With Pro Bowl left tackle Tristan Wirfs sidelined by a toe injury, rookie Benjamin Chukwuma will draw his second career start, protecting Baker Mayfield's blind side in a critical competition

After being elevated from the practice squad, veteran pass-rusher Jason Pierre-Paul is active for Sunday's game and could see his first action as a Buccaneer since the 2021 playoffs

The Buccaneers' passing attack will be closer to full strength on Thursday night with WR Mike Evans returning from a shoulder injury and WR Jalen McMillan making his 2025 regular season debut

The Bucs will be without All-Pro left tackle Tristan Wirfs on Sunday against New Orleans, while the Saints will be missing their starting right tackle, Taliese Fuaga

QB Baker Mayfield is active for Sunday's game against Arizona after making significant progress with his injured left shoulder during the week, and RB Bucky Irving returns after missing seven games

After missing five games due to a leg injury, WR Chris Godwin is active and will suit up against the Rams on Sunday night, while rookie CB Benjamin Morrison has been ruled out

DL Vita Vea and S Antoine Winfield Jr. were limited for much of the week of practice but are active for Sunday's game in Buffalo…Chris Godwin and Bucky Irving are among seven Bucs declared inactive

The Bucs have their starting right tackle back in the mix for Sunday's showdown with the Patriots, as Luke Goedeke will be active for the first time since Week Two

Nose tackle Vita Vea missed two practices with a foot issue in Week Eight but has been cleared to play against the Saints, while OLB Haason Reddick is one of four Bucs out due to injuries

The Bucs have a more robust receiving corps ready to go for their prime-time tilt against the Lions, with Mike Evans returning from a three-game absence and rookie Emeka Egbuka cleared even after leaving last Sunday's game with a hamstring strain

The Bucs will play their first game of the 2025 without both Mike Evans and Chris Godwin when they face the 49ers on Sunday, and their offense will also be missing lead back Bucky Irving

Top observations from the Buccaneers' 16-14 win over the Panthers in Week 18 at Raymond James Stadium

The Buccaneers ended the 2025 regular season with a Saturday night win 16-14 over the Panthers. However, the season came to an end on Sunday when the Falcons beat the Saints and that gave Carolina the NFC South title on a 3-way tiebreak. Still, you will hear all the highlights of the Bucs win with the legend, Gene Deckerhoff, calling his final game after 37 tremendous seasons. And, you'll get the insight and analysis of host T.J. Rives. Plus, hear him interview QB Baker Mayfield, LB Lavonte David and Coach Todd Bowles, once more. It's all on the final Nothing But Bucs for the year!

View the best plays from the Tampa Bay Buccaneers' game against the Carolina Panthers in Week 18 of the 2025 NFL Season.

In a steady rain, the Buccaneers controlled the line of scrimmage and outrushed Carolina by 121 yards to hold on for a 16-14 win that kept them in contention for a division title depending upon Sunday's Saints-Falcons tilt

Watch as Tampa Bay Buccaneers Linebacker Lavonte David addresses the team in the locker room following the Bucs' 16-14 victory against the Carolina Panthers in Week 18 of the 2025 NFL Season.

Tampa Bay Buccaneers Quarterback Baker Mayfield spoke to the media after the Bucs' 16-14 victory against the Carolina Panthers in Week 18 of the 2025 NFL Season. QB Mayfield discussed the 'team win' in the regular season finale, the defense's 'unbelievable effort' and LB Lavonte David's leadership.

The fourth-year tight end caught his first touchdown of the year to go along with a season-high 94 yards in a 16-14 win over the Panthers

View the top images of Tampa Bay's game against the Carolina Panthers on Saturday, January 3rd, 2025.

Baker Mayfield laid it on the line with his scrambling in critical moments in Saturday's must-have win over Carolina on Saturday, energizing his teammates and setting a new personal best in rushing in the process

In Week 18, Buccaneers' linebacker Lavonte David tied Derrick Brooks as Tampa Bay's all-time leading tackler per Statspass records

The Buccaneers beat the Panthers 16-14

Tampa Bay Buccaneers Head Coach Todd Bowles spoke to the media after the Bucs' 16-14 victory against the Carolina Panthers in Week 18 of the 2025 NFL Season. HC Bowles discussed staying alive in the playoff race, the gutsy performance vs. Carolina and TE Cade Otton's big day.

In the Buccaneers' 16-14 victory over the Panthers, five notes stood out for the home team

Tampa Bay Buccaneers Linebacker Lavonte David spoke to the media after the Bucs' 16-14 victory against the Carolina Panthers in Week 18 of the 2025 NFL Season. LB David discussed getting the win, tying legendary Bucs LB Derrick Brooks's tackle record and his journey throughout his 14 year career.

Hear from Tampa Bay Buccaneers C Graham Barton, T Tristan Wirfs, TE Cade Otton, CB Jacob Parrish & DL Calijah Kancey as they speak to the media following the Bucs' 16-14 victory against the Carolina Panthers in Week 18 of the 2025 NFL Season.

CB Benjamin Morrison secures a game-ending turnover against the Carolina Panthers in Week 18 of the 2025 NFL season.

View QB Baker Mayfield's top plays vs. the Carolina Panthers in Week 18 of the 2025 NFL Season.

View the postgame celebration of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers' regular season Week 18 win vs. the Carolina Panthers.

LB Lavonte David recovers a fumble against the Carolina Panthers in Week 18 of the 2025 NFL season.

Tampa Bay Buccaneers QB Baker Mayfield scrambles in the pocket and finds TE Cade Otton fir the first down against the Carolina Panthers in Week 18 of the 2025 NFL season.