NFC South · 2026 season
Tampa Bay Buccaneers depth chart and fantasy outlook
- Record
- 0-4
- Points/game
- 19.0
- Pace
- 24th fastest
- Next game
- Week 5 @ DAL · Thu 8:15 PM ET
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What changed
Bucky Irving target share 18% → 7%; Jalon Daniels carry share 0% → 17% over the last 2 weeks.
Weeks 3 and 4 vs weeks 1, 2.
Target and carry tree
Each player’s share of the team’s targets and carries this season and over the last 3 weeks (arrows show the change vs the earlier weeks).
Targets
| Player | Tgt | Season share | Last 3 wk | Air yds |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Emeka EgbukaWR | 24 | 20% | 19%▼3 | 26% |
 Cade OttonTE | 23 | 19% | 19% | 15% |
 Chris Godwin Jr.WR | 18 | 15% | 15% | 6% |
 Ted Hurst IIIWR | 16 | 13% | 14%▲3 | 26% |
 Bucky IrvingRB | 15 | 12% | 9%▼17 | 1% |
 Kenny GainwellRB | 12 | 10% | 12%▲8 | 1% |
 Tez JohnsonWR | 9 | 7% | 9%▲5 | 21% |
 Kameron JohnsonWR | 2 | 2% | 2% | 0% |
Carries
| Player | Car | Season share | Last 3 wk |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bucky IrvingRB | 56 | 58% | 62%▲22 |
| Kenny GainwellRB | 13 | 13% | 10%▼15 |
 Baker MayfieldQB | 11 | 11% | 8%▼17 |
 Jalon DanielsQB | 9 | 9% | 12%▲12 |
 Sean TuckerRB | 3 | 3% | 4%▲4 |
| Chris Godwin Jr.WR | 2 | 2% | 1%▼4 |
| Tez JohnsonWR | 2 | 2% | 1%▼4 |
| Emeka EgbukaWR | 1 | 1% | 1% |
Pace, pass rate and efficiency
Season averages with the Buccaneers’ rank among 32 teams and the league average.
Plays per game
63.0
17th · league 64.1
Neutral seconds per play
32.7
24th · league 31.9
Neutral pass rate
60%
11th · league 58%
Pass rate over expected
-4.3
22nd · league -1.6
Offense EPA/play
-0.16
32nd · league +0.01
Defense EPA/play allowed
-0.07
5th · league +0.01
Points per game
19.0
24th · league 23.1
Points allowed per game
24.0
19th · league 23.1
Depth chart
nflverse · updated Oct 6, 10:08 AM ET
Fantasy Nerds · updated Oct 6, 11:18 AM ET
- LWR
- 1.Emeka Egbuka
- RWR
- 1.Ted Hurst2.Tez Johnson
- SWR
- 1.Chris Godwin2.Kameron Johnson
Schedule and Vegas lines
| Wk | Opponent | Result / kickoff | Spread | Total | Implied |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | @CIN | L 27-33 | +3.5 | 50.5 | 23.5 |
| 2 | vsCLE | L 19-23 | -8.5 | 41.5 | 25 |
| 3 | vsMIN | L 16-23 | +1.5 | 42.5 | 20.5 |
| 4 | vsGB | L 14-17 | +3 | 38.5 | 17.75 |
| 5 | @DAL | Thu 8:15 PM ET, Oct 8 | +9.5 | 47.5 | 19 |
| 6 | vsPIT | Sun 1:00 PM ET, Oct 18 | – | – | – |
| 7 | @CAR | Sun 1:00 PM ET, Oct 25 | – | – | – |
| 8 | vsATL | Sun 1:00 PM ET, Nov 1 | – | – | – |
| 9 | @CHI | Sun 8:20 PM ET, Nov 8 | – | – | – |
| 11 | @DET | Sun 1:00 PM ET, Nov 22 | – | – | – |
| 12 | vsCAR | Mon 8:15 PM ET, Nov 30 | – | – | – |
| 13 | vsLAC | Sun 1:00 PM ET, Dec 6 | – | – | – |
| 14 | @BAL | Sun 1:00 PM ET, Dec 13 | – | – | – |
| 15 | vsNO | Sun 1:00 PM ET, Dec 20 | – | – | – |
| 16 | @ATL | Sun 1:00 PM ET, Dec 27 | – | – | – |
| 17 | vsLAR | Sun 1:00 PM ET, Jan 3 | – | – | – |
| 18 | @NO | Sun 1:00 PM ET, Jan 10 | – | – | – |
Closing lines for played games; current lines for upcoming games. Implied points = half the total plus or minus half the spread.
Injuries
Week 5 report
- Antoine Winfield Jr.SAFORibs
- Baker MayfieldQBOThumb
- Benjamin MorrisonCBQQuadriceps
- Chase LucasCBQUndisclosed
- Damarion WilliamsCBQUndisclosed
- David SillsWRIRUndisclosed
- Dennis HoustonWRQGroin
- Deshawn McKnightDTQHamstring
- DJ WilliamsRBQUndisclosed
- Ja'Qurious ConleySAFQUndisclosed
- Jalen McMillanWRIRKnee - Pcl
- Josh HayesDBIRKnee
- Josiah TrotterLBQKnee
- Kadarius CallowayRBQUndisclosed
- Kemon HallDBQUndisclosed
- Ko KieftTEQElbow
- Marcus BanksDBQUndisclosed
- Mohamed KamaraLBIRKnee
- SirVocea DennisLBQAnkle
- Xavier WilliamsSAFQHip
Fantasy points allowed
2026 season averages by position, not adjusted for opponents. Rank 1st = fewest allowed (toughest matchup).
| Pos | PPR allowed/G | League avg | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| QB | 14.3 | 16.8 | 10th |
| RB | 17.5 | 21.7 | 9th |
| WR | 24.1 | 32.5 | 4th · tough |
| TE | 17.9 | 13.5 | 25th · soft |
Adjusted for offenses faced (PPR): vs QB 16th · vs RB 18th · vs WR 3rd · vs TE 28th. Defense vs positionNoisy this early in the season: weight it lightly.
How this works
Shares are the player’s targets or carries divided by the team total for the same weeks. Pace is the average seconds between snaps on the same drive in neutral situations; neutral pass rate counts plays while the game is competitive, so it reflects the play-caller’s preference rather than the score. EPA per play is the average expected points added (nflverse model).
The depth chart shows each source’s latest snapshot with its time, nflverse first. Fantasy points allowed sum what every opposing QB, RB, WR and TE scored, divided by games played.
Sources: nflverse play-by-play, Fantasy Nerds (depth chart)
Frequently asked questions
How fast do the Buccaneers play?
The Tampa Bay Buccaneers average 32.7 seconds between snaps in neutral situations in 2026, 24th-fastest of 32 teams, and run 63.0 offensive plays per game. In neutral game situations they pass on 60% of plays (11th of 32).
Who leads the Buccaneers in targets?
Emeka Egbuka has 20% of the Buccaneers’ targets in 2026. Bucky Irving leads the backfield with 58% of the carries.
How good are the Buccaneers on offense and defense?
By expected points added per play, the Buccaneers offense ranks 32nd (-0.16) and the defense ranks 5th (-0.07 allowed) in 2026.