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Todd Bowles

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Buccaneers head coach Todd Bowles said he will remain the team’s head coach for 2026.

Per the Tampa Bay Times’ Rick Stroud, Bowles “met with the Glazer family, which owns the team, Tuesday.” He met with his coaching staff on Wednesday and informed the Tampa Bay Times that “there will be some changes to his coaching staff.” The Glazer family reportedly took the offensive line’s myriad injuries into account before they made their decision. While no information was shared about the potential coaching staff changes, Stroud did note that “the offense did not produce under first-year coordinator Josh Grizzard.” Stay tuned.
Emeka Egbuka

TB Wide Receiver #2

Emeka Egbuka caught 1-of-3 targets for eight yards in the Buccaneers’ Week 18 win over the Panthers.

It was another disappointing game for Egbuka, who just didn’t show the same production after getting off to such a sensational start to begin the season. He still finishes with 938 yards on his 63 catches with six touchdowns, and it’s hard to imagine he won’t be one of the top options in the Bucs’ passing attack in 2026. The 23-year-old could get a chance to show out in a playoff game, but in order for that to happen, the Saints will have to beat the Falcons in Week 18
Chris Godwin

TB Wide Receiver #14

Chris Godwin Jr. caught his lone target for eight yards in the Buccaneers’ Week 18 win over the Panthers.

Godwin was not a factor again in Week 18, and unfortunately for fantasy managers who took a “chance” on the 29-year-old, that’s becoming a recurring theme. Injuries played a major factor, but this is the fourth time in five games that he was held under 60 yards. That’s a far cry from what was once one of the most effective PPR receivers in the sport. Godwin and the Bucs finish the year 8-9, and they’ll need a Saints’ win over the Falcons to play in the postseason.
Jalen McMillan

TB Wide Receiver #11

Jalen McMillan caught his only target for 11 yards in the Buccaneers’ Week 18 loss to the Panthers.

McMillan and the Bucs’ passing game was mostly an afterthought, outside of Cade Otton — a fellow former Washington standout — going for 94 yards. McMillan’s year was decimated by injuries, but fantasy players shouldn’t forget how impressive he looked in his rookie season before his neck ailments. He’s a sleeper play for 2026, but also could get a chance to play in the postseason if the Falcons lose to the Saints in Week 18.
Tez Johnson

TB Wide Receiver #15

Tez Johnson caught his only target for 17 yards in the Buccaneers’ Week 18 win over the Panthers, adding a five-yard rush.

The Buccaneers didn’t throw the ball much due to Baker Mayfield’s shoulder issues on top of rainy conditions in Tampa Bay. But Johnson wasn’t likely to get many targets anyway. The rookie wideout showed some real promise at times while Tampa dealt with wideout injuries, and could be in line for more targets in 2026 depending on what the Bucs do with their crowded wideout room. He likely won’t be a factor in the playoffs if the Buccaneers are able to clinch the division with a Saints win over the Falcons.
Mike Evans

TB Wide Receiver #13

Mike Evans caught both targets for 34 yards in the Buccaneers’ Week 18 win over the Panthers.

Evans would have needed a little over 600 yards to keep his streak of thousand-yard seasons alive. He didn’t. The 32-year-old dealt with injuries, but even when on the field this was far from his best regular season with just one game over the century mark. Evans is a decent bounceback candidate for 2026 — even if he will be entering his age-33 season — but also could have a chance to do damage in the postseason if the Falcons lose to the Saints on Sunday.
Cade Otton

TB Tight End #88

Cade Otton caught 7-of-9 targets for 94 yards and a touchdown in the Buccaneers’ Week 18 win over Saints.

Calling Otton the top target for Tampa Bay in the passing game is quite the understatement; as no other receiver had 40 yards. The 26-year-old tight end not only had a touchdown, but picked up what was essentially a game-clinching first down late in the game on a connection with Baker Mayfield. Amazingly it was the first touchdown of the season for Otton, but outside of those lack of scores it was a solid season for the fourth-year player. Otton will head to free agency after the season. He could get a chance to find the end zone again in the playoffs, but they’ll need the Saints to upset the Falcons.
Sean Tucker

TB Running Back #44

Sean Tucker rushed four times for negative four yards in the Buccaneeers’ Week 18 win over the Panthers.

Well that’s not very good. Tucker couldn’t find solid footing in the rainy Tampa Bay conditions, and ends what was a solid — all things considered — 2025 campaign on a down note. The former Syracuse tailback could be worth monitoring if he changes organizations next year as a restricted free agent. He also could play in a playoff game next week if the Saints beat the Falcons.
Rachaad White

TB Running Back #1

Rachaad White rushed seven times for 23 yards in the Buccaneers’ Week 18 win over the Panthers, adding two catches for 18 yards.

White was the clear second option behind Bucky Irving on Saturday, with Irving rushing 26 times as Tampa Bay pounded the rock in rainy conditions. White ended up being the more efficient runner in the regular season for Tampa Bay, but that speaks more to Irving’s injuries and struggles when on the field than anything White did. White’s a free agent in 2026 and could be a sleeper to get a starting gig somewhere, but if the Saints beat the Falcons, he’ll be Irving’s backup in a playoff game next week.
Bucky Irving

TB Running Back #7

Bucky Irving rushed 26 times for 85 yards in the Buccaneers’ Week 18 win over the Panthers, adding one catch for 13 yards.

Irving didn’t find a ton of running room against Carolina with a long gain of just nine, but he did enough to keep the chains moving in a game where the Buccaneers ran the football 42 times against 22 passes. It’s a typical effort for Irving this year, as he just hasn’t been able to break off the big gains after his impressive rookie campaign. Irving is a good bounceback candidate for 2026, and could play a playoff game next week if the Saints beat the Falcons.