Tampa Bay Buccaneers
2026 schedule, fantasy roster and sourced discussion.
Week 5, 2026 outlook
Source-built summaryNo sourced team injury reports were returned for this week. Missing reports do not establish a healthy roster. Tampa Bay Buccaneers has a scheduled Week 5 matchup away at Dallas Cowboys. Kickoff: 2026-10-09 00:15:00 UTC.
13 observed Tampa Bay Buccaneers roster players have fresh stored Week 5 PPR forecasts. Missing player forecasts remain blank; these values are not team-total predictions. Recent linked headline: Cowboys' Tyler Smith hoping to be ready to face Bucs Read the source for its context and qualifications.
What to watch
Week 5 matchup
DAL
Dallas Cowboys
Scheduled away matchup
Scheduled kickoff
2026-10-09 00:15:00 UTC
Check official schedule changes and inactive reports before kickoff.
Compare observed teammates
Compare stored PPR forecasts from the same week, scoring format and source. A difference is not a start/sit recommendation or a probability.
0.0
Baker Mayfield · PPR
Active roster. 2026-10-06 00:25:04 UTC
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Bauer Sharp · PPR
Active roster. No matching source rows were returned.
Both players need a stored projection.
Open the full start/sit toolTeam injury and practice context
Teammate availability can matter to role context. These source designations do not establish a workload change.
No sourced team reports were returned for this week. Missing reports do not mean a healthy roster.
Observed depth-chart context
The source’s formation and depth-slot labels are preserved. They are not confirmation of today’s starter, snaps or targets.
No matching depth entry was returned for this period. No role is inferred from its absence.
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Season schedule and stored odds
Prices are captured observations, not guaranteed current offers. Stale prices are marked. Completed games show final recorded scores. ATS grades the team's own closing spread only.
| Week / date | Opponent | Venue | Result | Team spread | ATS | Total | Moneyline | Price observation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 / 2026-09-13 | @ Cincinnati Bengals | Paycor Stadium | 27–33 final | +3.5 | L | 50.5 | +170 | Stale · 2026-10-06 02:25:16 UTC |
| 2 / 2026-09-20 | vs Cleveland Browns | Raymond James Stadium | 19–23 final | -8.5 | L | 41.5 | -425 | Stale · 2026-10-06 02:25:16 UTC |
| 3 / 2026-09-27 | vs Minnesota Vikings | Raymond James Stadium | 16–23 final | +1.5 | L | 42.5 | -108 | Stale · 2026-10-06 02:25:16 UTC |
| 4 / 2026-10-04 | vs Green Bay Packers | Raymond James Stadium | 14–17 final | +3 | P | 38.5 | +130 | Stale · 2026-10-06 02:25:16 UTC |
| 5 / 2026-10-08 | @ Dallas Cowboys | AT&T Stadium | Not final | +9.5 | — | 47.5 | +370 | Stale · 2026-10-06 02:25:16 UTC |
| 6 / 2026-10-18 | vs Pittsburgh Steelers | Raymond James Stadium | Not final | — | — | — | — | Stale · 2026-10-06 02:25:16 UTC |
| 7 / 2026-10-25 | @ Carolina Panthers | Bank of America Stadium | Not final | — | — | — | — | Stale · 2026-10-06 02:25:16 UTC |
| 8 / 2026-11-01 | vs Atlanta Falcons | Raymond James Stadium | Not final | — | — | — | — | Stale · 2026-10-06 02:25:16 UTC |
| 9 / 2026-11-08 | @ Chicago Bears | Soldier Field | Not final | — | — | — | — | Stale · 2026-10-06 02:25:16 UTC |
| 11 / 2026-11-22 | @ Detroit Lions | Ford Field | Not final | — | — | — | — | Stale · 2026-10-06 02:25:16 UTC |
| 12 / 2026-11-30 | vs Carolina Panthers | Raymond James Stadium | Not final | — | — | — | — | Stale · 2026-10-06 02:25:16 UTC |
| 13 / 2026-12-06 | vs Los Angeles Chargers | Raymond James Stadium | Not final | — | — | — | — | Stale · 2026-10-06 02:25:16 UTC |
| 14 / 2026-12-13 | @ Baltimore Ravens | M&T Bank Stadium | Not final | — | — | — | — | Stale · 2026-10-06 02:25:16 UTC |
| 15 / 2026-12-20 | vs New Orleans Saints | Raymond James Stadium | Not final | — | — | — | — | Stale · 2026-10-06 02:25:17 UTC |
| 16 / 2026-12-27 | @ Atlanta Falcons | Mercedes-Benz Stadium | Not final | — | — | — | — | Stale · 2026-10-06 02:25:17 UTC |
| 17 / 2027-01-03 | vs Los Angeles Rams | Raymond James Stadium | Not final | — | — | — | — | Stale · 2026-10-06 02:25:17 UTC |
| 18 / 2027-01-10 | @ New Orleans Saints | Caesars Superdome | Not final | — | — | — | — | Stale · 2026-10-06 02:25:17 UTC |
Recent team results
Recorded final scores for 2026. These summaries are not predictions or a betting record.
0-4 straight · 0-3-1 ATS (4 games graded)
House NFL spread model: 1-1-1 on this team's games (3 graded, current registrant).
Last 3 games · 3 recorded
16.3 for / 21.0 against
Points per game
Last 5 games · 4 recorded
19.0 for / 24.0 against
Points per game
Last 8 games · 4 recorded
19.0 for / 24.0 against
Points per game
Fantasy roster and projections
Roster: 2026, Week 4. Stale source. 2026-10-01 14:27:39 UTC
Includes eligible backups, reserve and practice-squad players in the observed roster. A roster place does not confirm game-day availability. Projection period and source appear on each player’s page.
| Player | Position | Roster status code | PPR projection | Projection source and date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Baker Mayfield | QB | ACT | 0.0 | 2026, Week 5. These Week 5 numbers come from the Week 5 projection board. Shark Snip's own Week 5 projections aren't ready yet. 2026-10-06 00:25:04 UTC |
| Bauer Sharp | TE | ACT | — | No stored projection for this player. |
| Brett Rypien | QB | DEV | — | No stored projection for this player. |
| Bucky Irving | RB | ACT | 15.4 | 2026, Week 5. These Week 5 numbers come from the Week 5 projection board. Shark Snip's own Week 5 projections aren't ready yet. 2026-10-06 00:25:04 UTC |
| Cade Otton | TE | ACT | 8.1 | 2026, Week 5. These Week 5 numbers come from the Week 5 projection board. Shark Snip's own Week 5 projections aren't ready yet. 2026-10-06 00:25:04 UTC |
| Chase McLaughlin | K | ACT | 8.0 | 2026, Week 5. These Week 5 numbers come from the Week 5 projection board. Shark Snip's own Week 5 projections aren't ready yet. 2026-10-06 00:25:04 UTC |
| Chris Godwin Jr. | WR | ACT | 7.0 | 2026, Week 5. These Week 5 numbers come from the Week 5 projection board. Shark Snip's own Week 5 projections aren't ready yet. 2026-10-06 00:25:04 UTC |
| CJ Dippre | TE | DEV | — | No stored projection for this player. |
| David Sills | WR | RES | — | No stored projection for this player. |
| Dean Patterson IV | WR | DEV | — | No stored projection for this player. |
| Easton Stick | QB | ACT | — | No stored projection for this player. |
| Emeka Egbuka | WR | ACT | 10.1 | 2026, Week 5. These Week 5 numbers come from the Week 5 projection board. Shark Snip's own Week 5 projections aren't ready yet. 2026-10-06 00:25:04 UTC |
| Eric Rivers Jr. | WR | DEV | — | No stored projection for this player. |
| Garrett Greene | WR | DEV | — | No stored projection for this player. |
| Jalen McMillan | WR | RES | 0.0 | 2026, Week 5. These Week 5 numbers come from the Week 5 projection board. Shark Snip's own Week 5 projections aren't ready yet. 2026-10-06 00:25:04 UTC |
| Jalon Daniels | QB | ACT | — | No stored projection for this player. |
| Josh Williams | RB | DEV | — | No stored projection for this player. |
| Kameron Johnson | WR | ACT | 0.9 | 2026, Week 5. These Week 5 numbers come from the Week 5 projection board. Shark Snip's own Week 5 projections aren't ready yet. 2026-10-06 00:25:04 UTC |
| Kenny Gainwell | RB | ACT | 7.4 | 2026, Week 5. These Week 5 numbers come from the Week 5 projection board. Shark Snip's own Week 5 projections aren't ready yet. 2026-10-06 00:25:04 UTC |
| Ko Kieft | TE | ACT | 0.0 | 2026, Week 5. These Week 5 numbers come from the Week 5 projection board. Shark Snip's own Week 5 projections aren't ready yet. 2026-10-06 00:25:04 UTC |
| Payne Durham | TE | ACT | 0.5 | 2026, Week 5. These Week 5 numbers come from the Week 5 projection board. Shark Snip's own Week 5 projections aren't ready yet. 2026-10-06 00:25:04 UTC |
| Sean Tucker | RB | ACT | 1.7 | 2026, Week 5. These Week 5 numbers come from the Week 5 projection board. Shark Snip's own Week 5 projections aren't ready yet. 2026-10-06 00:25:04 UTC |
| Ted Hurst III | WR | ACT | — | No stored projection for this player. |
| Tez Johnson | WR | ACT | 4.1 | 2026, Week 5. These Week 5 numbers come from the Week 5 projection board. Shark Snip's own Week 5 projections aren't ready yet. 2026-10-06 00:25:04 UTC |
DFS salaries
DraftKings classic main-slate salaries only, deduplicated to the newest slate. A stale or missing slate renders no rows rather than a synthesized price.
| Player | Position | Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Bucky Irving | RB | $5700 |
| Baker Mayfield | QB | $5200 |
| Emeka Egbuka | WR | $5100 |
| Kenny Gainwell | RB | $4700 |
| Jalon Daniels | QB | $4700 |
| Chris Godwin Jr. | WR | $4700 |
| Josh Williams | RB | $4000 |
| Sean Tucker | RB | $4000 |
| Easton Stick | QB | $4000 |
| Brett Rypien | QB | $4000 |
| Cade Otton | TE | $3400 |
| Ted Hurst III | WR | $3400 |
| Tez Johnson | WR | $3100 |
| Jalen McMillan | WR | $3000 |
| Garrett Greene | WR | $3000 |
| Dean Patterson IV | WR | $3000 |
| Kameron Johnson | WR | $3000 |
| Eric Rivers Jr. | WR | $3000 |
| David Sills V | WR | $3000 |
| Evan Deckers | TE | $2500 |
| Payne Durham | TE | $2500 |
| CJ Dippre | TE | $2500 |
| Bauer Sharp | TE | $2500 |
| Ko Kieft | TE | $2500 |
| Buccaneers | DST | $2100 |
Slate 2026-10-06 03:37:06 UTC.
Injuries
| Player | Position | Status | Injury |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jacob Parrish | CB | Questionable | Not injury related - personal matter |
| Rueben Bain Jr. | LB | Out | Groin |
| Rakeem Nunez-Roches | DT | Questionable | Ankle |
| Baker Mayfield | QB | Out | Thumb |
| Ko Kieft | TE | Out | Elbow |
| SirVocea Dennis | LB | Questionable | Calf |
| Benjamin Morrison | CB | Out | Quadricep |
Synced 2026-10-06 03:30:11.932+00:00 UTC. Status is nflverse's weekly filing, not a game-day confirmation.
News and podcast discussion
2026-10-06 00:07:22 UTC
7 mentions in the source window. Discussion velocity: 0.12× the source baseline.
Discussion volume is not a prediction or a measure of accuracy.
Cowboys' Tyler Smith hoping to be ready to face Bucs 2026-10-05 22:57:26 UTC
Buccaneers S Antoine Winfield Jr. out 2-4 weeks with rib fracture 2026-10-05 20:03:10 UTC
Sources: Packers LB Edgerrin Cooper has torn Achilles 2026-10-05 17:44:02 UTC
Jordan Love throws 2 touchdown passes, Packers edge Buccaneers 17-14 2026-10-04 20:09:43 UTC
Battle of the Bays features winless Buccaneers and struggling Packers 2026-10-01 19:24:30 UTC