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Buccaneers' Emeka Egbuka: Inefficient numbers in Week 14 loss
Emeka Egbuka secured two of nine targets for 15 yards in the Tampa Bay Buccaneers' 24-20 loss to the Saints on Sunday.Egbuka had arguably the worst game of his nascent career, producing new career lows in receptions and receiving yards. The rookie also dropped a sure touchdown with just under six minutes remaining in the fourth quarter, capping off an outlier of an afternoon overall for the Ohio State product. Egbuka won't have to wait long to atone, as the Falcons come calling for a Week 15 Thursday night matchup later in the week.
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Buccaneers' Emeka Egbuka: Four catches in Week 13 win
Emeka Egbuka brought in four of eight targets for 42 yards in the Tampa Bay Buccaneers' 20-17 win over the Cardinals on Sunday.Egbuka finished as the team leader in receptions and targets on the afternoon, even as Chris Godwin took on an enhanced role compared to his Week 12 return and finished with a team-high 78 yards. Egbuka has posted between three and six receptions in the last six contests, but he's been above 58 receiving yards just once in that same span. Egbuka should have a chance to put together a more productive performance in a Week 14 home matchup against a beatable Saints defense.
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Buccaneers' Emeka Egbuka: Held to 32 yards
Emeka Egbuka recorded three catches on eight targets for 32 yards in Sunday's 34-7 loss to the Rams.Egbuka was held to 40 or fewer yards for the third time in his last four games, though it's difficult to hold this showing against him as the entire Tampa Bay offense struggled. Egbuka's lone impactful play came early in the fourth quarter on a deep 32-yard reception on a pass delivered by Teddy Bridgewater. Egbuka should be in for a more favorable matchup in Week 13 against Arizona, though his outlook will depend heavily on Baker Mayfield's (shoulder) health.
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Buccaneers' Emeka Egbuka: Good to go
Emeka Egbuka (illness) doesn't have an injury designation for Sunday's game against the Rams.He returned to full practice participation Friday after being limited the previous two days. Egbuka thus is set to lead Tampa Bay's receiving corps, looking to end his cold streak in a road matchup with one of the NFL's better defenses. A potential return for Chris Godwin (questionable - fibula) would add competition for targets, but it would also give the Rams defense another pass catcher to worry about, in theory.
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Buccaneers' Emeka Egbuka: Still limited Thursday
Emeka Egbuka (illness) was a limited practice participant Thursday.Egbuka maintained his activity level from Wednesday's walkthrough, while the five other Tampa Bay Buccaneers that were limited to begin Week 12 prep due to illnesses all got back to full, including QB Baker Mayfield. Fellow WR Chris Godwin (fibula) progressed to a full practice Thursday, but it remains to be seen if that means he's cleared to return for Sunday's game at the Rams. Friday's injury report will reveal if either Egbuka or Godwin enter the weekend with designations.
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Buccaneers' Emeka Egbuka: Dealing with illness
Emeka Egbuka was limited in Wednesday's walkthrough due to an illness.Egbuka is among six Tampa Bay Buccaneers -- along with QB Baker Mayfield, O-linemen Luke Goedeke, Graham Barton and Dan Feeney and D-lineman Logan Hall -- that have a cap on their reps to kick off Week 12 prep, all due to illness. Fortunately for Egbuka, he has a pair of opportunities to get back to full this week before the Buccaneers potentially tag him with a designation for Sunday's contest at the Rams. Chris Godwin (fibula) also was limited Wednesday after coach Todd Bowles told Scott Smith of the team's official site that the veteran wide receiver was "ramping up" his activity level, meaning Tampa Bay could have its top two options at the position not on IR available this weekend if all goes well.
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Buccaneers' Emeka Egbuka: Compiles five receptions in loss
Emeka Egbuka brought in five of nine targets for 40 yards in the Tampa Bay Buccaneers' 44-32 loss to the Bills on Sunday.Egbuka finished with team-high reception and target totals while finishing second in receiving yards. The rookie was the subject of heavy attention from the Bills' defense in the ongoing absences of Mike Evans (IR, collarbone/concussion), Chris Godwin (fibula) and Bucky Irving (shoulder/foot), helping lead to his second sub-50-yard tally in the last three games. Egbuka will remain in an elevated role in a Week 12 road showdown against the Rams next Sunday night.
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Buccaneers' Emeka Egbuka: Paces pass catchers in loss
Emeka Egbuka brought in six of 13 targets for 115 yards and a touchdown in the Tampa Bay Buccaneers' 28-23 loss to the Patriots on Sunday.Egbuka reemerged as a force in the air attack after a quiet three-game stretch during which he topped out at four catches and 58 receiving yards in terms of single-game highs. The rookie first-round pick led the Bucs in both receiving yards and targets while checking in second in receptions to Cade Otton. The ongoing absences of Chris Godwin (fibula) and Mike Evans (IR, collarbone/concussion) continues to afford the Ohio State product the chance to serve as Baker Mayfield's top wide-receiver target, and even if Godwin manages to return for next Sunday's Week 11 matchup against the Bills, Egbuka figures to retain a sizeable role.
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Buccaneers' Emeka Egbuka: Struggles continue post-injury
Emeka Egbuka finished with three receptions on nine targets for 35 yards in Sunday's 23-3 win over New Orleans.Egbuka did not carry an injury designation in Week 8, but the final results suggest that he is still isn't playing at 100 percent. The talented rookie finished with a catch rate below 50 percent for the second week in a row, the only two times he has fallen below that mark this season. Fortunately for fantasy managers, Egbuka will get an extra week of recovery for his nagging hamstring with Tampa Bay on bye in Week 9. A refreshed Egbuka will look to get back on track when the Tampa Bay Buccaneers host the Patriots on Nov. 9.
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Buccaneers' Emeka Egbuka: Avoids injury designation
Emeka Egbuka (hamstring) doesn't have an injury designation for Sunday's game at New Orleans, Brianna Dix of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers' official site reports.Egbuka played through the same injury in a 24-9 loss at Detroit on Monday, catching four of 12 targets for 58 yards while leading Tampa's WRs in snap share (76 percent) and route share (81 percent). He could get even more playing time this week, especially after upgrading to full practice participation Friday. Fellow wideout Mike Evans (collarbone) is expected to miss most of the rest of the season, with Chris Godwin (fibula) out at least through a Week 9 bye.
Emeka Egbuka
#2 WR / Tampa Bay Buccaneers / EXP: 0YRS Height: 6-1 Weight: 205 lb Age: 23 College: Ohio State Bye 9Fantasy Points by Week
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