Overview

• Emeka Egbuka was back on the field Friday after hip and groin issues kept him out of midweek sessions, leaving his Week 3 status hopeful but not certain.
• Chris Godwin (ankle) and Jalen McMillan have been ruled out for Sunday’s home opener against the Jets, increasing pressure on the remaining receivers.
• Egbuka has eight catches for 96 yards and three touchdowns through two games, tying him for the NFL lead in touchdown receptions.
• If Egbuka sits, Tampa Bay would likely expand roles for Sterling Shepard, Tez Johnson and Ryan Miller and rely more heavily on Mike Evans, per team-focused analyses.
• The Bucs continue to navigate significant injuries, with tackle Tristan Wirfs out for Sunday and the offensive line hit by losses to Cody Mauch and Luke Goedeke.