TAMPA BAY BUCCANEERS NEWS

Insider report: How the public, sharps are betting Rams-Bucs, Packers-Lions

Insider Patrick Everson breaks down bettors' and bookmakers' thoughts on NFL Week 9, including Packers-Lions, and the big college football s...

NOVEMBER 6, 2022

Jets, Raiders need new QBs in 2023? 13 NFL teams to watch

Several teams in the NFL know they need new quarterbacks, while others might find out soon. Colin Cowherd examines 13 situations.

NOVEMBER 5, 2022

Julio Jones - Suiting up sans Gage in Week 9 Jones and Mike Evans (ankle/rest), who don't have designations for Sunday's contest against the Rams, will be working without Russell Gage (hamstring) for a second game in row.

Impact With Gage sidelined, Jones is the clear-cut No. 3 wide receiver for the Buccaneers behind Evans and Chris Godwin, who have combined for 114 targets through the first eight weeks of the campaign. Jones himself has 11 in his three appearances, which he's turned into six catches for 97 yards and a touchdown. Considering four of those targets have occurred in the red zone, he's likely a TD-dependent option at this point in his career.

NOVEMBER 4, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Sean Murphy-Bunting - Deemed questionable for Sunday Murphy-Bunting (quadriceps) is questionable for Sunday's matchup against the Rams, Jourdan Rodrigue of The Athletic reports.

Impact Murphy-Bunting was a full participant at each practice during Week 9 prep but is still listed as questionable for Sunday. The fourth-year defensive back hasn't played since Week 5, so Tampa Bay will likely be cautious rushing him back into game action.

NOVEMBER 4, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Carlton Davis III - Listed as questionable Davis (hip) is questionable for Sunday's game against the Rams, Jourdan Rodrigue of The Athletic reports.

Impact Davis was ruled out for Week 8 due to a lingering hip injury and is listed as questionable for Sunday despite logging full participation at each practice this week. If available, it's possible the fifth-year cornerback is limited, but his presence in any capacity would be a welcome sight for the Buccaneers defense.

NOVEMBER 4, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Akiem Hicks - Questionable for Sunday Hicks (foot) is questionable for Sunday's matchup against the Rams, Jourdan Rodrigue of The Athletic reports.

Impact Hicks hasn't played since Week 2 due to a foot injury, but he appeared to be trending in the right direction after logging back-to-back full practices to start Week 9 prep. However, he was a non-participant Friday and is now listed as questionable for Sunday. The official designation does say foot/rest, so his absence Friday may have simply been precautionary. However, even if Hicks is available, he'll likely see limited work following a lengthy absence.

NOVEMBER 4, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Mike Evans - Cleared to play Evans (ankle) doesn't have an injury designation for Sunday's game against the Rams, Greg Auman of The Athletic reports.

Impact Neither do Julio Jones or Chris Godwin, while Russell Gage (hamstring) was ruled out for a second straight week. The injuries at wide receiver this year have helped Evans see more volume (8.4 targets per game) than he did the past two years, but his TD scoring has taken a hit with the Tampa offense struggling overall.

NOVEMBER 4, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

NFL odds Week 9: Home teams will cover, other best bets

Find out why Geoff Schwartz likes two home teams to cover in his best bets for NFL Week 9.

NOVEMBER 4, 2022

Luke Goedeke - Out for Week 9 Goedeke (foot) has been ruled out for Week 9 versus the Rams, Greg Auman of The Athletic reports.

Impact Goedeke will miss a second consecutive game while he nurses the foot injury he suffered in Week 7 against the Panthers. Nick Leverett will draw another start at left guard while Goedeke shifts his focus to being ready to go for Week 10 versus Seattle.

NOVEMBER 4, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Antoine Winfield Jr. - Unavailable for Week 9 Winfield (concussion) has been ruled out for Week 9 versus the Rams, Jenna Laine of ESPN.com reports.

Impact Winfield progressed well in practice this week, but he'll ultimately miss one more contest as he recovers from the concussion he suffered in Week 7 against Carolina. In his absence, Keanu Neal will likely step into a starting role in the Buccaneers' secondary for a second straight game.

NOVEMBER 4, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Cameron Brate - Out again Brate (neck) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Rams, Greg Auman of The Athletic reports.

Impact Brate has missed four of the past five games, first suffering a concussion and now sitting out three in a row with a neck injury. He did return to limited practice participation this week and thus could make it back for a Week 10 matchup with the Seahawks in Munich. Rookie Cade Otton has topped 80 percent snap share in each game Brate has missed this year, putting up receiving lines of 6-43-0 (seven targets), 4-64-0 (five targets) and 2-15-0 (five targets).

NOVEMBER 4, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Russell Gage - Won't play this week Gage (hamstring) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Rams, Greg Auman of The Athletic reports.

Impact With Gage missing a second straight game, the Bucs again figure to go with Mike Evans (ankle), Chris Godwin and Julio Jones as their top three wide receivers. They also have Scotty Miller, Breshad Perriman and Jaelon Darden as depth options, which could come in handy if Evans has a setback with his ankle or Jones' PCL injury flares up.

NOVEMBER 4, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

NFL odds Week 9: Betting edges on Vikings-Commanders, Rams-Buccaneers and more

Gambling expert Warren Sharp analyzes the odds and gives you his sharpest edges for Vikings-Commanders and the full Week 9 NFL slate.

NOVEMBER 4, 2022

Rams RB Cam Akers back at practice, won't explain absence

Los Angeles Rams running back Cam Akers has returned to practice, working out with the team for the first time in three weeks

NOVEMBER 4, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Brady, Buccaneers look to end skid against SB champion Rams

When Tom Brady ended his brief retirement and cited “unfinished business” as motivation for continuing his record-breaking football career, losing to the Los Angeles Rams in last s...

NOVEMBER 4, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Antoine Winfield Jr. - Increases activity Thursday Winfield (concussion) was listed as a limited participant on the Buccaneers' injury report Thursday.

Impact Winfield practiced for the first time since suffering a concussion in Tampa Bay's Week 7 loss to the Steelers. While his ability to participate in a limited capacity is an encouraging sign for his eventual return, he'll still have to clear league protocols before suiting up in a game again this season. Winfield will have one more practice to improve his status before Sunday's game against the Rams.

NOVEMBER 3, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Cameron Brate - Another limited practice Brate (neck) was limited at practice Thursday.

Impact Stringing together back-to-back capped sessions generally would be a good sign for a player that's been sidelined for two games. However, Brate suffered a concussion and a neck injury in the span of three contests from Weeks 4 through 6, so the Buccaneers likely will continue to take a cautious approach with their No. 1 tight end. Friday's practice report may provide a glimpse into the team's plans for Brate in advance of Sunday's game against the Rams.

NOVEMBER 3, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Russell Gage - Still no activity at practice Gage (hamstring) was a non-participant at Thursday's practice.

Impact Gage remains sidelined due to the hamstring issue that he suffered Week 7 in Carolina and appears to be trending toward a second straight absence Sunday against the Rams. If such an outcome is confirmed on the release of Friday's injury report, the Buccaneers likely will roll with their top three wide receivers Mike Evans (ankle) -- who was limited Wednesday and Thursday -- Chris Godwin and Julio Jones (knee) in Week 9

NOVEMBER 3, 2022 • ROTOWIRE