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TAMPA BAY BUCCANEERS 5-6 · 2ND IN NFC SOUTH
5-6 · 2ND IN NFC SOUTH
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Jaelon Darden - One catch in addition to returns Darden brought in his only target for one yard and returned four punts for 46 yards in the Buccaneers' 21-3 loss to the Panthers on Sunday.
Impact Darden recorded only his second catch of the season while logging four snaps on offense, and he turned in his usual stellar work on punt returns. The speedster's primary contributions should continue to come through special teams unless multiple injuries strike the Buccaneers' receiving corps.
OCTOBER 25, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Kyle Rudolph - Rare appearance on stat sheet Rudolph brought in his only target for eight yards in the Buccaneers' 21-3 loss to the Panthers on Sunday.
Impact With Cameron Brate (neck) out of action, Rudolph garnered active status for the third time this season, and he managed to contribute on the stat sheet with his second reception of the campaign. Cade Otton has quickly developed into a solid pass-catching option at tight end, however, so Rudolph's role should remain minimal even if Brate sits out Thursday's game against the Ravens.
OCTOBER 25, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Scotty Miller - Records pair of grabs in loss Miller secured both targets for six yards in the Buccaneers' 21-3 loss to the Panthers on Sunday.
Impact The speedster's pair of receptions represented a slight bump in involvement after he logged just two snaps without a target Week 6, but his yardage total made his contributions negligible. Miller played on just eight snaps overall, and he's likely to remain a non-factor unless multiple injuries strike the Buccaneers' receivers.
OCTOBER 25, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Ryan Succop - Held down by offense Succop parlayed his only kick attempt into a 27-yard field goal during the Buccaneers' 21-3 loss to the Panthers on Sunday.
Impact The veteran kicker generated his lowest output of the season in Tampa Bay's forgettable performance. The offense's inability to drive down the field consistently and the decision to go for it on fourth down on two occasions inside field-goal range conspired to make it a near washout of an afternoon for Succop, who'll hope for more opportunities in Thursday night's Week 8 battle versus the Ravens.
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Rachaad White - Team-high rushing yardage in loss White rushed six times for 24 yards and brought in one of two targets for eight yards in the Buccaneers' 21-3 loss to the Panthers on Sunday. He also returned two kickoffs for 46 y...
Impact White logged two fewer carries than Leonard Fournette but outgained his teammate by five yards. The rookie logged the second-highest snap total of his career as well (29), leaving him just 11 behind Fournette in that category. While his veteran teammate is still in line to continue leading the backfield for the foreseeable future, White has seemingly settled into a serviceable complementary role that appears good for 6-10 touches from scrimmage per game at the moment.
OCTOBER 25, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Lavonte David - Team-high seven stops David collected seven tackles in Sunday's 21-3 defeat against the Panthers.
Impact David finished as the Buccaneers' leading tackler for the second week in a row. The 32-year-old has complied 53 tackles, one sack and two passes defended while playing every defensive snap over the first seven games of the season. David could stand to post a more prolific output against Baltimore's run-heavy offense Thursday night.
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Vita Vea - Gathers another sack in loss Vea recorded five tackles (two solo), including a sack, in Sunday's 21-3 loss to the Panthers.
Impact Vea contributed on a sack for the fourth time in seven games as he swallowed up PJ Walker for a seven-yard loss in the second quarter, and he is now just one sack away from setting a new career high. The 347-pound nose tackle also recorded a season high in tackles against Carolina, and he has compiled 18 stops, 3.5 sacks and a forced fumble so far in 2022. Vea could put up another season-best outing while facing the Ravens' run-heavy offense Thursday night.
OCTOBER 25, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Akiem Hicks - Limited in walkthrough Monday Hicks (foot) was a limited participant in the Buccaneers' estimated practice Monday, Greg Auman of The Athletic reports
Impact Hicks has not played or practiced since tearing his plantar fascia in Week 2 against the Saints. While the 32-year-old was able to return to the field Monday, he has yet to participate in a full practice session since going down with this injury. Hicks recorded 25 tackles and 3.5 sacks over nine games with Chicago last season, and he will look to either increase or maintain his status during practice Tuesday and Wednesday before a Thursday night tilt against Baltimore.
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Carlton Davis III - Stays out Monday Davis (hip) did not participate in the Buccaneers' estimated practice Monday, Greg Auman of The Athletic reports.
Impact Davis was in and out of practice last week before being ruled out for Sunday's loss to the Panthers due to a lingering hip issue. The 25-year-old first picked up this injury during Tampa Bay's Week 5 win over the Falcons, but he was able to play 100 percent of the team's defensive snaps against Pittsburgh the following game. Davis has never managed to play more than 14 regular-season games in his five-year career with the Buccaneers, and he will have two more practices to improve his practice activity before Thursday's game against the Ravens.
OCTOBER 24, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Ko Kieft - Sidelined in estimated practice Kieft (ankle) was listed as a DNP on the Buccaneers' estimated practice report Monday, Greg Auman of The Athletic reports.
Impact Kieft apparently picked up an ankle injury at some point during Sunday's loss to the Panthers, as he was unable to participate in Monday's walk-through sessions. However, the rookie tight end did manage to catch his lone target for 18 yards while playing 18 of his 33 snaps on offense in the contest, and the nature and severity of this issue are still unclear. Kieft will now have two more practices to improve his status before Thursday's game against the Ravens.
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Cameron Brate - DNP on Monday Brate (neck) was listed as a non-participant after Monday's walkthrough, Greg Auman of The Athletic reports.
Impact Between Weeks 4 and 6, Brate sustained a concussion and neck injury, respectively, sitting out Weeks 5 and 7 as a result. With no evidence yet of on-field activity, he may be in danger of sitting out Thursday against the Ravens as well. The next two days of prep could be the determining factor of whether another DNP is imminent. Fellow tight end Ko Kieft (ankle) also sat out Monday, so Cade Otton and Kyle Rudolph are the only healthy Bucs at the position on the active roster.
OCTOBER 24, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Russell Gage - Doesn't practice Monday Gage (hamstring) was listed as a non-participant in Monday's walkthrough, Greg Auman of The Athletic reports.
Impact Gage exited Sunday's loss at Carolina with a hamstring issue and was slated to undergo an MRI on Monday, per Jenna Laine of ESPN.com. While the results of the examination are unknown, Gage went down as a DNP along with Mike Evans (ankle) and Julio Jones (knee) on the first injury report of Week 8 prep. With a short week to prepare for Thursday's game versus the Ravens, Gage's status should be monitored to get a sense of his upcoming availability (or lack thereof).
OCTOBER 24, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Julio Jones - Remains out at practice Jones (knee) was listed as a non-participant at Monday's walkthrough, Greg Auman of The Athletic reports.
Impact While Jones missed his third game in a row and fifth overall of the season Sunday in Carolina, he did make an appearance at practice last Thursday as limited. It could be a sign that he's closing in on a return to action, but he'll again begin Week 8 prep with no activity. Fellow wide receivers Mike Evans (ankle) and Russell Gage (hamstring) also sat out Monday, so the situation bears watching to see if any of the trio is in danger of missing Thursday's contest against the Ravens.
OCTOBER 24, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Mike Evans - Tending to ankle injury Evans (ankle) was listed as a non-participant following Monday's walkthrough, Greg Auman of The Athletic reports.
Impact Evans was spotted limping about near the end of Sunday's 21-3 loss at Carolina, and the reason appears to be an ankle issue. With a short week on tap as the Buccaneers prepare for Thursday's matchup with the Ravens, the team likely will take a cautious approach with the ninth-year pro to make sure he's as healthy as possible for Week 8 action. Fellow wide receivers Russell Gage (hamstring) and Julio Jones (knee) also were DNPs on Monday, so the situation at the position in Tampa Bay should be watched as the week goes on to see who among the trio may be able to play.
OCTOBER 24, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
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Antoine Winfield Jr. - Unlikely to play Thursday Winfield (concussion) is unlikely to play in the Buccaneers' Week 8 matchup with the Ravens on Thursday Night Football, Greg Auman of The Athletic reports.
Impact Winfield exited Sunday's loss to the Panthers early after suffering a concussion, and head coach Todd Bowles said Monday that the safety is unlikely to play in Week 8 while he progresses through league protocols. If he's unable to go against Baltimore, Nolan Turner and Keanu Neal would likely step into larger roles.
OCTOBER 24, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Russell Gage - Set for MRI on hamstring Gage (hamstring) will have an MRI to determine the severity of his injury Monday, Jenna Laine of ESPN.com reports.
Impact Gage was forced out of Sunday's loss to the Panthers in the fourth quarter, so his status will need to be monitored ahead of Thursday's contest against the Ravens. It's possible that the fifth-year wideout aggravated the hamstring injury that hampered him during the first four weeks of the season. Coach Todd Bowles said Monday's he's currently uncertain about Gage's status for Week 8, per Greg Auman of The Athletic, but the receiver's MRI results should provide more information.
OCTOBER 24, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
