Bucs' depleted WR corps offers Jameis Winston a chance to prove himself
Winston is still auditioning to be the 2020 starter. Proving he can carry the team without his two top targets would be a step in the right direction.
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7-7, 2nd in NFC South
Cruz: Texans WRs will keep Watson on track (0:49)
Jenna Laine ESPN Staff Writer
Bucs cornerback Carlton Davis sustained an ankle injury that limited him in Thursday's practice.
Barnwell: 15 NFL surprises nobody saw coming in 2019
Lamar Jackson leaping Tom Brady as a passer. Michael Thomas' historic campaign. A decent Bucs defense. These facts would have shocked us in the preseason.
Bucs rule out Pro Bowl WR Godwin vs. Texans
Pro Bowl wide receiver Chris Godwin has been ruled out for the Buccaneers' game on Saturday against the Texans with a hamstring injury.
Jenna Laine ESPN Staff Writer
Still no Chris Godwin at Bucs practice. And just like last week, quarterback Jameis Winston is throwing on the third day of practice.
Biggest Week 16 injury questions for all 32 NFL teams: Latest on Godwin, Chark, Smith-Schuster
Get the latest scoop from inside NFL locker rooms on who's in and who's out this weekend.
Jenna Laine ESPN Staff Writer
Still no Chris Godwin...Donovan Smith did return to practice though.
Jenna Laine ESPN Staff Writer
The Bucs have officially placed both Mike Evans and Jordan Whitehead on injured reserve due to hamstring injuries. Spencer Schnell has also been promoted from the practice squad and defensive back Herb Miller has signed to the practice squad.
Pro Bowl selections for all 32 teams: Full AFC, NFC rosters
Led by Lamar Jackson, the Baltimore Ravens secured the most spots in the NFL's annual all-star game with 12.
Jenna Laine ESPN Staff Writer
Bucs OLB Shaq Barrett, WR Mike Evans and WR Chris Godwin have been named to the Pro Bowl. It's Evans' third time receiving the honor and Barrett and Godwin's first.
Jenna Laine ESPN Staff Writer
A very lengthy injury report for the Bucs Tuesday...Chris Godwin not practicing.
Jenna Laine ESPN Staff Writer
The Bucs have officially placed Scotty Miller on injured reserve, which gave them a roster spot to sign Cyril Grayson from the Cowboys' practice squad.
Best and worst NFL QBs of Week 15: Take a ride on the Rivers/Winston roller coaster
Does Philip Rivers' up-and-down season mean he's close to the end of his career? Is Jameis Winston playing his way to a new contract? Let's hand out Week 15 QB awards.
Jenna Laine ESPN Staff Writer
I wouldn't expect to hear much on Chris Godwin's hamstring today. His MRI is scheduled for Tuesday, I'm told. We may hear something sooner on Scotty Miller. His MRI is today. The team schedules MRIs on different days.
Jenna Laine ESPN Staff Writer
If there is a positive to facing a 9-5 Texans team this coming week, it's that they've struggled at times with their secondary and against the run since JJ Watt went down.
Perriman has career day against dad's ex-team
Buccaneers wide receiver Breshad Perriman scored a career-high three touchdowns in a win in Detroit, where his dad, Brett Perriman, played six seasons with the Lions.
Jenna Laine ESPN Staff Writer
Breshad Perriman said it made it "that much better" that he could catch three touchdowns in the same city his father Brett became such an adored and respected member of the Lions. "I got a lot of love for my pops and the legacy he has here," he said.
Jenna Laine ESPN Staff Writer
Bucs coach Bruce Arians when asked about why the team has had so many hamstrings as of late: “We will be talking a lot to our sports science people about it. Maybe I've overworked them in practice, the receivers, because we need the reps. Our quarterback needs the reps. So we run them a little bit more this time of year than I would probably like to do, but we need the reps.”
Arians: LB Shaq Barrett 'ain't going anywhere'
Shaq Barrett reached 16.5 sacks on the season Sunday. He'll be an unrestricted free agent after the year and coach Bruce Arians said that Barrett "ain't going anywhere."
After fifth win in past six, Bucs could be turning the corner under Bruce Arians
With the playoffs no longer in sight, the Bucs' goal has been to win out to help establish a winning culture as they look ahead to 2020.
Winston throws 4 TDs, helps Buccaneers beat Lions 38-17
Jameis Winston became the first player in NFL history to throw for 450 yards in consecutive games, leading the Tampa Bay Buccaneers to a 38-17 win over the Detroit Lions on Sunday.
Jenna Laine ESPN Staff Writer
For a Bucs team that has struggled so much with letting opponents back into games and blowing leads, being able to clamp down defensively with Sean Murphy-Bunting's pick-six and Jameis Winston's fourth-quarter TD shows that yes, this Bucs team may finally be in the midst of a culture change. More on that shortly.
Jenna Laine ESPN Staff Writer
Aside from his first-possession interception, you can't ask for much more from Jameis Winston this first half against the Lions: 17 of 23 for 308 yards and three touchdowns (two to Breshad Perriman). The broken thumb hasn't been an issue at all. In fact, his 308 passing yards are second-post in a half in his career and for any Bucs QB since 1991. The Bucs lead 21-3 at the half.
Jenna Laine ESPN Staff Writer
Shaq Barrett, who was signed this offseason on a one-year deal worth $4 million, has now recorded 16.5 sacks for the season, tying him with Pro Football Hall of Famer Warren Sapp for the Bucs' franchise sack record.
2019 NFC South Standings
| TEAM | W | L | T | PCT | PF | PA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Orleans | 11 | 3 | 0 | .786 | 378 | 303 |
| Tampa Bay | 7 | 7 | 0 | .500 | 416 | 398 |
| Atlanta | 5 | 9 | 0 | .357 | 329 | 365 |
| Carolina | 5 | 9 | 0 | .357 | 324 | 390 |
2019 Team Leaders
- Offense
- Defense
Passing Yards
Rushing Yards
Receiving Yards
Tackles
Sacks
Interceptions
Team Stats
Passing Yards308.81st
Rushing Yards91.4Tied-27th
Points For29.73rd
Points Against28.4
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2019 Draft Picks
| RD(PK) | PLAYER | POS | SCHOOL |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1(5) | Devin White | ILB | LSU |
| 2(7) | Sean Bunting | CB | Central Michigan |
| 3(30) | Jamel Dean | CB | Auburn |
| 3(35) | Mike Edwards | S | Kentucky |
| 4(5) | Anthony Nelson | DE | Iowa |
| 5(7) | Matt Gay | PK | Utah |
| 6(35) | Scott Miller | WR | Bowling Green |
| 7(1) | Terry Beckner Jr. | DT | Missouri |