Tampa Bay Buccaneers

The Buccaneers look like one of the more fantasy-friendly teams again in 2026, with Baker Mayfield still supporting multiple usable pass-catchers and Tampa Bay projected as a complete enough roster to stay competitive. Recent previews expect the offense to be driven by Emeka Egbuka, Chris Godwin, Jalen McMillan, and Baker Mayfield, while fantasy outlets are also flagging Bucky Irving as a key back if he’s healthy and available early in the year.

The biggest fantasy story is the receiver room. With Mike Evans gone, Emeka Egbuka is being projected as the primary wideout and a possible breakout into high-end WR2 or even top-10 full-PPR territory, while Chris Godwin remains more of a health-dependent value play after back-to-back injury-plagued seasons and a reduced ceiling entering 2026. Jalen McMillan still matters as a depth option, but the addition of rookie Ted Hurst adds another target-earner who could chip into the rotation rather than become an immediate weekly starter.

Baker Mayfield is the safer quarterback option than a flashy one, and the fantasy consensus has him in the mid-QB range rather than the elite tier. FantasyPros notes that 2026 is a crossroads year for him after efficiency dipped last season, but he still has enough supporting talent to remain startable in the right matchups, especially in leagues that reward passing volume. If Tampa Bay’s offense stays healthy and the younger receivers grow into larger roles, Mayfield has a path back to useful weekly production.

At running back, Bucky Irving remains the most intriguing name, but the injury designation in recent outlooks is a reminder that his value will depend on health and workload management. If he’s active and operating as the clear lead back, he has the best chance on the roster to outperform his draft cost; if not, Tampa Bay’s backfield becomes much harder to trust. Overall, this is still a fantasy offense to target because the passing game should produce volume, but the safest investments are Egbuka as the upside receiver, Mayfield as a stable QB2, and Irving as a high-upside back whose season hinges on staying on the field.

Updated 06/21/2026