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Bucs Week 7 Wednesday Injury Report: Only three names listed between Bucs and Falcons

Both Tampa Bay and Atlanta are very healthy heading into their Week 7 matchup.

The first injury report for Week 7’s Tampa Bay Buccaneers vs. Atlanta Falcons matchup has been released, and it’s a very light list for both teams.

The only players on Tampa Bay’s injury list are outside linebacker Anthony Nelson for his concussion and defensive tackle Vita Vea for a foot injury. Nelson has been a full participant in practice four times in a row and Vea was a limited participant in practice on Wednesday, but both should be set to play against the Falcons.

Here is the (very short) injury report for both teams:

The Falcons, meanwhile, technically don’t have anyone on their injury report. Defensive tackle Calais Campbell appeared on the injury report Wednesday, but he was listed as resting and thus will likely participate in remaining practices throughout the week.

Four matchups to watch during Bucs vs. Lions

There should be plenty of intriguing duels on both sides of the ball when the Lions come to Tampa Bay.

This Sunday, the Tampa Bay Buccaneers take on the Detroit Lions, an offensive juggernaut that currently ranks fourth in points and fifth in total yards. While the Bucs enter the matchup as clear underdogs, a few key matchups will be instrumental in determining the final score.

In a departure from decades of futility, Detroit now boasts one of the NFL’s most complete rosters. Even a reclamation project like quarterback Jared Goff has paid dividends for a Lions team excelling at nearly every facet of the game.

The Bucs have surprised many in the NFL with their 3-1 start, but their 25-11 loss to the Philadelphia Eagles in Week 3 was a failed test of whether Tampa Bay could hang with the legitimate contenders in the NFC. The Lions represent a second chance to prove that the Bucs belong in the conversation.

Here are four matchups to watch during the Bucs’ Week 6 matchup with the Lions:

Bucs officially name captains for 2023 season

These eight players are your Tampa Bay Buccaneers captains for 2023:

It took a little longer than it does for most teams, but the Tampa Bay Buccaneers have finally named their team captains for 2023.

The Bucs have been alternating players coming out during kickoff and haven’t had any player officially wear the captain’s badge on their uniform so far this season. That’s set to change going forward, as the team announced its captains for 2023 on Oct. 11 after a player vote. Eight players were named as captains for Tampa Bay this season, and those players will don the captain’s “C” going forward this year.

Here are all eight of those players set to represent the team:

The top Bucs defensive players in 2023 so far, per PFF

The Bucs defense has been one of the NFL’s top units, and quite a few of Tampa Bay’s defensive players have contributed to that.

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers are 3-1 coming out of their bye week, and their excellent defensive play has been a big reason why.

The Bucs defense has been one of the NFL’s best, hanging with elite units in both EPA/play and DVOA. There have been a number of contributors on that side of the ball, and despite injuries, the team has managed to limit red zone offenses and particualrly stifle the run against its opponents.

Pro Football Focus has graded every Bucs defensive player in the team’s first four games, and there have been numerous pieces that have contributed to Tampa Bay’s excellent defensive unit. Here are Tampa Bay’s top defensive players (minimum 60 or more snaps) in the eyes of PFF:

Who has been Tampa Bay’s MVP through four weeks?

Which player do you think has been the Bucs’ best heading into the bye week?

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers are 3-1 heading into a Week 5 bye week, and there isn’t just one reason why.

Both the offense and the defense have performed well in seeing the team sit atop the NFC South, with its most recent win coming against the New Orleans Saints on the road. The cohesiveness of the team itself has it firing on all cylinders, and some players have been big contributors for the Bucs during their excellent start to the season. But which one has been the team’s MVP over the first four weeks?

We here at BucsWire gave our four picks for a player that could fit the moniker, and you can check them out below:

The top defensive players in Tampa Bay’s loss to Philadelphia, per PFF

PFF wasn’t too impressed with Tampa Bay’s defense across the board on Monday.

It wasn’t exactly smooth sailing for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers’ defense on Monday.

While the Bucs were able to force some red zone field goals and a turnover on downs against the Philadelphia Eagles in their 25-11 loss, the team had a tough time limiting yards. Tampa Bay gave up 472 total yards and a staggering 201 rushing yards, allowing Philadelphia to generally control the game the whole way through. Pro Football Focus took to grading every Bucs player who played in the game, and their defensive grades didn’t reflect well on the team’s overall performance.

Here are PFF’s top 10 performers in Week 3 for Tampa Bay:

Takeaways and observations from Eagles 25-11 win over Buccaneers in Week 3

We’re looking at takeaways and observations from the Philadelphia #Eagles 25-11 win over the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in Week 3 on MNF

Philadelphia’s defense shut down Baker Mayfield and the Tampa offense, while the road team had a 100-yard rusher and 100-yard receiver on a night when Jalen Hurts and the offense left points on the board.

The Eagles played another sloppy contest but moved to 3-0 on the season after a 25-11 win over the Buccaneers on ABC’s Monday Night Football.

Rookie defensive tackle and No. 9 overall pick Jalen Carter was again dominant in limited pass rush opportunities, while the Eagles secondary adjusted without Avonte Maddox in the slot, moving James Bradberry and Sydney Brown around the field.

With the Birds set to start preparation for an NFC East matchup with Washington, here are takeaways and observations from the win.

 

Instant analysis of Eagles 25-11 win over Buccaneers on Monday Night Football

We’re looking at instant analysis of the Philadelphia #Eagles 25-11 win over the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on Monday Night Football

The Eagles played another sloppy contest but moved to 3-0 on the season after a 25-11 win over the Buccaneers on ABC’s Monday Night Football.

The Philadelphia defense shut down Baker Mayfield and the Tampa offense, while the road team had a 100-yard rusher and 100-yard receiver on a night when Jalen Hurts and the offense left points on the board.

Rookie defensive tackle and No. 9 overall pick Jalen Carter was again dominant in limited pass rush opportunities, while the Eagles secondary adjusted without Avonte Maddox in the slot, moving James Bradberry and Sydney Brown around the field.

With the Birds set to start preparation for an NFC East matchup with Washington, here’s an instant analysis of Monday night.

Key takeaways from the first half of the Eagles’ Monday night matchup vs. the Bucs

We’re looking at key takeaways from the first half as the Philadelphia #Eagles hold a 13-3 lead over the Tampa Bay Buccaneers

Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts was 12 of 21 passing, for 153 yards, with one touchdown and one interception, as a stout Philadelphia defense led the way.

D’Andre Swift led the rushing attack with 38 yards on five carries, logging 36 yards on the first drive.

Buccaneers quarterback Baker Mayfield was 9-16 passing for 79 yards and one interception.

Mike Evans was held to two catches for 13 yards in the first half.

With kickoff for the second half fast approaching, here are takeaways and highlights from the first half.

Eagles vs. Buccaneers inactives for Monday Night Football

The #Eagles have announced their inactives for tonight’s Week 3 matchup in Tampa Bay against the Buccaneers

The Eagles just announced their inactives for tonight’s Week 3 matchup in Tampa Bay against the Buccaneers, and Mario Goodrich is a surprise healthy scratch.

Earlier on Monday, the team elevated wide receiver Devon Allen and punter Braden Mann from the practice squad for the game.

Mann was signed to the practice squad on September 18 and will make his Eagles debut tonight.

Allen will make his NFL regular-season debut after spending last season and the first two weeks of this season on the practice squad.

Tampa will be without starting cornerback Carlton Davis III due to a toe injury. Their first-round pick, Calijah Kancey, is inactive because of a calf injury.

Defensive starters Vita Vea and Devin White will play after being listed as questionable for most of the week, along with starting guard Cody Mauch.