Defense getting notice as Bengals earn fifth straight win
After Cincinnati’s fifth straight win on Sunday, the Bengals defense is getting some attentionDECEMBER 12, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
TAMPA BAY BUCCANEERS 5-6 · 2ND IN NFC SOUTH
5-6 · 2ND IN NFC SOUTH
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Jamel Dean - Considered week-to-week Dean (toe) is viewed as week-to-week, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports.
Impact Dean avoided a major injury to his big toe in Sunday's blowout loss to the 49ers, but it sounds like he will still need to miss some time. He will likely miss some practice time at a minimum, and it wouldn't be surprising to see Dean sit out come Sunday's game against the Bengals.
DECEMBER 12, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
NFL Week 14 top plays: Chargers drop Dolphins, 49ers crush Bucs, more
Week 14 of the NFL season continued with the 49ers, Chiefs, Lions and more coming out on top Sunday. Here are the top plays!DECEMBER 12, 2022
NFL Week 14: Top viral moments from Bucs-49ers, Dolphins-Chargers, more
Week 14 of the NFL contained the Bills repping injured teammate Von Miller and the Eagles in cruise control early. Here are the top viral mo...DECEMBER 12, 2022
Bucs are still in first place, but they don't look like a playoff team
Sitting at 6-7, Tom Brady and the Buccaneers have some reflecting to do as Tampa Bay looks to get on track before the playoffsDECEMBER 12, 2022
Mike Evans - Scoring drought continues Evans caught four of nine targets for 44 yards in Sunday's 35-7 loss to the 49ers.
Impact He tied Chris Godwin for the team lead in targets, but Evans wasn't able to do much with that volume. Evans has gone five straight games without reaching 60 yards and nine straight without getting into the end zone, a baffling streak for a wideout who has scored double-digit TDs in a season four separate times in his career, including a career-high 14 just last year. Evans will look to end his touchdown drought Week 15 against the Bengals.
DECEMBER 12, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Chris Godwin - Five catches against Niners Godwin caught five of nine targets for 54 yards in Sunday's 35-7 loss to the 49ers.
Impact On a rough day for the Tampa Bay offense, Godwin led the team in receiving yards, although most of it came on a 32-yard grab late in the second quarter. It's his fourth straight game with at least 50 yards, eighth straight with at least eight targets and 10th straight with at least five catches, giving him a reliable floor heading into a Week 15 clash with the Bengals.
DECEMBER 12, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
49ers spoil Brady's Bay Area return with 35-7 win vs. Bucs
Tom Brady relished the rare opportunity to come back to the Bay Area to play his boyhood favorite team in front of family and friendsDECEMBER 12, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Rachaad White - Leading rusher in loss White carried the ball 13 times for 56 yards and caught all five of his targets for 21 yards in Sunday's 35-7 loss to the 49ers.
Impact It was a tough day overall for the Buccaneers offense, but White still led the club in rushing yards and yards from scrimmage while seeing 18 touches to Leonard Fournette's 10. Fournette dealt with a foot injury during the week that may have limited his workload, but a backfield timeshare won't do much for either RB's fantasy upside Week 15 against a Bengals defense that just held Nick Chubb to 34 rushing yards on 14 carries.
DECEMBER 12, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Leonard Fournette - Stifled in Sunday's loss Fournette carried the ball four times for 13 yards and caught six of seven targets for 33 yards in Sunday's 35-7 loss to the 49ers.
Impact With the Buccaneers falling behind early, Fournette's usage on the ground was limited, but he wound up being just two targets behind team leaders Chris Godwin and Mike Evans. Even so, Fournette's 46 yards from scrimmage was his worst production since Week 7 and was well behind rookie Rachaad White's 77, although it's not clear how much the foot injury that restricted his practice participation this week may have been a factor. The veteran RB will continue to split touches with White in Week 15 against a Bengals defense that just held Nick Chubb to 34 rushing yards on 14 carries.
DECEMBER 12, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Tom Brady - Struggles against Niners Brady completed 34 of 55 passes for 253 yards and one touchdown with two interceptions in Sunday's 35-7 loss to the 49ers.
Impact Despite the massive volume, Brady had little luck moving the ball, and his one TD pass to Russell Gage came in the third quarter after the Buccaneers were already staring at a 35-0 deficit. Tampa Bay's difficulty running the ball continues to force the 45-year-old QB to try and do everything himself. Brady's attempted 50 or more passes five times this season, and 40-plus in 10 of the last 11 games, but he hasn't reached 300 passing yards since Week 8. He likely won't have the luxury of slowing down Week 15 during a showdown with Joe Burrow and the Bengals.
DECEMBER 12, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Brock Purdy, 49ers dominate Bucs, ruin Tom Brady's Bay Area homecoming
Tom Brady's homecoming game to face the 49ers he grew up rooting for became a nightmare, as San Francisco beat Tampa Bay 35-7.DECEMBER 12, 2022
Purdy outshines Brady in 1st start as 49ers beat Bucs 35-7
Brock Purdy threw two touchdown passes and ran for another score in his first career start and San Francisco’s vaunted defense spoiled Tom Brady’s Bay Area homecoming with a 35-7 v...DECEMBER 12, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Joe Tryon-Shoyinka - Sustains hip injury Tryon-Shoyinka sustained a hip injury during Sunday's loss to the 49ers.
Impact Tryon-Shoyinka was considered questionable to return to Sunday's matchup, and he didn't return to the blowout loss. It's unclear whether he'll be available for next Sunday's game against the Bengals.
DECEMBER 12, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Zyon McCollum - Returns to game McCollum (head) has returned to Sunday's game against the 49ers, Scott Smith of the Buccaneers' official site reports.
Impact McCollum was initially ruled out for the remainder of Sunday's matchup due to a concussion, but he apparently cleared the league's concussion protocol after undergoing further testing. Jamel Dean (toe) has been ruled out for the remainder of the game, so McCollum could see an increased role in Tampa Bay's secondary.
DECEMBER 12, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Jamel Dean - Won't return Sunday Dean has been ruled out for the remainder of Sunday's game against the 49ers due to a toe injury, Scott Smith of the Buccaneers' official site reports.
Impact Dean racked up two tackles (one solo) to begin Sunday's matchup but was ruled out around halftime. Zyon McCollum and Dee Delaney will likely see increased playing time for the Buccaneers down the stretch.
DECEMBER 12, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Zyon McCollum - Exits with concussion McCollum (concussion) has been ruled out for the remainder of Sunday's game against the 49ers, Jenna Laine of ESPN.com reports.
Impact McCollum apparently sustained a concussion when he collided with San Francisco safety George Odum on a Buccaneers punt in the second quarter, per Laine. The rookie cornerback will now have one week to clear concussion protocol before Tampa Bay faces the Bengals on Sunday, Dec. 18. McCollum had stepped up into a bigger role with Sean Murphy-Bunting (quadriceps) once again inactive Week 14, so his absence will likely leave Dee Delaney to fill in for this depleted secondary.
DECEMBER 11, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
49ers lose star WR Deebo Samuel to left ankle injury
San Francisco 49ers receiver Deebo Samuel has been taken off the field on a cart after injuring his left ankle on a running playDECEMBER 11, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Vita Vea - Forced out with injury Vea is doubtful to return to Sunday's game against the 49ers with a calf injury, Scott Smith of the Buccaneers' official site reports.
Impact Vea sustained a calf injury and was seen being carted to the locker room during the first quarter. While the nature of this issue is still unclear, it appears he'll likely remain out for the remainder of this contest. In his stead, Rakeem Nunez-Roches to step up into a bigger role alongside William Gholston.
DECEMBER 11, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Tristan Wirfs - Sitting out Sunday Wirfs (ankle) has been deemed inactive ahead of Sunday's game against the 49ers.
Impact Wirfs will officially miss his second game in a row after being carted off with an ankle injury against Cleveland in Week 12. His next opportunity to suit up will come versus the Bengals on Sunday, Dec. 18. With Wirfs still out, expect Josh Wells to once again start Week 14.
DECEMBER 11, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Kyle Rudolph - Won't play Sunday Rudolph (coach's decision) has been ruled inactive ahead of Sunday's game against the 49ers.
Impact Rudolph was also ruled a healthy scratch for back-to-back games before suiting up against New Orleans in Monday Night Football last week. However, he ultimately did not record a statistic over his nine offensive snaps. Rudolph now finds himself the odd man out with Cameron Brate back after a one-game absence due to illness.
DECEMBER 11, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Akiem Hicks - Officially active Hicks (foot) is active Sunday against the 49ers.
Impact Hicks has been dealing with a lingering foot issue all season, but after playing for four consecutive weeks he popped up on the injury report once again Friday. His ability to take the field should be good news for Tampa Bay's defensive front.
DECEMBER 11, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Breshad Perriman - Healthy scratch again Week 14 Perriman (coach's decision) has been ruled inactive for Sunday's game versus the 49ers.
Impact Perriman has totaled two receptions (on five targets) for 12 yards since Week 6, and he will now be ruled a healthy scratch for the second game in a row. With the Buccaneers' receiving corps back at full health, it's possible that Deven Thompkins could see an increased role after being elevated from the practice squad Saturday.
DECEMBER 11, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
