Update.

Two rather reliable NFL insiders think Chris Godwin will make his 2025 season debut tomorrow against the Eagles.

Additional reports suggest Tristan Wirfs should, too. (more…)

Will SirVocea Dennis be a marked man by Jalen Hurts?

If the Bucs have an Achilles heel on defense (aside from the perpetually inconsistent if not non-existent edge rush) it is soft pass coverage in the middle of the field. (more…)

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Two years ago, Baker Mayfield coaxed his old pal and former Sooners teammate Sterling Shepard off the couch to join the Bucs. Mayfield thought Shepard had juice left. (more…)

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BY IRA KAUFMAN

If you want to know what’s different about this Buccaneer culture club, ask the outsiders.

That was my mission in Tampa Bay’s locker room this week as the Bucs prepare for Sunday’s home game against the Eagles, a matchup between two of the NFL’s six unbeaten clubs. (more…)

Heads-up play.

There is a play floating around social media that shows Bucs quarterback Baker Mayfield checking out of a call in the Bucs’ final drive, a game-winner last week against the Jets. (more…)

Injury update.

At least they aren’t “out.”

Per Joe’s good friend Rock Riley, Todd Bowles said after practice this afternoon that both receiver Chris Godwin and left tackle Tristan Wirfs have a chance to play Sunday against the Eagles. But they will be listed as “questionable.”

So the door is open for each to possibly play for the first time this season.

Wirfs has been “full-go” in practice all week. Godwin practiced fully Wednesday and took yesterday off. He was on the field today but his activity status will be reported later.

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Todd discusses the volume for running backs and quarterbacks when their teams get inside the 5, 10 and 20 and wonders why it seems undervalued. The Todd Wright Fantasy Football Podcast is presented by Hooters!

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Responds to Baker Mayfield.

Joe guesses you have seen video of Baker Mayfield mic’d up when Mayfield is mocking receiver Emeka Egbuka last Sunday for his one-handed catch against the Jets. (more…)

An ESPN TV graphic.

The Bucs defense has owned the Eagles offense over and over and over, even without Calijah Kancey on the field. It’s a beautiful thing and should continue to be on Sunday. (more…)

On May 9, head coach Todd Bowles made a bold proclamation. (more…)

Father Dungy weighs in on Sunday’s matchup.

It’s been a different Eagles team in 2025. (more…)

Numbers hide impact.

On face value, Bucs starting tight end Cade Otton hardly looks like he’s involved in games. (more…)

“This Joe” openly scoffed at this hire but apparently Joe was all wrong. Early results show it’s working. (more…)

Warrior.

Look, Joe has no idea how bad Baker Mayfield’s biceps is on his throwing arm. He’s been bouncing around One Buc Palace just like he usually is. (more…)

“Bake, I learned this from Sean McVay and perfected it.”

Last year as Bucs offensive coordinator, Liam Coen set all sorts of Bucs franchise records. Coen used that success and experience to vault to a head coaching gig with the Jags. (more…)

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Dive into the state of the Buccaneers in Week 4. What a wild start to the season it has been. Tampa native Bobby Fenton is always an engaging listen. Follow Bobby on X, @bobbygameday. Bobby’s podcast is an extension of his national and local radio shows. It’s been at JoeBucsFan.com for nine years.

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Out today.

Full-go for Lavonte David and Tristan Wirfs at practice today, but one big-name Buccaneer sat out after practicing yesterday. (more…)