TE Cade Otton, S Antoine Winfield Jr. and CB Jamel Dean are all returning to face Washington in a Wild Card round game on Sunday night after each missed time at the end of the regular season

Tampa Bay's secondary will be down two key starters for their critical Week 18 matchup with the Saints, and the offense will be without starting TE Cade Otton for a third game in a row

The Bucs' ever-shifting lineup on defense will get some reinforcements in Week 17 as linebacker K.J. Britt returns after a three-game absence and safety Jordan Whitehead comes back from injured reserve

The Buccaneers secondary gets veteran safety Mike Edwards back in the mix on Sunday night against Dallas but the Tampa Bay offense will be without do-everything tight end Cade Otton

Rookie RB Bucky Irving and versatile defensive back Christian Izien were considered game-day decisions to play Sunday, but both passed their pregame tests and will suit up against the Chargers

Rookie RB Bucky Irving was the Buccaneers' biggest question mark headed into their critical Week 14 game against the Raiders, but the reigning NFC Offensive Player of the Week has been cleared to play

Left tackle Tristan Wirfs returns to active status in Week 13 after missing one game due to a knee injury, but the Bucs' defense will be without OLB Joe Tryon-Shoyinka and S Tykee Smith

Tampa Bay's offense will have star wideout Mike Evans back in action after a month in Week 12 but will be without Pro Bowl left tackle Tristan Wirfs due to a knee injury

Starting safety Jordan Whitehead is active for Sunday's game against San Francisco but rookie Tykee Smith will sit it out due to a knee injury sustained in practice on Friday

The Buccaneers avoided being short-handed in the secondary on Monday night against the Chiefs, with safeties Antoine Winfield Jr. and Tykee Smith both overcoming injuries to be active for the game

A toe injury won't keep rookie RB Bucky Irving out of action against the Falcons, but WR Mike Evans, S Tykee Smith and DL Greg Gaines will all miss the Week Eight rematch

View the best plays from the Tampa Bay Buccaneers' game against the Atlanta Falcons in Week 1 of the 2025 NFL Season.

Baker Mayfield threw three touchdown passes, including one to rookie WR Emeka Egbuka with a minute left and the Buccaneers escaped Atlanta with a 23-20 after a last-second missed field goal

Tampa Bay Buccaneers Head Coach Todd Bowles spoke to the media after the Bucs' 23-20 victory against the Atlanta Falcons in Week 1 of the 2025 NFL Season. HC Bowles discussed the hard fought victory in Mercedes-Benz Stadium, the new look offensive line and WR Emeka Egbuka always being up for the challenge.

Tampa Bay Buccaneers Quarterback Baker Mayfield spoke to the media after the Bucs' 23-20 victory against the Atlanta Falcons in Week 1 of the 2025 NFL Season. QB Mayfield discussed how big of a role rookie WR Emeka Egbuka played, the incredible play of the offensive line and his ability to pick up first downs on the ground.

Watch as Tampa Bay Buccaneers Head Coach Todd Bowles addresses the team in the locker room following the Bucs' 23-20 victory against the Atlanta Falcons in Week 1 of the 2025 NFL Season.

Hear from Tampa Bay Buccaneers WR Emeka Egbuka, OLB Haason Reddick and LB Lavonte David as they speak to the media following the Bucs' 23-20 victory against the Atlanta Falcons in Week 1 of the 2025 NFL Season.

The Buccaneers defeated the Falcons, 23-20, in a nail biter 

In the Buccaneers 23-20 nail-biting victory over the Falcons, five notes stood out for the visiting team

QB Baker Mayfield throws a second touchdown pass to WR Emeka Egbuka against the Atlanta Falcons in Week 1 of the 2025 NFL season.

Watch Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Baker Mayfield's best plays from his three touchdown game vs. the Atlanta Falcons in Week 1 of 2025 NFL season.

RB Bucky Irving catches a QB Baker Mayfield touchdown against the Atlanta Falcons in Week 1 of the 2025 NFL season.

PR Kameron Johnson returns a punt for 54-yards against the Atlanta Falcons in Week 1 of the 2025 NFL season.

QB Baker Mayfield throws a touchdown pass to WR Emeka Egbuka against the Atlanta Falcons in Week 1 of the 2025 NFL season.

DL Calijah Kancey, OLB Yaya Diaby and the run defense force a stop on fourth down against the Atlanta Falcons in Week 1 of the 2025 NFL season.

WR Emeka Egbuka hauls in a 9-yarder for his first NFL catch against the Atlanta Falcons in Week 1 of the 2025 NFL season.

View the best photos of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers' 2025 Week 1 matchup vs. the Atlanta Falcons

Find out how to watch, stream, or listen to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Atlanta Falcons Week 1 NFL game on Sept. 7, 2025. Get kickoff time, TV channel, and live audio details. 

Get all the in-game updates, highlights, stats and analysis for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers' Week 1 game vs. the Atlanta Falcons

Graham Barton is slated to start at left tackle on Sunday against the Falcons after playing center in his rookie season, with Ben Bredeson moving to center and Michael Jordan taking over at left guard

The Buccaneers have four players out due to injury to start the 2025 season, including WR Chris Godwin and T Tristan Wirfs, but Pro Bowl nose tackle Vita Vea is good to go despite dealing with a foot issue