2024 NFL Week 3 Blazin' 5: Can Bo Nix, Broncos compete with Buccaneers?
Colin Cowherd gives his favorite picks for Week 3, including the Sunday afternoon showdown between the Broncos and the Buccaneers on FOX!SEPTEMBER 21
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Kameron Johnson - Doubtful for Week 3 Johnson (ankle) did not practice Friday and is listed as doubtful for Sunday's game against Denver, Brianna Dix of the Buccaneers' official site reports.
Impact Johnson opened the week as a limited participant in Wednesday's practice, but he was a DNP Thursday and Friday and he is not expected to play Sunday. The Bucs could call up a wide receiver from the practice squad like Sterling Shepard, Cody Thompson or Ryan Miller in anticipation of Johnson being inactive for Week 3.
SEPTEMBER 21 • ROTOWIRE
Vita Vea - Unlikely to play Sunday Vea (knee) was a limited participant in Friday's practice and is listed as doubtful for Sunday's game against the Broncos, Brianna Dix of the Buccaneers' official site reports.
Impact Vea is working through a Grade 2 MCL sprain he sustained in the Bucs' Week 2 win over the Lions. He opened the week with back-to-back DNP's, and while he was able to practice in a limited capacity Friday, the 2018 first-round pick isn't expected to suit up Sunday. Greg Gaines is the top candidate to slot into the starting nose tackle spot should Vea be inactive.
SEPTEMBER 21 • ROTOWIRE
Luke Goedeke - Won't play vs. Broncos Coach Todd Bowles said Friday that Goedeke (concussion) will not play in Week 3, Jenna Laine of ESPN.com reports.
Impact Bowles also said that Goedeke is "progressing," a potentially encouraging sign for his availability come Week 4. In the meantime, Justin Skule should continue to fill in as the starter at right tackle.
SEPTEMBER 20 • ROTOWIRE
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Rachaad White - Cleared from injury report White (groin) doesn't have an injury designation for Sunday's game against the Broncos, Brianna Dix of the Buccaneers' official site reports.
Impact The signs have been consistently positive ever since White briefly left last Sunday's win over the Lions to be evaluated for a groin injury. He rejoined the game and finished with 71 percent snap share, and he then managed limited practices Wednesday and Thursday before upgrading to full participation at the end of the week. White thus appears in line for his usual role this Sunday, although it's possible the Bucs ease up on him a bit given that rookie backup Bucky Irving has looked pretty good as a runner so far.
SEPTEMBER 20 • ROTOWIRE
Antoine Winfield Jr. - Will miss Week 3 Coach Todd Bowles said Winfield (foot) will not play Sunday against the Broncos, Brianna Dix of the Buccaneers' official site reports.
Impact Winfield suffered a foot injury in Week 1 and was given an initial timetable of 3-to-4 weeks, so perhaps a Week 4 return against the Eagles is more doable. Christian Izien and Jordan Whitehead each played all 85 defensive snaps at safety last week against the Lions.
SEPTEMBER 20 • ROTOWIRE
Calijah Kancey - Out again for Week 3 Coach Todd Bowles said Kancey (calf) will not play Sunday against the Broncos, Brianna Dix of the Buccaneers' official site reports.
Impact Kancey will have to wait another week to make his 2024 debut. The Bucs are dealing with injuries to both Kancey and Vita Via (knee) on the interior of the defensive line, leaving Greg Gaines, William Gholston and Mike Greene to soak up extra snaps.
SEPTEMBER 20 • ROTOWIRE
Rachaad White - Practicing Friday White (groin) is practicing Friday, Rick Stroud of the Tampa Bay Times reports.
Impact White returned to last week's win over Detroit after injuring his groin in the first half, ultimately play 71 percent of Tampa Bay's snaps on offense. He then managed limited practice participation Wednesday and Thursday, suggesting he's on track to play this Sunday against the Broncos. It's nonetheless possible White gets a designation on Tampa's final injury report Friday afternoon.
SEPTEMBER 20 • ROTOWIRE
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Jamel Dean - Appears past knee injury Dean (knee) was a full participant in Thursday's practice.
Impact Dean was limited in Wednesday's practice, but he was able to participate without restriction in Thursday' session. Barring any setbacks, the 2019 third-round pick should be good to go for Sunday's game against the Broncos. Dean has registered 15 tackles (11 solo) and one pass defended over the first two games of the regular season.
SEPTEMBER 19 • ROTOWIRE
Rachaad White - Stays limited at practice White (groin) was a limited practice participant Thursday, Brianna Dix of the Buccaneers' official site reports.
Impact White played through a groin injury this past Sunday in Detroit that has resulted in back-to-back capped sessions to kick off Week 3 prep. There's been no indication that he may be in danger of missing Sunday's game against the Broncos, and the Buccaneers could provide clarity on his situation as soon as the release of Friday's practice report. Through two contests this season, White has 32 touches to backup Bucky Irving's 18, though the former is averaging just a shade under 2.0 yards per carry.
SEPTEMBER 19 • ROTOWIRE
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Vita Vea - DNP to open week Vea (knee) did not participate in Wednesday's practice, Jenna Laine of ESPN.com reports.
Impact Vea suffered a Grade 2 MCL sprain in Tampa Bay's Week 2 win over Detroit, and the 2018 first-round pick is considered day-to-day. His practice participation Thursday and Friday will provide a better indication of his availability for Sunday's game against the Broncos.
SEPTEMBER 18 • ROTOWIRE
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Jamel Dean - Dealing with knee injury Dean (knee) was a limited participant in Wednesday's practice, Jenna Laine of ESPN.com reports.
Impact Dean was added to the Bucs' injury report Wednesday, and he'll have two more chances of increasing his practice participation leading up to Sunday's game against the Broncos. The 2019 third-round pick tied a career high with 10 combined tackles in Tampa Bay's Week 2 win over Detroit.
SEPTEMBER 18 • ROTOWIRE
Antoine Winfield Jr. - Doesn't practice Wednesday Winfield (foot) was listed as a DNP for Wednesday's practice, Jenna Laine of ESPN.com reports.
Impact Winfield sustained a foot injury in Week 1 against the Broncos. The injury had an estimated return of 3-to-4 weeks, with two weeks considered a "best-case" scenario, per Laine. Winfield is unlikely to play Week 3 against the Broncos, but the 2020 second-round pick could return to practice in a limited capacity Thursday or Friday.
SEPTEMBER 18 • ROTOWIRE
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Rachaad White - Limited at practice Wednesday White (groin) practiced on a limited basis Wednesday, Jenna Laine of ESPN.com reports.
Impact White made a brief exit from this past Sunday's win at Detroit due to a groin injury, but he still handled a majority share of snaps (34 of 48) and touches (11) out of the Buccaneers backfield over backup Bucky Irving (17 and seven, respectively). On Monday, Jeremy Fowler of ESPN.com reported that White's health concern wasn't considered to be major, and his ensuing activity level Wednesday indicates the Buccaneers are taking a cautious approach with their starting running back. White has two more chances to get back to full this week before the team potentially gives him a designation for Sunday's game versus the Broncos.
SEPTEMBER 18 • ROTOWIRE
Zyon McCollum - Six tackles, INT in Week 2 win McCollum recorded six tackles (all solo) and four defensed passes, including an interception, in the Buccaneers' 20-16 win over the Lions on Sunday.
Impact McCollum had played just 11 snaps in Week 1 before suffering a concussion, but he'd been able to get back to full practices Thursday and Friday and clear protocol. That thrust the third-year pro back into his starting right cornerback role, and he played on all 85 snaps while tying for the fifth-highest tackle total on the Bucs and consistently getting his hands on Jared Goff's passes. McCollum will look to snag his second pick of the season against the erratic Bo Nix when the Broncos come calling in Week 3.
SEPTEMBER 18 • ROTOWIRE
Tykee Smith - Standout tackle effort in win Smith recorded eight tackles (six solo), including one for loss, in the Buccaneers' 20-16 win over the Lions in Week 2.
Impact The rookie came into the contest nursing an illness, but Smith did a fine job out of his slot cornerback role. The 2024 third-round pick has allowed a stingy 55.6 percent completion rate and modest 6.6 yards per attempt on the nine attempts he's faced as a primary defender thus far in his nascent NFL career.
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