NFL · 2026 season · 0–4 against the closing spread
Tampa Bay Buccaneers
Next: Buccaneers at Cowboys, Thu Oct 8, 8:15 PM ET. Buccaneers +8, opened +9.5, total 47.5.
Buccaneers Injury Report · Week 5
| Player | Pos | Status this week | Worth (pts) | Updated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Antoine Winfield Jr. | S | Active → Out | 0.7 | Mon Oct 5, 2:37 PM |
| Benjamin Morrison | CB | Out → Questionable | -0.3 | Tue Oct 6, 2:54 PM |
| Rueben Bain Jr. | LB | Out → Returning | -0.3 | Mon Oct 5, 6:49 PM |
| Josiah Trotter | LB | Active → Questionable | 0.1 | Mon Oct 5, 6:38 PM |
| Chase McLaughlin | K | Active → Questionable | 0.1 | Tue Oct 6, 4:15 PM |
Starters only, as reported by the team and ESPN. Worth = his value over his healthy backup, in points against the Buccaneers. Questionable starters have sat 36% of the time this season.
Latest Buccaneers News
Bucs Kicker McLaughlin Lands On Injury Report Before Dallas Trip
Tampa Bay listed kicker Chase McLaughlin on its injury report Tuesday ahead of the Friday game at Dallas. Any absence would force the Buccaneers to find a replacement kicker on short notice. ProFootballTalk
Melifonwu Slots In At Safety For Bucs With Winfield Out
Tampa Bay's Week 5 depth chart lists Ifeatu Melifonwu as the replacement starter at safety while Antoine Winfield Jr. is injured. Melifonwu had mostly played special teams, so the Buccaneers secondary takes on a less experienced defender against Dallas. Tampa Bay Buccaneers (team site)
Bowles Signals Three-Way Backfield Split in Tampa
Bucs coach Todd Bowles said the running back workload will be divided among Bucky Irving, Kenny Gainwell and Sean Tucker after Tucker scored in limited snaps against Green Bay. That points to a reduced touch share for the lead back in Dallas. Tampa Bay Buccaneers (team site)
Bucs Safety Winfield Sidelined Weeks With Rib Fracture
Tampa Bay safety Antoine Winfield Jr. is expected to miss roughly two to four weeks with a fractured rib. He will not play on the short week at Dallas, thinning an already banged-up Buccaneers secondary. ProFootballTalk
Daniels Takes Over Bucs Offense With Mayfield Sidelined
Jalon Daniels started under center for Tampa Bay in Sunday's 17-14 loss to Green Bay, throwing for 148 yards with a touchdown and two interceptions while adding 55 rushing yards. With Mayfield out, Daniels is in line to lead the offense at Dallas. ESPN player news
Parrish, Dennis Active for Bucs Against Packers
Cornerback Jacob Parrish and linebacker SirVocea Dennis, both questionable, are active for Tampa Bay against Green Bay. Baker Mayfield remains out, leaving the defense with two of its regulars available. Tampa Bay Buccaneers (team site)
Mayfield Facing 3-to-6 Week Absence With Dislocated Thumb
Baker Mayfield is reported to be sidelined roughly three to six weeks with a dislocated right thumb, depending on his ability to grip the ball. That timeline means Tampa Bay will be without its starting quarterback beyond Sunday's game with Green Bay. ESPN player news
Bucs Elevate Easton Stick to Back Up Daniels Against Green Bay
Tampa Bay elevated quarterback Easton Stick from the practice squad to serve as the backup behind rookie starter Jalon Daniels against the Packers. Linebacker Caden Fordham was also elevated for special teams work. Tampa Bay Buccaneers (team site)
Undrafted rookie Jalon Daniels to start at QB for Bucs vs Packers
With Baker Mayfield sidelined, Tampa Bay will start undrafted rookie Jalon Daniels at quarterback against Green Bay. It is the first NFL start for the former Kansas passer and a significant downgrade under center for the Buccaneers. CBS Sports
Godwin, Diaby cleared to face Packers
Tampa Bay will have receiver Chris Godwin and linebacker Yaya Diaby available Sunday against Green Bay. Both returning starters strengthen a Bucs team still seeking its first win. ProFootballTalk
Rain Chance for Packers at Buccaneers
The forecast for kickoff at Raymond James Stadium calls for a 51% chance of rain. Forecasts change; this note updates as the game gets closer.
Mayfield Among Four Bucs Ruled Out for Packers Visit
Tampa Bay's final Week 4 injury report lists quarterback Baker Mayfield as out against Green Bay, along with Benjamin Morrison, Bain and Ko Kieft. Losing the starting quarterback forces a backup under center for a home matchup with the Packers. Tampa Bay Buccaneers (team site)
2026 Season: How the Line Moved
| Week | Game | Opened | Closed | Move | Result | Spread |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | at Bengals | +3.5 | +3.5 | — | L 27–33 | Didn't cover |
| 2 | vs. Browns | −8.5 | −8 | +0.5 | L 19–23 | Didn't cover |
| 3 | vs. Vikings | +2 | +0.5 | −1.5 | L 16–23 | Didn't cover |
| 4 | vs. Packers | +1.5 | +2.5 | +1.0 | L 14–17 | Didn't cover |
| 5 | at Cowboys | +9.5 | +8 | −1.5 | Upcoming | — |
| 6 | vs. Steelers | +2.5 | +2.5 | — | Upcoming | — |
The Buccaneers' consensus spread (median of U.S. sportsbooks and Kalshi) at our first look and at kickoff. A positive move means the market moved against the Buccaneers.