TAMPA BAY BUCCANEERS NEWS

Jamel Dean - Piles up tackles in victory Dean notched 10 tackles (seven solo) and a pass defended in Sunday's 20-16 win over the Lions.

Impact Dean's 10 combined tackles tied a career-high, previously reached in Week 6 of last season, while his pass defended was his first of the season. The Auburn product's performance pushed his season total to 15 combined tackles with a Week 3 matchup against the Broncos on deck.

SEPTEMBER 16 • ROTOWIRE

Jamel Dean - Piles up tackles in victory Dean notched 10 tackles (seven solo) and a pass defended in Sunday's 20-16 win over the Lions.

Impact Dean's 10 combined tackles tied a career-high, previously reached in Week 6 of last season, while his pass defended was his first of the season. The Auburn product's performance pushed his season total to 15 combined tackles with a Week 3 matchup against the Broncos on deck.

SEPTEMBER 16 • ROTOWIRE

Jordan Whitehead - Reaches double-digit tackles Whitehead recorded 11 tackles (eight solo) and a pass defended in Sunday's 20-16 win over the Lions.

Impact Whitehead's 11 combined tackles tied a single-game career-high and was just his fourth double-digit tackle game in his seven-year career. He also recorded his tackle for a loss since Week 7 of the 2023 campaign. Next up for the Pittsburgh product and the Buccaneers defense is a Week 3 matchup with the Broncos.

SEPTEMBER 16 • ROTOWIRE

Jordan Whitehead - Reaches double-digit tackles Whitehead recorded 11 tackles (eight solo) and a pass defended in Sunday's 20-16 win over the Lions.

Impact Whitehead's 11 combined tackles tied a single-game career-high and was just his fourth double-digit tackle game in his seven-year career. He also recorded his tackle for a loss since Week 7 of the 2023 campaign. Next up for the Pittsburgh product and the Buccaneers defense is a Week 3 matchup with the Broncos.

SEPTEMBER 16 • ROTOWIRE

NFL Top-10 rankings: Chiefs hold top spot; Saints, Bills, Bucs storm list

The Chiefs remain in the top spot in Bucky Brooks' Top 10, but five new teams jump onto the list in Week 2 of the 2024 season.

SEPTEMBER 16

NFL Week 2 highlights: Texans, Chiefs get big wins while 49ers, Cowboys suffer upsets

The Lions, Chiefs and Bears are all in action in a stacked NFL Week 2 slate. Follow along for all the top plays and highlights here!

SEPTEMBER 16

2024 NFL odds: Underdogs dominate Week 2

Week 2 has been the week of the underdog. Just how dominant have the 'dogs been? Check out these nuggets to know about a few shocking upsets...

SEPTEMBER 16

Vita Vea - May be dealing with MCL sprain Vea, who suffered a knee injury in Sunday's 20-16 win over Detroit, is believed to be dealing with a sprained MCL, but the Buccaneers have optimism the issue isn't serious, Tom Pel...

Impact Vea went down in the second half of Sunday's game and didn't return. He's slated for an MRI on Monday, which should provide clarity about his injury and his status moving forward. If Vea is unable to suit up Week 3 versus Denver, Greg Gaines would likely take over as Tampa Bay's starting nose tackle.

SEPTEMBER 15 • ROTOWIRE

Vita Vea - May be dealing with MCL sprain Vea -- who suffered a knee injury in Sunday's win over Detroit -- is believed to have be dealing with a sprained MCL, but there is optimism the issue isn't serious, Tom Pelissero o...

Impact Vea went down in the second half of Sunday's game and didn't return. He's slated for an MRI on Monday, which should provide clarity about his injury and his status moving forward. If Vea is unable to suit up Week 3 versus Denver, Greg Gaines would likely take over as Tampa Bay's starting nose tackle.

SEPTEMBER 15 • ROTOWIRE

Campbell takes blame for clock-management disaster as Lions lose to Buccaneers, 20-16

Dan Campbell has never been the kind of coach who points fingers at his staff or players

SEPTEMBER 15 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Baker Mayfield - Passing and rushing TD in win Mayfield completed 12 of 19 passes for 185 yards, one touchdown and one interception in Sunday's 20-16 win over the Lions. He also rushed five times for 34 yards and a touchdown.

Impact Mayfield connected with Chris Godwin for a 41-yard touchdown to put the Buccaneers up by seven in the second quarter, but he threw an interception on his final pass of the first half. The first overall pick in the 2018 NFL Draft showed off his underrated mobility with consecutive 11-yard runs in the third quarter, the latter of which culminated in a go-ahead touchdown. Despite Mayfield's modest passing numbers and the inability of Tampa Bay's offensive line to contain Aidan Hutchinson, who sacked Mayfield three times in the first quarter en route to 4.5 sacks overall, Mayfield did enough to lead his team to victory. The Buccaneers are 2-0 heading into a Week 3 home game against the Broncos.

SEPTEMBER 15 • ROTOWIRE

Vita Vea - Spotted with knee brace Vea was seen with a brace on his right knee following Sunday's 20-16 win over the Lions, Jenna Laine of ESPN.com reports.

Impact Vea was ruled out early in the second half of Sunday's game due to a knee injury. The 2018 first-round pick will undergo further testing to determine the severity of the injury. Vea's practice participation leading up to Week 3 against the Eagles will be closely monitored, and if he's unable to play, then Greg Gaines would slide into the starting nose tackle spot while C.J. Brewer serves as the backup.

SEPTEMBER 15 • ROTOWIRE

Mike Evans - Modest showing in Week 2 win Evans caught three of six targets for 42 yards in Sunday's 20-16 win over the Lions.

Impact Evans had just one catch for 16 yards on two first-half targets, as eight of Baker Mayfield's 12 passes before halftime were directed to Chris Godwin. Evans was actually Tampa Bay's leading receiver after halftime but that production didn't amount to much, as the veteran wide receiver cooled off after a two-touchdown Week 1 performance. He has just 103 receiving yards heading into a Week 3 date with a Broncos secondary led by star cornerback Patrick Surtain.

SEPTEMBER 15 • ROTOWIRE

Chris Godwin - Shines early in Week 2 win Godwin caught seven of eight targets for 117 yards and a touchdown in Sunday's 20-16 win over the Lions.

Impact Godwin accounted for Baker Mayfield's first seven completions, including a 41-yard touchdown catch. Tampa Bay's passing game slowed down after that, as Mayfield finished with only 185 yards, but the Buccaneers hung on for the win. Godwin has already equaled last season's total of two touchdown catches while racking up exactly 200 receiving yards heading into Week 3 against the Broncos.

SEPTEMBER 15 • ROTOWIRE

Rachaad White - Bottled up by Lions White rushed 10 times for 18 yards and caught his only target for five yards in Sunday's 20-16 win over the Lions.

Impact White exited in the first half due to a groin injury but promptly returned, though it's possible the injury contributed to his inability to find any running room against Detroit's stout front seven. He's off to a painfully slow start on the ground, averaging fewer than 2.0 YPC through two games, with only 49 yards on 25 carries. A Week 3 home game against the Broncos could be just what White needs to get back on track, assuming he's healthy enough to suit up.

SEPTEMBER 15 • ROTOWIRE

Mayfield runs for a TD and throws a TD pass, lifting Bucs to 20-16 win over Lions in playoff rematch

Baker Mayfield had an 11-yard touchdown run late in the third quarter, and the Tampa Bay Buccaneers beat the Detroit Lions 20-16 in a playoff rematch

SEPTEMBER 15 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Vita Vea - Won't return Sunday Vea has been ruled out for the rest of Sunday's game against the Lions due to a knee injury, Scott Smith of the Buccaneers' official site reports.

Impact The Buccaneers were without Calijah Kancey (calf) for Sunday's game, and they'll now be down another starting defensive lineman in Vea. Greg Gaines will take over for Vea as the primary nose tackle for the rest of the game while C.J. Brewer provides depth.

SEPTEMBER 15 • ROTOWIRE

Rachaad White - Returns to game White has returned to Sunday's game against the Lions after exiting the contest with a groin injury.

Impact Evidently the issue was minor, with White back in the game to continue to lead the Bucs' Week 2 backfield. Bucky Irvingand Sean Tucker remain on hand to work in complementary roles behind White.

SEPTEMBER 15 • ROTOWIRE

Rachaad White - Dealing with groin issue White departed Sunday's game in Detroit due to a groin injury, Scott Smith of the Buccaneers' official site reports.

Impact Prior to the announcement of this injury in the first quarter, White was spotted limping on the sideline and had three carries for 12 yards. If White is unable to reenter the contest, Bucky Irving is poised to lead Tampa Bay's backfield.

SEPTEMBER 15 • ROTOWIRE

Tykee Smith - Feeling better Smith (illness) will play Sunday against the Lions, Scott Smith of the Buccaneers' official site reports.

Impact Smith was unable to practice Thursday or Friday, but he traveled with the team to Detroit and has made enough progress in his recovery to take the field Sunday.

SEPTEMBER 15 • ROTOWIRE

Logan Hall - Will play Sunday Hall (foot) is active Sunday against the Lions, Scott Smith of the Buccaneers' official site reports.

Impact Hall was unable to play Week 1, but he's well enough to make his season debut Sunday. His return to action is good news for the Buccaneers front which will remain without Calijah Kancey (calf).

SEPTEMBER 15 • ROTOWIRE

Cam Miller directs incredible finish as North Dakota State edges East Tennessee State 38-35

Cam Miller ran 11 yards for the go-ahead touchdown and North Dakota State scored twice in the final two minutes to rally past East Tennessee State for a 38-35 victory

SEPTEMBER 15 • ASSOCIATED PRESS