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Jets Turn to Tyrod Taylor as Bucs Expect Emeka Egbuka to Play in Week 3

Injuries across both rosters leave Tampa Bay favored by roughly a touchdown.

Overview

  • New York officially ruled Justin Fields out with a concussion, elevating veteran Tyrod Taylor to start at quarterback.
  • ESPN reports Buccaneers rookie Emeka Egbuka, questionable with hip and groin issues, is expected to play after a limited practice Friday; he has three touchdown catches in two games.
  • Tampa Bay’s depth took major hits this week with DT Calijah Kancey lost for the season and RT Luke Goedeke and G Cody Mauch placed on injured reserve, while Chris Godwin and LT Tristan Wirfs remain out.
  • The Jets’ absences extend beyond quarterback, with Jermaine Johnson, Jay Tufele, Josh Reynolds and Kene Nwangwu ruled out after not practicing, and the offense coming off a 154-yard, 0-for-11 third-down performance.
  • Kickoff is Sunday at 1 p.m. ET in Tampa, where sportsbooks list the Buccaneers around -7 with a total near 43.5.