Tampa Bay Buccaneers RB Roles
Team: Tampa Bay Buccaneers
Last Update:   9/16/2025
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RB Overview
Role Security: High
9/16/25: Bucky Irving controls the backfield with a 75% snap share, averaging 5 targets and 15.5 rushes per game. He has handled 100% of Tampa Bay’s red-zone rushing attempts through two weeks. Meanwhile, Rachaad White mixes in on 27% of snaps with 1.5 targets and 6 rushes weekly.
WR Overview
9/16/25: Mike Evans is the top option at wideout, playing 82% of snaps while drawing 9.5 targets per contest. In addition, Emeka Egbuka is on the field for 93% of snaps and sees 6.5 targets per game. Sterling Shepard complements with 70% snap share and 5 targets weekly. Ryan Miller has carved out a smaller role at 18% playing time and 1 target per game. Notes: No. 2 WR Chris Godwin (knee) is out and expected back at some point in October. No. 4 WR Jalen McMillan is expected to miss about half of the season with a shoulder injury.
TE Overview
9/16/25: Cade Otton leads the tight ends at an 90% snap share with 3.5 targets weekly. Finally, Payne Durham contributes rotationally with 23% of snaps and 0.5 targets per game.