WR Emeka Egbuka, TB (1 Viewer)

[bolzano]

WR Emeka Egbuka was not out during the portion open to media but he is expected to practice.

https://x.com/NFLSTROUD/status/1968700320948670470

To supplement the post above, they do expect him to practice.

 

[Doubles]

Starting Keon Coleman in many leagues tonight as a Buka contingency, if he plays, i feel like he's limited

Not something I would do at all.

 

[The Frankman]

Buccaneers WR Emeka Egbuka (hip/groin) did not practice on Thursday.

Wednesday absences often become non-issues. Thursday absences have a much worse track record. It’s possible the Buccaneers are just exercising an abundance of caution, but fantasy managers should expect to be without Egbuka in Week 3. If the talented rookie wide receiver can somehow practice in full tomorrow, he can be started as usual. If he graduates to limited participation, this could come down to being a game-time decision.
- Brian Costello, Twitter

 

[Loomba]

Starting Keon Coleman in many leagues tonight as a Buka contingency, if he plays, i feel like he's limited

I am going to do the same thing, I think. My other option would be Cedric Tillman or starting a second TE, like Juwan or Pitts...

 

[bolzano]

Buccaneers WR Emeka Egbuka (hip/groin) did not practice on Thursday.

Wednesday absences often become non-issues. Thursday absences have a much worse track record. It’s possible the Buccaneers are just exercising an abundance of caution, but fantasy managers should expect to be without Egbuka in Week 3. If the talented rookie wide receiver can somehow practice in full tomorrow, he can be started as usual. If he graduates to limited participation, this could come down to being a game-time decision.
- Brian Costello, Twitter

No bueno. They expected him to get in a limited practice.

Sucks, as this is/was looking like his last opportunity sans Godwin.

 

[bolzano]

#Bucs WR Emeka Egbuka, who is questionable (hip, groin), is expected to play Sunday vs. #Jets, per sources. The rookie has three touchdowns through two games.

https://x.com/JFowlerESPN/status/1969440958606352863

 

[Faust]

Ian Rapoport
#Bucs WR Emeka Egbuka (hip/groin) is listed as questionable, but he'll play today with no limitations, source said. He missed two days this week.

https://x.com/rapsheet/status/1969601728741064792?s=61

 

[ponchsox]

Is he going to be on a snap count today? Hearing mixed reports. I might pivot.

 

[Max55]

Is he going to be on a snap count today? Hearing mixed reports. I might pivot.

Where did you hear this?

 

[Skolpnw]

Is he going to be on a snap count today? Hearing mixed reports. I might pivot.

Where did you hear this?

Sources: Bucs' Egbuka expected to play vs. Jets

Buccaneers rookie WR Emeka Egbuka, who is listed as questionable with hip and groin issues, is expected to play Sunday against the Jets, sources told ESPN's Jeremy Fowler.

www.espn.com

Egbuka is expected to have his snaps monitored and potentially limited, a source told ESPN's Adam Schefter.

 

[unckeyherb]

Have him in but thinking of subbing out for Judkins or Davonta. Pitch count has me nervous.

 

[gbill2004]

Have him in but thinking of subbing out for Judkins or Davonta. Pitch count has me nervous.

Plus Godwin is expected to return week 4, according to Schefter.

 

[Max55]

Pitch count probably means el bencho for me.

I don’t remember him doing much in the 2nd half of last week and I believe that was post-injury.

Add in the fact the Bucs should handle the Jets and could see them not keeping him in the game script if a comfortable lead happens.

 

[Grahamburn]

Rapoport saying no limitations. Schefter saying could be limited.

 

[The Frankman]

https://x.com/AdamSchefter/status/1969734382421156323

Buccaneers WR Emeka Egbuka, who is expected to play today vs. the Jets despite hip and groin injuries, is expected to have his snaps monitored and potentially limited based on how he feels during the game, per source.
8:04 AM · Sep 21, 2025 * 552K Views

 

[jantoniosus]

You guys playing him or who you playing over him?

 

[jm192]

You guys playing him or who you playing over him?

If he's on a snap count, bench him.

I'd move Otton up your TE ranks

 

[calcinorjones]

You guys playing him or who you playing over him?

Not sure what to do but I have Evans and there are conflicting reports that Double E may or may not have a reduced snap count. Plus OL issues and a short week. The NFL! Lot of risk for my circumstance. Im leaning towards sit.

 

[Proteus]

You guys playing him or who you playing over him?

Could be a big whiff but I'm playing Jamo over him.

 

[Joe Bryant]

Toughest question this morning I think.

He's explosive obviously and can make an impact on limited work.

But mostly depends on your options.

 

[UncleZen]

I'm benching him for JCM (Bill) this week in the flex spot, no PPR. He is injured and the Bucs are missing 3 of 5 starting lineman. That said, I hope he still goes off.

 

[ProstheticRGK]

Benching him with the reports of pitch count. Starting Diggs. Leaving Jamo on my bench and having serious fear of FOMO.

 

[Joe Bryant]

All depends on your options. But I'm not giving up on Egbuka. Have him as WR34 right now.

 

[Joe Bryant]

Would be interested to see where others have him on the WR ranking this week.

 

[Hu-Tang Clan]

Debating him vs Tee Higgins vs Allgeier in full ppr........

 

[ProstheticRGK]

All depends on your options. But I'm not giving up on Egbuka. Have him as WR34 right now.

I can see where your coming from.

I really feel like he’s the most upside WR on my roster this week. But: his disappearance last week in the 2nd Half; watching him get that mummy wrap on the sidelines; all week on the DNP/Limited list; then leaks about a snap count this morning, all have me spooked.

I don’t want to sit him, but I’m feeling conservative and would rather go higher floor/lower ceiling than higher ceiling/lower floor.

 

[unckeyherb]

You guys playing him or who you playing over him?

Judkins over him. Not feeling great about it. Davonta is my other option but I’m out on that

 

[ponchsox]

With Jennings out for SF makes Pearsall over Egbuka a much easier decision for me.

 

[WaltonGoggins]

Same I am leaning towards Pearsall over Egbuka but Cardinals have been fairly solid allowed the 6th fewest points per target to perimeter WR. Could Egbuka get a cheap TD and perhaps Jets focus on healthy Evans?

 

[ponchsox]

Same I am leaning towards Pearsall over Egbuka but Cardinals have been fairly solid allowed the 6th fewest points per target to perimeter WR. Could Egbuka get a cheap TD and perhaps Jets focus on healthy Evans?

I believe both corners are out for Arizona

 

[kface]

Same I am leaning towards Pearsall over Egbuka but Cardinals have been fairly solid allowed the 6th fewest points per target to perimeter WR. Could Egbuka get a cheap TD and perhaps Jets focus on healthy Evans?

Sitting him as well

He just hasn't had that many targets. He's been bailed out by tds but with the injury...not this week for me

 

[Joe Bryant]

From our Sunday Update https://www.footballguys.com/subscribers/sundayupdate

TB - WR Tez Johnson On Active List - Meaning For Egbuka?​

September 21, 2025, 12:04 ET

Greg Auman reported, "Bucs do have rookie receiver Tez Johnson active today after he was a healthy scratch last week. An extra receiver up in case Emeka Egbuka isn’t up for his usual workload."

 

[Black and Gold]

Starting Juedy and Pickens over him.

 

[WaltonGoggins]

Same I am leaning towards Pearsall over Egbuka but Cardinals have been fairly solid allowed the 6th fewest points per target to perimeter WR. Could Egbuka get a cheap TD and perhaps Jets focus on healthy Evans?

I believe both corners are out for Arizona

Good to know either way decided to go with Pearsall.

 

[Dez]

He didn't look limited on that catch

 

[Uncle Leo]

STUD

 

[ponchsox]

Evans hamstring injury. Egbuka’s team.

 

[unckeyherb]

You guys playing him or who you playing over him?

Judkins over him. Not feeling great about it. Davonta is my other option but I’m out on that

Went ok after all

 

[The Frankman]

Emeka Egbuka caught 6-of-8 targets for 85 yards in a Week 3 win over the Jets.

Egbuka’s biggest play was an impressive one-handed catch over Sauce Gardner for 30 yards, where he was also able to toe-tap the sideline. He almost hauled in another impressive toe-tapping catch later in the game, and continues to look really impressive in his rookie season. With Mike Evans leaving the game with an injury in the fourth quarter, Egbuka, who was already tied for the team lead in targets, could be in for an even bigger role next week against the Eagles if Evans can’t go. He would be a fringe WR1 if that came to pass.
- Rotoworld

All reports indicate he made it through the game w/o aggravating his injuries, although he did play less snaps than usual.

 

[ponchsox]

Mike Evans expected to miss multiple weeks. Egbuka

 

[pinkstapler]

How could I bench my boy and start a TE in a flex spot over him.... it didn't cost me a win, but points still matter for tie breakers. Won't be making that mistake again; unless he's officially declared out, he's no longer leaving my lineups. Full steam ahead on the Buka train

 

[Grahamburn]

Emeka Egbuka caught 6-of-8 targets for 85 yards in a Week 3 win over the Jets.

Egbuka’s biggest play was an impressive one-handed catch over Sauce Gardner for 30 yards, where he was also able to toe-tap the sideline. He almost hauled in another impressive toe-tapping catch later in the game, and continues to look really impressive in his rookie season. With Mike Evans leaving the game with an injury in the fourth quarter, Egbuka, who was already tied for the team lead in targets, could be in for an even bigger role next week against the Eagles if Evans can’t go. He would be a fringe WR1 if that came to pass.
- Rotoworld

All reports indicate he made it through the game w/o aggravating his injuries, although he did play less snaps than usual.

Should have had more. Big catch on the sideline inside two minutes that wasn't reviewed for some inexplicable reason.

Really oddly officiated game.

 

[jm192]

He's got to be a fringe WR1 while Evans is out. I'm not sure Godwin will be himself this year or at least until late in the year.

 

[FantasyGuru24]

He's got to be a fringe WR1 while Evans is out. I'm not sure Godwin will be himself this year or at least until late in the year.

He’s been a WR1 with Evans ..

 

[Grahamburn]

My concern would be the extra coverage he's likely to receive, but he did beat Sauce at least twice on Sunday.