Tampa Bay Buccaneers wide receiver Emeka Egbuka (hamstring) has been cleared to suit up for the Week 8 matchup against the New Orleans Saints. Egbuka suffered a hamstring injury in Week 6, but still suited up during last Monday's game against the Detroit Lions. The rookie wideout struggled as he hauled in four of his 12 targets for 58 yards in the loss. The hope is that Egbuka is close to 100 percent healthy now. The Bucs will need him to be the focal point on offense with Mike Evans (collarbone), Chris Godwin (leg), and Bucky Irving (foot, shoulder) all sidelined. Egbuka was on a roll before this injury, so he should be viewed as a must-start WR1 this weekend.
Oct 24, 2025 5:25 PM EST
Tampa Bay Buccaneers wide receiver Emeka Egbuka (hamstring) was spotted at practice on Thursday, according to Pewter Report. The standout rookie ultimately suited up in the team's loss to the Lions in Week 7, although he wasn't seen at practice on Wednesday. It undoubtedly bodes well for his status ahead of Tampa Bay's Week 8 road matchup with the New Orleans Saints. Fantasy managers will still want to keep an eye on his game-time designation this Sunday, but he projects to be out there after playing 75% of snaps on Monday night. Look for him to get back on track against a Saints squad that's yielded the sixth-most points per game (26.6) if he's good to go, particularly with the Bucs down a myriad of skill players.
Oct 23, 2025 12:00 PM EST
Tampa Bay Buccaneers rookie first-round wide receiver Emeka Egbuka (hamstring) was unable to practice on Wednesday, per Brianna Dix of Buccaneers.com. Egbuka injured his hamstring in Week 6 and only practiced one day before suiting up in the Monday night loss to the Detroit Lions in Week 7. The Ohio State product played 75% of the offensive snaps and didn't look 100% healthy, catching only four of his 12 targets for 58 yards against an injury-ravaged Detroit secondary. He's clearly still not 100%, but if he can return to practice on either Thursday or Friday, he figures to play this Sunday against the division-rival New Orleans Saints. Mike Evans (collarbone) will miss most of the rest of the year, and Chris Godwin (leg) will miss another game, so if Egbuka is active this weekend, he should be good for double-digit targets from quarterback Baker Mayfield. In his first five NFL games before getting hurt, Egbuka was fantastic with 25 catches, 445 yards, and five touchdowns on 38 targets.
Oct 22, 2025 6:07 PM EST
Tampa Bay Buccaneers first-round rookie wide receiver Emeka Egbuka (hamstring) came out of pre-game warmups feeling good and is officially active for the Monday night showdown against the Detroit Lions in Week 7, according to Adam Schefter of ESPN. The Bucs won't have receiver Chris Godwin (leg) and running back Bucky Irving (foot, shoulder), but they will have Egbuka and Mike Evans (hamstring), who will be active for the first time since straining his hamstring back in Week 3. The 23-year-old Egbuka strained his hamstring in the Week 6 win over the San Francisco 49ers, but despite a questionable tag, he will not miss a game. Evans could be on a limited snap count in his first game back, so Egbuka could very well lead Tampa's receiving corps in targets in a game that has shootout written all over it. Get Egbuka back into your starting lineups against Detroit.
Oct 20, 2025 6:26 PM EST
Tampa Bay Buccaneers wide receiver Emeka Egbuka (hamstring) has "a real chance to play" on Monday night against the Detroit Lions, according to ESPN's Adam Schefter. Egbuka is listed as questionable. He missed two consecutive practices before returning in a limited capacity on Saturday. While having just one limited practice and zero full practices usually makes it tough to play, it sounds like Tampa Bay is leaving the door open for the rookie sensation to suit up. He has been one of the top stories of the young season, catching 27 passes for 469 yards and five touchdowns while ranking as the overall WR6 in PPR leagues. He has shown that he can co-exist with Mike Evans (hamstring), which is good news given that Evans is also expected to return from injury in Week 7. If Evans and Egbuka both suit up, and the latter is near 100 percent, then he would rank as a fringe top-12 fantasy receiver. Schefter's report sounds optimistic, but managers should still approach this situation with caution. A Monday night kickoff leaves managers with just four teams from which they can choose a replacement receiver if Egbuka isn't able to play. Putting him in the flex spot does expand your options to include running backs and tight ends, but managers should still prepare ahead of time and ensure that they have a healthy replacement in case Egbuka doesn't play. If such a replacement option doesn't exist on the bench or on waivers, managers may be inclined to take the safe route and play a healthy Sunday starter, leaving Egbuka on the bench due to his uncertain status.
Oct 19, 2025 12:02 PM EST
Tampa Bay Buccaneers wide receiver Emeka Egbuka (hamstring) suffered a hamstring injury in Week 6 that caused him to miss practice on both Thursday and Friday of this week. However, Egbuka was able to log a limited practice on Saturday, and his status for his team's Week 7 game against the Detroit Lions on Monday will be a "game-time decision," per Buccaneers head coach Todd Bowles. Egbuka has been excellent through the first six weeks of his NFL career, recording 27 catches for 469 yards and five touchdowns on 42 targets. Fantasy managers are now faced with a tough choice in Week 7, as they likely will not know whether Egbuka is active until Monday evening. The Buccaneers could get star wideout Mike Evans (hamstring) back from a hamstring injury against Detroit, but he remains a game-time decision as well. Tampa Bay will rely on Sterling Shephard, Tez Johnson, and Kameron Johnson for wide receiver production if Egbuka remains out.
Oct 18, 2025 12:43 PM EST
Tampa Bay Buccaneers wide receiver Emeka Egbuka (hamstring) was spotted practicing on Saturday ahead of Monday night's matchup with the Detroit Lions. After missing both Thursday and Friday's sessions, his surprise return to the field is an encouraging sign for his future availability. However, with the final injury report still pending, fantasy managers should proceed with caution. Given the Monday night kickoff, it may be smart to start other options at wide receiver in your fantasy leagues. The team has been reckless with hamstring injuries in the past, most notably Mike Evans in 2024, when he reaggravated his injury and landed on injured reserve. Even if Egbuka is active, he'll likely be on a limited snap count, but there's a good chance the Buccaneers proceed with caution for their young superstar.
Oct 18, 2025 11:35 AM EST
Tampa Bay Buccaneers wide receiver Emeka Egbuka (hamstring) was seen working off to the side with trainers during Friday's practice, per Greg Auman of FOX Sports. The standout rookie was labeled as a non-participant on Thursday, so it's encouraging to see him upgrade his practice status a day later. While Egbuka hasn't explicitly been ruled out for the team's matchup with the Lions on Monday Night Football, the expectation is that he won't be available. That could change, and the Bucs could certainly use him, considering fellow wideout Chris Godwin (leg) and running back Bucky Irving (foot, shoulder) also aren't expected to play. Fortunately, Tampa Bay is on track to get veteran Mike Evans (hamstring) back in the fold, but fantasy managers will want to keep an eye on the Ohio State product's designation ahead of his game in Week 7.
Oct 17, 2025 12:05 PM EST
Tampa Bay Buccaneers rookie first-round wide receiver Emeka Egbuka (hamstring) was not on the practice field on Thursday, according to Rick Stroud of the Tampa Bay Times. Veteran wideout Mike Evans (hamstring) returned to practice, but Egbuka, receiver Chris Godwin (leg), and running back Bucky Irving (foot, shoulder) remained out. The 23-year-old Egbuka has been fantastic so far in his first year in the NFL, but a hamstring injury suffered in the Week 6 win over the San Francisco 49ers on Sunday is expected to cause him to miss some time. Fantasy managers should expect Egbuka to be ruled out for Monday night's game against the Detroit Lions. With Godwin also expected to miss another game, and with Evans questionable, at best, Sterling Shepard should be one of quarterback Baker Mayfield's top targets against a banged-up Lions secondary.
Oct 16, 2025 12:11 PM EST
According to NFL Insider Ian Rapoport, the young Tampa Bay Buccaneers' wide receiver out of Ohio State, Emeka Egbuka (hamstring), is expected to "miss some time," including Week 7. Based on news from Rapoport earlier this week, it should not come as a surprise that Egbuka is expected to miss Week 7's Monday Night Football game against the Detroit Lions. With Egbuka set to miss Week 7, wide receivers Sterling Shepard, Tez Johnson, Kameron Johnson, and tight end Cade Otton should all see an increase in workload with Egbuka, Mike Evans (hamstring), Chris Godwin (ankle), Jalen McMillan (neck), and Bucky Irving (shoulder/foot) all sidelined. The silver lining to all of this is that Rapoport suggests Egbuka's injury is "not as severe" as Evans', who has been sidelined since Week 4. Egbuka fantasy managers should plan contingencies if they haven't already, for the next week or two. Shepard, Johnson, and Johnson all feature as long-shot WR3 throws in deeper leagues, while Otton holds some low-end TE1 value.
Oct 15, 2025 9:15 AM EST
Tampa Bay Buccaneers rookie first-round wide receiver Emeka Egbuka (hamstring) is scheduled to undergo additional testing on Tuesday to determine how much time he will miss after injuring his hamstring in Sunday's Week 6 victory over the San Francisco 49ers, according to Adam Schefter of ESPN. Egbuka is fully expected to miss time, so fantasy managers should not expect him to suit up for next Monday night's contest against the Detroit Lions in Week 7. Tampa was already without Mike Evans (hamstring) and Chris Godwin (leg), so their receiving corps is dangerously thin now, forcing Sterling Shepard, Kameron Johnson, and Tez Johnson into bigger roles. Egbuka's injury is a big one for the Bucs, as the 22-year-old has been one of the best pass-catchers in the league through six weeks with 27 catches, 469 receiving yards, and five touchdowns.
Oct 13, 2025 12:59 PM EST
Tampa Bay Buccaneers rookie wide receiver Emeka Egbuka (hamstring) is getting an MRI on Monday and is expected to miss "some time," according to NFL insider Ian Rapoport. He also reported that it does not seem as bad as teammate Mike Evans' (hamstring) injury that has kept him out since Week 4. Egbuka left the game in the third quarter of Sunday's 30-19 win over the San Francisco 49ers and was ruled out later in the contest. Before exiting, Egbuka hauled in two of his four targets for 24 yards. The Buccaneers offense continues to take a massive hit offensively, with Evans, Chris Godwin (fibula), Bucky Irving (shoulder/foot), Jalen McMillan (neck), and now Egbuka all missing time. The Buccaneers have weathered the storm because quarterback Baker Mayfield has been playing at an MVP level. Still, with all of these offensive playmakers out, Mayfield will likely have to rely on Sterling Shepard, Tez Johnson, Cade Otton, and Kameron Johnson in Week 7.
Oct 13, 2025 9:16 AM EST
Tampa Bay Buccaneers rookie wide receiver Emeka Egbuka (hamstring) has been downgraded to out for the rest of Sunday's game against the San Francisco 49ers. Egbuka exited in the third quarter and won't return to this contest due to a hamstring issue. It's not shocking to see the Bucs hold out Egbuka, given that hamstring issues can be tricky. He'll finish his day with two receptions on four targets for 24 yards. The Bucs are extremely thin at wideout with Egbuka injured. Now, Sterling Shepard, Tez Johnson, and Kameron Johnson will be the primary options at wideout for the rest of this contest.
Oct 12, 2025 6:58 PM EST
Tampa Bay Buccaneers wide receiver Emeka Egbuka (hamstring) is currently considered doubtful to return for Sunday's game against the San Francisco 49ers. Egbuka is highly unlikely to get back on the field after suffering a hamstring injury in the third quarter. The Bucs aren't going to push anything and will probably take the cautious approach here. If his day is over, Egbuka will finish this game with two receptions for 24 yards. This injury leaves the Bucs extremely thin at wide receiver. Sterling Shepard, Tez Johnson, and Kameron Johnson figure to be the primary wideouts through the rest of this game.
Oct 12, 2025 6:39 PM EST
Tampa Bay Buccaneers wide receiver Emeka Egbuka was unstoppable during last week's game against the Seattle Seahawks. Egbuka hauled in all seven of his targets for 163 yards and a touchdown in the win. The rookie wideout has now posted back-to-back games with at least 100 receiving yards. The Bucs are going to be without Mike Evans (hamstring) and Chris Godwin (leg) for Sunday's game against the San Francisco 49ers. That being said, Egbuka is expected to serve as the focal point in the receiving game. The 22-year-old has shown no signs of slowing down so he belongs as a strong WR1 for Week 6.
Oct 10, 2025 7:56 PM EST
Tampa Bay Buccaneers rookie wide receiver Emeka Egbuka caught all seven of his targets for 163 yards and a touchdown during Sunday's Week 5 win over the Seattle Seahawks. The 22-year-old posted the highest reception and yardage totals of his young career, and he also scored his fifth touchdown in as many games. Egbuka has shown that he can handle matchups against opposing defenses' best cornerbacks, and he has established himself as Baker Mayfield's favorite target over players like Chris Godwin and Cade Otton. Egbuka should be deployed as a mid-range WR1 in fantasy football going forward. He has achieved must-start status and remains a fantasy staple regardless of his matchup. Look for him to dominate once again next week against the San Francisco 49ers.
Oct 5, 2025 8:17 PM EST
Tampa Bay Buccaneers wide receiver Emeka Egbuka posted his first career 100-yard game during last week's loss to the Philadelphia Eagles. The rookie wideout continued to impress as he hauled in four of his 10 targets for 101 yards and a touchdown last Sunday. The 22-year-old has stepped up and delivered especially with Mike Evans (hamstring) being absent lately. Egbuka figures to continue being a focal point in the offense for the upcoming Week 5 matchup against the Seattle Seahawks. The Bucs figure to go with a pass-heavy approach given lead back Bucky Irving (foot) has been ruled out. Egbuka might be able to surpass his season-high 10 targets pretty quick. Fantasy managers should continue plugging Egbuka into their lineups as a WR1.
Oct 3, 2025 5:00 PM EST
Tampa Bay Buccaneers rookie wide receiver Emeka Egbuka recorded four catches for 101 yards and a touchdown on 10 targets in his team's 31-25 Week 4 loss to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. The 22-year-old has now recorded 18 catches for 282 yards and four touchdowns on 31 targets through the first four games of his NFL career. With veteran wideout Mike Evans (hamstring) sidelined by a hamstring injury, Egbuka and Buccaneers wide receiver Chris Godwin tied for the team lead in targets against the Eagles in Week 4. For as long as Evans remains out, Egbuka could be the number one option in the Tampa Bay passing game for quarterback Baker Mayfield. Egbuka profiles as a must-start fantasy wide receiver going into a Week 5 matchup with the Seattle Seahawks.
Sep 28, 2025 9:59 PM EST
Tampa Bay Buccaneers wide receiver Emeka Egbuka is off to an impressive start to his NFL career. Last week, Egbuka hauled in six of his eight targets for 85 yards in the win over the New York Jets. He could be asked to take on a heavier workload this weekend with Mike Evans (hamstring) ruled out. The Bucs are still uncertain if Chris Godwin (ankle) is ready to return to action. That being said, Egbuka could be asked to step up and be the primary option in the receiving game. On paper, Egbuka should have success given the Philadelphia Eagles struggles to contain wide receivers. Last week, Puka Nacua burned them for over 100 yards. Egbuka should be able to offer low-end WR1 value for this Week 4 matchup.
Sep 26, 2025 3:11 PM EST
When asked if Tampa Bay Buccaneers rookie first-round wide receiver Emeka Egbuka is a potential Rookie of the Year candidate in 2025, head coach Todd Bowles said, "Right now, we don't even consider him a rookie." Egbuka was the talk of training camp this summer, and he's carried it over into the first regular-season games of his NFL career, catching 14 of his 21 targets for 181 yards and three touchdowns as the WR2 with Chris Godwin (ankle) still out. The Ohio State product had three touchdowns in his first two games and then set season highs in catches (six), targets (eight), and receiving yards (85) in the Week 3 win over the New York Jets on Sunday. Egbuka will have more competition for targets when Godwin returns (possibly in Week 4), but the rookie will remain a big part of the passing attack all year long. He has quickly become a must-start in all fantasy leagues.
Sep 22, 2025 1:12 PM EST
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