TAMPA BAY BUCCANEERS NEWS

Bucs face struggling Broncos and rookie QB Nix, going for their first 3-0 start since 2005

With Baker Mayfield leading the way, the Tampa Bay Buccaneers look to start 3-0 in a season for the first time since 2005 when they host the Denver Broncos

SEPTEMBER 19 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

2025 NFL mock draft: 2 Colorado stars in top 8, Panthers replace Bryce Young

In our 2025 NFL mock draft, the Panthers trade out of the No. 1 spot, plus four QBs go in the first round, including Colorado's Shedeur Sand...

SEPTEMBER 19

Tom Brady's Week 2 Power Rankings: Who joins Chiefs on list after Week 2?

FOX Sports lead NFL analyst Tom Brady has ranked his top five teams after Week 2. Find out who made his list here!

SEPTEMBER 19

DNP to open week Vea (knee) did not participate in Wednesday's practice, Jenna Laine of ESPN.com reports.

Impact Vea suffered a Grade 2 MCL sprain in Tampa Bay's Week 2 win over Detroit, and the 2018 first-round pick is considered day-to-day. His practice participation Thursday and Friday will provide a better indication of his availability for Sunday's game against the Broncos.

SEPTEMBER 18 • ROTOWIRE

Buccaneers vs. Broncos Injury Report – Week 3, 2024

See who's in and who's out for the Week 3 matchup between the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and Denver Broncos on September 22, 2024.

SEPTEMBER 18 • DATA SKRIVE

Dealing with knee injury Dean (knee) was a limited participant in Wednesday's practice, Jenna Laine of ESPN.com reports.

Impact Dean was added to the Bucs' injury report Wednesday, and he'll have two more chances of increasing his practice participation leading up to Sunday's game against the Broncos. The 2019 third-round pick tied a career high with 10 combined tackles in Tampa Bay's Week 2 win over Detroit.

SEPTEMBER 18 • ROTOWIRE

Doesn't practice Wednesday Winfield (foot) was listed as a DNP for Wednesday's practice, Jenna Laine of ESPN.com reports.

Impact Winfield sustained a foot injury in Week 1 against the Broncos. The injury had an estimated return of 3-to-4 weeks, with two weeks considered a "best-case" scenario, per Laine. Winfield is unlikely to play Week 3 against the Broncos, but the 2020 second-round pick could return to practice in a limited capacity Thursday or Friday.

SEPTEMBER 18 • ROTOWIRE

Baker Mayfield believes Bryce Young is 'far from finished' after benching

Baker Mayfield said he expects Bryce Young to turn things around. Meanwhile, Panthers coach Dave Canales said the team has no plans to trade...

SEPTEMBER 18

Limited at practice Wednesday White (groin) practiced on a limited basis Wednesday, Jenna Laine of ESPN.com reports.

Impact White made a brief exit from this past Sunday's win at Detroit due to a groin injury, but he still handled a majority share of snaps (34 of 48) and touches (11) out of the Buccaneers backfield over backup Bucky Irving (17 and seven, respectively). On Monday, Jeremy Fowler of ESPN.com reported that White's health concern wasn't considered to be major, and his ensuing activity level Wednesday indicates the Buccaneers are taking a cautious approach with their starting running back. White has two more chances to get back to full this week before the team potentially gives him a designation for Sunday's game versus the Broncos.

SEPTEMBER 18 • ROTOWIRE

Six tackles, INT in Week 2 win McCollum recorded six tackles (all solo) and four defensed passes, including an interception, in the Buccaneers' 20-16 win over the Lions on Sunday.

Impact McCollum had played just 11 snaps in Week 1 before suffering a concussion, but he'd been able to get back to full practices Thursday and Friday and clear protocol. That thrust the third-year pro back into his starting right cornerback role, and he played on all 85 snaps while tying for the fifth-highest tackle total on the Bucs and consistently getting his hands on Jared Goff's passes. McCollum will look to snag his second pick of the season against the erratic Bo Nix when the Broncos come calling in Week 3.

SEPTEMBER 18 • ROTOWIRE

Standout tackle effort in win Smith recorded eight tackles (six solo), including one for loss, in the Buccaneers' 20-16 win over the Lions in Week 2.

Impact The rookie came into the contest nursing an illness, but Smith did a fine job out of his slot cornerback role. The 2024 third-round pick has allowed a stingy 55.6 percent completion rate and modest 6.6 yards per attempt on the nine attempts he's faced as a primary defender thus far in his nascent NFL career.

SEPTEMBER 18 • ROTOWIRE

NFL MVP Watch: Is Saints QB Derek Carr’s early production sustainable?

In his second year with the Saints, Derek Carr is experiencing a career rebirth and playing at an MVP level. Can he stick with the top dogs?

SEPTEMBER 18

Herd Hierarchy: Texans, Bills, Saints move up after 2-0 starts

A group of surprising 2-0 NFL teams created a major shakeup in Colin Cowherd's latest Herd Hierarchy! Check out the full list here.

SEPTEMBER 18

NFL uniforms: Who has the best look in each division?

We're going division-by-division to pick the best NFL uniforms, and we need your help. Vote for the best here, then we'll pit the eight divi...

SEPTEMBER 17

QB Stock Market Week 3: Kyler Murray is back. Has Sam Darnold arrived?

A handful of veterans are making the most of second chances, while more than a few recent top picks are struggling. Here are Henry McKenna's...

SEPTEMBER 17

Another long make Sunday McLaughlin converted field-goal attempts of 30 and 55 yards and drilled both his extra-point tries in the Buccaneers' 20-16 win over the Lions on Sunday.

Impact McLaughlin's capable long-range leg was on full display during his 55-yarder early in the first quarter, pushing his accuracy from 50+ to 90.0 percent over his first season plus with the Buccaneers. After an inconsistent preseason, McLaughlin has flipped the switch, going 5-for-5 on field goals and 6-for-6 on PATs over the first two regular-season contests. The veteran should have his fair share of opportunities again in a Week 3 home matchup against the Broncos.

SEPTEMBER 17 • ROTOWIRE

Snatches interception in start Izien recorded nine total tackles (five solo), an interception and two passes defensed in Sunday's 20-16 win over the Lions.

Impact Izien was thrust into a starting role at free safety with Antoine Winfield (foot) unavailable versus Detroit. Izien made the most of his opportunity, picking off Jared Goff in the fourth quarter. The 24-year-old will likely draw another start in Week 3 against the Broncos.

SEPTEMBER 17 • ROTOWIRE

Double-digit stops in win Dennis recorded 10 total tackles (six solo) in Sunday's 20-16 win over the Lions.

Impact Dennis was a busy man once again in Week 2, securing double-digit stops for the first time in his career. The linebacker played 44 of the team's 85 total defensive snaps in the contest. Dennis has now compiled 17 total tackles (11 solo) through two games in 2024, already surpassing the 13 tackles he produced over 13 contests in his rookie campaign in 2023.

SEPTEMBER 17 • ROTOWIRE

Empty line on two targets Otton failed to bring in either of his two targets in the Buccaneers' 20-16 win over the Lions on Sunday.

Impact The third-year tight end had also seen two targets in Week 1 and had recorded one catch for five yards, but he had an even quieter day Sunday. Otton played on all 47 snaps from scrimmage as well, so there wasn't any drop in playing time to help explain the lack of involvement. However, it's worth noting Baker Mayfield put up just 19 attempts Sunday, so perhaps Otton will see an uptick in opportunity during a Week 3 home matchup against the Broncos.

SEPTEMBER 17 • ROTOWIRE

No targets in Week 2 win Palmer wasn't targeted in the Buccaneers' 20-16 win over the Lions on Sunday.

Impact Palmer was in on just nine snaps from scrimmage in the narrow victory after having logged 20 plays on offense in Week 1. Rookie Jalen McMillan seems to have clearly surpassed Palmer for the No. 3 receiver role for the time being, essentially nullifying the latter's fantasy value.

SEPTEMBER 17 • ROTOWIRE

Defensive lapses and poor play by Jared Goff are hurting the Lions early in the season

The Detroit Lions were lucky to come away with a split of two home games against teams they beat in the playoffs last season

SEPTEMBER 16 • ASSOCIATED PRESS