Each week during the regular season, the Tampa Bay Buccaneers' communications department publishes a "Game Release" to aid the media in coverage of their upcoming game. Within that release are a number of documents regarding the player roster, including a depth chart, which lists the pecking order at every position on offense, defense and special teams.
Each game week, we will be taking a closer look at that depth chart, pointing out any changes or relevant notes from the previous game and which players saw notable action in that game. Let's start on offense. Rookies are marked with an asterisk. Players we will be discussing in depth are highlighted in bold text.
OFFENSE
WR: Mike Evans, Ryan Miller
WR: Chris Godwin, Sterling Shepard, Kameron Johnson
LT: Tristan Wirfs, Benjamin Chukwuma*
LG: Ben Bredeson, Elijah Klein
C: Graham Barton
RG: Luke Haggard, Dan Feeney
RT: Charlie Heck
WR: Emeka Egbuka, Tez Johnson
TE: Cade Otton, Payne Durham, Devin Culp
QB: Baker Mayfield, Teddy Bridgewater
RB: Bucky Irving, Rachaad White, Sean Tucker, Josh Williams*
Luke Haggard made his third straight start at right guard, as he has taken over that spot since Cody Mauch landed on season-ending injured reserve. As such, the Buccaneers have now adjusted their depth chart accordingly, flipping Haggard and Elijah Klein, the latter of who mis now listed as Ben Bredeson's backup at left guard.
With Bucky Irving sidelined by foot and shoulder injuries, Rachaad White made his first start of the season against Seattle and was on the field for 80% of the offensive snaps. He produced 71yards from scrimmage, none bigger than his clock-eating 12-yard run on third-and-seven on the final drive, and scored two rushing touchdowns. Sean Tucker gave White some relief with 13snaps, and he got the ball on six of those plays.
Rookie wideout Tez Johnson saw more extended playing time for the second week in a row, with 22 offensive snaps, and turned in his best performance yet, with four catches for 59 yards. Ryan Miller actually started the game in a three-receiver package alongside Emeka Egbuka and Chris Godwin, but he only played nine spans and was not targeted.
DEFENSE
DL: Greg Gaines, Elijah Roberts*
NT: Vita Vea, Elijah Simmons*
DL: Logan Hall, C.J. Brewer
OLB: Yaya Diaby, Chris Braswell, Markees Watts
ILB: SirVocea Dennis, John Bullock*
ILB: Lavonte David, Deion Jones
OLB: Haason Reddick, Anthony Nelson
CB: Jamel Dean, Benjamin Morris*, Kindle Vildor
CB: Zyon McCollum, Jacob Parrish*, Josh Hayes
S: Antoine Winfield Jr., Christian Izien, Sebastian Castro
S: Tykee Smith, Kaevon Merriweather
View the top images of Tampa Bay's game against the Seattle Seahawks on Sunday, October 5th, 2025 at Lumen Field.
SEATTLE, WA - October 05, 2025 - Bucco Bruce helmet before the game between the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and Seattle Seahawks. The Bucs won the game, 38-35. Photo By Mike Fiechtner/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
SEATTLE, WA - October 05, 2025 - Safety Tykee Smith #23 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers before the game between the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and Seattle Seahawks. The Bucs won the game, 38-35. Photo By Mike Fiechtner/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
SEATTLE, WA - October 05, 2025 - Tight End Cade Otton #88 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers before the game between the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and Seattle Seahawks. The Bucs won the game, 38-35. Photo By Mike Fiechtner/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
SEATTLE, WA - October 05, 2025 - Cornerback Zyon McCollum #27 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers before the game between the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and Seattle Seahawks. The Bucs won the game, 38-35. Photo By Mike Fiechtner/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
SEATTLE, WA - October 05, 2025 - Safety Kaevon Merriweather #26 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers before the game between the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and Seattle Seahawks. The Bucs won the game, 38-35. Photo By Mike Fiechtner/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
SEATTLE, WA - October 05, 2025 - Punter Riley Dixon #9 and Kicker Chase McLaughlin #4 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers before the game between the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and Seattle Seahawks. The Bucs won the game, 38-35. Photo By Mike Fiechtner/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
SEATTLE, WA - October 05, 2025 - Outside Linebacker Haason Reddick #5 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers before the game between the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and Seattle Seahawks. The Bucs won the game, 38-35. Photo By Mike Fiechtner/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
SEATTLE, WA - October 05, 2025 - Running Back Josh Williams #18 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers before the game between the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and Seattle Seahawks. The Bucs won the game, 38-35. Photo By Mike Fiechtner/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
SEATTLE, WA - October 05, 2025 - Quarterback Baker Mayfield #6 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers before the game between the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and Seattle Seahawks. The Bucs won the game, 38-35. Photo By Mike Fiechtner/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
SEATTLE, WA - October 05, 2025 - Guard Elijah Klein #79 and Center Graham Barton #62 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers before the game between the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and Seattle Seahawks. The Bucs won the game, 38-35. Photo By Mike Fiechtner/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
SEATTLE, WA - October 05, 2025 - Fans before the game between the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and Seattle Seahawks. The Bucs won the game, 38-35. Photo By Mike Fiechtner/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
SEATTLE, WA - October 05, 2025 - The Tampa Bay Buccaneers before the game between the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and Seattle Seahawks. The Bucs won the game, 38-35. Photo By Mike Fiechtner/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
SEATTLE, WA - October 05, 2025 - Linebacker Deion Jones #45, Inside Linebacker SirVocea Dennis #8, and Safety Sebastian Castro #24 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers before the game between the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and Seattle Seahawks. The Bucs won the game, 38-35. Photo By Mike Fiechtner/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
SEATTLE, WA - October 05, 2025 - Safety Sebastian Castro #24 and Defensive Back Josh Hayes #32 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers before the game between the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and Seattle Seahawks. The Bucs won the game, 38-35. Photo By Mike Fiechtner/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
SEATTLE, WA - October 05, 2025 - The Tampa Bay Buccaneers defensive backs before the game between the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and Seattle Seahawks. The Bucs won the game, 38-35. Photo By Mike Fiechtner/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
SEATTLE, WA - October 05, 2025 - Wide Receiver Tez Johnson #15, Tight End Payne Durham #87, Quarterback Baker Mayfield #6, Offensive Tackle Charlie Heck #77, and Tackle Tristan Wirfs #78 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers before the game between the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and Seattle Seahawks. The Bucs won the game, 38-35. Photo By Mike Fiechtner/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
SEATTLE, WA - October 05, 2025 - Defensive Tackle Vita Vea #50 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers before the game between the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and Seattle Seahawks. The Bucs won the game, 38-35. Photo By Mike Fiechtner/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
SEATTLE, WA - October 05, 2025 - Quarterback Baker Mayfield #6 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers before the game between the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and Seattle Seahawks. The Bucs won the game, 38-35. Photo By Mike Fiechtner/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
SEATTLE, WA - October 05, 2025 - Outside Linebacker Markees Watts #58 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers before the game between the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and Seattle Seahawks. The Bucs won the game, 38-35. Photo By Mike Fiechtner/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
SEATTLE, WA - October 05, 2025 - Center Graham Barton #62 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers before the game between the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and Seattle Seahawks. The Bucs won the game, 38-35. Photo By Mike Fiechtner/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
SEATTLE, WA - October 05, 2025 - Buccaneers Legend Mike Alstott and Tackle Tristan Wirfs #78 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers before the game between the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and Seattle Seahawks. The Bucs won the game, 38-35. Photo By Mike Fiechtner/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
SEATTLE, WA - October 05, 2025 - Buccaneers Legend Mike Alstott and Seahawks Legend Shaun Alexander before the game between the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and Seattle Seahawks. The Bucs won the game, 38-35. Photo By Mike Fiechtner/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
SEATTLE, WA - October 05, 2025 - Quarterback Baker Mayfield #6 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during the game between the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and Seattle Seahawks. The Bucs won the game, 38-35. Photo By Mike Fiechtner/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
SEATTLE, WA - October 05, 2025 - The Tampa Bay Buccaneers during the game between the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and Seattle Seahawks. The Bucs won the game, 38-35. Photo By Mike Fiechtner/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
SEATTLE, WA - October 05, 2025 - Quarterback Baker Mayfield #6 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during the game between the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and Seattle Seahawks. The Bucs won the game, 38-35. Photo By Mike Fiechtner/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
SEATTLE, WA - October 05, 2025 - Running Back Rachaad White #1 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during the game between the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and Seattle Seahawks. The Bucs won the game, 38-35. Photo By Mike Fiechtner/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
SEATTLE, WA - October 05, 2025 - Quarterback Baker Mayfield #6 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during the game between the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and Seattle Seahawks. The Bucs won the game, 38-35. Photo By Mike Fiechtner/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
SEATTLE, WA - October 05, 2025 - Wide Receiver Kameron Johnson #19 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during the game between the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and Seattle Seahawks. The Bucs won the game, 38-35. Photo By Mike Fiechtner/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
SEATTLE, WA - October 05, 2025 - Safety Antoine Winfield Jr. #31 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during the game between the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and Seattle Seahawks. The Bucs won the game, 38-35. Photo By Mike Fiechtner/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
SEATTLE, WA - October 05, 2025 - Quarterback Baker Mayfield #6 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during the game between the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and Seattle Seahawks. The Bucs won the game, 38-35. Photo By Mike Fiechtner/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
SEATTLE, WA - October 05, 2025 - Wide Receiver Tez Johnson #15 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during the game between the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and Seattle Seahawks. The Bucs won the game, 38-35. Photo By Mike Fiechtner/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
SEATTLE, WA - October 05, 2025 - Running Back Rachaad White #1 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers scores a touchdown during the game between the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and Seattle Seahawks. The Bucs won the game, 38-35. Photo By Mike Fiechtner/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
SEATTLE, WA - October 05, 2025 - Running Back Rachaad White #1 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers celebrates a touchdown during the game between the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and Seattle Seahawks. The Bucs won the game, 38-35. Photo By Mike Fiechtner/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
SEATTLE, WA - October 05, 2025 - Guard Luke Haggard #72 and Running Back Rachaad White #1 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers celebrate a touchdown during the game between the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and Seattle Seahawks. The Bucs won the game, 38-35. Photo By Mike Fiechtner/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
SEATTLE, WA - October 05, 2025 - Quarterback Baker Mayfield #6, Running Back Rachaad White #1, and Tight End Cade Otton #88 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during the game between the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and Seattle Seahawks. The Bucs won the game, 38-35. Photo By Mike Fiechtner/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
SEATTLE, WA - October 05, 2025 - Outside Linebacker Haason Reddick #5 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during the game between the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and Seattle Seahawks. The Bucs won the game, 38-35. Photo By Mike Fiechtner/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
SEATTLE, WA - October 05, 2025 - Wide Receiver Emeka Egbuka #2 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during the game between the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and Seattle Seahawks. The Bucs won the game, 38-35. Photo By Mike Fiechtner/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
SEATTLE, WA - October 05, 2025 - Running Back Rachaad White #1 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during the game between the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and Seattle Seahawks. The Bucs won the game, 38-35. Photo By Mike Fiechtner/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
SEATTLE, WA - October 05, 2025 - Wide Receiver Tez Johnson #15 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during the game between the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and Seattle Seahawks. The Bucs won the game, 38-35. Photo By Mike Fiechtner/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
SEATTLE, WA - October 05, 2025 - Wide Receiver Emeka Egbuka #2 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers catches a touchdown during the game between the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and Seattle Seahawks. The Bucs won the game, 38-35. Photo By Mike Fiechtner/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
SEATTLE, WA - October 05, 2025 - Wide Receiver Emeka Egbuka #2 and Wide Receiver Sterling Shepard #17 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers celebrate a touchdown during the game between the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and Seattle Seahawks. The Bucs won the game, 38-35. Photo By Mike Fiechtner/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
SEATTLE, WA - October 05, 2025 - Running Back Josh Williams #18 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during the game between the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and Seattle Seahawks. The Bucs won the game, 38-35. Photo By Mike Fiechtner/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
SEATTLE, WA - October 05, 2025 - Running Back Rachaad White #1 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers scores a touchdown during the game between the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and Seattle Seahawks. The Bucs won the game, 38-35. Photo By Mike Fiechtner/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
SEATTLE, WA - October 05, 2025 - Tight End Devin Culp #82 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during the game between the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and Seattle Seahawks. The Bucs won the game, 38-35. Photo By Mike Fiechtner/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
SEATTLE, WA - October 05, 2025 - Defensive Tackle Vita Vea #50 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during the game between the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and Seattle Seahawks. The Bucs won the game, 38-35. Photo By Mike Fiechtner/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
SEATTLE, WA - October 05, 2025 - Punter Riley Dixon #9, Kicker Chase McLaughlin #4 and Tight End Payne Durham #87 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during the game between the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and Seattle Seahawks. The Bucs won the game, 38-35. Photo By Mike Fiechtner/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
SEATTLE, WA - October 05, 2025 - Running Back Rachaad White #1 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during the game between the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and Seattle Seahawks. The Bucs won the game, 38-35. Photo By Mike Fiechtner/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
SEATTLE, WA - October 05, 2025 - Kicker Chase McLaughlin #4 and Punter Riley Dixon #9 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers celebrate the game-winning field goal during the game between the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and Seattle Seahawks. The Bucs won the game, 38-35. Photo By Mike Fiechtner/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
SEATTLE, WA - October 05, 2025 - Tight End Devin Culp #82 and Defensive Back Josh Hayes #32 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers after the game between the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and Seattle Seahawks. The Bucs won the game, 38-35. Photo By Mike Fiechtner/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
SEATTLE, WA - October 05, 2025 - Inside Linebacker Lavonte David #54 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers with fans after the game between the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and Seattle Seahawks. The Bucs won the game, 38-35. Photo By Mike Fiechtner/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
SEATTLE, WA - October 05, 2025 - Kicker Chase McLaughlin #4 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers before the game between the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and Seattle Seahawks. The Bucs won the game, 38-35. Photo By Tori Richman/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
SEATTLE, WA - October 05, 2025 - Wide Receiver Emeka Egbuka #2 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers before the game between the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and Seattle Seahawks. The Bucs won the game, 38-35. Photo By Tori Richman/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
SEATTLE, WA - October 05, 2025 - Wide Receiver Tez Johnson #15 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers before the game between the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and Seattle Seahawks. The Bucs won the game, 38-35. Photo By Tori Richman/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
SEATTLE, WA - October 05, 2025 - Wide Receiver Tez Johnson #15 and Offensive Coordinator Josh Grizzard of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers before the game between the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and Seattle Seahawks. The Bucs won the game, 38-35. Photo By Tori Richman/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
SEATTLE, WA - October 05, 2025 - Quarterback Baker Mayfield #6 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers before the game between the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and Seattle Seahawks. The Bucs won the game, 38-35. Photo By Tori Richman/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
SEATTLE, WA - October 05, 2025 - Wide Receiver Chris Godwin #14 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers before the game between the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and Seattle Seahawks. The Bucs won the game, 38-35. Photo By Tori Richman/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
SEATTLE, WA - October 05, 2025 - Safety Antoine Winfield Jr. #31 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers before the game between the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and Seattle Seahawks. The Bucs won the game, 38-35. Photo By Tori Richman/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
SEATTLE, WA - October 05, 2025 - Tackle Tristan Wirfs #78 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers before the game between the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and Seattle Seahawks. The Bucs won the game, 38-35. Photo By Tori Richman/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
SEATTLE, WA - October 05, 2025 - Assistant General Manager Mike Greenberg, Tackle Tristan Wirfs #78 and Quarterback Baker Mayfield #6 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers before the game between the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and Seattle Seahawks. The Bucs won the game, 38-35. Photo By Tori Richman/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
SEATTLE, WA - October 05, 2025 - Wide Receiver Tez Johnson #15, Linebacker John Bullock #57, Quarterback Baker Mayfield #6, Offensive Tackle Charlie Heck #77, Tackle Tristan Wirfs #78, Center Graham Barton #62 and Guard Ben Bredeson #68 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers before the game between the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and Seattle Seahawks. The Bucs won the game, 38-35. Photo By Tori Richman/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
SEATTLE, WA - October 05, 2025 - Quarterback Baker Mayfield #6 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and Buccaneers Legend Mike Alstott before the game between the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and Seattle Seahawks. The Bucs won the game, 38-35. Photo By Tori Richman/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
SEATTLE, WA - October 05, 2025 - Buccaneers Legend Mike Alstott, Inside Linebacker Lavonte David #54, Safety Antoine Winfield Jr. #31, Defensive Tackle Vita Vea #50, Tackle Tristan Wirfs #78 and Quarterback Baker Mayfield #6 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers before the game between the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and Seattle Seahawks. The Bucs won the game, 38-35. Photo By Tori Richman/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
SEATTLE, WA - October 05, 2025 - Buccaneers Legend Mike Alstott, Inside Linebacker Lavonte David #54, Safety Antoine Winfield Jr. #31, Defensive Tackle Vita Vea #50, Tackle Tristan Wirfs #78 and Quarterback Baker Mayfield #6 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers before the game between the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and Seattle Seahawks. The Bucs won the game, 38-35. Photo By Tori Richman/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
SEATTLE, WA - October 05, 2025 - Quarterback Baker Mayfield #6 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during the game between the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and Seattle Seahawks. The Bucs won the game, 38-35. Photo By Tori Richman/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
SEATTLE, WA - October 05, 2025 - Quarterback Baker Mayfield #6 and Wide Receiver Chris Godwin #14 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during the game between the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and Seattle Seahawks. The Bucs won the game, 38-35. Photo By Tori Richman/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
SEATTLE, WA - October 05, 2025 - Safety Antoine Winfield Jr. #31 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during the game between the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and Seattle Seahawks. The Bucs won the game, 38-35. Photo By Tori Richman/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
SEATTLE, WA - October 05, 2025 - Outside Linebacker Yaya Diaby #0 and Outside Linebacker Anthony Nelson #98 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during the game between the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and Seattle Seahawks. The Bucs won the game, 38-35. Photo By Tori Richman/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
SEATTLE, WA - October 05, 2025 - Cornerback Jacob Parrish #25 and Inside Linebacker Lavonte David #54 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during the game between the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and Seattle Seahawks. The Bucs won the game, 38-35. Photo By Tori Richman/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
SEATTLE, WA - October 05, 2025 - Running Back Rachaad White #1 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during the game between the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and Seattle Seahawks. The Bucs won the game, 38-35. Photo By Tori Richman/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
SEATTLE, WA - October 05, 2025 - Wide Receiver Emeka Egbuka #2 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during the game between the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and Seattle Seahawks. The Bucs won the game, 38-35. Photo By Tori Richman/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
SEATTLE, WA - October 05, 2025 - Wide Receiver Emeka Egbuka #2 and Wide Receiver Sterling Shepard #17 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during the game between the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and Seattle Seahawks. The Bucs won the game, 38-35. Photo By Tori Richman/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
SEATTLE, WA - October 05, 2025 - Center Graham Barton #62 and Quarterback Baker Mayfield #6 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during the game between the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and Seattle Seahawks. The Bucs won the game, 38-35. Photo By Tori Richman/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
SEATTLE, WA - October 05, 2025 - Wide Receiver Emeka Egbuka #2 and Wide Receiver Tez Johnson #15 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during the game between the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and Seattle Seahawks. The Bucs won the game, 38-35. Photo By Tori Richman/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
SEATTLE, WA - October 05, 2025 - Wide Receiver Emeka Egbuka #2 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during the game between the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and Seattle Seahawks. The Bucs won the game, 38-35. Photo By Tori Richman/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
SEATTLE, WA - October 05, 2025 - Wide Receiver Emeka Egbuka #2 and Wide Receiver Sterling Shepard #17 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during the game between the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and Seattle Seahawks. The Bucs won the game, 38-35. Photo By Tori Richman/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
SEATTLE, WA - October 05, 2025 - Quarterback Baker Mayfield #6, Tackle Tristan Wirfs #78 and Center Graham Barton #62 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during the game between the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and Seattle Seahawks. The Bucs won the game, 38-35. Photo By Tori Richman/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
SEATTLE, WA - October 05, 2025 - Quarterback Baker Mayfield #6 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during the game between the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and Seattle Seahawks. The Bucs won the game, 38-35. Photo By Tori Richman/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
SEATTLE, WA - October 05, 2025 - Wide Receiver Sterling Shepard #17 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during the game between the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and Seattle Seahawks. The Bucs won the game, 38-35. Photo By Tori Richman/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
SEATTLE, WA - October 05, 2025 - Inside Linebacker Lavonte David #54 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during the game between the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and Seattle Seahawks. The Bucs won the game, 38-35. Photo By Tori Richman/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
SEATTLE, WA - October 05, 2025 - Inside Linebacker Lavonte David #54, Safety Tykee Smith #23, Safety Antoine Winfield Jr. #31, Inside Linebacker SirVocea Dennis #8 and Defensive Lineman Logan Hall #90 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during the game between the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and Seattle Seahawks. The Bucs won the game, 38-35. Photo By Tori Richman/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
SEATTLE, WA - October 05, 2025 - Inside Linebacker Lavonte David #54 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during the game between the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and Seattle Seahawks. The Bucs won the game, 38-35. Photo By Tori Richman/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
SEATTLE, WA - October 05, 2025 - Inside Linebacker Lavonte David #54 and Outside Linebacker Haason Reddick #5 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during the game between the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and Seattle Seahawks. The Bucs won the game, 38-35. Photo By Tori Richman/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
SEATTLE, WA - October 05, 2025 - Kicker Chase McLaughlin #4 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers kicks the game winning field goal during the game between the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and Seattle Seahawks. The Bucs won the game, 38-35. Photo By Tori Richman/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
SEATTLE, WA - October 05, 2025 - Assistant Secondary Coach Tim Atkins, Tight End Devin Culp #82, Kicker Chase McLaughlin #4 and Wide Receiver Chris Godwin #14 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers after the game between the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and Seattle Seahawks. The Bucs won the game, 38-35. Photo By Tori Richman/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
SEATTLE, WA - October 05, 2025 - Quarterback Baker Mayfield #6 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers after the game between the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and Seattle Seahawks. The Bucs won the game, 38-35. Photo By Tori Richman/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
SEATTLE, WA - October 05, 2025 - General Manager Jason Licht after the game between the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and Seattle Seahawks. The Bucs won the game, 38-35. Photo By Tori Richman/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
SEATTLE, WA - October 05, 2025 - Wide Receiver Chris Godwin #14 and Outside Linebacker Haason Reddick #5 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers after the game between the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and Seattle Seahawks. The Bucs won the game, 38-35. Photo By Tori Richman/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
SEATTLE, WA - October 05, 2025 - Outside Linebacker Haason Reddick #5 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers after the game between the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and Seattle Seahawks. The Bucs won the game, 38-35. Photo By Tori Richman/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
SEATTLE, WA - October 05, 2025 - Inside Linebacker Lavonte David #54 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers after the game between the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and Seattle Seahawks. The Bucs won the game, 38-35. Photo By Tori Richman/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
SEATTLE, WA - October 05, 2025 - Quarterback Baker Mayfield #6 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers after the game between the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and Seattle Seahawks. The Bucs won the game, 38-35. Photo By Tori Richman/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
SEATTLE, WA - October 05, 2025 - Quarterback Baker Mayfield #6 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers after the game between the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and Seattle Seahawks. The Bucs won the game, 38-35. Photo By Tori Richman/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
SEATTLE, WA - October 05, 2025 - Quarterback Baker Mayfield #6 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers after the game between the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and Seattle Seahawks. The Bucs won the game, 38-35. Photo By Tori Richman/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
SEATTLE, WA - October 05, 2025 - Quarterback Baker Mayfield #6 and Run Game Coordinator/Offensive Line Coach Kevin Carberry of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers after the game between the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and Seattle Seahawks. The Bucs won the game, 38-35. Photo By Tori Richman/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
SEATTLE, WA - October 05, 2025 - Quarterback Baker Mayfield #6 and Head Coach Todd Bowles of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers after the game between the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and Seattle Seahawks. The Bucs won the game, 38-35. Photo By Tori Richman/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
SEATTLE, WA - October 05, 2025 - Tackle Tristan Wirfs #78 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers after the game between the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and Seattle Seahawks. The Bucs won the game, 38-35. Photo By Tori Richman/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
SEATTLE, WA - October 05, 2025 - Quarterback Baker Mayfield #6 and Wide Receiver Sterling Shepard #17 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers after the game between the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and Seattle Seahawks. The Bucs won the game, 38-35. Photo By Tori Richman/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
SEATTLE, WA - October 05, 2025 - Head Coach Todd Bowles of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers after the game between the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and Seattle Seahawks. The Bucs won the game, 38-35. Photo By Tori Richman/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
SEATTLE, WA - October 05, 2025 - Kicker Chase McLaughlin #4 and Tight End Payne Durham #87 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers after the game between the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and Seattle Seahawks. The Bucs won the game, 38-35. Photo By Tori Richman/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
SEATTLE, WA - October 05, 2025 - Quarterback Baker Mayfield #6 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers after the game between the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and Seattle Seahawks. The Bucs won the game, 38-35. Photo By Tori Richman/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
SEATTLE, WA - October 05, 2025 - General Manager Jason Licht, Kicker Chase McLaughlin #4, Tackle Tristan Wirfs #78, Guard Ben Bredeson #68 and Center Graham Barton #62 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers after the game between the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and Seattle Seahawks. The Bucs won the game, 38-35. Photo By Tori Richman/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
Rookie cornerback Jacob Parrish took on a dual role reminiscent of Rondé Barber's playing days. Jamel Dean and fellow rookie Benjamin Morrison had been sharing time at the other outside corner spot opposite Zyon McCollum, but both Dean and Morrison were out due to injuries in Week Five. The Bucs chose to start Parrish in that spot after he had been playing in the slot the first four games, and then move him inside when they went to nickel packages. As a result, Parrish, who had played almost exactly two-thirds of the team's defensive snaps in the first month, played all but two of the 61 snaps against the Seahawks. He finished with a season-high nine tackles. In sub packages with Parrish in the slot, veteran Kindle Vildor took over outside, logging 34 snaps.
Veteran linebacker Deion Jones got a handful of snaps, eight to be precise, as the Buccaneers occasionally fielded a package with three off-ball linebackers, with Jones joining Lavonte David and SirVocea Dennis. David still played 100% of the snaps, tying for the team lead with nine tackles and adding a tackle for loss and a game-changing interception in the final minute. Dennis played 92% of the snaps.
The Bucs leaned heavily on their starting outside linebacker duo of Yaya Diaby and Haason Reddick, with those two logging 47 and 50 snaps, respectively. Their primary backups, Anthony Nelson and Chris Braswell, only drew 16 and 11 snaps, respectively. The Bucs' defense did not produce a sack on Seahawks quarterback Sam Darnold.
SPECIALISTS
P: Riley Dixon
PK: Chase McLaughlin
KO: Chase McLaughlin
H: Riley Dixon
LS: Evan Deckers
PR: Kameron Johnson, Tez Johnson, Emeka Egbuka, Rachaad White
KR: Sean Tucker, Josh Williams, Emeka Egbuka
KR: Kameron Johnson, Rachaad White, Tez Johnson*
With Tucker moving up to the number-two role in the Bucs' backfield, rookie running back Josh Williams took his spot on kickoff returns. Seeing his first regular-season NFL action, Williams returned five kickoffs for 129 yards.
For the second game in a row, Anthony Nelson played 100% of the Bucs' special teams snaps, in this case a total of 28. He turned in one tackle in kickoff coverage. Deion Jones played 15 snaps on special teams and had two tackles.
