pass concussion protocol.

SEPTEMBER 28 • ROTOWIRE

Elevated from practice squad again Tampa Bay elevated Shepard from the practice squad to the active roster Saturday, Greg Auman of Fox Sports reports.

Impact With wide receiver Jalen McMillan (hamstring) listed as doubtful for Sunday's game against the Eagles, the Bucs promoted Shepard from the practice squad for a second straight week. Shepard played four snaps on offense and didn't draw a target during the Bucs' Week 3 loss to the Broncos.

SEPTEMBER 28 • ROTOWIRE

Added to injury report with illness White was added to the injury report for Sunday's game against the Eagles with an illness and is now questionable for the contest, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports.

Impact The Buccaneers didn't elevate an additional running back from the practice squad, which would be consequential considering rookie running back Bucky Irving is also questionable with a hamstring injury. Expect more information regarding both backs' status to come well before the 1:00 p.m. ET kickoff Sunday.

SEPTEMBER 28 • ROTOWIRE

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SEPTEMBER 28

Listed as questionable for Week 4 Vea (knee) was a limited participant in Friday's practice and has been listed as questionable for Sunday's game against Philadelphia.

Impact Vea sprained the MCL in his right knee in Week 2 against the Lions, which forced him to sit out Week 3 against the Broncos. The 2018 first-round pick was a limited participant in all three practices this week, and he has given himself a fair shot at returning Sunday from a one-game absence. Greg Gaines would continue to see extended snaps at nose tackle if Vea was ruled out for Sunday's game or operated on a snap count.

SEPTEMBER 28 • ROTOWIRE