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Bills make a slew of exciting roster moves just days ahead of Week 11 showdown against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers

The Buffalo Bills are bringing in some reinforcements. When the team signed wide receiver and return man Mecole Hardman to the practice squad, there were rumblings that he would be elevated to the 53-man roster sooner rather than later.

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Buccaneers Rule 5 Players ‘OUT’ vs Buffalo

The Buccaneers have ruled out five players for Sunday’s game against the Bills: Chris Godwin (WR), Bucky Irving (RB), Haason Reddick (OLB), Ben Bredeson (G), and Markees Watts (OLB) are all officially ruled out, per the team’s website.

Tampa Bay Buccaneers News / Bucs Report / November 15

Predicted Stat Line for Buccaneers LB SirVocea Dennis vs Buffalo

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers are traveling to Buffalo to take on the Bills this Sunday at 1pm. The team is looking to bounce-back after falling to the New England Patriots 28-23.

Tampa Bay Buccaneers News / Bucs Report / November 15

Buccaneers Boost Backfield: Owen Wright Promoted to Active Roster

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers have promoted running back Owen Wright from the practice squad to the active roster, bolstering their backfield amid injury to Bucky Irving and the suspension of Josh Williams.

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College players whose NFL draft stock has risen the most this season

NFL draft stock is fluid from the start of the college football season until it concludes. These 20 players have risen up draft boards in 2025 as a result of their strong start to the season.

Tampa Bay Buccaneers News / Tampa Bay Buccaneers on SI / November 15

How Buccaneers can beat Bills in Week 11

Coming off a tough loss to the Patriots last week, things don’t get easier from here for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. A November trip to Buffalo to take on the 6-3 Bills is next on the docket This is not going to be an easy game for the Bucs as they take on the current reigning MVP, Josh Allen.

Tampa Bay Buccaneers News / Bucs Report / November 15

Predicted Stat Line for Buccaneers’ LB Lavonte David vs Buffalo

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers are traveling to Buffalo to take on the Bills this Sunday at 1pm. The team is looking to bounce-back after falling to the New England Patriots 28-23.

Tampa Bay Buccaneers News / PewterReport.com / November 15

Behind The Scenes With Ben Chukwuma: Bucs OT Is 'A Strong, Talented Dude'

It has been a couple of months since the last update on Bucs offensive tackle Ben Chukwuma. Since the team gave the undrafted free agent a $300,000 guarantee and a spot on the 53-man roster, how has Chukwuma, or “Chuks,” been developing?

Tykee Smith News / PewterReport.com / November 15

Tykee Smith Is 'Setting The Tone' As A Bucs’ Defensive Chess Piece

For a long time, the stars of the Bucs’ defense have been solidified. Lavonte David. Vita Vea. Antoine Winfield Jr. Since Tampa Bay’s Super Bowl win in 2020, the trio of David, Vea, and Winfield has remained defensive leaders, and it is no surprise that each was voted a captain over the past two seasons.

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2026 first-round NFL mock draft: Three QBs in the top 10

With the month of September in the books, both the top college prospects and 2026 NFL draft order are coming into focus. Here's a look at our latest first-round NFL mock draft as of October 13, 2025.

NFL Draft intel: Five prospects on the rise — including Ole Miss' Trinidad Chambliss

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NFL News / NFL on ClutchPoints / November 15

Baker Mayfield weighs in on Cam Skattebo taco debate

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers are coming off a disappointing loss to the New England Patriots in Week 10. The Bucs fell to 6-3 after losing to New England at home.

NFL News / Total Apex Fantasy Sports / November 14

Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Buffalo Bills DFS Start Em’ Sit em’| Week 11, 2025

The contest between the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and the Buffalo Bills should be a great one for fantasy. Both teams have high-powered offenses that like to run up the scoreboard.

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NFL News / PewterReport.com / November 14

Bucs Have Several Starters Out On Final Injury Report

All the excitement about having Bucky Irving and Chris Godwin Jr. back at practice has vanished as each player was ruled out for the Bucs game on Sunday at the Buffalo Bills.

Tampa Bay Buccaneers News / NFLTradeRumors.co / November 14

Buccaneers Officially Rule Out Five Players From Week 11

Buccaneers HC Todd Bowles announced they’ve ruled out five players from Week 11 against the Bills, including WR Chris Godwin, RB Bucky Irving, OLB Haason

Tampa Bay Buccaneers News / Oregon Ducks on SI / November 14

Tez Johnson Jokes About Bo Nix Stealing His Position

Tampa Bay Buccaneers rookie wide receiver Tez Johnson has burst onto the scene in the NFL, catching two touchdowns in Tampa Bay's 28-23 loss to the New England Patriots in week 10.

Tampa Bay Buccaneers News / Yardbarker / November 14

Does Bucs OC agree with Mayfield about fiery 'killer instinct' comments?

Does Buccaneers OC agree with Baker Mayfield about fiery 'killer instinct' comments?

While speaking with reporters on Thursday, first-year Buccaneers offensive coordinator Josh Grizzard was asked about Baker Mayfield's fiery take.

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NFL News / Yardbarker / November 13

Mayfield or Allen? Former QB makes his pick ahead of matchup

Baker Mayfield or Josh Allen? Former QB makes his pick ahead of Week 11 matchup

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers and Buffalo Bills are set for a huge Week 11 showdown as both teams come in with 6-3 records.

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Why Bucky Irving’s NFL Breakout Feels Inevitable With Injury News

Tampa Bay Buccaneers running back Bucky Irving has not played since week 4 of the NFL season, suffering both a shoulder and ankle injury. While the former Oregon Ducks running back was never placed on the Injured Reserve, he has missed several weeks, but returned to practice on Wednesday ahead of week 11.