Top observations from the Buccaneers' Week One victory over the Commanders

Data Crunch: WR Mike Evans is now just four touchdown catches away from becoming the 11th player in NFL history to reach 100…Plus Baker Mayfield puts together one of his best games and Chase McLaughlin is supreme from long range

Adjusting quickly to how NFL defenses play, Bucs rookie RB Bucky Irving had an impressive debut on Sunday against Washington, and even heard the Raymond James Stadium crowd chant his name.

Baker Mayfield and the Bucs' offense scored on their first five possessions of 2024 and the defense survived a war of attrition to secure a 37-20 victory over Washington and elusive QB Jayden Daniels on Sunday

The Buccaneers beat the Commanders 37-20 in Week One

Against the Commanders, receiver Chris Godwin spearheaded the aerial attack with physicality and consistency on third down

Second-year safety Christian Izien, who hasn't played a snap at outside cornerback since his sophomore year in high school, did just that in Sunday's win over Washington after a rash of injuries

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

The Buccaneers will face the Commanders for the regular season opener at Raymond James Stadium on September 8. Find out how to view the action

Recent injuries to young defensive linemen Calijah Kancey and Logan Hall have forced the Bucs to make a string of maneuvers at the position, including the elevation of two players from the practice squad

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Faced with a sudden string of injuries to their defensive line, the Buccaneers have elevated both C.J. Brewer and Mike Greene from the practice squad to make them available on Sunday against Washington

A rundown of key topics addressed by the Buccaneers defensive coaching staff, including Alex Anzalone's hybrid skillset, the versatility of Jacob Parrish, the power of Vita Vea and an emphasis on tackling in 2026

The Buccaneers now have all seven of their 2026 draft picks under contract after signing second-round LB Josiah Trotter to a four-year deal on Thursday

After picking up a dynamic running back and a new starting left guard in free agency, the Saints continued to replenish their offense early in the draft with WR Jordyn Tyson and TE Oscar Delp

From a Hall of Famer who owns the franchise's career record for picks to a surprise Pro Bowler who had all of his career interceptions in one season, these are the players who had the most prolific INT campaigns in a Buccaneer uniform

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Senior Writer/Editor Scott Smith, Team Reporter Casey Phillips, and special guest Director of Player Personnel Shane Scannell talk about all the latest Bucs news in this week's edition of Bucs Insider. The team discussed an overview of the Bucs' newest free agent additions, the generational talent of NT Vita Vea and the main takeaways from Tuesday's offseason press conferences.

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Most of the best individual sack seasons in Tampa Bay history are clustered around the team's first Super Bowl championship, but the top spot belongs to a much more recent QB hunter

View images from the Tampa Bay Buccaneers' Phase 2 Workouts on Wednesday, May 20th, 2026.

Go behind the scenes with Tampa Bay Buccaneers rookies Rueben Bain Jr., Josiah Trotter, Keionte Scott and more during their first week in the league. Watch as they arrive to the facility, try on their gear, sign their contracts, and hit the field for the very first time.

In Phase II of the offseason workout program, defensive coaches Larry Foote and Mike Caldwell praise rookie Josiah Trotter's instincts on the field and commitment to his craft

There have been exactly five 200-yard receiving games in Buccaneers' history, including two by future Hall of Famer Mike Evans

Beyond such familiar challenges as Bijan Robinson and Justin Jefferson, the Buccaneers will find encounter some intriguing newcomers on their 2026 schedule, from a pair of defenders in Dallas and L.A. to a new receiving threat within the division

View images from the Tampa Bay Buccaneers' Phase 2 Workouts on Tuesday, May 19, 2026.

Though their rookie seasons played out differently, both Benjamin Morrison and Jacob Parrish have given the Bucs coaching staff confidence that they are ready for major roles in 2026

Run Game Coordinator and Outside Linebackers Coach Larry Foote describes Rueben Bain Jr.'s impressive combine interview and focus on the field throughout minicamp

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Tampa Bay Buccaneers Run Game Coordinator Larry Foote addressed the media following offseason workouts. Foote discussed being confident in LB Josiah Trotter's abilities and OLB Rueben Bain Jr.'s lethal first step.

Tampa Bay Buccaneers Cornerbacks Coach Rashad Johnson addressed the media following offseason workouts. Johnson discussed that consistency is most important to winning games, CB Keionte Scott's versatility and having confidence in CB Benjamin Morrison heading into his second year.

Tampa Bay Buccaneers Inside Linebackers Coach Mike Caldwell addressed the media following offseason workouts. Caldwell discussed LB Josiah Trotter having a physical presence on the field, LB Alex Anzalone's dynamic athleticism and the mindset this offseason.