Fantasy Football News

The Buccaneers D/ST forced two turnovers while also failing to record a sack in a 20-16 Week 2 win over the Detroit Lions.

Fantasy Impact: The unit was able to make crucial stops when called upon, finishing with nine pass defenses despite allowing 463 total offensive yards on the day. The unit will look to wreak havoc on rookie quarterback Bo Nix and the Denver Broncos in a Week 3 home contest up next.

Baker Mayfield completed 12-of-19 pass attempts for 185 yards, one touchdown, and one interception while also rushing five times for 34 yards and one touchdown in the Buccaneers' 20-16 Week 2 win over the Detroit Lions.

Fantasy Impact: Mayfield was able to find limited success despite being under constant pressure against a strong Detroit pass rush, reaching the end zone through the air and on the ground in a winning effort. The quarterback will look to continue his mostly solid play behind center, with a Week 3 contest against the Denver Broncos up next.

Jalen McMillan caught one of his two targets for 21 yards in the Buccaneers' 20-16 Week 2 win over the Detroit Lions.

Fantasy Impact: McMillan has been mostly quiet on offense to begin his rookie season, catching just one pass in each of the first two games for the Buccaneers. The wideout will need to see an increase in targets before the pass-catcher can be trusted in lineups for fantasy managers, with a Week 3 contest against the Denver Broncos up next.

Cade Otton failed to haul in either of his two targets while also rushing once for a loss of four yards in the Buccaneers' 20-16 Week 2 win over the Detroit Lions.

Fantasy Impact: Otton has been nearly non-existent as part of the Tampa Bay offense to begin the season, recording just one reception on four targets through the first two games of the season. The tight end will look to get back on track in a Week 3 contest against the Denver Broncos.

Bucky Irving carried the ball seven times for 22 yards in the Buccaneers' 20-16 Week 2 win over the Detroit Lions.

Fantasy Impact: Irving continues to carve into starting running back Rachaad White's touches out of the backfield, finishing with at least seven carries in each of the first two games of the season. The rookie running back will look to continue to make the case to supplant the inefficient White as the starting running back for Tampa Bay, with a Week 3 matchup at home against the Denver Broncos up next.

Rachaad White carried the ball 10 times for 18 yards while also catching his lone target for five yards in the Buccaneers' 20-16 Week 2 win over the Detroit Lions.

Fantasy Impact: White struggled to find much success despite a team-high 11 touches on offense for the Buccaneers, averaging just 1.8 yards per carry while finishing behind quarterback Baker Mayfield and rookie running back Bucky Irving in rushing on the day. Fantasy managers should look for alternative lineup options ahead of a Week 3 contest against a stiff Denver Broncos defense.

Mike Evans caught three of his six targets for 42 yards in the Buccaneers' 20-16 win over the Detroit Lions in Week 2.

Fantasy Impact: Evans was unable to find much success despite finishing second on the team in targets as the Detroit defense held the superstar wideout in check for most of the day. Evans will look to get back on track against a stifling Denver Broncos secondary at home for the Buccaneers in Week 3.

Chris Godwin hauled in seven of his eight targets for 117 yards and one touchdown in the Buccaneers' 20-16 Week 2 win over the Detroit Lions.

Fantasy Impact: Godwin continues to maximize his opportunities leading the Tampa Bay pass-catchers, finishing with at least seven catches, 80 receiving yards, and one touchdown in each of the first two games for the Buccaneers. The wideout continues to provide fantasy managers a reliable lineup option heading into a Week 3 matchup against the Denver Broncos.

Justin Jefferson (quad) exited the Week 2 contest for the Minnesota Vikings against the San Francisco 49ers and is questionable to return. (Source: Ari Meirov on Twitter)

Fantasy Impact: Jefferson needed help walking off of the field after suffering the quad injury, hauling in four passes for 133 yards and one touchdown before exiting for the Vikings.

Roman Wilson (ankle) is officially inactive for Week 2 for the Pittsburgh Steelers against the Denver Broncos. (Source: Pittsburgh Steelers on Twitter)

Fantasy Impact: Wilson will be sidelined for the second consecutive week for head coach Mike Tomlin, leaving Van Jefferson and George Pickens as the top two wide receiver options against the Broncos Sunday.

George Kittle was carted to the locker room by the San Francisco 49ers due to cramping according to Adam Schefter. (Source: Adam Schefter on Twitter)

Fantasy Impact: The dynamic tight end will receive an IV in hopes of returning to the Week 2 contest against the Vikings for head coach Kyle Shanahan and a San Francisco offense already missing superstar running back Christian McCaffrey.

Russell Wilson (calf) is officially inactive for Week 2 for the Pittsburgh Steelers against the Denver Broncos. (Source: Adam Schefter on Twitter)

Fantasy Impact: Wilson carried a questionable designation entering the Week 2 contest, but will be sidelined with the calf injury. Justin Fields will start behind center at quarterback for the second week in a row, with Kyle Allen serving as the backup for head coach Mike Tomlin against the Broncos Sunday.

Tee Higgins (hamstring) is officially inactive for Week 2 for the Cincinnati Bengals against the Kansas City Chiefs. (Source: Adam Schefter on Twitter )

Fantasy Impact: Higgins carried a doubtful designation entering the weekend, and will now be sidelined against the Chiefs. Ja’Marr Chase will command a large amount of targets with Higgins out, while Trenton Irwin and Andrei Iosivas see increased involvement against a stiff Chiefs defense Sunday.

Jedrick Willis Jr. (knee) is officially inactive for Week 2 for the Cleveland Browns against the Jacksonville Jaguars. (Source: Cleveland Browns on Twitter)

Fantasy Impact: Willis Jr. will not suit up despite logging a limited practice Friday, joining fellow starter Jack Conklin on the sidelines against the Jaguars for the Week 2 contest.

Jack Conklin (knee) is inactive for Week 2 for the Cleveland Browns against the Jacksonville Jaguars. (Source: Cleveland Browns on Twitter)

Fantasy Impact: Conklin practiced on a limited basis later in the week for the Browns, but was unable to clear through pre-game warmups for head coach Kevin Stefanski. The Browns will look to hold the Jacksonville defensive front at bay with Conklin and Jedrick Willis Jr. missing from the starting offensive line Sunday.

James Houston is active for Week 2 for the Detroit Lions against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. (Source: Eric Woodyard on Twitter)

Fantasy Impact: Houston was a healthy inactive for the Lions for Week 1, now making his season debut as part of a Detroit pass rush looking to keep consistent pressure on Tampa Bay quarterback Baker Mayfield in the Week 2 contest.

Penei Sewell (ankle) is officially active for Week 2 for the Detroit Lions against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. (Source: Eric Woodyard on Twitter)

Fantasy Impact: Sewell carried a questionable designation entering the Week 2 contest, but was able to clear through pre-game warmups and will continue to fortify a stout Detroit offensive line hoping to open plenty of holes for a strong rushing attack while also keeping Jared Goff upright against the Buccaneers Sunday.

Antoine Winfield Jr. (ankle) is inactive for Week 2 for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers against the Detroit Lions. (Source: Scott Smith on Twitter)

Fantasy Impact: Winfield Jr. will sit out the Week 2 contest leaving a gaping hole in the Tampa Bay secondary faced with slowing down a prolific Detroit passing attack led by wideouts Amon-Ra St. Brown and Jameson Williams, along with tight end Sam LaPorta and running back Jahmyr Gibbs Sunday.

Calijah Kancey (calf) is inactive for Week 2 for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers against the Detroit Lions. (Source: Scott Smith on Twitter)

Fantasy Impact: Kancey will remain sidelined for a second consecutive week for the Buccaneers, leaving a large hole in the Tampa Bay defensive front against a strong Detroit rushing attack in Week 2.

Evan Engram has been ruled out for Week 2 following a hamstring injury suffered in pregame warmups. (Source: Ari Meirov)

Fantasy Impact: Fantasy managers need to get Engram out of their lineups. Backup TE Luke Farrell will see increased opportunity, but the most likely beneficiaries are the WR corps.