Emeka Egbuka injury update: inactive for Week 8 vs. Falcons
Tampa Bay will be without wide receiver Emeka Egbuka for Sunday's Week 8 matchup against the Atlanta Falcons.
Update: Tampa Bay will be without wide receiver Emeka Egbuka for Sunday's Week 8 matchup against the Atlanta Falcons.
Emeka Egbuka is inactive for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers’ Week 8 home matchup against the Atlanta Falcons on Sunday, November 1. Buccaneers head coach Todd Bowles confirmed on Friday that Egbuka will not play, according to Yahoo Sports.
What happened
Egbuka was ruled out Friday because of a foot injury after being limited in practice Wednesday and Thursday and sitting out Friday. He had already cleared concussion protocol, so the foot issue is keeping him out for a second straight game.
Context
Through six games this season, Egbuka has 49 targets, 28 receptions, 240 receiving yards, and 2 receiving touchdowns. He leads Tampa Bay with 28 receptions. In Week 6, he caught 7 passes for 48 yards and a touchdown on 16 targets. In Week 5, he had 6 receptions for 38 yards on 9 targets.
Depth chart
Chris Godwin Jr. is listed as the Buccaneers’ SWR1, with 27 receptions, 243 receiving yards, and 34 targets this season. Tez Johnson has 9 receptions, 178 receiving yards, and 1 touchdown. Ted Hurst III has 11 receptions, 168 receiving yards, and 1 touchdown. The Buccaneers will be without Egbuka, leaving Chris Godwin, Tez Johnson, Ted Hurst and Cade Otton to potentially see more opportunities against Atlanta.
What’s next
Tampa Bay hosts the Atlanta Falcons on Sunday, November 1 at Raymond James Stadium. The Buccaneers are 2-5 entering the game.
🏈 Fantasy impact
With Egbuka out, Chris Godwin Jr. steps into a bigger volume-based role. Godwin has 27 catches this season and should see more opportunities. Tez Johnson and Ted Hurst III also have a chance to benefit, though their production has been inconsistent. Egbuka managers should leave him on the bench while he recovers from the foot injury.
If you need a replacement this week, consider a receiver from the Buccaneers’ depth chart like Chris Godwin Jr. or Tez Johnson, but be aware that none of them have matched Egbuka’s target share.
Action: Bench Emeka Egbuka and look for alternatives on your roster or waiver wire.
Quick answers
Will Emeka Egbuka play in Week 8?
No. Emeka Egbuka is inactive for Week 8 against the Atlanta Falcons due to a foot injury.