Each week during the regular season, the Tampa Bay Buccaneers' communications department publishes a "Game Release" to aid the media in coverage of their upcoming game. Within that release are a number of documents regarding the player roster, including a depth chart, which lists the pecking order at every position on offense, defense and special teams.
Each game week, we will be taking a closer look at that depth chart, pointing out any changes or relevant notes from the previous game. Let's start on offense. Rookies are marked with an asterisk. Players we will be discussing in depth are highlighted in bold text.
OFFENSE
WR: Mike Evans, Trey Palmer
WR: Sterling Shepard, Ryan Miller
LT: Tristan Wirfs, Justin Skule
LG: Ben Bredeson, Royce Newman
C: Graham Barton *, Robert Hainsey
RG: Cody Mauch, Elijah Klein *
RT: Luke Goedeke
WR: Jalen McMillan *, Rakim Jarrett
TE: Cade Otton, Payne Durham, Ko Kieft, Devin Culp *
QB: Baker Mayfield, Kyle Trask
RB: Rachaad White, Bucky Irving *, Sean Tucker
View the top images of Tampa Bay's Week 10 game against the San Francisco 49ers on Sunday, November 11th, 2024 at Raymond James Stadium.
TAMPA, FL - November 10, 2024 - An aerial view of team introductions before the game between the San Francisco 49ers and Tampa Bay Buccaneers. The Bucs lost the game 23-20. Photo By Will Vragovic/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
TAMPA, FL - November 10, 2024 - Aerial view of the flyover before the game between the San Francisco 49ers and Tampa Bay Buccaneers. The Bucs lost the game 23-20. Photo By Will Vragovic/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
TAMPA, FL - November 10, 2024 - An aerial view during the game between the San Francisco 49ers and Tampa Bay Buccaneers. The Bucs lost the game 23-20. Photo By Will Vragovic/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
TAMPA, FL - November 10, 2024 - An aerial view during the game between the San Francisco 49ers and Tampa Bay Buccaneers. The Bucs lost the game 23-20. Photo By Will Vragovic/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
TAMPA, FL - November 10, 2024 - An aerial view during the game between the San Francisco 49ers and Tampa Bay Buccaneers. The Bucs lost the game 23-20. Photo By Will Vragovic/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
TAMPA, FL - November 10, 2024 - An aerial view during the game between the San Francisco 49ers and Tampa Bay Buccaneers. The Bucs lost the game 23-20. Photo By Will Vragovic/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
TAMPA, FL - November 10, 2024 - An aerial view during the game between the San Francisco 49ers and Tampa Bay Buccaneers. The Bucs lost the game 23-20. Photo By Will Vragovic/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
TAMPA, FL - November 10, 2024 - An aerial view during the game between the San Francisco 49ers and Tampa Bay Buccaneers. The Bucs lost the game 23-20. Photo By Will Vragovic/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
TAMPA, FL - November 10, 2024 - An aerial view during the game between the San Francisco 49ers and Tampa Bay Buccaneers. The Bucs lost the game 23-20. Photo By Will Vragovic/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
TAMPA, FL - November 10, 2024 - An aerial view during the game between the San Francisco 49ers and Tampa Bay Buccaneers. The Bucs lost the game 23-20. Photo By Will Vragovic/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
TAMPA, FL - November 10, 2024 - Buc Beat Line before the game between the San Francisco 49ers and Tampa Bay Buccaneers. The Bucs lost the game 23-20. Photo By Doug DeFelice/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
TAMPA, FL - November 10, 2024 - Pirates before the game between the San Francisco 49ers and Tampa Bay Buccaneers. The Bucs lost the game 23-20. Photo By Doug DeFelice/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
TAMPA, FL - November 10, 2024 - Tampa Bay Buccaneers Cheerleaders before the game between the San Francisco 49ers and Tampa Bay Buccaneers. The Bucs lost the game 23-20. Photo By Doug DeFelice/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
TAMPA, FL - November 10, 2024 - Buc Beat Line before the game between the San Francisco 49ers and Tampa Bay Buccaneers. The Bucs lost the game 23-20. Photo By Doug DeFelice/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
TAMPA, FL - November 10, 2024 - Safety Antoine Winfield Jr. #31 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers before the game between the San Francisco 49ers and Tampa Bay Buccaneers. The Bucs lost the game 23-20. Photo By Doug DeFelice/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
TAMPA, FL - November 10, 2024 - Safety Antoine Winfield Jr. #31 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers before the game between the San Francisco 49ers and Tampa Bay Buccaneers. The Bucs lost the game 23-20. Photo By Doug DeFelice/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
TAMPA, FL - November 10, 2024 - Quarterback Baker Mayfield #6 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers before the game between the San Francisco 49ers and Tampa Bay Buccaneers. The Bucs lost the game 23-20. Photo By Doug DeFelice/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
TAMPA, FL - November 10, 2024 - Running Back Bucky Irving #7 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers before the game between the San Francisco 49ers and Tampa Bay Buccaneers. The Bucs lost the game 23-20. Photo By Doug DeFelice/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
TAMPA, FL - November 10, 2024 - Center Graham Barton #62 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers greets members of the Armed Forces before the game between the San Francisco 49ers and Tampa Bay Buccaneers. The Bucs lost the game 23-20. Photo By Doug DeFelice/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
TAMPA, FL - November 10, 2024 - Outside Linebacker Joe Tryon-Shoyinka #9 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers before the game between the San Francisco 49ers and Tampa Bay Buccaneers. The Bucs lost the game 23-20. Photo By Doug DeFelice/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
TAMPA, FL - November 10, 2024 - Salute to Service and American Flag helmet decals before the game between the San Francisco 49ers and Tampa Bay Buccaneers. The Bucs lost the game 23-20. Photo By Doug DeFelice/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
TAMPA, FL - November 10, 2024 - Tampa Bay Buccaneers Cheerleaders before the game between the San Francisco 49ers and Tampa Bay Buccaneers. The Bucs lost the game 23-20. Photo By Doug DeFelice/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
TAMPA, FL - November 10, 2024 - Tampa Bay Buccaneers Cheerleaders before the game between the San Francisco 49ers and Tampa Bay Buccaneers. The Bucs lost the game 23-20. Photo By Doug DeFelice/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
TAMPA, FL - November 10, 2024 - Quarterback Baker Mayfield #6 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers before the game between the San Francisco 49ers and Tampa Bay Buccaneers. The Bucs lost the game 23-20. Photo By Doug DeFelice/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
TAMPA, FL - November 10, 2024 - Cornerback Zyon McCollum #27 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers before the game between the San Francisco 49ers and Tampa Bay Buccaneers. The Bucs lost the game 23-20. Photo By Doug DeFelice/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
TAMPA, FL - November 10, 2024 - Cornerback Zyon McCollum #27 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers before the game between the San Francisco 49ers and Tampa Bay Buccaneers. The Bucs lost the game 23-20. Photo By Doug DeFelice/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
TAMPA, FL - November 10, 2024 - Defensive Tackle Vita Vea #50 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers before the game between the San Francisco 49ers and Tampa Bay Buccaneers. The Bucs lost the game 23-20. Photo By Doug DeFelice/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
TAMPA, FL - November 10, 2024 - Safety Antoine Winfield Jr. #31 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers before the game between the San Francisco 49ers and Tampa Bay Buccaneers. The Bucs lost the game 23-20. Photo By Doug DeFelice/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
TAMPA, FL - November 10, 2024 - Flyover during the game between the San Francisco 49ers and Tampa Bay Buccaneers. The Bucs lost the game 23-20. Photo By Doug DeFelice/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
TAMPA, FL - November 10, 2024 - The Tampa Bay Buccaneers defense during the game between the San Francisco 49ers and Tampa Bay Buccaneers. The Bucs lost the game 23-20. Photo By Doug DeFelice/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
TAMPA, FL - November 10, 2024 - We Are The Krewe flag during the game between the San Francisco 49ers and Tampa Bay Buccaneers. The Bucs lost the game 23-20. Photo By Doug DeFelice/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
TAMPA, FL - November 10, 2024 - Quarterback Baker Mayfield #6 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during the game between the San Francisco 49ers and Tampa Bay Buccaneers. The Bucs lost the game 23-20. Photo By Doug DeFelice/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
TAMPA, FL - November 10, 2024 - Defensive Lineman Greg Gaines #96 and Safety Jordan Whitehead #3 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during the game between the San Francisco 49ers and Tampa Bay Buccaneers. The Bucs lost the game 23-20. Photo By Doug DeFelice/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
TAMPA, FL - November 10, 2024 - Defensive Lineman William Gholston #92 and Defensive Lineman Greg Gaines #96 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers celebrate a sack during the game between the San Francisco 49ers and Tampa Bay Buccaneers. The Bucs lost the game 23-20. Photo By Doug DeFelice/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
TAMPA, FL - November 10, 2024 - Safety Antoine Winfield Jr. #31 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during the game between the San Francisco 49ers and Tampa Bay Buccaneers. The Bucs lost the game 23-20. Photo By Doug DeFelice/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
TAMPA, FL - November 10, 2024 - Cornerback Zyon McCollum #27 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during the game between the San Francisco 49ers and Tampa Bay Buccaneers. The Bucs lost the game 23-20. Photo By Doug DeFelice/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
TAMPA, FL - November 10, 2024 - Line of scrimmage during the game between the San Francisco 49ers and Tampa Bay Buccaneers. The Bucs lost the game 23-20. Photo By Doug DeFelice/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
TAMPA, FL - November 10, 2024 - Defensive Back Josh Hayes #32 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during the game between the San Francisco 49ers and Tampa Bay Buccaneers. The Bucs lost the game 23-20. Photo By Doug DeFelice/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
TAMPA, FL - November 10, 2024 - Outside Linebacker Joe Tryon-Shoyinka #9 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during the game between the San Francisco 49ers and Tampa Bay Buccaneers. The Bucs lost the game 23-20. Photo By Doug DeFelice/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
TAMPA, FL - November 10, 2024 - Inside Linebacker Lavonte David #54 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during the game between the San Francisco 49ers and Tampa Bay Buccaneers. The Bucs lost the game 23-20. Photo By Doug DeFelice/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
TAMPA, FL - November 10, 2024 - Tight End Cade Otton #88 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during the game between the San Francisco 49ers and Tampa Bay Buccaneers. The Bucs lost the game 23-20. Photo By Doug DeFelice/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
TAMPA, FL - November 10, 2024 - Defensive Back Josh Hayes #32 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during the game between the San Francisco 49ers and Tampa Bay Buccaneers. The Bucs lost the game 23-20. Photo By Doug DeFelice/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
TAMPA, FL - November 10, 2024 - Outside Linebacker Anthony Nelson #98 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers recovers a fumble during the game between the San Francisco 49ers and Tampa Bay Buccaneers. The Bucs lost the game 23-20. Photo By Doug DeFelice/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
TAMPA, FL - November 10, 2024 - Defensive Lineman Calijah Kancey #94 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during the game between the San Francisco 49ers and Tampa Bay Buccaneers. The Bucs lost the game 23-20. Photo By Doug DeFelice/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
TAMPA, FL - November 10, 2024 - Running Back Rachaad White #1 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during the game between the San Francisco 49ers and Tampa Bay Buccaneers. The Bucs lost the game 23-20. Photo By Doug DeFelice/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
TAMPA, FL - November 10, 2024 - Running Back Rachaad White #1 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during the game between the San Francisco 49ers and Tampa Bay Buccaneers. The Bucs lost the game 23-20. Photo By Doug DeFelice/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
TAMPA, FL - November 10, 2024 - Fans wave American flags during the game between the San Francisco 49ers and Tampa Bay Buccaneers. The Bucs lost the game 23-20. Photo By Doug DeFelice/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
TAMPA, FL - November 10, 2024 - Defensive Tackle Vita Vea #50 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during the game between the San Francisco 49ers and Tampa Bay Buccaneers. The Bucs lost the game 23-20. Photo By Doug DeFelice/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
TAMPA, FL - November 10, 2024 - The Tampa Bay Buccaneers defense during the game between the San Francisco 49ers and Tampa Bay Buccaneers. The Bucs lost the game 23-20. Photo By Doug DeFelice/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
TAMPA, FL - November 10, 2024 - Running Back Rachaad White #1 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during the game between the San Francisco 49ers and Tampa Bay Buccaneers. The Bucs lost the game 23-20. Photo By Doug DeFelice/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
TAMPA, FL - November 10, 2024 - Quarterback Baker Mayfield #6 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during the game between the San Francisco 49ers and Tampa Bay Buccaneers. The Bucs lost the game 23-20. Photo By Doug DeFelice/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
TAMPA, FL - November 10, 2024 - Running Back Rachaad White #1 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during the game between the San Francisco 49ers and Tampa Bay Buccaneers. The Bucs lost the game 23-20. Photo By Doug DeFelice/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
TAMPA, FL - November 10, 2024 - Running Back Rachaad White #1 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during the game between the San Francisco 49ers and Tampa Bay Buccaneers. The Bucs lost the game 23-20. Photo By Doug DeFelice/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
TAMPA, FL - November 10, 2024 - Quarterback Baker Mayfield #6 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers before the game between the San Francisco 49ers and Tampa Bay Buccaneers. The Bucs lost the game 23-20. Photo By Kyle Zedaker/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
TAMPA, FL - November 10, 2024 - Wide Receiver Marquez Callaway #85 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers before the game between the San Francisco 49ers and Tampa Bay Buccaneers. The Bucs lost the game 23-20. Photo By Kyle Zedaker/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
TAMPA, FL - November 10, 2024 - Wide Receiver Trey Palmer #10 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers greets members of the Coast Guard before the game between the San Francisco 49ers and Tampa Bay Buccaneers. The Bucs lost the game 23-20. Photo By Kyle Zedaker/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
TAMPA, FL - November 10, 2024 - Quarterback Baker Mayfield #6 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers greets members of the Armed Forces before the game between the San Francisco 49ers and Tampa Bay Buccaneers. The Bucs lost the game 23-20. Photo By Kyle Zedaker/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
TAMPA, FL - November 10, 2024 - Center Graham Barton #62 and Quarterback Baker Mayfield #6 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers before the game between the San Francisco 49ers and Tampa Bay Buccaneers. The Bucs lost the game 23-20. Photo By Kyle Zedaker/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
TAMPA, FL - November 10, 2024 - Offensive Lineman Robert Hainsey #70 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers greets members of the Armed Forces before the game between the San Francisco 49ers and Tampa Bay Buccaneers. The Bucs lost the game 23-20. Photo By Kyle Zedaker/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
TAMPA, FL - November 10, 2024 - Running Back Bucky Irving #7 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers before the game between the San Francisco 49ers and Tampa Bay Buccaneers. The Bucs lost the game 23-20. Photo By Kyle Zedaker/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
TAMPA, FL - November 10, 2024 - Run Game Coordinator/Defensive Line Coach Kacy Rodgers and Defensive Tackle Vita Vea #50 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers before the game between the San Francisco 49ers and Tampa Bay Buccaneers. The Bucs lost the game 23-20. Photo By Kyle Zedaker/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
TAMPA, FL - November 10, 2024 - Wide Receiver Marquez Callaway #85 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers before the game between the San Francisco 49ers and Tampa Bay Buccaneers. The Bucs lost the game 23-20. Photo By Kyle Zedaker/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
TAMPA, FL - November 10, 2024 - Inside Linebacker K.J. Britt #52 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers before the game between the San Francisco 49ers and Tampa Bay Buccaneers. The Bucs lost the game 23-20. Photo By Kyle Zedaker/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
TAMPA, FL - November 10, 2024 - Defensive Lineman Calijah Kancey #94 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers before the game between the San Francisco 49ers and Tampa Bay Buccaneers. The Bucs lost the game 23-20. Photo By Kyle Zedaker/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
TAMPA, FL - November 10, 2024 - Safety Christian Izien #29 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers before the game between the San Francisco 49ers and Tampa Bay Buccaneers. The Bucs lost the game 23-20. Photo By Kyle Zedaker/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
TAMPA, FL - November 10, 2024 - Safety Jordan Whitehead #3 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers before the game between the San Francisco 49ers and Tampa Bay Buccaneers. The Bucs lost the game 23-20. Photo By Kyle Zedaker/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
TAMPA, FL - November 10, 2024 - Defensive Tackle Vita Vea #50 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers before the game between the San Francisco 49ers and Tampa Bay Buccaneers. The Bucs lost the game 23-20. Photo By Kyle Zedaker/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
TAMPA, FL - November 10, 2024 - Safety Antoine Winfield Jr. #31 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers before the game between the San Francisco 49ers and Tampa Bay Buccaneers. The Bucs lost the game 23-20. Photo By Kyle Zedaker/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
TAMPA, FL - November 10, 2024 - Inside Linebacker Lavonte David #54 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers before the game between the San Francisco 49ers and Tampa Bay Buccaneers. The Bucs lost the game 23-20. Photo By Kyle Zedaker/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
TAMPA, FL - November 10, 2024 - Inside Linebacker Lavonte David #54 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers before the game between the San Francisco 49ers and Tampa Bay Buccaneers. The Bucs lost the game 23-20. Photo By Kyle Zedaker/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
TAMPA, FL - November 10, 2024 - Quarterback Baker Mayfield #6 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers before the game between the San Francisco 49ers and Tampa Bay Buccaneers. The Bucs lost the game 23-20. Photo By Kyle Zedaker/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
TAMPA, FL - November 10, 2024 - Flyover before the game between the San Francisco 49ers and Tampa Bay Buccaneers. The Bucs lost the game 23-20. Photo By Kyle Zedaker/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
TAMPA, FL - November 10, 2024 - Running Back Rachaad White #1 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during the game between the San Francisco 49ers and Tampa Bay Buccaneers. The Bucs lost the game 23-20. Photo By Kyle Zedaker/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
TAMPA, FL - November 10, 2024 - Safety Antoine Winfield Jr. #31 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during the game between the San Francisco 49ers and Tampa Bay Buccaneers. The Bucs lost the game 23-20. Photo By Kyle Zedaker/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
TAMPA, FL - November 10, 2024 - Tight End Cade Otton #88 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during the game between the San Francisco 49ers and Tampa Bay Buccaneers. The Bucs lost the game 23-20. Photo By Kyle Zedaker/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
TAMPA, FL - November 10, 2024 - A general view of a made field goal during the game between the San Francisco 49ers and Tampa Bay Buccaneers. The Bucs lost the game 23-20. Photo By Kyle Zedaker/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
TAMPA, FL - November 10, 2024 - Outside Linebacker Anthony Nelson #98 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers recovers a fumble during the game between the San Francisco 49ers and Tampa Bay Buccaneers. The Bucs lost the game 23-20. Photo By Kyle Zedaker/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
TAMPA, FL - November 10, 2024 - Outside Linebacker Anthony Nelson #98 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers recovers a fumble during the game between the San Francisco 49ers and Tampa Bay Buccaneers. The Bucs lost the game 23-20. Photo By Kyle Zedaker/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
TAMPA, FL - November 10, 2024 - Running Back Rachaad White #1 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers scores a touchdown during the game between the San Francisco 49ers and Tampa Bay Buccaneers. The Bucs lost the game 23-20. Photo By Kyle Zedaker/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
TAMPA, FL - November 10, 2024 - Running Back Rachaad White #1 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers celebrates a touchdown with teammates during the game between the San Francisco 49ers and Tampa Bay Buccaneers. The Bucs lost the game 23-20. Photo By Kyle Zedaker/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
TAMPA, FL - November 10, 2024 - Flag runner during the game between the San Francisco 49ers and Tampa Bay Buccaneers. The Bucs lost the game 23-20. Photo By Kyle Zedaker/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
TAMPA, FL - November 10, 2024 - Safety Antoine Winfield Jr. #31 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during the game between the San Francisco 49ers and Tampa Bay Buccaneers. The Bucs lost the game 23-20. Photo By Kyle Zedaker/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
TAMPA, FL - November 10, 2024 - Defensive Lineman Calijah Kancey #94 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during the game between the San Francisco 49ers and Tampa Bay Buccaneers. The Bucs lost the game 23-20. Photo By Kyle Zedaker/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
TAMPA, FL - November 10, 2024 - Running Back Bucky Irving #7 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during the game between the San Francisco 49ers and Tampa Bay Buccaneers. The Bucs lost the game 23-20. Photo By Kyle Zedaker/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
TAMPA, FL - November 10, 2024 - Running Back Bucky Irving #7 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during the game between the San Francisco 49ers and Tampa Bay Buccaneers. The Bucs lost the game 23-20. Photo By Kyle Zedaker/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
TAMPA, FL - November 10, 2024 - Running Back Bucky Irving #7 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers scores a touchdown during the game between the San Francisco 49ers and Tampa Bay Buccaneers. The Bucs lost the game 23-20. Photo By Kyle Zedaker/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
TAMPA, FL - November 10, 2024 - \ during the game between the San Francisco 49ers and Tampa Bay Buccaneers. The Bucs lost the game 23-20. Photo By Kyle Zedaker/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
TAMPA, FL - November 10, 2024 - Running Back Bucky Irving #7 and Wide Receiver Trey Palmer #10 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers celebrate a touchdown during the game between the San Francisco 49ers and Tampa Bay Buccaneers. The Bucs lost the game 23-20. Photo By Kyle Zedaker/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
TAMPA, FL - November 10, 2024 - Wide Receiver Sterling Shepard #17 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during the game between the San Francisco 49ers and Tampa Bay Buccaneers. The Bucs lost the game 23-20. Photo By Kyle Zedaker/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
TAMPA, FL - November 10, 2024 - Running Back Bucky Irving #7 and Quarterback Baker Mayfield #6 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers celebrate a touchdown during the game between the San Francisco 49ers and Tampa Bay Buccaneers. The Bucs lost the game 23-20. Photo By Kyle Zedaker/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
TAMPA, FL - November 10, 2024 - Fans cheer after a missed field goal attempt during the game between the San Francisco 49ers and Tampa Bay Buccaneers. The Bucs lost the game 23-20. Photo By Kyle Zedaker/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
TAMPA, FL - November 10, 2024 - Inside Linebacker Lavonte David #54 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during the game between the San Francisco 49ers and Tampa Bay Buccaneers. The Bucs lost the game 23-20. Photo By Kyle Zedaker/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
TAMPA, FL - November 10, 2024 - Quarterback Baker Mayfield #6 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during the game between the San Francisco 49ers and Tampa Bay Buccaneers. The Bucs lost the game 23-20. Photo By Kyle Zedaker/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
TAMPA, FL - November 10, 2024 - Quarterback Baker Mayfield #6 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during the game between the San Francisco 49ers and Tampa Bay Buccaneers. The Bucs lost the game 23-20. Photo By Kyle Zedaker/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
TAMPA, FL - November 10, 2024 - Quarterback Baker Mayfield #6 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during the game between the San Francisco 49ers and Tampa Bay Buccaneers. The Bucs lost the game 23-20. Photo By Kyle Zedaker/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
TAMPA, FL - November 10, 2024 - Quarterback Baker Mayfield #6 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during the game between the San Francisco 49ers and Tampa Bay Buccaneers. The Bucs lost the game 23-20. Photo By Kyle Zedaker/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
TAMPA, FL - November 10, 2024 - Quarterback Baker Mayfield #6 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during the game between the San Francisco 49ers and Tampa Bay Buccaneers. The Bucs lost the game 23-20. Photo By Kyle Zedaker/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
TAMPA, FL - November 10, 2024 - Fans cheer for Quarterback Baker Mayfield #6 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during the game between the San Francisco 49ers and Tampa Bay Buccaneers. The Bucs lost the game 23-20. Photo By Kyle Zedaker/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
TAMPA, FL - November 10, 2024 - Long Snapper Evan Deckers #86, Kicker Chase McLaughlin #4, and VP of Player Engagement Duke Preston after the game between the San Francisco 49ers and Tampa Bay Buccaneers. The Bucs lost the game 23-20. Photo By Kyle Zedaker/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
TAMPA, FL - November 10, 2024 - Safety Antoine Winfield Jr. #31 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers before the game between the San Francisco 49ers and Tampa Bay Buccaneers. The Bucs lost the game 23-20. Photo By Tori Richman/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
TAMPA, FL - November 10, 2024 - Running Back Sean Tucker #44 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers before the game between the San Francisco 49ers and Tampa Bay Buccaneers. The Bucs lost the game 23-20. Photo By Tori Richman/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
TAMPA, FL - November 10, 2024 - Quarterback Baker Mayfield #6 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers before the game between the San Francisco 49ers and Tampa Bay Buccaneers. The Bucs lost the game 23-20. Photo By Tori Richman/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
TAMPA, FL - November 10, 2024 - Quarterback Baker Mayfield #6 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers before the game between the San Francisco 49ers and Tampa Bay Buccaneers. The Bucs lost the game 23-20. Photo By Tori Richman/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
TAMPA, FL - November 10, 2024 - Wide Receiver Rakim Jarrett #18 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers before the game between the San Francisco 49ers and Tampa Bay Buccaneers. The Bucs lost the game 23-20. Photo By Tori Richman/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
TAMPA, FL - November 10, 2024 - Outside Linebacker Joe Tryon-Shoyinka #9 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers before the game between the San Francisco 49ers and Tampa Bay Buccaneers. The Bucs lost the game 23-20. Photo By Tori Richman/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
TAMPA, FL - November 10, 2024 - Linebacker Vi Jones #53 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers before the game between the San Francisco 49ers and Tampa Bay Buccaneers. The Bucs lost the game 23-20. Photo By Tori Richman/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
TAMPA, FL - November 10, 2024 - Safety Antoine Winfield Jr. #31 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers before the game between the San Francisco 49ers and Tampa Bay Buccaneers. The Bucs lost the game 23-20. Photo By Tori Richman/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
TAMPA, FL - November 10, 2024 - Safety Jordan Whitehead #3 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers before the game between the San Francisco 49ers and Tampa Bay Buccaneers. The Bucs lost the game 23-20. Photo By Tori Richman/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
TAMPA, FL - November 10, 2024 - Inside Linebacker Lavonte David #54 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers before the game between the San Francisco 49ers and Tampa Bay Buccaneers. The Bucs lost the game 23-20. Photo By Tori Richman/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
TAMPA, FL - November 10, 2024 - Tackle Tristan Wirfs #78 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers before the game between the San Francisco 49ers and Tampa Bay Buccaneers. The Bucs lost the game 23-20. Photo By Tori Richman/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
TAMPA, FL - November 10, 2024 - Safety Antoine Winfield Jr. #31 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers before the game between the San Francisco 49ers and Tampa Bay Buccaneers. The Bucs lost the game 23-20. Photo By Tori Richman/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
TAMPA, FL - November 10, 2024 - Safety Jordan Whitehead #3 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers before the game between the San Francisco 49ers and Tampa Bay Buccaneers. The Bucs lost the game 23-20. Photo By Tori Richman/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
TAMPA, FL - November 10, 2024 - Quarterback Baker Mayfield #6 and Running Back Bucky Irving #7 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers before the game between the San Francisco 49ers and Tampa Bay Buccaneers. The Bucs lost the game 23-20. Photo By Tori Richman/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
TAMPA, FL - November 10, 2024 - Quarterback Baker Mayfield #6 and Running Back Bucky Irving #7 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers before the game between the San Francisco 49ers and Tampa Bay Buccaneers. The Bucs lost the game 23-20. Photo By Tori Richman/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
TAMPA, FL - November 10, 2024 - Running Back Bucky Irving #7 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers before the game between the San Francisco 49ers and Tampa Bay Buccaneers. The Bucs lost the game 23-20. Photo By Tori Richman/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
TAMPA, FL - November 10, 2024 - Quarterback Baker Mayfield #6 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers before the game between the San Francisco 49ers and Tampa Bay Buccaneers. The Bucs lost the game 23-20. Photo By Tori Richman/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
TAMPA, FL - November 10, 2024 - Cornerback Keenan Isaac #21 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers before the game between the San Francisco 49ers and Tampa Bay Buccaneers. The Bucs lost the game 23-20. Photo By Tori Richman/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
TAMPA, FL - November 10, 2024 - Tight End Ko Kieft #41 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers before the game between the San Francisco 49ers and Tampa Bay Buccaneers. The Bucs lost the game 23-20. Photo By Tori Richman/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
TAMPA, FL - November 10, 2024 - Tackle Tristan Wirfs #78 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers before the game between the San Francisco 49ers and Tampa Bay Buccaneers. The Bucs lost the game 23-20. Photo By Tori Richman/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
TAMPA, FL - November 10, 2024 - Quarterback Baker Mayfield #6 and Offensive Lineman Robert Hainsey #70 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers before the game between the San Francisco 49ers and Tampa Bay Buccaneers. The Bucs lost the game 23-20. Photo By Tori Richman/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
TAMPA, FL - November 10, 2024 - Quarterback Baker Mayfield #6 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers before the game between the San Francisco 49ers and Tampa Bay Buccaneers. The Bucs lost the game 23-20. Photo By Tori Richman/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
TAMPA, FL - November 10, 2024 - Quarterback Baker Mayfield #6 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers before the game between the San Francisco 49ers and Tampa Bay Buccaneers. The Bucs lost the game 23-20. Photo By Tori Richman/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
TAMPA, FL - November 10, 2024 - Defensive Lineman Logan Hall #90 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers before the game between the San Francisco 49ers and Tampa Bay Buccaneers. The Bucs lost the game 23-20. Photo By Tori Richman/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
TAMPA, FL - November 10, 2024 - Defensive Back Josh Hayes #32 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers before the game between the San Francisco 49ers and Tampa Bay Buccaneers. The Bucs lost the game 23-20. Photo By Tori Richman/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
TAMPA, FL - November 10, 2024 - Safety Jordan Whitehead #3 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers before the game between the San Francisco 49ers and Tampa Bay Buccaneers. The Bucs lost the game 23-20. Photo By Tori Richman/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
TAMPA, FL - November 10, 2024 - Defensive Tackle Vita Vea #50 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers before the game between the San Francisco 49ers and Tampa Bay Buccaneers. The Bucs lost the game 23-20. Photo By Tori Richman/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
TAMPA, FL - November 10, 2024 - Safety Antoine Winfield Jr. #31 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers before the game between the San Francisco 49ers and Tampa Bay Buccaneers. The Bucs lost the game 23-20. Photo By Tori Richman/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
TAMPA, FL - November 10, 2024 - Tampa Bay Buccaneers Cheerleaders and the flyover before the game between the San Francisco 49ers and Tampa Bay Buccaneers. The Bucs lost the game 23-20. Photo By Tori Richman/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
TAMPA, FL - November 10, 2024 - Inside Linebacker Lavonte David #54, Safety Antoine Winfield Jr. #31, Quarterback Baker Mayfield #6, Defensive Tackle Vita Vea #50 and Tackle Tristan Wirfs #78 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers before the game between the San Francisco 49ers and Tampa Bay Buccaneers. The Bucs lost the game 23-20. Photo By Tori Richman/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
TAMPA, FL - November 10, 2024 - Defensive Lineman Greg Gaines #96 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during the game between the San Francisco 49ers and Tampa Bay Buccaneers. The Bucs lost the game 23-20. Photo By Tori Richman/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
TAMPA, FL - November 10, 2024 - Defensive Lineman Greg Gaines #96 and Defensive Lineman William Gholston #92 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during the game between the San Francisco 49ers and Tampa Bay Buccaneers. The Bucs lost the game 23-20. Photo By Tori Richman/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
TAMPA, FL - November 10, 2024 - Running Back Bucky Irving #7 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during the game between the San Francisco 49ers and Tampa Bay Buccaneers. The Bucs lost the game 23-20. Photo By Tori Richman/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
TAMPA, FL - November 10, 2024 - Defensive Tackle Vita Vea #50 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during the game between the San Francisco 49ers and Tampa Bay Buccaneers. The Bucs lost the game 23-20. Photo By Tori Richman/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
TAMPA, FL - November 10, 2024 - Inside Linebacker Lavonte David #54 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during the game between the San Francisco 49ers and Tampa Bay Buccaneers. The Bucs lost the game 23-20. Photo By Tori Richman/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
TAMPA, FL - November 10, 2024 - Outside Linebacker Chris Braswell #43 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during the game between the San Francisco 49ers and Tampa Bay Buccaneers. The Bucs lost the game 23-20. Photo By Tori Richman/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
TAMPA, FL - November 10, 2024 - Wide Receiver Sterling Shepard #17 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during the game between the San Francisco 49ers and Tampa Bay Buccaneers. The Bucs lost the game 23-20. Photo By Tori Richman/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
TAMPA, FL - November 10, 2024 - Outside Linebacker Anthony Nelson #98 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during the game between the San Francisco 49ers and Tampa Bay Buccaneers. The Bucs lost the game 23-20. Photo By Tori Richman/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
TAMPA, FL - November 10, 2024 - Outside Linebacker Anthony Nelson #98 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during the game between the San Francisco 49ers and Tampa Bay Buccaneers. The Bucs lost the game 23-20. Photo By Tori Richman/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
TAMPA, FL - November 10, 2024 - Running Back Rachaad White #1 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during the game between the San Francisco 49ers and Tampa Bay Buccaneers. The Bucs lost the game 23-20. Photo By Tori Richman/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
TAMPA, FL - November 10, 2024 - Defensive Tackle Vita Vea #50 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during the game between the San Francisco 49ers and Tampa Bay Buccaneers. The Bucs lost the game 23-20. Photo By Tori Richman/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
TAMPA, FL - November 10, 2024 - Outside Linebacker Joe Tryon-Shoyinka #9 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during the game between the San Francisco 49ers and Tampa Bay Buccaneers. The Bucs lost the game 23-20. Photo By Tori Richman/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
TAMPA, FL - November 10, 2024 - Running Back Bucky Irving #7 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during the game between the San Francisco 49ers and Tampa Bay Buccaneers. The Bucs lost the game 23-20. Photo By Tori Richman/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
TAMPA, FL - November 10, 2024 - Running Back Bucky Irving #7 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during the game between the San Francisco 49ers and Tampa Bay Buccaneers. The Bucs lost the game 23-20. Photo By Tori Richman/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
TAMPA, FL - November 10, 2024 - Running Back Bucky Irving #7 and Center Graham Barton #62 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during the game between the San Francisco 49ers and Tampa Bay Buccaneers. The Bucs lost the game 23-20. Photo By Tori Richman/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
TAMPA, FL - November 10, 2024 - Kicker Chase McLaughlin #4 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during the game between the San Francisco 49ers and Tampa Bay Buccaneers. The Bucs lost the game 23-20. Photo By Tori Richman/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
TAMPA, FL - November 10, 2024 - Safety Antoine Winfield Jr. #31 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during the game between the San Francisco 49ers and Tampa Bay Buccaneers. The Bucs lost the game 23-20. Photo By Tori Richman/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
TAMPA, FL - November 10, 2024 - Kicker Chase McLaughlin #4 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during the game between the San Francisco 49ers and Tampa Bay Buccaneers. The Bucs lost the game 23-20. Photo By Tori Richman/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
TAMPA, FL - November 10, 2024 - Quarterback Baker Mayfield #6 and Kicker Chase McLaughlin #4 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during the game between the San Francisco 49ers and Tampa Bay Buccaneers. The Bucs lost the game 23-20. Photo By Tori Richman/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
TAMPA, FL - November 10, 2024 - Quarterback Baker Mayfield #6 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers after the game between the San Francisco 49ers and Tampa Bay Buccaneers. The Bucs lost the game 23-20. Photo By Tori Richman/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
TAMPA, FL - November 10, 2024 - Quarterback Baker Mayfield #6 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers after the game between the San Francisco 49ers and Tampa Bay Buccaneers. The Bucs lost the game 23-20. Photo By Tori Richman/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
(On the practice squad: WR Marquez Callaway, OL Luke Haggard, WR Dennis Houston, WR Tanner Knue, OL Lorenz Metz, T Raiqwon O'Neal, QB Michael Pratt, TE Tanner Taula, RB D.J. Williams)
Ryan Miller, who logged exactly three offensive snaps as a rookie in 2023 and was on the practice squad for the first six games of the 2024 campaign, was Tampa Bay's busiest receiver in Week 10 against the San Francisco 49ers. Miller played 52 of a possible 61 snaps, two more than Rakim Jarrett and eight more than Sterling Shepard. Those snap counts marked new career highs for both Miller and Jarrett. Jarrett finished the game with two receptions for 10 yards while Miller snared one pass for 11 yards.
Justin Skule, who started four games at right tackle earlier in the season while Luke Goedeke was recovering from a concussion, got into the Week 10 game at left tackle after Tristan Wirfs sustained a second-quarter knee injury. Skule ended up with 44 snaps on offense.
The Bucs saw a bit of an uptick in "12" personnel usage, which meant more playing time for Payne Durham, who was in for 25% of the offensive plays. Cade Otton, as usual, rarely left the field and was in for all but four of the Bucs' 61 snaps. It was close to an even split between running backs Rachaad White and Bucky Irving, with 37 snaps for the former and 28 for the latter. Each back finished with exactly 16 touches, and Irving led the team with 13 carries for 73 yards and a touchdown.
DEFENSE
DL: Calijah Kancey, Earnest Brown, C.J. Brewer
NT: Vita Vea, Greg Gaines
DL: Logan Hall, William Gholston
OLB: Yaya Diaby, Anthony Nelson
ILB: K.J. Britt, J.J. Russell
ILB: Lavonte David, Antonio Grier
OLB: Joe Tryon-Shoyinka, Chris Braswell *, Jose Ramirez
CB: Josh Hayes, Tyrek Funderburk *
CB: Zyon McCollum, Troy Hill
S: Antoine Winfield Jr., Christian Izien, Tavierre Thomas
S: Jordan Whitehead, Tykee Smith *, Mike Edwards
(On the practice squad: S Marcus Banks, CB Dallis Flowers, DL Mike Greene, OLB Daniel Grzesiak, CB Troy Hill, LB Vi Jones, S Rashad Wisdom)
The Buccaneers have a handful of depth chart changes in their secondary in Week 12 after claiming safety Mike Edwards off waivers from the Titans and waiving cornerback Keenan Isaac. On Monday, the team also promoted cornerback Troy Hill from their practice squad and waived safety Kaevon Merriweather. Those two pairs of moves left the Bucs back where they started, with four cornerbacks and six safeties.
With Smith a late scratch against the 49ers due to a practice-field knee injury, Izien reprised his 2023 role as the Bucs' slot corner and was on the field for 38 of San Francisco's 64 snaps. Second-year man Josh Hayes got his second straight start and played every defensive snap; rookie Tyrek Funderburk, who had started the two games prior to Hayes' starts, came into the game late when Zyon McCollum suffered a hamstring injury and logged nine snaps. Hayes finished with six tackles and two passes defensed. He is now listed as the starting cornerback opposite McCollum, though that would likely change when Jamel Dean returns from injured reserve.
The Buccaneers tried a couple different personnel packages on defense, with the most notable new addition being linebacker J.J. Russell. Russell got into the game for 12 plays in place of starter K.J. Britt, primarily in passing situations. Britt was off the field for 23 of the Niners' 64 snaps; the Bucs at times used packages with three outside linebackers on the field at the same time.
Yaya Diaby was the busiest man in Tampa Bay's edge rush rotation, drawing 46 snaps and contributing two tackles and a quarterback hit. Joe Tryon-Shoyinka got 40 snaps and recorded one of the team's three sacks of quarterback Brock Purdy. On the interior line, Vita Vea and Calijah Kancey each played 43 snaps, and Kancey got his fourth sack of the season. Defensive lineman Greg Gaines returned from a two-game injury absence to record his first sack of the season.
SPECIALISTS
P: Trenton Gill
PK: Chase McLaughlin
KO: Trenton Gill
H: Trenton Gill
LS: Zach Triner
PR: Trey Palmer, Jalen McMillan *
KR: Bucky Irving *
KR: Sean Tucker, Trey Palmer
(On the practice squad: P Jack Browning)
Outside linebacker Anthony Nelson continued to be the Bucs' most-utilized player on special teams and against San Francisco accomplished the relatively rare feat of being on the field for every single one of his team's kick-and-return snaps, 29 in total. Next were Thomas and safety Kaevon Merriweather, who logged 25 snaps each, and Russell, who had 24.
Irving and fellow running back Sean Tucker lined up deep on kickoffs against San Francisco and Trey Palmer fielded punts, but the Buccaneers didn't have a return of either type in the game. The 49ers only punted once and all five of their kickoffs went into the end zone for touchbacks. Tucker did have a tackle in kick coverage.
