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Tampa Bay Buccaneers News / Athlon Sports / October 8
When Will Baker Mayfield Return? Latest Injury Update on Buccaneers QB
Baker Mayfield will miss his second straight game when the Tampa Bay Buccaneers face the Dallas Cowboys on “Thursday Night Football.” The Buccaneers ruled out their starting quarterback because of a dislocated right thumb, an injury he suffered during their Week 3 loss to the Minnesota Vikings.
The 'NFL most receiving-1st downs' quiz
How many of the NFL players to record at least 80 first downs as a receiver in a single season can you name in five minutes?
Ranking the NFL's backup quarterbacks for the 2026 season
A few trades have rearranged the NFL's backup quarterback ranks, but the dust has mostly settled. From a mix of recent first-round disappointments, aging vets, and young project types, here is how the league's QB2 ranks look for the 2026 season.
NFL News / Yardbarker / October 8
Cowboys reveal last-minute Joey Porter Jr. update before Thursday night game
The Dallas Cowboys made a big move last week by trading for disgruntled Pittsburgh Steelers DB Joey Porter Jr. But Cowboys fans will not see Porter on the field Thursday night.
NFL News / Athlon Sports / October 8
Buccaneers at Cowboys Score Prediction Has Tampa Bay Extending a Streak It Wants No Part Of
The last 10 Tampa Bay Buccaneers games have been decided by one score, and that is the most useful fact to carry into Thursday night. The Dallas Cowboys are favored by 8.5 points with a total of 47.5, and with Baker Mayfield ruled out again and rookie Jalon Daniels starting, most national picks call for a comfortable Dallas win.
NFL News / Viral Sports News / October 8
Buccaneers Make Sudden QB Addition Before Cowboys Game
The Tampa Bay Buccaneers have announced they have elevated quarterback Easton Stick from the practice squad to the active roster on Thursday, giving an injured and winless team a veteran emergency option behind undrafted rookie Jalon Daniels for Thursday Night Football against the Dallas Cowboys.
NFL News / Athlon Sports / October 8
Final Injury Report for Buccaneers-Cowboys: Will Baker Mayfield, Tyler Smith Play?
The Tampa Bay Buccaneers are on the road Thursday night as they travel to take on the Dallas Cowboys in a Week 5 NFC matchup. Tampa Bay enters Thursday’s game with an 0-4 record after losing at home to the Green Bay Packers in Week 4.
Tampa Bay Buccaneers News / Athlon Sports / October 8
3 Reasons the Buccaneers Will Beat the Cowboys, and 3 Reasons They Won't
The Dallas Cowboys are playing their third game in 11 days, and the stretch started with a flight to Brazil. That is the kind of schedule spot that can produce a flat night, and it is one reason the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, winless and getting 8.5 points, have a path Thursday even though they haven’t won a road game in nearly a year.
25 NFL players who could retire after the 2026 season
NFL stars can't play forever, and retirement is coming sooner than later for some of the league's top players. These 25 players could call it quits following the 2026 season.
Tampa Bay Buccaneers News / Bucs Report / October 8
Predicted Stat Line: Buccaneers WR Chris Godwin vs Dallas
Tampa Bay Buccaneers Wide Receiver Chris Godwin enters Thursday Night Football as Jalon Daniels’ most trusted receiving option. Godwin caught six passes for 31 yards against Green Bay.
Tampa Bay Buccaneers News / Yardbarker / October 8
Buccaneers legend Ronde Barber shares strong reaction to Todd Bowles firing rumors
Some have suggested Bowles could be shown the door as soon as Friday if 0-4 Tampa Bay is blown out at the 2-2 Dallas Cowboys on Thursday night.
Tampa Bay Buccaneers News / Athlon Sports / October 8
Jalon Daniels vs. Cowboys Week 5: Four Expectations for Buccaneers QB
Jalon Daniels gets a second chance four days after his first one. With Baker Mayfield still sidelined by a dislocated thumb, the Tampa Bay Buccaneers will start the undrafted rookie from Kansas again Thursday night in Dallas, his first road start, against a Cowboys team averaging 30.5 points.
Tampa Bay Buccaneers News / Bucs Report / October 8
Predicted Stat Line: Buccaneers DL Calijah Kancey vs Dallas
Tampa Bay Buccaneers Defensive Lineman Calijah Kancey enters Thursday Night Football looking for his first sack of the 2026 season. Through three credited games, Kancey has recorded three tackles and two quarterback hits.
Tampa Bay Buccaneers News / Bucs Report / October 8
Skeleton Keys To Victory: Week Five – Buccaneers vs Cowboys
The Tampa Bay Buccaneers are in primetime this week. They will travel to Dallas for Thursday night football. They get the national stage to show the world who they are as a team.
NFL News / Yardbarker / October 8
Three surprising NFL teams that could be trade-deadline sellers
At the beginning of the NFL season, nobody expected several projected contenders to already be staring at a potential lost year after only four games.
Bucky Irving News / Bucs Report / October 8
Predicted Stat Line: Buccaneers RB Bucky Irving vs Dallas
Buccaneers’ Running Back Bucky Irving enters Thursday Night Football as Tampa Bay’s leading rusher through four games. Irving has carried 56 times for 241 yards and one touchdown this season.
Tampa Bay Buccaneers News / Yardbarker / October 8
Buccaneers may have date in mind for making rumored Todd Bowles decision
Arguably the biggest storyline hovering over the 0-4 Buccaneers ahead of their "TNF" game at the 2-2 Dallas Cowboys involves rumors suggesting that the Bucs could fire Bowles if his club is 0-5 on Friday morning.
Bruce Arians News / HITC / October 8
‘Probably my fault’ – What Bruce Arians said to Antonio Brown that led to controversial outburst
Bruce Arians had a strong message for Antonio Brown just minutes before his decision to take his shirt off and storm out of the game. In Week 17 of the 2021 season, Brown took off his jersey, shoulder pads, and helmet, and strutted off the field while gesturing to the fans.
Antoine Winfield News / Pro Football Rumors / October 8
Buccaneers S Antoine Winfield To Miss Time
Buccaneers safety Antoine Winfield is expected to miss two to four weeks with a rib fracture, head coach Todd Bowles said on Monday (via senior team writer Scott Smith).
NFL News / Yardbarker / October 7
NFL Week 5 prime-time predictions: Bijan Robinson-led Falcons keep rolling vs. Ravens
Each week, Yardbarker previews prime-time NFL games on Thursday, Sunday and Monday nights, predicting the result of each. Here are our Week 5 picks.
Tampa Bay Buccaneers News / PewterReport.com / October 7
Dirty Dozen: Tough Thursday Night Test For The Bucs
Pewter Report president Hugh MacArthur, a life-long Bucs follower and NFL fan, offers up his weekly thoughts on the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and the rest of the league each Tuesday on PewterReport.com in The Dirty Dozen column.
NFL News / Yardbarker / October 7
Fresh Todd Bowles hot-seat update emerges ahead of Buccaneers' game at Cowboys
From the start of the 2022 season through Week 4 of the ongoing campaign, Bowles accumulated a regular-season record of 35-37 and a postseason mark of 1-3 with the Buccaneers.
Todd Bowles News / Yardbarker / October 6
NFL reporter expands on Todd Bowles hot-seat chatter as winless Buccaneers prepare to face Cowboys
A Monday report suggested that Tampa Bay Buccaneers ownership could fire head coach and advertised defensive specialist Todd Bowles if the 0-4 Buccaneers suffer an embarrassing loss at the 2-2 Dallas Cowboys this coming Thursday night.
Tampa Bay Buccaneers News / PewterReport.com / October 5
Important Bucs Starter To Miss Several Weeks
Bucs team captain and safety Antoine Winfield Jr. is going to miss the next two to four weeks due to having slightly fractured rib. Head coach Todd Bowles confirmed the news on Tuesday as the Buccaneers get ready for a short week playing on Thursday Night Football against the Cowboys.
NFL News / Yardbarker / October 5
Packers HC Matt LaFleur threatens to bench players despite win
The Green Bay Packers escaped Tampa Bay with a 17-14 win Sunday, but Matt LaFleur certainly didn't sound like a coach interested in celebrating.
Tampa Bay Buccaneers News / Yardbarker / October 2
Baker Mayfield seemingly disagrees with Buccaneers' timeline for return from injury
It sounds like Mayfield has a different timeline in mind.
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