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Despite the onslaught of injuries to begin the season, the Tampa Bay Buccaneers have started hot at 4-1 after a big victory over the Seattle Seahawks in Week 5
Not long after nearly losing a fumble on a sack, Mac Jones finally unravels for the 49ers, tossing a deep pick to Jamel Dean that just might seal a home victory for Tampa Bay, which is getting heroic stuff from its own gunslinger in Baker Mayfield:
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Thursday Practice Report: Buccaneers rule out crucial starters for Week 8
Week 8 is upon us as is our fantasy preview show for the weekend slate. Justin Boone joins Matt Harmon to breakdown every fantasy angle of Week 8. The two tackle Boone’s 6-pack of questions and Harmons’ 3 games of the week. The two then end the show with our wildly entertaining ‘hurry up offense’ segment.
Saints' season hangs in the balance. Controlling tempo or offensive meltdowns will dictate their fate against the Buccaneers.
Baker Mayfield received a major injury update ahead of the Saints clash as the Buccaneers look to rebound from last week’s loss to the Lions.
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Where do the Buccaneers land in ESPN's Week 8 power rankings?
Following the loss, the Bucs saw their spot in ESPN's Week 8 power rankings, drop from the top spot. They had been in the top overall spot in the rankings, as we mentioned, but now they find themselves down at fourth in the rankings as the Lions replace them atop the standings.
The Saints upgraded almost all five players on their initial injury report. It's not so positive for the Buccaneers, who listed 18 players on Thursday
The image of Mike Evans down on the turf, knocked out and motionless was jarring for teammates, coaches and fans of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.