By their first 5 video games in 2025, the Buccaneers are 4-1. Regardless of accidents on offense, Tampa Bay has weathered the storm and is first within the NFC South.
In Week 6, the Buccaneers are at residence for a matchup vs. the 49ers. It was recognized that veteran WR Mike Evans was set to overlook the sport with a hamstring damage. Evans didn’t observe on Wednesday or Thursday for Tampa Bay. On Friday, ESPN’s Jeremy Fowler reported that WR Chris Godwin may even be out in Week 6. He’s coping with a fibula damage. The Bucs shall be with out their prime two wideouts vs. San Francisco.
Tampa Bay shall be with out the companies of Mike Evans and Chris Godwin in Week 6
Bucs WR Chris Godwin (fibula) isn’t anticipated to play Sunday vs. 49ers, per supply.
— Jeremy Fowler (@JFowlerESPN) October 10, 2025
In opposition to the 49ers in Week 6, the Buccaneers shall be with out three key offensive weapons. Mike Evans suffered a hamstring damage in Week 3. He was not positioned on the IR and was reported to overlook three to 4 weeks. Tampa Bay’s matchup on Sunday shall be Evans’ third consecutive recreation missed as a consequence of damage. In three video games, Evans has 14 catches for 140 yards and one landing.
Moreover, the Buccaneers shall be with out WR Chris Godwin in Week 6. NFL insiders reported Godwin is coping with a fibula damage. The 29-year-old had offseason surgical procedure after dislocating his ankle in Week 7 of 2024. That compelled Chris Godwin to overlook the primary three video games of the 2025 season. Godwin performed in Weeks 4 and 5 for the Buccaneers, however is ready to overlook Week 6.
Chris Godwin (fibula) isn’t anticipated to play in opposition to the 49ers, per @JFowlerESPN
The Buccaneers shall be with out 3 of their key gamers on offense this Sunday:
RB Bucky IrvingWR Chris GodwinWR Mike Evans pic.twitter.com/TAgukej3a0
— Coach Yac 🗣 (@Coach_Yac) October 10, 2025
Whereas the Tampa Bay Buccaneers shall be with out Mike Evans and Chris Godwin, the group does have a breakout WR within the making. With the nineteenth decide within the 2025 NFL draft, the Bucs chosen Emeka Egbuka out of Ohio State. By 5 video games, he leads Tampa Bay in receptions, receiving yards, and receiving touchdowns. The rookie sensation has 38 receptions for 445 yards and 5 receiving touchdowns in 2025.
Draft analysts questioned the Bucs’ determination to pick Egbuka after they already had two veteran wideouts. Nevertheless, accidents to Mike Evans and Chris Godwin have left a transparent path for Emeka Egbuka to take over. Tampa Bay’s backfield shall be with out the companies of 2024 fourth-round decide Bucky Irving. He’s coping with a foot/shoulder damage. Backup Rachaad White will get his second straight begin for the Bucs.
