Overview
- Emeka Egbuka caught seven passes for 163 yards with a touchdown and a two-point conversion in a 38-35 win at Seattle, his first NFL game near his Tacoma hometown.
- He now has 25 receptions for 445 yards and five receiving touchdowns through five games, setting Buccaneers records for a player's first five career games in all three categories.
- According to ESPN, he is the first NFL player to reach at least 25 catches, 400 receiving yards and five receiving touchdowns in his first five career games and one of four rookies to hit 20-300-5 through five.
- Tampa Bay is 4-1 as Egbuka has taken on a lead role with Mike Evans sidelined by a hamstring issue, Chris Godwin working back from a major ankle injury and Bucky Irving missing the Seattle game.
- Baker Mayfield called Egbuka 'one of one' and coach Todd Bowles labeled him 'outstanding,' praising the No. 19 pick from Ohio State for his intelligence, polish and consistency.