TAMPA BAY BUCCANEERS NEWS

Brady, Bucs look to get offense going vs. Mahomes, Chiefs

Three touchdowns in three games hardly qualifies as getting the job done offensively

SEPTEMBER 29, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Breshad Perriman - No practice Thursday Perriman (knee/hamstring) didn't practice Thursday.

Impact Perriman was able to play through a knee injury Weeks 2 and 3 en route to a cumulative 6-89-1 line on nine targets. Even if he's able to make himself available Sunday against the Chiefs, he has yet to practice this week, while all of Chris Godwin (hamstring), Julio Jones (knee) and Russell Gage (hamstring) have managed at least one capped session. As a result, Perriman seems like the least likely of the aforementioned wide receivers to be available this weekend, which could be confirmed as of the release of Friday's injury report.

SEPTEMBER 29, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Russell Gage - Another limited showing Gage (hamstring) practiced in a limited capacity Thursday.

Impact Both Gage and Julio Jones (knee) had a cap on their reps in the second session of Week 4 prep, while Chris Godwin (hamstring) was given a veteran rest day Thursday, and Breshad Perriman (knee/hamstring) has yet to practice this week. Among the quartet, Gage and Jones seem like the best bets to work alongside Mike Evans on Sunday against the Chiefs, but Friday's injury report may clear up the overall situation upon its release.

SEPTEMBER 29, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Julio Jones - Stays limited Thursday Jones (knee) practiced on a limited basis Thursday.

Impact Jones maintained his activity level from one day prior as he attempts to gain clearance for game action for the first time since Week 1, the result of a partially torn PCL in his knee. Friday's practice report may provide some clarity into Jones' potential to play Sunday versus the Chiefs, along with that of fellow wide receivers Chris Godwin (hamstring), Russell Gage (hamstring) and Breshad Perriman (knee/hamstring).

SEPTEMBER 29, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Chris Godwin - Rest day Thursday Godwin (hamstring) received a veteran rest day Thursday, Brianna Dix of the Buccaneers' official site reports.

Impact One day removed from logging a limited practice for the first time since injuring his hamstring in the season opener, Godwin got the day off Thursday. His activity level at Friday's session may provide insight into his potential to return Sunday against the Chiefs, but at this point he seems destined to enter the weekend with a 'questionable' designation.

SEPTEMBER 29, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Lamar Jackson, Jalen Hurts highlight NFL Players of the Month

Lamar Jackson, Jalen Hurts, Melvin Ingram and others were recognized as the NFL's top players in September.

SEPTEMBER 29, 2022

Buccaneers, Chiefs will play in Tampa as scheduled

Sunday night’s game between the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and Kansas City Chiefs will be played at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa as scheduled

SEPTEMBER 29, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Chiefs, Buccaneers playing as scheduled in Tampa amid Hurricane Ian

The Buccaneers announced Thursday that they will host the Chiefs on Sunday night (8:20 p.m. ET) at Raymond James Stadium, as planned.

SEPTEMBER 29, 2022

Dolphins, Eagles top Nick Wright's NFL tiers entering Week 4

The Miami Dolphins and Philadelphia Eagles headline Nick Wright's NFL tiers entering Week 4 of the season.

SEPTEMBER 29, 2022

How sharp bettors are playing Chiefs-Bucs, Bills-Ravens, gambling nuggets

Insider Patrick Everson breaks down what sharp bettors are on for NFL Week 4, including Bucs-Chiefs, and the big Michigan-Iowa game on FOX.

SEPTEMBER 29, 2022

Akiem Hicks - Sits out Wednesday Hicks (foot) did not participate during the Buccaneers' practice Wednesday.

Impact Hicks missed Sunday's loss to the Packers due to a torn plantar fascia in his foot, which is expected to keep him sidelined over the next three games as well. In the 32-year-old's absence, veterans Rakeem Nunez-Roches and William Gholston both saw increased usage in Week 3, playing 57 percent and 55 percent of Tampa Bay's defensive snaps, respectively. Unless Hicks is available to return, the Buccaneers likely will continue to lean on these two and rookie Logan Hall (groin) in Week 4 versus Kansas City.

SEPTEMBER 29, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Cade Otton - Clear of injury report Otton (personal) was not listed on the Buccaneers' injury report Wednesday.

Impact Otton appears ready to return after missing Week 3's loss to the Packers due to personal reasons. The rookie tight end recorded one reception for four yards on two targets while playing 63 offensive snaps over the first two weeks of the season, though he figures to see increased targets if wideouts Chris Godwin (hamstring), Julio Jones (knee), Russell Gage (hamstring) and Breshad Perriman (knee/hamstring) are sidelined in Week 4.

SEPTEMBER 29, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Breshad Perriman - Has pair of injuries Perriman (knee/hamstring) was a non-participant at practice Wednesday.

Impact Perriman was listed with a knee injury on Week 2 and 3 practice reports, but now his hamstring has made an appearance. With Mike Evans back from his one-game suspension and Chris Godwin (hamstring), Julio Jones (knee) and Russell Gage (hamstring) all practicing in a limited capacity Wednesday, Perriman soon may be returning to a tertiary role in Tampa Bay's passing game, assuming he's active at all Sunday versus the Chiefs.

SEPTEMBER 28, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Russell Gage - Limited practice Wednesday Gage (hamstring) was a limited practice participant Wednesday.

Impact Gage joined Chris Godwin (hamstring) and Julio Jones (knee) with a cap on his reps, while Breshad Perriman (knee/hamstring) was unable to practice at all. Otherwise, Mike Evans wasn't listed on the injury report as he returns from a one-game suspension. If one or both of Godwin and Jones is able to play Sunday versus the Chiefs, Gage wouldn't be due the 13 targets he managed when Evans, Godwin and Jones were sidelined during a Week 3 loss to the Packers. First, though, the Bucs have two more sessions before they're required to give designations ahead of this weekend.

SEPTEMBER 28, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Julio Jones - Another limited practice Jones (knee) was limited in practice Wednesday.

Impact Jones hasn't played since Week 1 due to what has been described as a partially torn PCL in his knee, according to Rick Stroud of the Tampa Bay Times. After Sunday's loss to the Packers, coach Todd Bowles told Rob Maaddi of the Associated Press that Jones could have played Week 3, but the Buccaneers held him out as a precaution. Jones now has logged capped practices going back to last Friday, and if he maintains such activity or gets back to full this week, he's a good bet to return Sunday night against the Chiefs.

SEPTEMBER 28, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Chris Godwin - Returns to limited practice Godwin (hamstring) practiced in a limited capacity Wednesday.

Impact This marks Godwin's first on-field work since hurting his hamstring back in Week 1. It's a sign that he's attempting to ramp for a return Sunday night against the Chiefs, but his ability to get through practice Thursday and Friday unscathed likely will go a long way in ending his DNP streak at two games. Meanwhile, Russell Gage (hamstring, limited), Julio Jones (knee, limited) and Breshad Perriman (knee/hamstring, DNP) also showed up on the first injury report of Week 4, indicating the Bucs could have most of its receiving corps available this weekend.

SEPTEMBER 28, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Displaced Bucs avoid Ian, begin preparation to face Chiefs

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers moved their football operations to South Florida to avoid Hurricane Ian and remain hopeful of being able to return home to play the Kansas City Chiefs on S...

SEPTEMBER 28, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Chiefs hopeful star kicker Harrison Butker can play vs Bucs

The Kansas City Chiefs are hopeful that Harrison Butker, their big-legged kicker whom they so sorely missed last week in Indianapolis, will be able to play when they face the Tampa...

SEPTEMBER 28, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Unbeaten Dolphins kick off Week 4 as underdogs vs Bengals

Tua Tagovailoa and the unbeaten Miami Dolphins are underdogs in Week 4

SEPTEMBER 28, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Carlton Davis III - Six tackles in Week 3 loss Davis totaled six tackles (four solo), including a tackle for loss, during the Buccaneers' 14-12 loss to the Packers in Week 3.

Impact Davis tied two other teammates -- Antoine Winfield and Jamel Dean -- for third on the team in tackles. The fourth-year cornerback played a full allotment of snaps (60), so it's safe to say he was relatively unencumbered by the hip injury that he'd dealt with during the week. Davis lines up for another busy afternoon while trying to help slow down Patrick Mahomes and his vaunted air attack in a Week 4 showdown against the Chiefs.

SEPTEMBER 28, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Jamel Dean - Continues strong start to season Dean registered six tackles (five solo), including one for loss, during the Buccaneers' 14-12 loss to the Packers in Week 3.

Impact Dean checked in tied with multiple players for third on the team in tackles during the low-scoring loss. The fourth-year cornerback is off to a very productive start from an IDP perspective, garnering 16 tackles (12 solo) and three defensed passes, including a pair of interceptions, across his first three games while playing at least 60 snaps in each.

SEPTEMBER 28, 2022 • ROTOWIRE