Bengals, 49ers riding high; Brady, Bucs offense out of sorts: 3 up, 3 down
The Bengals, 49ers and Commanders continue to win, while the Buccaneers and Ravens have issues to sort out.NOVEMBER 28, 2022
TAMPA BAY BUCCANEERS 5-6 · 2ND IN NFC SOUTH
5-6 · 2ND IN NFC SOUTH
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TB -5.5 TOTAL 46.5
Did Bucs cost themselves a win by not using timeouts late vs. Browns?
Tom Brady had never lost before when leading by seven points or more in the final two minutes of regulation. Here's how it happened on Sunda...NOVEMBER 28, 2022
Skunk invades Browns stadium during victory over Bucs
A skunk was on the loose in the stands inside FirstEnergy Stadium during Cleveland’s game against the Tampa Bay BuccaneersNOVEMBER 28, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Brady, Bucs can't close out Browns, lose 23-17 in overtime
Seconds from a third straight win, added momentum and breathing room atop the below-average NFC South, the Tampa Bay Buccaneers foldedNOVEMBER 28, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Julio Jones - Records 55 total yards in loss Jones secured three of four targets for 40 yards and rushed once for 15 yards in the Buccaneers' 23-17 overtime loss to the Browns on Sunday.
Impact Jones actually outpaced position mate Mike Evans in receptions and receiving yards on the afternoon despite seeing five fewer targets than his teammate. The veteran wideout has started to flash some utility in his complementary role the last two games, posting a 6-93-1 line through the air in addition to Sunday's 15-yard rush. Jones' next opportunity to extend his positive run comes in a Week 13 home Monday night matchup versus the Saints.
NOVEMBER 28, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
NFL Odds Week 12: Wacky wins and bad beats, including Jaguars-Ravens
The NFL is made up of wacky wins and bad beats. Here's a rundown on how bettors fared during Week 12's slate of games.NOVEMBER 27, 2022
Mike Evans - Highly inefficient in Week 12 loss Evans secured two of nine targets for 31 yards in the Buccaneers' 23-17 overtime loss to the Browns on Sunday.
Impact It was a nightmare of an afternoon for Evans, who repeatedly failed to connect with Tom Brady despite tying with running back Rachaad White for second-most targets on the day. Evans saw position mate Chris Godwin (12-110-1) enjoy outstanding chemistry with Brady, and he's now recorded 54 receiving yards or fewer in three consecutive games. Evans next lines up for a matchup with a team that's given him plenty of trouble in the past, the Saints, in a Week 13 Monday night home divisional clash.
NOVEMBER 27, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Rachaad White - Logs 23 touches in start White rushed 14 times for 64 yards and secured all nine targets for 45 yards in the Buccaneers' 23-17 overtime loss to the Browns on Sunday.
Impact White drew the start with Leonard Fournette (hip) out of action and delivered nicely as both runner and receiver. The matchup on the ground wasn't as welcoming as it appeared on paper coming in however, as White only gained 29 yards on 13 carries outside of a game-long 35-yard run. Nevertheless, the rookie's stellar work as a receiver led to a very productive fantasy day overall, as well as the second-highest reception tally on the Buccaneers for the day. Even if Fournette is able to suit up for a Week 13 Monday night home divisional matchup against the Saints, it's highly likely White fills the role of top back for that contest.
NOVEMBER 27, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Tristan Wirfs - May have avoided serious injury X-ray examinations did not reveal any significant injury after Wirfs (foot) was carted off during Sunday's overtime loss to Cleveland, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports.
Impact Wirfs did not suffer any broken bones in his injured left leg and will undergo an MRI to determine the severity of his ankle issue, according to Jeff Howe of The Athletic. However, the overall nature of this leg injury is still unclear, so it will be worth closely monitoring the 23-year-old's status heading into Tampa Bay's Week 13 contest against the Saints on Monday Night Football.
NOVEMBER 27, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Chris Godwin - Monster volume day in loss Godwin secured 12 of 13 targets for 110 yards and a touchdown in the Buccaneers' 23-17 overtime loss to the Browns on Sunday.
Impact Godwin comfortably paced the Buccaneers in receptions, receiving yards and targets while also securing the only touchdown among the team's wideouts. Godwin's score came from 10 yards out in the first quarter, his second trip to the end zone in as many games after not recording any in the first seven contests of the campaign. Godwin has no fewer than six receptions in any game since Week 1, giving him a very safe fantasy floor ahead of a Week 13 Monday night divisional clash against the Saints.
NOVEMBER 27, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Tom Brady, Bucs lose more than game in overtime defeat in Cleveland
The Bucs lost to the Browns in OT and lost offensive lineman Tristan Wirfs to injury. Tampa falls to 5-6 but still leads the NFC South.NOVEMBER 27, 2022
Tom Brady - Two touchdowns in OT Loss Brady completed 29 of 43 passes for 246 yards with two touchdowns and no interceptions in the Buccaneers' 23-17 overtime loss to the Browns on Sunday. He also rushed once for two y...
Impact Brady's final numbers were perfectly adequate from a fantasy perspective, but he repeatedly failed to move the Buccaneers late in the game and overtime, leading to the team's sixth loss of the campaign. Brady took three sacks and was unofficially hit on another three occasions, and Tampa Bay was forced to punt on six of its last seven possessions, including overtime, with the exception the final drive of regulation that culminated in a Hail Mary attempt. Brady did toss touchdown passes to Chris Godwin and Ko Kieft of 10 and five yards, respectively, making it two straight game with multiple scoring tosses for the future Hall of Famer. Brady will aim for a much more efficient outing from a scoring perspective in a Week 13 Monday night home matchup against the division-rival Saints.
NOVEMBER 27, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Chubb's TD in OT gives Brissett, Browns 23-17 win over Bucs
Nick Chubb scored on a 3-yard touchdown run with 19 seconds left in overtime and Cleveland rallied to stun Tom Brady and the Tampa Bay Buccaneers 23-17 in Browns quarterback Jacoby...NOVEMBER 27, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Tristan Wirfs - Carted off late in OT loss Wirfs was carted off after he suffered a left leg injury during Sunday's 23-17 overtime loss to the Browns, Greg Auman of Fox Sports reports.
Impact While the nature of this issue is still unclear, the 2021 All-Pro could now be in jeopardy of missing the first game of his career against the Saints on Monday, Dec. 5. If so, Josh Wells, who stepped in after Wirfs went down in overtime, would likely step in at right tackle for Tampa Bay.
NOVEMBER 27, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Game Preview: Week 12 vs. Tampa Bay Buccaneers
NOVEMBER 27, 2022 • YOUTUBE
Kyle Rudolph - Healthy scratch Sunday Rudolph (coach's decision) is inactive Sunday against the Browns.
Impact Rudolph is a healthy scratch once again and has yet to claim a clear role with the Buccaneers. The veteran remains behind Cameron Brate, Cade Otton and Ko Kieft on the team's positional depth chart, and will likely only dress on game day if one of them suffers an injury.
NOVEMBER 27, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Vita Vea - Will play Sunday Vea (foot) is active Sunday against the Browns.
Impact Vea logged a limited practice Friday after being a DNP on Wednesday and Thursday. The ability of the veteran defensive tackle to suit up against Cleveland will certainly be a boost to the team's defensive front, and their ability to stop the Browns' top-tier rushing attack.
NOVEMBER 27, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Rachaad White - Locked in as Week 12 starter White is scheduled to make his second consecutive start Sunday against the Browns with Leonard Fournette (hip) having been downgraded from doubtful to out in advance of the contest...
Impact Even before Fournette departed in the fourth quarter of the Buccaneers' last game Week 10 in London against the Seahawks, White appeared to work his way into a timeshare with the veteran back. The rookie provided a spark to a rushing attack that had languished for most of the season, carrying 22 times for 105 yards in the Buccaneers' 21-16 win. With Fournette not yet healthy coming out of a Week 11 bye, White looks like he'll be the clear lead runner for Tampa Bay on Sunday, with Ke'Shawn Vaughn and Giovani Bernard offering depth behind him. Though White has displayed some pass-catching chops with 20 receptions for 135 yards on 25 targets this season, Bernard is an accomplished third-down back in his own right. With that in mind, the Buccaneers might not be eager to hand White a true three-down workload Sunday, so his fantasy ceiling this week may be lower in PPR formats. White profiles as a strong option in the majority of leagues nonetheless while he faces off against a Browns defense that has struggled to stop the run this season.
NOVEMBER 27, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Leonard Fournette - Predictably ruled out Fournette (hip) won't travel with Tampa Bay and has been ruled out ahead of Sunday's game in Cleveland, Scott Smith of the Buccaneers' official site reports.
Impact Fournette was listed as doubtful on Friday's final injury report, so it always seemed unlikely the veteran would be unable to suit up. Expect Rachaad White to see plenty of workload with the newly activated Giovani Bernard (ankle) also mixing in on passing downs.
NOVEMBER 26, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Giovani Bernard - Activated off IR The Buccaneers activated Bernard (ankle) off injured reserve Saturday, Rick Stroud of the Tampa Bay Times reports.
Impact With Leonard Fournette (hip) unavailable Sunday, it'll be interesting to monitor the usage of both Rachaad White and the veteran Bernard. While White has performed well as a receiver and pass protector this season, Bernard has historically been a standout in those areas as well. With that in mind, the Buccaneers could opt to use White primarily as a rusher, while Bernard takes the field primarily on the passing downs. The Buccaneers also have Ke'Shawn Vaughn on hand as another option in the backfield.
NOVEMBER 26, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Zyon McCollum - Ready to roll against Cleveland McCollum (concussion) does not have an injury designation for Sunday's game against the Browns.
Impact McCollum suffered a concussion in Tampa Bay's Week 10 win over Seattle, but he had time to recover during the team's subsequent bye week. He practiced in full each day leading up to Sunday's matchup against Cleveland and has fully cleared the league's concussion protocol. McCollum will return to a depth role in the secondary and a significant role on special teams, and he's racked up 14 total tackles and one pass defended across six games this season.
NOVEMBER 26, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Vita Vea - Questionable to play Week 12 Vea (foot) is listed as questionable for Sunday's game against the Browns.
Impact Vea was sidelined during practice Wednesday and Thursday after he began to deal with foot soreness during Tampa Bay's Week 11 bye, according to Greg Auman of Fox Sports. The nose tackle was able to log a limited session Friday, and Buccaneers coach Todd Bowles said that he could still recover in time ahead of this Week 12 contest against Cleveland, per Auman. If Vea's status does not improve before Sunday, Rakeem Nunez-Roches will likely step up into a starting role between defensive ends Akiem Hicks and William Gholston.
NOVEMBER 26, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Brissett faces pal Brady in possible last start for Browns
Jacoby Brissett broke into the NFL as one of Tom Brady's backups — and his shadowNOVEMBER 25, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Seahawks happy to be home for a while, set to host Raiders
The Seattle Seahawks are happy to be home for a changeNOVEMBER 25, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Rachaad White - Lead role awaits Week 12 White is expected to serve as Tampa Bay's lead running back Sunday against the Browns with Leonard Fournette (hip) listed as doubtful for the contest, Scott Smith of the Buccaneers...
Impact Even if Fournette hadn't exited in the second half of the Buccaneers' last game Week 10 against the Seahawks in Munich due to the hip pointer, White may have pushed his way into at least a timeshare with the veteran back based on how he performed in Germany. White took a career-high 22 carries for 105 yards in the win over Seattle, and he now looks poised to get another chance to see a high-volume role out of the backfield with Fournette unlikely to be available in anything more than a limited capacity if he's active Sunday. Beyond White, the Buccaneers have Ke'Shawn Vaughn on hand to serve as a substitute, while Giovani Bernard (ankle) could be reinstated from injured reserve to serve as an option on passing downs. Even though he didn't draw a target in Munich, White displayed some prowess as a pass catcher in Weeks 4 through 9, when he turned in an 18-128-0 receiving line on 21 targets over a six-game stretch.
NOVEMBER 25, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
