TAMPA BAY BUCCANEERS NEWS

Status in question for Thursday Godwin (neck) is listed as questionable for Thursday's game at Buffalo, Greg Auman of Fox Sports reports.

Impact Godwin showed up on the Buccaneers' first Week 8 practice report as a non-participant due to a neck injury, but he was listed as a limited participant for Tuesday's walk-through session and then a full participant at Wednesday's practice. Quarterback Baker Mayfield (knee) followed the same practice regimen and is listed as questionable, but both players are seemingly trending toward being available on a short week. Expect Godwin's availability to be confirmed when Tampa Bay releases its inactive list about 90 minutes before Thursday's 8:15 p.m. ET kickoff.

OCTOBER 25, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Won't play Thursday Coach Todd Bowles said Wednesday that Merriweather (ankle) will not play Thursday at Buffalo, Scott Smith of the Buccaneers' official site reports.

Impact Merriweather will be sidelined for the first time in his rookie season in Week 8 as he works to recover from an ankle injury he sustained Sunday versus Atlanta. He's played exclusively on special teams so far this season, so Tampa Bay will have to try to replace his production in that phase Thursday.

OCTOBER 25, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Pro Picks: Bills should get back on winning track vs. Buccaneers

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OCTOBER 25, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

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OCTOBER 25, 2023

Activated to roster The Buccaneers activated Edmonds (knee) from injured reserve Wednesday.

Impact Edmonds was designated for return at the beginning of the week and listed as a full practice participant both Monday and Tuesday. He appears ready to play Thursday at Buffalo, though it isn't quite clear what his role will be given that starter Rachaad White has been better on passing downs than running downs and thus seems to have strengths that overlap with Edmonds'. Ke'Shawn Vaughn has been Tampa Bay's No. 2 back of late, mostly subbing in for White on early downs and taking a handful of carries per game.

OCTOBER 25, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Will be game-time decision Coach Todd Bowles said Wednesday that Vea (groin) would be a game-time decision for Thursday's game at Buffalo, Scott Smith of the Buccaneers' official site reports.

Impact Vea was questionable in Week 7 with a foot injury, but it's a groin injury that's putting his availability for Week 8 in doubt. If he's sidelined, Greg Gaines could draw the start at nose tackle.

OCTOBER 25, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Double-digit tackles in loss Neal had 10 tackles (six solo) in Sunday's 16-13 loss to the Falcons.

Impact Neal was tied for second on the team in total tackles with Jamel Dean and behind Lavonte David (13). Neal is up to 43 tackles on the season -- second behind David -- and will look to continue to make his veteran presence felt on Thursday night against Josh Allen and the Bills.

OCTOBER 24, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Registers sack in loss Barrett had seven tackles (four solo), one sack and a forced fumble in Sunday's 16-13 loss to the Falcons.

Impact Barrett's forced fumble came on a strip sack of Desmond Ridder at the end of the second quarter with the Falcons in the red zone to keep the score tied at 10-10 heading into halftime. The nine-year linebacker out of Colorado State continues to serve as a veteran presence for the Bucs' defense and will look to help the team get back in the win column in a Thursday night matchup against the Bills.

OCTOBER 24, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Baker Mayfield, Bucs offense look to get back on track Thursday vs. Bills

Baker Mayfield and new OC Dave Canales started strong, but the Bucs have scored a total of 19 points in their past two games. What now?

OCTOBER 24, 2023

2023 NFL Week 7 betting recap, odds: Home underdogs perfect against spread

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OCTOBER 24, 2023

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OCTOBER 24, 2023

Listed as limited Tuesday Mayfield (knee) was listed as a limited participant on Tuesday's practice report.

Impact Like wide receiver Chris Godwin (neck), Mayfield was able to move from a non-participant on Monday's estimated injury report to having a cap on his reps one day later. Mayfield thus will have one more chance to prove the health of his knee before the Buccaneers determine whether or not he holds a designation ahead of Thursday's game at Buffalo.

OCTOBER 24, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Limited Tuesday Godwin (neck) was listed as a limited participant on Tuesday's injury report.

Impact After opening Week 8 prep as a non-participant on Monday's practice estimate due to a neck issue, Godwin was able to handle some on-field work one day later, potentially putting him on a path to being available Thursday at Buffalo. His activity level Wednesday will provide a clearer picture of his availability for that contest.

OCTOBER 24, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Another forgettable performance Vaughn rushed four times for seven yards and failed to bring in his only target in the Buccaneers' 16-13 loss to the Falcons on Sunday.

Impact Vaughn logged 18 snaps while Sean Tucker once again failed to see the field, perhaps the last time the two players will operate in that arrangement for a while. Vaughn has netted a meager 32 yards on his 19 carries this season while recording just one catch for three yards, and head coach Todd Bowles could well opt to give Tucker another crack at the top backup job given the dearth of production at that spot thus far.

OCTOBER 24, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Bills vs. Buccaneers Injury Report – Week 8, 2023

OCTOBER 24, 2023 • DATA SKRIVE

Prolific tackle tally in loss Dean totaled 10 tackles (nine solo) and recovered a fumble in the Buccaneers' 16-13 loss to the Falcons on Sunday.

Impact Dean posted an especially noteworthy tackle total for a cornerback, recording a career-high figure in the process. Dean's recovery of a Desmond Ridder fumble at the Buccaneers' 11-yard line following a joint sack by Shaquil Barrett and Calijah Kancey also prevented what would have a high-percentage scoring opportunity for Atlanta. Dean should be kept busy in Thursday night's Week 8 road matchup against the Bills while trying to slow down the team's high-octane air attack.

OCTOBER 24, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Racks up tackles again in loss David recorded 13 tackles (eight solo), including one for loss, and also defensed a pass in Sunday's 16-13 loss to the Falcons.

Impact David recorded double-digit tackles for the second straight game while tying his season high in stops. The veteran linebacker is seemingly as effective as ever in his 12th season, with his 53 stops through six games putting him on pace to narrowly eclipse the career-high 147 tackles he compiled over 16 contests in 2015. David should have plenty of opportunities again in Thursday's Week 8 road matchup against the Bills while trying to slow down Buffalo's arsenal of offensive weapons.

OCTOBER 24, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Limited to once catch in loss Palmer secured one of two targets for five yards in the Buccaneers' 16-13 loss to the Falcons on Sunday.

Impact Palmer's output was especially disappointing in the context of his 47-snap workload. The rookie didn't exactly see many opportunities, however, and he certainly retains plenty of upside thanks to his blazing speed. Palmer could also be primed for a bump in targets if Chris Godwin (neck) is limited or out in a Week 8 Thursday night road showdown against the Bills.

OCTOBER 24, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Perfect in Week 7 loss McLaughlin drilled field-goal attempts from 24 and 36 yards and made his only extra-point attempt in the Buccaneers' 16-13 loss to the Falcons on Sunday.

Impact McLaughlin pushed his streak of perfect kicking performances to four games with Sunday's showing. The fifth-year pro has seen a pair of field-goal opportunities apiece in three consecutive contests, but with the Buccaneers hitting plenty of snags offensively over the last two games, his only extra-point attempt in that span was the one he converted against the Falcons. McLaughlin could have an uphill battle for scoring opportunities again in Thursday night's Week 8 road matchup against the Bills.

OCTOBER 24, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Three grabs in Week 7 loss Thompkins brought in all three targets for 14 yards, returned two kickoffs for 50 yards and ran back one punt for three yards in the Buccaneers' 16-13 loss to the Falcons on Sunday...

Impact Thompkins' involvement in the offense ticked back up slightly after he'd posted just two receptions for minus-2 yards Week 6, and he also continued to offer solid production as a kick returner. He logged two more plays from scrimmage (19) than fellow complementary receiver Rakim Jarrett (17), and the former has been the more consistent of the two by far through the first six games.

OCTOBER 24, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Season-high yardage total in loss Otton brought in five of six targets for 43 yards in the Buccaneers' 16-13 loss to the Falcons on Sunday.

Impact The second-year pro produced a season-high yardage total. Otton's catch total was also his second best of the campaign, and although he remains a complementary, short-area option for Baker Mayfield (knee), the clear-cut top pass-catching option at tight end for the Bucs does have decent utility in deeper full-PPR formats.

OCTOBER 24, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Talk the Line: Early breakdown of NFL Week 8 odds

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OCTOBER 23, 2023

Dealing with knee issue Mayfield was listed as a non-participant on the Buccaneers' first Week 8 practice report due to a knee injury Monday.

Impact Mayfield has fared modestly in his first campaign in Tampa Bay, completing 65 percent of his passes for 1,363 yards, eight touchdowns and four interceptions while also racking up 99 more yards on the ground through six games. With a short week to prepare for Thursday's contest at Buffalo, he'll have two more opportunities to handle some on-field work before the Buccaneers potentially give him a designation for Week 8 action.

OCTOBER 23, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Tending to neck issue Godwin was listed as a non-participant on the Buccaneers' first Week 8 practice report due to a neck injury Monday.

Impact Godwin's snap share (72 percent) during Sunday's 16-13 loss to the Falcons wasn't far off his typical range this season (74-86 percent), and he also received a campaign-high 12 targets, which he turned into six catches for 66 yards. In the wake of the contest, he's dealing with a health concern, but he still has two more chances this week to put himself in a position to play Thursday at Buffalo.

OCTOBER 23, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Struggling Buccaneers working to correct mistakes and stop beating themselves

Coach Todd Bowles’ message to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers was short and to the point

OCTOBER 23, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS