Tampa Bay Buccaneers Fantasy Football Profile

Buccaneers linebacker Devin White, who requested a trade earlier this offseason, didn't practice Tuesday but coach Todd Bowles said it's not a "hold-in" situation.

Thirteen NFL teams could add veteran quarterbacks this offseason, hoping to land a Week 1 starter. How attractive is each situation?

With NFL free agency just around the corner, we dig into the decisions every team has to make. Which quarterbacks could be on the move?

Brock Purdy has already made history by going from Mr. Irrelevant to undefeated starter -- and he's in the company of four other rookie quarterbacks who have reached the conference-championship round.

Brock Purdy has already made history by going from Mr. Irrelevant to undefeated starter -- but a win against Dallas would put him in the company of four other rookie quarterbacks who have reached the conference-championship round.

These 20 players from playoff teams improved their stock dramatically in advance of a likely new deal this offseason. What happens now?

Mike McCarthy is given a Cowboys chain inside of the locker room and then later addresses the team after its win over Tampa Bay.

— Dak Prescott outplayed Tom Brady, throwing for four touchdowns and running for another to lead the Dallas Cowboys to a 31-14 victory over the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in an NFC wild-card playoff game on Monday night.

Tom Brady's last pass of the game hits the ground as the Cowboys finish off their 31-14 win.

Dak Prescott explains how the Cowboys were able to grab a win over the Bucs and block out the noise leading up to the game.

Deion Sanders can't believe what the officials are calling roughing the passer penalties in today's game.

Pro Bowl center Ryan Jensen is eligible to play for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers when they host Monday night's Wild-Card matchup against the Dallas Cowboys (8:15 p.m. ET/ESPN).

Stephen A. Smith predicts Tom Brady and the Buccaneers will hand a heartbreaking loss to the Cowboys.

Everything you need to know for Monday night's Dallas-Tampa Bay matchup, including bold predictions, stat nuggets, score picks and how each team can win.

Mina Kimes explains why she is backing Tom Brady and the Buccaneers against the Cowboys.

Tedy Bruschi breaks down what Dak Prescott and the Cowboys need to do for a win vs. the Buccaneers.

Everything you need to know for every wild-card game, including bold predictions, keys to victory, stat nuggets and score picks.

Can Seattle upset San Francisco? Could Baltimore do enough against Cincinnati? We outlined keys to victory for all 12 NFL teams this weekend.

DALLAS (12-5) vs TAMPA BAY (8-9)

Could we see the Bills and Chiefs match up again? Which team will make it through the NFC? We picked every postseason game.

The Cowboys can't win a road playoff game. The 2022 Chiefs are just as explosive as the 2021 team. Time to debunk.

Doug Kezirian explains why he suggests taking the under in Cowboys vs. Buccaneers.

Wondering who is playing and how to watch wild-card weekend? We have you covered with seeding and the full schedule.

The NFL playoff field is finally set, and an exciting wild-card slate lies ahead. Here's your guide to everything you need to know about the 14 teams vying to win Super Bowl LVII.

"That was as thorough a butt-kicking as we've had this year," Cowboys owner Jerry Jones said Sunday following his team's 26-6 defeat to end the regular season.

Marcus Spears explains why he's taking the Tampa Bay Buccaneers to squeak out a close road win over the Atlanta Falcons.

— While Atlanta rookie Desmond Ridder is still looking for his first TD pass, Tampa Bay's

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Tampa Bay offensive coordinator Byron Leftwich says talk of his team's offensive demise is greatly exaggerated despite the Bucs scoring average dropping more than 11 points per game from last season.

— Tom Brady threw for 432 yards and three long touchdowns to Mike Evans, helping the Tampa Bay Buccaneers clinch their second straight NFC South championship with a 30-24 come-from-behind win over the Carolina Panthers on Sunday.

Sam Darnold connects with Tommy Tremble to give Panthers the first score of afternoon.

Ryan Clark explains how the Panthers can edge out the Bucs by moving the chains using their run game.

Blaine Gabbert goes into detail about how he and his brothers helped local authorities rescue helicopter crash victims.

Buccaneers backup quarterback Blaine Gabbert helped rescue four victims of a helicopter crash on Thursday. Gabbert drove one of two jet skis that helped carry people to land.

Ryan Clark doesn't expect a blowout, but is counting on a Panthers win in Tampa.

Everything you need to know for the NFL in Week 17, including bold predictions, key stats, fantasy advice and score picks.

CAROLINA (6-9) vs TAMPA BAY (7-8)

ESPN takes a look at the NFL playoff scenarios for Week 17 and what teams in the AFC and NFC need to do to make it all the way.

Josh Norman, 35, was running his Atlanta coffee shop when Carolina interim coach Steve Wilks called the former cornerback and asked the retiree to rejoin the Panthers as they chase a division title in the season's final two weeks.

The NFC East, AFC South, AFC North and NFC South are all still undecided. We sort through each race and break down the contenders with two weeks of games remaining.

Ryan Succop connects from 40 yards out to give the Buccaneers a 19-16 victory over the Cardinals on Christmas Day.

Everything you need to know for the NFL in Week 16, including bold predictions, key stats, playoff picture scenarios and score picks.

Damien Woody and Rob Ninkovich discuss Rob Gronkowski and analyze whether he'd join the Buccaneers down the stretch.

Let's run through every quarterback-needy team, looking into what happened to each in Week 15 and what their situation might look like next spring.

The NFL's top Twitter trolls were active on Sunday with action ranging from the Jacksonville Jaguars' upset of the Dallas Cowboys to the latest installment of the NFC South's lethargic playoff race.

— Joe Burrow threw for four second-half touchdowns and the surging Cincinnati Bengals rallied from a 17-point deficit to beat Tom Brady and the Tampa Bay Buccaneers 34-23 for their sixth straight victory on Sunday.

The NFL's top Twitter trolls were active on Sunday with action ranging from the Jacksonville Jaguars' upset of the Dallas Cowboys to the latest installment of theNFC South's lethargic playoff race.

Kalu's first interception of career comes in highlight fashion for Tennessee.

TB12 threw his 101st touchdown pass as a Buc, and it helped stake Tampa to a 10-0 lead over the Bengals.

Ryan Clark is confident Joe Burrow will lead the Bengals to victory over Tom Brady and the Buccaneers.

The Buccaneers have ruled several starters for Sunday's game against the Bengals, including defensive tackle Vita Vea, while Cincinnati "feels good" about the chances of receivers Tyler Boyd and Tee Higgins playing this weekend.

Joe Fortenbaugh doesn't have faith that the Buccaneers can hang around with the Bengals in their Week 15 matchup.

CINCINNATI (9-4) vs TAMPA BAY (6-7)

The Seahawks have a quarterback conundrum. The Texans are headed toward No. 1 overall. And the Eagles have the capital to make moves.

Ryan Clark and Dan Orlovsky still see the Niners as a threat even with Brock Purdy at QB.

It's been one step forward and two steps back for the Bucs, who are now a game below .500 after a humiliating 35-7 road loss to the Niners on Sunday. "They kicked our ass," Tom Brady said.

— Brock Purdy threw two touchdown passes and ran for another score in his first career start and San Francisco's vaunted defense spoiled Tom Brady's...

San Francisco wide receiver Deebo Samuel departed the 49ers' game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers due to a left knee injury with about five minutes left in the second quarter on Sunday.

Mina Kimes predicts Brock Purdy and the 49ers will outshine Tom Brady and the Bucs.

Stephen A. Smith is pessimistic about the Bucs' chances against the 49ers on Sunday.

TAMPA BAY (6-6) at SAN FRANCISCO (8-4)

— Tom Brady grew up in the Bay Area going to Candlestick Park with his family watching Joe Montana, Steve Young and other greats from the San Francisco 49ers dynasty.

Dan Graziano and Jeremy Fowler talk true best team, wild-card sleepers and rookies of the year, and make fantasy and upset picks heading into NFL Week 14.

Stephen A. Smith loves the idea of Tom Brady pulling off a heartbreaking win over the Cowboys in the playoffs.

Stephania Bell and Field Yates examine Leonard Fournette's and Rachaad White's fantasy outlooks in Tampa Bay's passing game.

— A relieved Tom Brady stepped to the podium with a big smile.

Tom Brady throws a soft pass to Rachaad White, who hauls in the catch and dives into the end zone to put the Buccaneers ahead.

Tom Brady finds Cade Otton in the corner of the end zone as the Bucs attempt to come back.

Cam Jordan strips Rachaad White of the ball and his teammates jump on it for a Saints recovery.

Andy Dalton scrambles to find Taysom Hill who is left wide open and waltzing into the end zone.

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Tampa Bay's Lavonte David gets to Andy Dalton and sacks him, prompting a loud cheer from the crowd.

Peyton Manning and Eli Manning were back for Week 13's edition of "Monday Night Football."

Robin Roberts joins the Manningcast and asks Peyton to treat his younger brother better.

MLB free agent star Aaron Judge is spotted on the field prior to the Saints vs. Buccaneers on "Monday Night Football."

Our betting experts answer some of the most pressing questions surrounding Monday night's matchup between the Steelers and Colts.

Marcus Spears has the Bucs winning their rivalry game against the Saints.

What to watch for in every game. Bold predictions. Fantasy advice. Key stats to know. And, of course, final score picks. It's all here for Week 13.

NEW ORLEANS (4-8) vs TAMPA BAY (5-6)

— The Tampa Bay Buccaneers aren’t in a position to make any assumptions about their chances of winning the woeful NFC South.

Who are the best players in the NFL currently 24 years old or younger? We ranked the top 25, plus 10 honorable mentions and a few snubs who could have made the cut.

Bucs right tackle Tristan Wirfs suffered an injury in his ankle/foot area and is expected to miss multiple weeks, a source told ESPN's Jeremy Fowler, with the hope that it's only a three- or four-week absence.

Instances such as Mike White's breakout performance and Cleveland's overtime win provided plenty of fodder for teams' social media accounts.

Are the Bengals back? Will the Bucs miss the playoffs? Will the NFC East have four playoff teams? Judging Week 12 overreactions.

— Jacoby Brissett wasn't seeking sympathy and he didn't want any ceremonial sendoff.

— Nick Chubb scored on a 3-yard touchdown run with 19 seconds left in overtime and Cleveland rallied Sunday to stun Tom Brady and the Tampa Bay Buccaneers 23-17 in Browns quarterback Jacoby Brissett's final start before Deshaun Watson returns from his...

David Njoku goes up and snags the one-handed catch on fourth down for a touchdown.

The Browns prevail in overtime as Amari Cooper gets the ball inside the five with a long catch, leading to Nick Chubb scoring the game-winning touchdown.

Mentalist Oz Pearlman visits the Tampa Bay Bucs to dazzle the organization with his unique mind-reading abilities.

Buccaneers running back Leonard Fournette has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Browns after getting injured two weeks ago during Tampa Bay's game in Munich.

— Jacoby Brissett began his NFL career as one of Tom Brady's backups — and his shadow.

TAMPA BAY (5-5) at CLEVELAND (3-7)

Is the Eagles offense in trouble? Can Taylor Heinicke take the Commanders to the playoffs? Judging Week 11 overreactions.

Let's look back at the first 10 weeks of the season, identify teams that have been fortunate and figure out what could happen next.

It's never too early to look ahead to next offseason. What is each team's biggest area of need right now? And which players could get a new contract?

Buccaneers running back Leonard Fournette is likely to be ready for Tampa Bay's next game after its bye despite suffering a hip pointer Sunday, sources told ESPN's Adam Schefter.

Bucs LB Devin White describes what it was like to play days after his father's death.

Devin White led the Buccaneers with eight combined tackles, 2 sacks, a tackle for a loss, three quarterback hits and a forced fumble on Sunday just three days after his father died unexpectedly.

On Sunday, Seattle and Tampa met in the first NFL regular-season game in Germany. The teams took in Munich and their fans enjoyed German culture.

— Tom Brady stayed undefeated abroad by throwing two touchdown passes to help the Tampa Bay Buccaneers beat the Seattle Seahawks 21-16 on Sunday in the first regular-season game played in Germany.

The Seattle Seahawks nearly erase a 21-3 4th-quarter deficit, but a big first down from Rachaad White ends the chance.

Leonard Fournette took a direct snap before trying to throw back across the field to Brady, who was split out wide. Brady slipped on the sloppy turf at Munich's Allianz Arena and the pass was easily picked off by rookie cornerback Tariq Woolen.

On Sunday morning, Seattle and Tampa meet in the first NFL regular season game in Germany. The teams took in Munich and their fans enjoyed German culture.

Joe Fortenbaugh explains why he is easily going to take the Seahawks plus the points against the Buccaneers.

Our experts predict division-winners, win streaks, broken records, rookie breakouts, shocking benchings and who will win it all.

SEATTLE (6-3) vs TAMPA BAY (4-5)

— The “Touchdown in Deutschland” promos featuring Tom Brady are posted in busy U-Bahn stations and plazas in Munich.

Stephen A. Smith explains why Geno Smith and the Seahawks will beat the Buccaneers.

We asked coaches, executives and scouts to assess the NFL at the midway point of the season and predict how the second half will go.

Peyton and Eli Manning get on Luke Bryan's case for picking the Buccaneers to win the NFC South despite being a Falcons fan.

Stephan A. Smith explains why he doesn't think Tom Brady is to blame for the Buccaneers' offensive struggles.

— Tom Brady tossed a 1-yard touchdown pass to Cade Otton with 9 seconds remaining, giving the Tampa Bay Buccaneers a 16-13 victory over the Los Angeles Rams in a sloppy matchup of the past two Super Bowl champions on Sunday.

Mina Kimes gives reasons why the Buccaneers could grab a huge win vs. the Rams.

Marcus Spears uses a relationship analogy to explain why the Buccaneers need a win in Week 9 more than any other team.

LA RAMS (3-4) at TAMPA BAY (3-5)

Tyler Fulghum suggests to take the under for the Rams vs. Buccaneers matchup on Sunday afternoon.

Has Tony Pollard ousted Ezekiel Elliott as Dallas' lead running back? Do the Packers need to deal for a WR? Are the Rams out of the playoffs? Judging Week 8 overreactions.

Buccaneers outside linebacker Shaquil Barrett will miss the rest of the 2022 season after suffering a torn Achilles, a source told ESPN.

Marcus Spears calls the Bucs "cooked" and says the failure of the defense falls on head coach Todd Bowles.

Leonard Fournette runs right into the middle of the end zone to give the Buccaneers the lead over Baltimore.

— Lamar Jackson threw for 238 yards and two second-half touchdowns to lead the Baltimore Ravens to a come-from-behind 27-22 victory over Tom Brady and the struggling Tampa Bay Buccaneers on Thursday night.

Our betting and fantasy analysts answer some of the most pressing questions surrounding Thursday night's matchup between the Baltimore Ravens and Tampa Bay Buccaneers.

Field Yates and Dan Orlovsky discuss the Thursday night NFL matchup between the Ravens and the Buccaneers.

The Baltimore Ravens will be without their most experienced defender on Thursday night after ruling out defensive end Calais Campbell, 36, against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.

— Tom Brady and Lamar Jackson have mutual respect and admiration for one another’s success.

BALTIMORE (4-3) at TAMPA BAY (3-4)

The Bucs will be without four starters -- LG Luke Goedeke, DB Antoine Winfield Jr., CB Carlton Davis and TE Cam Brate -- vs. the Ravens on Thursday.

Joe Fortenbaugh breaks down why he likes the Ravens to cover the first-half spread against the Buccaneers on Thursday Night Football.

Buccaneers defensive back Antoine Winfield Jr. has a concussion and is "likely to be out" Thursday night against the Ravens.

Are the Seahawks the favorites in the NFC West? Are Brady and Rodgers done? Are the Bengals back? Judging Week 7 overreactions.

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers on Saturday downgraded starting cornerback Carlton Davis to out for Sunday's Week 7 game at the Carolina Panthers in Charlotte, North Carolina.

TAMPA BAY (3-3) at CAROLINA (1-5)

— Brian Burns, a Pro Bowl defensive end who goes by the nickname “Spiderman,” calls Tom Brady the Carolina Panthers' “arch nemesis."

What to watch for in every game. Bold predictions. Fantasy advice. Key stats to know. And, of course, final score picks. It's all here for Week 7.

TAMPA BAY (3-3) at CAROLINA (1-5)

Tyler Fulghum expects the Buccaneers to take care of business on the road against the Panthers in Week 7.

Dan Graziano and Jeremy Fowler make upset picks, talk AFC North contenders and Panthers coaching search, then empty their notebooks heading into NFL Week 7.

Bucs safety Logan Ryan was placed on injured reserve Tuesday and will undergo surgery Wednesday to repair a Jones fracture in his foot, a source told ESPN.

Buccaneers tight end Cam Brate, who left Sunday's 20-18 loss to the Steelers on a stretcher, suffered a sprained neck, coach Todd Bowles said Monday.

Todd Bowles said the Buccaneers didn't take the underdog Steelers seriously and that "guys that are living off the Super Bowl are living in a fantasy land."

Buccaneers head coach Todd Bowles and QB Tom Brady talk about Cameron Brate, who was carted off the field vs. the Steelers.

— Mitch Trubisky came on for an injured Kenny Pickett to throw a 6-yard touchdown pass in the fourth quarter and the Pittsburgh Steelers' maligned defense made it stand up in a stunning 20-18 win over Tom Brady and the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on Sunday.

Buccaneers tight end Cam Brate was carted off the field on a stretcher after a helmet-to-helmet hit in the third quarter Sunday.

Ryan Clark expects the Buccaneers to cruise past the Steelers, but hopes to see improvement from rookie QB Kenny Pickett.

Tyler Fulghum breaks down the different ways to bet on the Buccaneers in their matchup against the Steelers in Week 6.

What to watch for in every game. Bold predictions. Fantasy advice. Key stats to know. And, of course, final score picks. It's all here for Week 6.

TAMPA BAY (3-2) at PITTSBURGH (1-4)

Tampa Bay's Todd Bowles, asked about facing Pittsburgh's Mike Tomlin on Sunday in one of the few matchups this season to feature two Black head coaches, said, "We don't look at what color we are when we coach against each other, we just know each other."

Were penalties on Chris Jones and Grady Jarrett warranted? Here's how and when the league could address roughing calls.

— Tom Brady threw for 351 yards and a touchdown, helping the Tampa Bay Buccaneers end a two-game losing streak with a 21-15 victory over the Atlanta Falcons on Sunday

A boy ran onto the field and was tackled by a security guard in the second quarter of Tampa Bay's game against Atlanta.

ATLANTA (2-2) at TAMPA BAY (2-2)

Courtney Cronin expresses her concern over the handling of Cameron Brate's concussion in the Buccaneers' game vs. the Chiefs.

Buccaneers coach Todd Bowles on Monday explained the handling of Cameron Brate's concussion and why he re-entered the game before later being ruled out.

Patrick Mahomes' improvisational play -- which earned an apt comparison from teammate Travis Kelce -- helped the Chiefs defeat the Bucs 41-31 on Sunday night in the first meeting between the teams since Super Bowl LV.

— Patrick Mahomes threw for 249 yards and three touchdowns, including an electrifying jump pass to Clyde Edwards-Helaire, to lead the Kansas City Chiefs to a 41-31 victory over Tom Brady and the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on Sunday night.

Kansas City Chiefs QB throws unusual pass to his RB for a 2-yard TD

Marcus Spears contests that Patrick Mahomes will get more opportunities than Tom Brady in their matchup on Sunday night.

KANSAS CITY (2-1) at TAMPA BAY (2-1)

Saying that the Tampa Bay area was "spared the most damaging consequences" of Hurricane Ian, the Bucs said Sunday night's game against the Chiefs would take place at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa as scheduled.

Bart Scott and Dan Graziano explain why it isn't time to panic about the Buccaneers.

Mike Edwards takes the interception all the way to the house to give the Buccaneers a 20-3 lead.

The Sunday Night Football game between the Chiefs and Bucs remains scheduled for Raymond James Stadium in Tampa. However, if the game must move because of the aftereffects of Hurricane Ian, it would be played in Minneapolis.

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers will relocate to South Florida on Tuesday in advance of Hurricane Ian and will spend the week practicing at the Miami Dolphins' training complex.

— Aaron Rodgers threw for 255 yards and two touchdowns, and the Green Bay Packers withstood a late rally led by Tom Brady to hold off the Tampa Bay Buccaneers for a 14-12 victory on Sunday.

Sammy Watkins, Green Bay's leading receiver through two games, will miss Sunday's game at Tampa Bay with a hamstring injury. Two of the Packers' other top receivers, rookie Christian Watson and veteran Randall Cobb, were listed as questionable on Friday.

GREEN BAY (1-1) at TAMPA BAY (2-0)

Rob Ninkovich says the key to the Bucs beating the Packers will be their defense.

The NFL warned Bruce Arians about his conduct in the sideline in Sunday's game against the Saints.

Jalen Hurts looks like an MVP candidate, the Bills are laying waste to the league and the Bengals have first-half offensive issues.

Buccaneers defensive tackle Akiem Hicks tore the plantar fascia in his foot and is now expected to be sidelined a month, a source told ESPN's Adam Schefter.

Stephen A. Smith says Jameis Winston's emotions got the best of him against the Bucs.

Tua had a breakout performance. TB12 looked shaky for a second straight week (so did Mitch Trubisky). These are the QB storylines eliciting overreactions.

— Tom Brady helped incite a skirmish that led to the ejections of Saints cornerback Marshon Lattimore and Buccaneers receiver Mike Evans, then threw a go-ahead touchdown pass to Breshad Perriman that helped lift Tampa Bay to a 20-10 victory over New...

Buccaneers left tackle Josh Wells and defensive tackle Akiem Hicks left Sunday's game against the Saints with injuries.

Mina Kimes explains why she believes the dominant Buccaneers defense will be the difference in a win vs. the Saints in Week 2.

TAMPA BAY (1-0) at NEW ORLEANS (1-0)

Dak Prescott throws into heavy traffic on third down and has his pass picked off by Antoine Winfield Jr. and returned 15 yards to the Dallas 23 yard line.

Cowboys QB Dak Prescott exits the game and heads down the tunnel to get X-rays as he appears to suffer a hand injury in the fourth quarter.

— Tom Brady and Mike Evans connected on a punctuating touchdown, Leonard Fournette ran for 127 yards, and the Tampa Bay Buccaneers dominated the Cowboys 19-3 while Dallas quarterback Dak Prescott departed with a hand injury on Sunday night.

The Buccaneers are not counting on Rob Gronkowski to return to play football this season, despite some outside suspicion that the star tight end could unretire for a second time to reunite with Tom Brady.

Marcus Spears is rooting against his pick as he is taking the Bucs to beat the Cowboys in Week 1.

TAMPA BAY (14-5) at DALLAS (12-6)

Steve White, who spent seven seasons with the Bucs and Jets as a defensive lineman and later became a writer after his playing career ended in 2002, has died at age 48. He said earlier this year that he had been battling chronic lymphocytic leukemia.

Which QBs will throw for 5,000 yards? Who will be the leading receivers for the Saints, Giants and others? Don't be surprised if these 32 things happen.

Is Tom Brady still a top-20 player? Does Justin Jefferson deserve his top-10 ranking? Execs weigh in and help us answer lingering questions from our top 100 list.

— Tom Brady led Tampa Bay to a field goal on his first and only series of the preseason and the Indianapolis Colts backups rallied to beat the Buccaneers 27-10 in Saturday's preseason finale.

Mina Kimes expresses her concern for Tom Brady and the Bucs' offense after losing three interior linemen before the start of the season.