Emeka Egbuka
Is Emeka Egbuka playing in Week 9? Not known yet. Emeka Egbuka was ruled out of his last game (foot), and there is no status for Week 9 at the Bears yet. Status updated .
This season
- PPR pts / game
- 11.8
- WR33
- Target share
- 26.2%
- 8.2 targets / game
- Air-yards share
- 32.7%
- of his team's air yards
| Wk | Opp | PPR | Tgt | Rec | Rec yds | Tgt share | TD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 | PIT | 17.8 | 16 | 7 | 48 | 39.0% | 1 |
| 5 | DAL | 17.2 | 9 | 6 | 38 | 36.0% | 1 |
| 4 | GB | 3.3 | 4 | 2 | 13 | 15.4% | 0 |
| 3 | MIN | 11.2 | 9 | 5 | 62 | 25.7% | 0 |
| 2 | CLE | 10.3 | 5 | 3 | 16 | 15.2% | 1 |
| 1 | CIN | 11.3 | 6 | 5 | 63 | 22.2% | 0 |
2026 regular season, from nflverse weekly stats. Updated as each week's games finish.
While he's out
Share in the games he missed compared with the games he played, this season and last.
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When Is Emeka Egbuka Coming Back - Week 9 Fantasy Football Injury Return Update (2026)
Fantasy managers drafted Tampa Bay Buccaneers wide receiver Emeka Egbuka expecting to see growth in a passing attack without veteran […]
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Emeka Egbuka: Questionable
Est. return: Nov 8
- Bowles confirms it's an MCL sprain for Yaya Diaby, hopeful he can avoid going on injured reserve but out this week. Emeka Egbuka return is possible, but not this week for Jalen McMillan and Josh Hayes, who remain on injured reserve and haven't begun their practice window.
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Emeka Egbuka: Out
Est. return: Nov 8
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Falcons-Bucs Inactives | Antoine Winfield Jr. Makes His Return
Safety Antoine Winfield Jr. is back in the lineup for the Bucs after missing three games with a rib fracture but wide receiver Emeka Egbuka will miss a second consecutive contest
2 more updatesfrom 2 sources
- 2d Rick Stroud (X) Bucs RT Luke Goedeke is active. Inactives are WR Emeka Egbuka, CB Ayden Garnes, G Luke Haggard, G Billy Schrauth, DL DeMonte Capehart
- 2d Greg Auman (X) Luke Goedeke is active today for Bucs vs. Falcons. Bucs' inactives vs. Falcons: WR Emeka Egbuka (injured); G Luke Haggard, G Billy Schrauth, DL DeMonte Capehart, CB Ayden Garnes.
- 2d Buccaneers Team Site Falcons-Bucs Inactives | Antoine Winfield Jr. Makes His Return
- Week 8 NFL Injury Roundup: Projection Updates with floor, median, and @Xfinity Best ceilings (includes matchup notes): ARI RB - Jeremiyah Love (LP-LP-FP) - Will Play We are slightly above market on attempts/targets. Floor: 7.2 Median: 10.2 Ceiling: 17.3 --> Borderline RB2 ATL RB - Bijan Robinson - Brian Robinson Jr. OUT Slightly above market on attempts. Tough run matchup vs. TB. F: 15.4 M: 20.8 C: 31.0 --> Top-3 RB RB - Khalil Herbert --> Low-end RB5 CHI RB - D'Andre Swift - Kyle Monangai OUT 6th-hardest RB matchup v SEA (-2.4 PPG) F: 12.2 M: 16.4 C: 24.8 --> Mid-range RB1 RB - Roschon Johnson --> Mid-range RB5 WR - Luther Burden III Assuming more 2/3 WR sets with Cole Kmet out Hardest WR matchup v SEA (-5.8 PPG) 3rd-hardest slot WR matchup (-5.1 PPG) F: 9.7 M: 13.2 C: 21.8 --> Mid-range WR2 DEN RB - Jonah Coleman - RJ Harvey OUT 74% snap share in 2nd half last week w/ lead Assuming slight lean to Coleman over Dobbins, but hard to know how Payton will handle Slightly above…
- An already limited Buccaneers passing attack will be missing Emeka Egbuka, as @evanbirchfield.bsky.social writes, while the Falcons are without Brian Robinson Jr. and have a long list of questionable designations
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Inactives watch: Ja'Marr Chase to play; Breece Hall questionable; Emeka Egbuka out
Updated inactives and analysis based on the latest reports and official announcements leading up to kickoff.
15 more updatesfrom 10 sources
- 4d ESPN NFL News Inactives watch: Ja'Marr Chase to play; Breece Hall questionable; Emeka Egbuka out+1
- 4d Adam Schefter (X) Players ruled out for Sunday include Carnell Tate (pictured), Tyjae Spears, Kerby Joseph, Walter Nolen, Kavontae Turpin, Dee Winters, Brian Robinson, Emeka Egbuka, Olaivavega Ioane, T’Vondre Sweat, Brandin Echols, RJ Harvey, Talanoa Hufanga, Derwin James, Kadyn Proctor, Jihaad Campbell, DeVonta Smith, Dontayvion Wicks, Javon Kinlaw, Daron Payne.
- 4d Nathan Jahnke (Bluesky) Sunday Game Statuses Out RB - RJ Harvey, Tyjae Spears, Brian Robinson Jr. TE - Carter Runyon WR - DeVonta Smith, Emeka Egbuka, Carnell Tate, Dontayvion Wicks, KaVontae Turpin, Brenen Thompson, Britain Covey, Anthony Gould, Tyrell Shavers
- 4d CBS Sports NFL Headlines NFL Week 8 final injury report: Latest on Lamar Jackson, AJ Brown, Emeka Egbuka, more
- 4d Adam Schefter (mirror, Bluesky) Bucs ruled out WR Emeka Egbuka for Sunday’s game vs. the Falcons.+1
- 4d Rick Stroud (X) Bucs receiver Emeka Egbuka out vs. Falcons
- 4d Pro Football Talk Emeka Egbuka has cleared concussion protocol, but will miss Sunday's game with a foot injury+2
- 4d Patrick Daugherty (Bluesky) The bank examiner telling me to cheer up as my Volvo gets loaded onto a trailer · Quoting Rotoworld Football: Emeka Egbuka (foot) will not play vs. Falcons
- 4d Rotoworld Football (Bluesky) Emeka Egbuka (foot) will not play vs. Falcons
- 4d Rick Stroud (X) Bucs coach Todd Bowles announced that WR Emeka Egbuka is out for Sunday’s game vs. Atlanta even though he cleared concussion protocol. The foot injury is the issue and he was limited all week.
- 4d Rick Stroud (X) Bucs WR Emeka Egbuka (concussion) was NOT practicing today after he was limited Friday. RT Luke Goedeke (calf), who did not practice Wed or Thursday, appeared to be working today.
- 4d Greg Auman (X) Emeka Egbuka is not practicing today so he’ll be ruled out again. Luke Goedeke practicing so leaving the door open. Antoine Winfield looks full-go, Kenny Gainwell practicing and might be game-time decision.
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Luke Goedeke (calf) did not practice. Emeka Egbuka was limited. Several players had a day of rest.
3 more updatesfrom 2 sources
- 5d Rick Stroud (X) Luke Goedeke (calf) did not practice. Emeka Egbuka was limited. Several players had a day of rest.
- 5d Rick Stroud (X) Kenny Gainwell also has returned. · Quoting Rick Stroud: Bucs WR Emeka Egbuka in a regular (not non-contact) jersey as he works back from a concussion. LB Josiah Trotter is back after missing Wed. with an illness. S Antoine Winfield Jr. (ribs) looks like a full participant and T Luke Goedeke (calf) was working with a trainer.
- 5d Rick Stroud (X) Bucs WR Emeka Egbuka in a regular (not non-contact) jersey as he works back from a concussion. LB Josiah Trotter is back after missing Wed. with an illness. S Antoine Winfield Jr. (ribs) looks like a full participant and T Luke Goedeke (calf) was working with a trainer.
- 5d Greg Auman (X) More progress for Bucs at practice today — Antoine Winfield full go, Emeka Egbuka in a regular contact jersey, Luke Goedeke working on the side with a trainer. Josiah Trotter back from illness.
- Emeka Egbuka (conussion/foot) limited in practice
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Bucs WR Emeka Egbuka (concussion) is in the black non-contact jersey but practicing. Antoine Winfield Jr. appears to be back. No T Luke Goedeke.
5 more updatesfrom 3 sources
- 6d Rick Stroud (X) LB Josiah Trotter not practicing. Big week for him to help stop Falcons RB Bijan Robinson. · Quoting Rick Stroud: Bucs WR Emeka Egbuka (concussion) is in the black non-contact jersey but practicing. Antoine Winfield Jr. appears to be back. No T Luke Goedeke.
- 6d Greg Auman (X) Trotter is something to watch. Bucs need him healthy vs. Bijan Robinson on Sunday. · Quoting PewterReport 🏴☠️: Emeka Egbuka wore a non contact jersey today at practice. Antoine Winfield Jr. participated. No Luke Goedeke. And didn’t see Josiah Trotter practicing. Baker Mayfield continued to wear a glove. #Bucs
- 6d Rick Stroud (X) Bucs WR Emeka Egbuka (concussion) is in the black non-contact jersey but practicing. Antoine Winfield Jr. appears to be back. No T Luke Goedeke.
- 6d Greg Auman (X) Emeka Egbuka wore a non contact jersey today at practice. Antoine Winfield Jr. participated. No Luke Goedeke. And didn’t see Josiah Trotter practicing. Baker Mayfield continued to wear a glove. #Bucs
- 6d Greg Auman (X) Bucs back at practice today — S Antoine Winfield is in a normal full-contact jersey, WR Emeka Egbuka is in non-contact. No Luke Goedeke.
- 6d RotoBaller NFL Who Should I Start for Fantasy Football Week 8? DK Metcalf, Garrett Wilson, DeMario Douglas, Jaylen Waddle, Kyle Monangai, Emeka Egbuka, Blake Corum, Rhamondre Stevenson
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Emeka Egbuka: Questionable
Est. return: Nov 1
2 more updatesfrom 2 sources
- Oct 27 Buccaneers Team Site Bucs' Release Week Eight Depth Chart: Tez Johnson Ramps Up Playtime
- Oct 27 ESPN NFL Injury Report Emeka Egbuka: Questionable
- Oct 27 RotoBaller NFL When Is Emeka Egbuka Coming Back - Week 8 Fantasy Football Injury Return Update (2026)
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Emeka Egbuka: Out
Est. return: Nov 1
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Bucs inactive players today vs Carolina: WR Emeka Egbuka, T Luke Goedeke, S Antoine Winfield (injured)); G Billy Schrauth, DL DeMonte Capehart, CB Ayden Garnes.
4 more updatesfrom 4 sources
- Oct 25 Pewter Report Bucs at Panthers Gameday Inactives For Week 7
- Oct 25 Rick Stroud (X) Bucs inactive players today vs Carolina: WR Emeka Egbuka, T Luke Goedeke, S Antoine Winfield (injured)); G Billy Schrauth, DL DeMonte Capehart, CB Ayden Garnes.
- Oct 25 Greg Auman (X) Bucs’ inactives vs. Panthers: WR Emeka Egbuka, T Luke Goedeke, S Antoine Winfield (all injured); G Billy Schrauth, DL DeMonte Capehart, CB Ayden Garnes.
- Oct 25 Buccaneers Team Site Bucs-Panthers Inactives | Baker Mayfield Returns to Action
- Oct 25 Rick Stroud (X) Looks like the right place. Bucs’ Baker Mayfield returns after missing 3 games with a dislocated thumb on his throwing hand. No Emeka Egbuka, Luke Goedeke or Antoine Winfield Jr. today vs Carolina.
- Steelers LB Patrick Queen was fined $17,911 for a "hit on defenseless player" in last week's win over the Bucs, hitting WR Emeka Egbuka, who will miss this week's game recovering from concussion/foot injuries.
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Emeka Egbuka: Out
Est. return: Nov 1
Doubtful Out Practiced Out
18 more updatesfrom 11 sources
- Oct 23 Adam Schefter (X) Players ruled out for Sunday include Nick Bosa, Mike Evans, Deebo Samuel, Divine Deablo, Brian Robinson, Emeka Egbuka, Luke Goedeke, Antoine Winfield, Jaelan Phillips, Sauce Gardner, Tyler Warren, Tavius Robinson, Dillon Gabriel, Michael Hall, Teven Jenkins, Greg Newsome, Reed Blankenship, David Montgomery, Jalen Pitre, Nate Landman, Tyler Badie, Jonah Elliss, Talanoa Hufanga, Jeremiyah Love, Walter Nolen, Andrew Wingard, Zaire Franklin, Jaylon Moore, Rashee Rice (pictured), Zach Charbonnet.
- Oct 23 Pewter Report Bucs Rule 3 Players Out For Sunday’s Game
- Oct 23 Nathan Jahnke (Bluesky) Game statuses for Sunday Out QB Dillon Gabriel RB Jeremiyah Love, David Montgomery, Zach Charbonnet, Brian Robinson Jr., Brashard Smith, Tyler Badie TE Tyler Warren, Carter Runyon WR Rashee Rice, Emeka Egbuka, Mike Evans, Deebo Samuel Sr., Ben Skowronek, Anthony Gould, Dont'e Thornton Jr.
- Oct 23 Jenna Laine (Bluesky) Baker Mayfield is officially back but not great news about his top target Emeka Egbuka. A full injury breakdown heading into Carolina
- Oct 23 ESPN NFL News Cleared Mayfield won't have WR Egbuka as target vs. Panthers
- Oct 23 ESPN NFL Injury Report Emeka Egbuka: Out
- Oct 23 NFL Daily News (Bluesky) Buccaneers WR Emeka Egbuka (concussion, foot) has been ruled out for Week 7.+2
- Oct 23 Greg Auman (X) Bucs are listing Emeka Egbuka as out for Sunday on their official injury report.
- Oct 23 ESPN NFL Injury Report Emeka Egbuka: Doubtful
- Oct 23 Pro Football Talk Baker Mayfield "ready to go," Emeka Egbuka is doubtful to play for Bucs
- Oct 23 Greg Auman (X) Bowles on Emeka Egbuka, who practiced today but has concussion/foot issues: "Emeka, we'll see. He'd have to have a heck of a recovery. He's still in protocol. Right now, I'd say he's out, too." Then later said he would be listed as doubtful.
- Oct 23 Rick Stroud (X) Welp. Emeka Egbuka is doubtful for Sunday (don’t except him to play because Todd Bowles said it would take a heckuva recovery) and Luke Goedeke is out. Baker Mayfield looks “ready to go,” vs Carolina.
- Oct 23 Greg Auman (X) Baker Mayfield is ready to go for Sunday at Carolina, Todd Bowles says. Luke Goedeke and Antoine Winfield are out, Emeka Egbuka doubtful.
- Oct 23 Rick Stroud (X) Bucs receiver Emeka Egbuka, tackle Luke Goedeke return to practice
- Oct 23 Rick Stroud (X) Emeka Egbuka (2) returned to practice Friday after missing two days with a concussion and a foot injury. He’s giving WR David Sills a lift.
- Oct 23 Rick Stroud (X) Bucs look pretty healthy today. WR Emeka Egbuka and RT Luke Goedeke have returned to practice. QB Baker Mayfield still slinging it and could confirmed the starter today. S Antoine Winfield Jr still in a non-contact jersey. Will get an update from Todd Bowles around 12:30 pm.
- Oct 23 Greg Auman (X) Potentially good news from Bucs practice — RT Luke Goedeke (calf) and WR Emeka Egbuka (concussion/foot) are both practicing today. Antoine Winfield (ribs) remains in a non-contact jersey.
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David Sills, activated off injured reserve by the Bucs today, can help them at receiver with Jalen McMillan on IR and Emeka Egbuka in concussion protocol. He had 18 catches for 191 yards and 2 TDs with Falcons last year, and at 6-3 adds some size to the WR options as well.
8 more updatesfrom 6 sources
- Oct 22 Greg Auman (X) David Sills, activated off injured reserve by the Bucs today, can help them at receiver with Jalen McMillan on IR and Emeka Egbuka in concussion protocol. He had 18 catches for 191 yards and 2 TDs with Falcons last year, and at 6-3 adds some size to the WR options as well.
- Oct 22 RotoBaller NFL Should I Pickup Tez Johnson or Ted Hurst III? Fantasy Football Waiver Wire Pickups for Week 7
- Oct 22 Pro Football Talk Bucky Irving returns to Bucs practice, Emeka Egbuka is still out
- Oct 22 Rotoworld Football (Bluesky) Emeka Egbuka (concussion/foot) sits out again
- Oct 22 FFToday Baker Mayfield trending in right direction for Week 7
- Oct 22 Greg Auman (X) Sure looks like Emeka Egbuka's status in concussion protocol stems from a fourth-quarter play where Steelers LB Patrick Queen put his shoulder directly into Egbuka's helmet after an incomplete pass. No flag on the play, but could see this net a fine. (CBS screengrab)
- Oct 22 Greg Auman (X) If Emeka Egbuka (concussion/foot) can't go Sunday for the Bucs vs. Carolina, it's a significant loss for their offense. He's gotten 43 percent of their WR targets through six games and 31 percent of their WR receiving yards. Chris Godwin, Ted Hurst, Tez Johnson all take on more.
- Oct 22 Rick Stroud (X) QB Baker Mayfield looks full go again today with a glove his right hand. WR Emeka Egbuka, T Luke Goedeke, LB Christian Rozeboom were not practicing. RB Bucky Irving, CB Zyon McCollum and DT Calijah Kancey are back. S Antoine Winfield Jr. was still in the black non-contact jersey.
- Oct 22 Greg Auman (X) More injury updates for Bucs at Thursday practice: — Emeka Egbuka (concussion/foot) working on the side with a trainer — No Luke Goedeke (calf) or Christian Rozeboom (finger). — Zyon McCollum, Bucky Irving, Calijah Kancey (illness) all practicing today. — Antoine Winfield still practicing in a non-contact jersey.
- Seems like this stat would be hard to measure but Waddle will take it. · Quoting Pro Football Network: 📊 Most average separation by NFL wide receivers this season (min. 30 targets): Jaylen Waddle, DEN - 3.9 Demario Douglas, NE - 3.8 Khalil Shakir, BUF - 3.8 Germie Bernard, PIT - 3.7 KC Concepcion, CLE - 3.3 Malik Washington, MIA - 3.2 Ryan Flournoy, DAL - 3.1 Drake London, ATL - 3.1 Wan’Dale Robinson, TEN - 3.1 Luther Burden III, CHI - 3.0 Zay Flowers, BAL - 3.0 Emeka Egbuka, TB - 3.0 Dontayvion Wicks, PHI - 3.0
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UPDATED. 5 players out with illness and Emeka Egbuka in concussion protocol. Bucs quarterback Baker Mayfield returns to practice
6 more updatesfrom 5 sources
- Oct 21 Rick Stroud (X) UPDATED. 5 players out with illness and Emeka Egbuka in concussion protocol. Bucs quarterback Baker Mayfield returns to practice
- Oct 21 Mike Klis (X) 📊 Most average separation by NFL wide receivers this season (min. 30 targets): Jaylen Waddle, DEN - 3.9 Demario Douglas, NE - 3.8 Khalil Shakir, BUF - 3.8 Germie Bernard, PIT - 3.7 KC Concepcion, CLE - 3.3 Malik Washington, MIA - 3.2 Ryan Flournoy, DAL - 3.1 Drake London, ATL - 3.1 Wan’Dale Robinson, TEN - 3.1 Luther Burden III, CHI - 3.0 Zay Flowers, BAL - 3.0 Emeka Egbuka, TB - 3.0 Dontayvion Wicks, PHI - 3.0
- Oct 21 Rick Stroud (X) WR Emeka Egbuka is in concussion protocol and has a foot injury. · Quoting Rick Stroud: Baker Mayfield was also a full participant.
- Oct 21 Rotoworld Football (Bluesky) Emeka Egbuka (concussion/foot) does not practice
- Oct 21 Greg Auman (X) So if the QB uncertainty wasn't enough, the Bucs practiced today without their leading rusher (illness), their leading receiver (concussion/foot), their starting right tackle (calf) and a starting corner (illness). · Quoting Greg Auman: First injury report for Bucs and Panthers shows Baker Mayfield as a full participant. Five Bucs are dealing with illness. Emeka Egbuka dealing with concussion and foot injuries, Luke Goedeke has a calf injury.
- Oct 21 ESPN NFL Injury Report Emeka Egbuka: Questionable
- Oct 21 Greg Auman (X) First injury report for Bucs and Panthers shows Baker Mayfield as a full participant. Five Bucs are dealing with illness. Emeka Egbuka dealing with concussion and foot injuries, Luke Goedeke has a calf injury.
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The big issue is that amid injuries, the Bucs leaned hard on rookie Emeka Egbuka on third downs last year. 34 targets, only 13 catches, 10 first downs. The catch rate of 38 percent was second-worst out of 72 players with 20+ targets (Davante Adams, 13/35, only one worse).
1 more updatefrom 1 source
- Oct 21 RotoBaller NFL Who Should I Start for Fantasy Football Week 7? DK Metcalf, Tyrone Tracy Jr., Bucky Irving, Rico Dowdle, Emeka Egbuka, Tee Higgins, Alvin Kamara, Tyler Allgeier, Cam Skattebo
- Oct 21 Greg Auman (X) The big issue is that amid injuries, the Bucs leaned hard on rookie Emeka Egbuka on third downs last year. 34 targets, only 13 catches, 10 first downs. The catch rate of 38 percent was second-worst out of 72 players with 20+ targets (Davante Adams, 13/35, only one worse).