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Bucs Rookie Emeka Egbuka Sets First-Five-Game NFL Receiving Mark After 163-Yard Day

The rookie's production has buoyed a 4-1 start for a shorthanded Tampa Bay offense.

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TAMPA, FLORIDA - SEPTEMBER 28: Emeka Egbuka #2 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers catches a pass before scoring a touchdown during the fourth quarter of an NFL football game against the Philadelphia Eagles at Raymond James Stadium on September 28, 2025 in Tampa, Florida. (Photo by Kevin Sabitus/Getty Images)
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Overview

  • In Week 5 at Seattle, the first-round pick posted seven catches for 163 yards and a touchdown in Tampa Bay’s 38-35 win.
  • The start made him the first NFL player with at least 25 receptions, 400 receiving yards and five receiving touchdowns through his first five career games.
  • Through five games he owns the Buccaneers’ rookie marks with 25 receptions, 445 yards and five receiving touchdowns.
  • He was named the NFL Offensive Rookie of the Month for September after leading the team in early-season production.
  • Coaches and Baker Mayfield lauded his poise as he shouldered a larger role with Mike Evans sidelined and Bucky Irving out in Week 5.