Tampa Bay Buccaneers

Zyon McCollum

CB

It's not clear at this point what kind of sickness McCollum is dealing with, but there's still a good amount of time for him to get right ahead of Sunday's game at Carolina. If he can practice in full Thursday or Friday, he'll likely avoid carrying an injury designation into the weekend.

Antoine Winfield Jr.

S

Winfield has been out for the Buccaneers' last two games because of a rib injury he sustained back in Week 4 versus the Packers, but he was able to get back on the practice field for the first time since then Wednesday. He'll still probably need to manage a full practice Thursday or Friday to avoid carrying an injury designation into the weekend.

Sean Tucker

RB

Tucker was sidelined by a quad injury in Week 6 versus the Steelers, but it now appears he's on track to suit up again in Week 7. Regular starter Bucky Irving did not participate at practice Wednesday due to an illness, and if he was unavailable for any reason for Sunday's matchup at Carolina, Tucker would probably be looking at an expanded role in the Bucs' backfield.

Benjamin Morrison

CB

A quadriceps injury has sidelined Morrison for each of the Buccaneers' last three games, but his full session Wednesday indicates that he'll be available for Sunday's NFC South showdown against the Panthers. Morrison should reclaim his starting job at outside cornerback opposite Zyon McCollum (illness) while rookie fourth-rounder Keionte Scott reverts to a rotational role in the secondary.

Baker Mayfield

QB

After sitting out the last three games due to a dislocated right thumb, Mayfield was expected to practice Wednesday and ended up handling every rep, according to the team. Head coach Todd Bowles told Smith earlier Wednesday that Mayfield "looked pretty good" while throwing, which he did with a glove on the afflicted hand. Bowles also relayed to Jenna Laine of ESPN.com that he likely will make a decision on who will get the Week 7 start between Mayfield and undrafted rookie Jalon Daniels on Friday. At the very least, Mayfield's activity level Wednesday has him in a decent spot ahead of Sunday's contest at Carolina.

Bucky Irving

RB

Irving was among five Buccaneers who did not practice due to illness to begin the week. It's early enough in the week that fantasy managers don't need to be overly concerned, but additional missed practices would change that. Kenny Gainwell and Sean Tucker would take on more work if Irving is unable to go Sunday.

Emeka Egbuka

WR

Egbuka is being listed with a concussion and foot injury. At least in the short term, he'll be subject to the protocol for head injuries before he'll be able to suit up again, so how he progresses in practice, if at all, as the week goes on may provide a sense of his chances to suit up Sunday at Carolina.

Calijah Kancey

DT

questionable

Christian Rozeboom

LB

questionable

Luke Goedeke

OT

questionable

Tykee Smith

S

Smith was able to record double-digit stops for the first time this season, finishing third on the team behind linebacker Josiah Trotter (12) and cornerback Zyon McCollum (11). Smith has now registered 34 total tackles (20 solo), a pass defensed and a forced fumble over the first six contests of the 2026 campaign.

Keionte Scott

CB

Scott was able to register a season-high eight tackles, most notably bringing down Aaron Rodgers for his first career sack in the second quarter. The cornerback has now compiled 32 total tackles (27 solo), including 1.0 sacks, while also adding two passes defensed over the first six regular-season games of his NFL career.

Josiah Trotter

LB

Trotter was sharp again in Week 6, registering double-digit stops for the third time this season while playing every defensive snap in the loss. The linebacker has now registered 52 total tackles (27 solo), including 1.0 sacks, while also adding a pick-six over five games to open the 2026 campaign.

David Walker

LB

Walker was able to register a season-high seven stops, most notably getting to Aaron Rodgers for a pair of sacks in the third and fourth quarters. The linebacker has now compiled 17 total tackles (10 solo), including 4.0 sacks, over six games to open the 2026 campaign.

Chase McLaughlin

PK

It was the second time this season that McLaughlin made four field goals, including a 53-yarder in the dying seconds of the fourth quarter to force Sunday's game into overtime. He has yet to miss a kick this season, and his 14 made field goals are tied for third most in the NFL behind Spencer Shrader (18) and Will Reichard (15). The Buccaneers will be on the road for three of their next four games, starting with Week 7 against the Panthers on Oct. 25.

Ted Hurst III

WR

Hurst matched his season high in catches and receiving yards against Pittsburgh, reeling in multiple passes for the fourth time this year. The wide receiver has now caught 11 of 22 targets for 168 yards over six contests to begin his first NFL campaign, and he could receive a boost if Baker Mayfield (thumb) returns to action in Week 7 versus Carolina.

Billy Schrauth

G

DeMonte Capehart

DT

Luke Haggard

G

Cade Otton

TE

Otton was targeted on just two of Jalon Daniels' 43 pass attempts, good for a lousy 4.7 percent share. The tight end has yet to catch a touchdown this season and has been held below 40 yards in five of six contests. He's a low-floor fantasy option at the position who is best left on waivers.

Chris Godwin Jr.

WR

For the fifth time in six games to begin the season, Godwin caught either three or four passes, and all six of his yardage totals have been between 25 and 46 yards. The veteran wideout also has yet to score a TD in 2026, and his lackluster production has come whether Baker Mayfield (thumb) or rookie Jalon Daniels has been under center. Godwin will try to find a way to break out in Week 7 against the Panthers.

Jalon Daniels

QB

The rookie quarterback struggled in his third career start, but Daniels did connect with Emeka Egbuka on a two-yard score in the second quarter and had Tampa Bay in front 16-3 to begin the fourth. Once Aaron Rodgers began putting points on the board, though, Daniels buckled under the pressure and threw both his INTs. Baker Mayfield (thumb) has yet to return to practice, giving Daniels good odds of making his fourth straight start in Week 7 against the Panthers, but his 3:5 TD:INT since the veteran QB went down doesn't make him a very appealing fantasy option.

Kenny Gainwell

RB

Even with Sean Tucker (quadriceps) inactive, Gainwell didn't see any sort of increase in his offensive role, getting out-carried 19 to two by Bucky Irving, who also saw three targets. Gainwell has 122 total yards through six games and can be sent to waivers in 10- and 12-team redraft fantasy leagues.

SirVocea Dennis

LB

Ankle and foot injuries prevented Dennis from playing against the Cowboys in Week 5. He drew the questionable tag for Week 6 after logging a full practice Friday, and the fourth-year linebacker has been given the green light to return for Sunday's contest.

Ayden Garnes

CB