The Buccaneers will be without receiver Emeka Egbuka, tackle Luke Goedeke and safety Antoine Winfield Jr. against the Panthers. Quarterback Baker Mayfield is questionable with a right-thumb injury, despite practicing fully all week. Carolina will also be missing two outside linebackers, Thomas Incoom and Jaelan Phillips.

By the Numbers
  • 3 Buccaneers ruled out
  • 1 Buccaneers player listed as questionable
  • 2 Panthers ruled out; 2 listed as questionable
Yes, But

Mayfield’s questionable designation adds uncertainty, though he was a full participant in all three practices. Panthers tackle Monroe Freeling and linebacker Bam Martin-Scott are questionable; both also practiced fully Friday.

State of Play
  • Tampa Bay is down three starters or key contributors, including Winfield and Goedeke.
  • Carolina will be without Incoom and Phillips, while its two questionable players remain in contention.
What's Next

Mayfield’s availability, along with the Panthers’ two questionable players, will be a key factor in the final game-day lineup.

Bottom Line

Tampa Bay faces a significant availability test, especially if Mayfield cannot play, while Carolina also enters the matchup short-handed on the edge.