2026 desk · after Week 2
Week 2 desk
Last game
Bucsvs
BrownsSunday, September 20, 2026 · 1:00 PM ET
19–23
Bucs fell to the lowly Browns. There's really no unit of the Bucs that looks solid right now. It's becoming clear that early optimism of a good roster was misplaced. The decision to extend Baker Mayfield before this season looks like an egregious mistake by Jason Licht.
| Player | C/A | Yds | TD | INT |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B. Mayfield | 21/34 | 182 | 1 | 1 |
| Player | Att | Yds | TD |
|---|---|---|---|
| B. Irving | 17 | 89 | 0 |
| B. Mayfield | 4 | 29 | 0 |
| C. Godwin | 1 | 12 | 0 |
| K. Gainwell | 2 | 10 | 0 |
| E. Egbuka | 1 | -3 | 0 |
| Player | Rec | Yds | TD |
|---|---|---|---|
| T. Johnson | 1 | 49 | 0 |
| C. Godwin | 3 | 46 | 0 |
| C. Otton | 5 | 38 | 0 |
| T. Hurst | 2 | 27 | 0 |
| E. Egbuka | 3 | 16 | 1 |
| K. Gainwell | 3 | 5 | 0 |
| B. Irving | 4 | 1 | 0 |
| Player | Tkl | Sack | INT |
|---|---|---|---|
| J. Trotter | 11 | 0 | 0 |
| A. Anzalone | 8 | 0 | 0 |
| B. Morrison | 7 | 0 | 0 |
| A. Robinson | 5 | 1 | 0 |
| T. Smith | 5 | 0 | 0 |
| A. Winfield Jr. | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| D. Walker | 1 | 1 | 0 |
Current pick
1
Top need
True WR1. Godwin’s in a late-career window, Evans is gone, Egbuka looks like a great #2 — unless Hurst pops, elite receiver is the board.
Desk at 1
Jeremiah Smith· WR, Ohio StateDesk WR1 at 1. Alpha outside presence the room is missing with Evans gone — Godwin’s window is late-career, Egbuka looks like a great #2 unless Hurst forces a rethink.
Desk pulse
Worth reading
Pirate DeskThuBucs vs Browns Matchup Analysis: Where Tampa Bay Should Win
Ward owns the boundary, but slot and nickel, Cleveland’s rebuilt O-line, and a rusty Watson tilt Week 2 toward Tampa Bay if Godwin and Bucky get fed.
Pewter ReportFriExternalSR’s FAB 5: These Bucs Need To Be Bounce-Backaneers
Scott Reynolds on Bain/Diaby/Vea, Anzalone’s rough debut, Mayfield’s fumbles, and Week 1 headset issues heading into the Browns.
@LedyardNFLDraftThuExternalJon Ledyard on Bucs Week 1 All-22
Defensive miscues on the tape, a quiet defender he liked, and offensive standouts — opens his X post.
Pewter ReportMonExternalWeek 1 Snap Count Analysis: Bucs At Bengals
Pewter’s snap breakdown — Egbuka/Godwin, Trotter vs Anzalone, edge room quiet.
JoeBucsFanTueExternalRather Clean Week 2 Injury Report For Tampa Bay
JoeBucsFan on Parrish’s back and a quieter board heading into Cleveland.
Worth a Watch
Going Forward at Full Strength: Inside Training Camp | In the Current
Official In the Current look at training camp and the Bucs heading into the season at full strength.
Todd Bowles Gives Updates on Jalen McMillan, Jacob Parrish | Press Conference
Bowles after Friday practice on McMillan and Parrish availability and rain prep for the Browns.
Dr. Rondé Has a Message for Frustrated Bucs Fans
Rondé talks to a frustrated fanbase after the Week 1 loss in Cincinnati.
Zac Robinson Discusses Offensive Outlook in Week 2 | Press Conference Live Stream
OC Zac Robinson on the Week 2 offensive outlook after the Cincinnati opener.
