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Buccaneers Top Fantasy Players
These are the top fantasy football players of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers as ranked by Average Draft Position (ADP) in PPR-format mock drafts.
Data as of August 17, 2026.
| # | Name | Pos | Team | ADP | Bye |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Emeka Egbuka | WR | TB | 4.01 | 10 |
| 2 | Bucky Irving | RB | TB | 4.09 | 10 |
| 3 | Chris Godwin Jr. | WR | TB | 7.12 | 10 |
| 4 | Kenny Gainwell | RB | TB | 8.05 | 10 |
| 5 | Baker Mayfield | QB | TB | 11.10 | 10 |
| 6 | Jalen McMillan | WR | TB | 12.11 | 10 |
| 7 | Chase McLaughlin | PK | TB | 13.12 | 10 |
Emeka Egbuka
Emeka Egbuka's current ADP is 4.01, which is the 1st pick of the 4th round, and 36th selection overall.
Bucky Irving
Bucky Irving's current ADP is 4.09, which is the 9th pick of the 4th round, and 45th selection overall.
Chris Godwin Jr.
Chris Godwin Jr.'s current ADP is 7.12, which is the 12th pick of the 7th round, and 84th selection overall.
Kenny Gainwell
Kenny Gainwell's current ADP is 8.05, which is the 5th pick of the 8th round, and 88th selection overall.
Baker Mayfield
Baker Mayfield's current ADP is 11.10, which is the 10th pick of the 11th round, and 129th selection overall.
Jalen McMillan
Jalen McMillan's current ADP is 12.11, which is the 11th pick of the 12th round, and 143rd selection overall.
Chase McLaughlin
Chase McLaughlin's current ADP is 13.12, which is the 12th pick of the 13th round, and 155th selection overall.
Tampa Bay Buccaneers 2025 Schedule
| Week | Home/Away | Opponent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Away | Atlanta Falcons |
| 2 | Away | Houston Texans |
| 3 | Home | New York Jets |
| 4 | Home | Philadelphia Eagles |
| 5 | Away | Seattle Seahawks |
| 6 | Home | San Francisco 49ers |
| 7 | Away | Detroit Lions |
| 8 | Away | New Orleans Saints |
| 10 | Home | New England Patriots |
| 11 | Away | Buffalo Bills |
| 12 | Away | Los Angeles Rams |
| 13 | Home | Arizona Cardinals |
| 14 | Home | New Orleans Saints |
| 15 | Home | Atlanta Falcons |
| 16 | Away | Carolina Panthers |
| 17 | Away | Miami Dolphins |
| 18 | Home | Carolina Panthers |
Tampa Bay Buccaneers News
Bucky Irving, Bucky Irving Will Play Against Chiefs on Saturday
Tampa Bay Buccaneers head coach Todd Bowles said on Monday that his starters, including running back Bucky Irving, will dress and play in the team's second preseason game on Saturday against the Kansas City Chiefs, according to Greg Auman of FOX Sports. Irving and the rest of the starting offensive unit were held out of the preseason opener on Friday against the New York Jets. The Bucs let Rachaad White walk in free agency in March, but they added pass-catching dynamo Kenny Gainwell to their backfield to replace him. The 23-year-old Irving should continue to be Tampa's go-to option on early downs and near the goal line, but Gainwell figures to eat into valuable pass-catching opportunities out of the backfield as the team tries to keep Irving healthy after he played in just 10 games in 2025. Irving had 1,514 scrimmage yards and eight touchdowns in 17 games as a rookie in 2024. Because of the lack of clarity in Tampa's backfield between Irving and Gainwell in a new offensive scheme, fantasy managers should target Irving as more of a low-end RB2.
August 17, 2026 11:55 AM EST
Emeka Egbuka, Buccaneers Unsure if Emeka Egbuka Will be Ready for Week 1
Updating a previous report, FOX Sports' Greg Auman reports that there is not a lot of clarity right now on Tampa Bay Buccaneers wide receiver Emeka Egbuka's toe injury and how long he will be sidelined. Head coach Todd Bowles said on Monday that Egbuka is "day-to-day, week-to-week," and when asked if the injury could impact his availability for Week 1 in 27 days, Bowles said he was "not sure at this time." The 23-year-old's status for the 2026 regular-season opener on Sept. 13 against the Cincinnati Bengals could be in question, which will make him a much riskier WR2 target in upcoming fantasy football drafts. Even if Egbuka is ready to go for Week 1, the Bucs could ease him back into a prominent role. Fellow wideout Jalen McMillan also has not practiced in nearly two weeks while nursing a knee injury in camp. If both Egbuka and McMillan are not 100% early on, Chris Godwin Jr. could be in line for a big target share, with rookie Ted Hurst and Tez Johnson potentially seeing the field more as well. Stay tuned for more updates on Egbuka's toe. He almost certainly will not play in the second preseason game this Saturday against the Kansas City Chiefs with the starters.
August 17, 2026 11:34 AM EST
Jalen McMillan, Jalen McMillan Considered Day-to-Day
Tampa Bay Buccaneers head coach Todd Bowles said on Monday that wide receiver Jalen McMillan (knee) is considered day-to-day, according to Pewter Report. McMillan has been nursing a sore knee for almost two weeks, although it does not appear to be anything serious enough to put his availability in question for the start of the 2026 regular season. The 24-year-old was held out of the team's preseason opener against the New York Jets and will most likely not take part in this Saturday's preseason contest against the Kansas City Chiefs. When fully healthy, McMillan will likely operate as Tampa's WR3 in 2026 behind Emeka Egbuka (toe) and veteran Chris Godwin Jr. The former third-round pick in the 2024 NFL draft from the University of Washington only played in four games last year due to a serious neck injury that he suffered in the preseason. McMillan had 37 receptions on 58 targets for 461 yards and an impressive eight touchdowns in 13 games as a rookie for the Bucs. RotoBaller currently has McMillan ranked as the No. 59 overall fantasy WR.
August 17, 2026 10:59 AM EST
Baker Mayfield, Baker Mayfield Will Play in Next Preseason Game
Tampa Bay Buccaneers head coach Todd Bowles said on Monday that quarterback Baker Mayfield will play in the team's second preseason game against the Kansas City Chiefs on Saturday, according to Jenna Laine of ESPN. It will be a deviation from last year, when Mayfield didn't see any preseason action at all. Mayfield made headlines at the start of training camp when he had some negative things to say about the organization after they didn't seem too interested in getting a contract extension done with him before the start of camp. The 31-year-old former first overall pick by the Cleveland Browns in 2018 from Oklahoma made the Pro Bowl in each of his first two seasons in Tampa in 2023 and 2024, but he battled through injuries for most of last year and saw his numbers regress, finishing with 3,693 passing yards, 26 touchdowns, and 11 interceptions in 17 starts to miss the postseason. In a new offense run by coordinator Zac Robinson, Mayfield and the Bucs are looking to bounce back, but it won't be easy without future Hall of Fame receiver Mike Evans. Going into his ninth year in the NFL, Mayfield's fantasy stock is down as a low-end QB2 with minimal upside.
August 17, 2026 8:02 AM EST
Kenny Gainwell, Kenny Gainwell a High-Volume Sleeper in Fantasy Drafts?
Tampa Bay Buccaneers running back Kenny Gainwell has the potential to be a value pick at his current ADP of 88.9. He's being selected in the eighth round of fantasy drafts as the 32nd running back off the board. The Bucs signed Gainwell to join a backfield that also features Bucky Irving and Sean Tucker. While Irving is the clear No. 1 running back here, we expect to see Gainwell get plenty of volume, similar to his role with the Steelers in 2025. In Pittsburgh, he handled 114 carries and 73 receptions (187 touches) while teammate Jaylen Warren had 211 carries and 40 catches (254 touches). When all was said and done, the two backs combined for 441 touches, but Warren only had 67 more than Gainwell. It doesn't seem like the Bucs signed Gainwell to be solely a third-down back. Yes, he'll fetch plenty of targets, but he'll also get some early-down and goal-line work to offer a change of scenery and keep Irving fresh. In this type of role last year, Gainwell ranked as the RB16 in PPR leagues. He's the RB37 in RotoBaller's redraft rankings for 2026, but we wouldn't be shocked to see him finish as a top-24 fantasy back in PPR leagues for the second year in a row.
August 17, 2026 6:59 AM EST
