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Why Bucky Irving Still Has NFL Star Potential Despite Injury Setback

Tampa Bay Buccaneers starting running back Bucky Irving will remain out with injury for their week 7 game against the Detroit Lions on Monday Night Football.

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Lions' Brian Branch suspension gives ailing Buccaneers massive Week 7 break

Detroit Lions safety Brian Branch's suspension is the Tampa Bay Buccaneers' gain.

Lions’ Brian Branch hits JuJu Smith-Schuster in closing seconds of ‘SNF’

'It's not even close': Former HC has Buccaneers QB Baker Mayfield atop MVP race

Buccaneers' Todd Bowles explains how Baker Mayfield has reached 'another level' amid MVP chatter

The 25 greatest NFL players who never made a Pro Bowl

The 'NFL rookie 150-receiving-yard games' quiz

Tampa Bay Buccaneers News / Larry Brown Sports / October 13

Buccaneers rookie was so confused about fans’ MVP chants

Tampa Bay Buccaneers wide receiver Tez Johnson caught his first career touchdown on Sunday, and followed it up with a hilarious rookie moment on the sideline.

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The 'NFL 250-passing-yard game leaders' quiz

How many of the NFL quarterbacks with at least 50 250-passing-yard NFL games can you name in six minutes?

The 'Most starts by an NFL quarterback' quiz

The 'Season passing touchdown leaders by NFL team' quiz

The '100-rushing-yard games by NFL QBs' quiz

Tampa Bay Buccaneers News / NFLTradeRumors.co / October 13

NFC Notes: Baker Mayfield, Tez Johnson, Buccaneers, Falcons, Panthers

The Buccaneers pulled off another win in Week 6 with multiple receiver injuries that led to rookies Tez Johnson and Kameron Johnson stepping into bigger roles.

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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.

Arch Manning salvages season with Red River Rivalry win

Manning taunted Oklahoma fans

Bijan Robinson has a simple message for Texas QB Manning

Ty Simpson has Heisman moment in road win at No. 14 Missouri

Penn State QB Drew Allar's season comes to an end after injury

Todd Bowles News / Sporting News / October 13

Todd Bowles reveals 'gut feeling' of 5-1 Buccaneers

Bowles isn't getting ahead of himself.

Tampa Bay Buccaneers News / Bucs Report / October 13

Buccaneers Will Be Without Chris Godwin and Bucky Irving Against The Lions

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers won’t have wide receiver Chris Godwin or running back Bucky Irving for their Week 7 Monday night game against the Detroit Lions at Ford Field on October 20, 7:00 PM EDT.

Baker Mayfield News / Yardbarker / October 13

Former HC thinks Baker Mayfield is atop MVP race

'It's not even close': Former HC has Buccaneers QB Baker Mayfield atop MVP race

Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Baker Mayfield has simply been sensational this season and certainly one of the best stories in the NFL so far.

Mayfield delivers early MVP statement

Mayfield addresses MVP talk after Buccaneers win over 49ers

Mayfield's words on injuries help explain his MVP case

Which NFL teams have had the best quarterback history?

The 'NFL rookie 150-receiving-yard games' quiz

Todd Bowles News / A to Z Sports / October 13

Todd Bowles offers a sour update on a trio of Bucs starters one day after win over 49ers

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers are a very banged up team. However, they continue to find ways to win, as they did on Sunday in a 30-19 victory over the San Francisco 49ers.

Tampa Bay Buccaneers News / ESPN / October 13

Godwin, Irving out for banged-up Bucs in Week 7

The Buccaneers will be without Chris Godwin and Bucky Irving when they face the Lions next week in a "Monday Night Football" clash.

Tampa Bay Buccaneers News / PewterReport.com / October 13

Bucs Hopeful Key Players Return This Week While Others Out Longer

The laundry list of injuries continued to pile up for the Bucs as wide receiver Emeka Egbuka and offensive guard Luke Haggard each suffered injuries in Sunday’s 30-19 win versus the 49ers.

NFL News / Yardbarker

The 25 best single-game rushing performances in NFL playoff history

To go with Yardbarker's offerings on the best playoff passing and receiving performances, here are the top rushing games in NFL postseason history.

Tampa Bay Buccaneers News / Athlon Sports / October 13

Baker Mayfield Receives Unfortunate Update on Monday

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers faced the San Francisco 49ers on Sunday and defeated them 30-19. They did so shorthanded, with their early MVP candidate Baker Mayfield throwing for 256 yards, two touchdowns and no interceptions.

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The 'NFL 250-passing-yard game leaders' quiz

The 'Team USA men's basketball coaches' quiz

The 'Most starts by an NFL quarterback' quiz

The '100-rushing-yard games by NFL QBs' quiz

Tampa Bay Buccaneers News / Yardbarker Quizzes

The 'NFL rookie 150-receiving-yard games' quiz

How many of the NFL rookies to record a 150-receiving-yard game as a rookie in the Super Bowl Era (since 1966) can you name in six minutes?

Tez Johnson News / A to Z Sports / October 13

Tez Johnson isn't playing like a rookie and he can help the Bucs win more games

Emeka Egbuka was one of the hottest topics of conversation throughout Week 6 and for good reason, but a different Tampa Bay Buccaneers rookie receiver stole the show for the pewter and red against the San Francisco 49ers.

Tampa Bay Buccaneers News / Yardbarker / October 13

Bucs HC explains how Mayfield has reached 'another level'

Buccaneers' Todd Bowles explains how Baker Mayfield has reached 'another level' amid MVP chatter

Mayfield passed for 256 yards and two touchdowns with zero interceptions to guide the Buccaneers to a 30-19 victory over the San Francisco 49ers that improved Tampa Bay to 5-1 on Sunday.

Buccaneers QB Baker Mayfield delivers early MVP statement

Buccaneers QB Baker Mayfield addresses MVP talk after win over 49ers

Baker Mayfield's words on injuries explain his MVP case

The 25 greatest NFL teams that didn't win a Super Bowl

The 'NFL head coaches' quiz

Tampa Bay Buccaneers News / Tampa Bay Buccaneers on SI / October 13

Buccaneers stand alone in NFC after huge win over 49ers

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers are dealing with a slew of injuries to their offense and defense, but it hasn't mattered — Tampa Bay is 5-1, and now, they're officially one of the best teams in the National Football League.

Emeka Egbuka News / A to Z Sports / October 13

Emeka Egbuka injury update is just about what everyone expected to hear

Emeka Egbuka became one of the most recent Tampa Bay Buccaneers to suffer an injury after he pulled his hamstring during the first half of the team's 30-19 win over the San Francisco 49ers.