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*, Rakim Jarrett *
- WR: Chris Godwin, Deven Thompkins
- LT: Tristan Wirfs, Justin Skule
- LG: Matt Feiler, Aaron Stinnie
- C: Robert Hainsey
- RG: Cody Mauch *, Nick Leverett
- RT: Luke Goedeke, Brandon Walton
- TE: Cade Otton, David Wells
- TE: Ko Kieft, Payne Durham *
- QB: Baker Mayfield, Kyle Trask
- RB: Rachaad White, Sean Tucker , *Chase Edmonds, Ke'Shawn Vaughn
The Buccaneers made no changes to their offensive depth chart for Week Three, but running back Chase Edmonds could miss time due to a knee injury suffered on Sunday against the Bears. If so, that would open the door for fourth-year back Ke'Shawn Vaughn to get into the mix after he was a healthy scratch the first two weeks. Edmonds has four carries for 20 yards and no receptions through the first two games on a total of 11 offensive snaps.
Barring injuries, the Bucs usually have six players who take every single offensive snap in a game, the five offensive lineman and the quarterback. In Week Two, they had a seventh player who got very close, as second-year tight end Cade Otton played 69 of 71 offensive snaps, or 97%. Otton was also on the field for 66 of 68 plays in Week One against Minnesota and Offensive Coordinator Dave Canales has called him the player that ties the run and pass game together as the team seeks more balance in 2023. Otton caught all six passes thrown his direction on Sunday, for a total of 41 yards, and helped the run game rack up 120 yards and a touchdown.
"It's a great challenge," said Otton of playing nearly every snap. "I try to take pride in never asking to come out of the game, so it's one of those things [where] you have to refocus every single play, just focus on that next rep and what you have to do to win it. That's really all I'm thinking about in the moment and then however many plays I play at the end of the game, it is what it is."
The Bucs and Bears did battle on an extremely hot and humid afternoon Sunday, which meant both coaching staffs had to find ways to get some of their key players a little extra rest. That was true for Canales and his top receiver in 2023, Mike Evans. Evans had a huge game, catching six passes on eight targets for 171 yards and a touchdown, and he did it while watching his snap count fall from 83.8% in Week One (in a domed stadium in Minnesota) to 60.6% in Week Two. There's a good reason for that: Evans was covering a lot of ground. According to NFL Next Gen Stats, Evans ran a total of 922.9 yards on his 43 plays, which was only 48 fewer yards than he ran on 56 plays in Minnesota.
The Buccaneers offense ran a bit more "11" personnel than "12," with three receivers on the field for 49% of the snaps. That third receiver role was split almost right down the middle between rookie Trey Palmer, who got 35 snaps, and second-year man Deven Thompkins, who drew 32. Rookie Rakim Jarrett also was called in for 16 plays, 10 more than he had in Week One. Similarly, tight ends Ko Kieft and David Wells each got 18 snaps, some of them at the same time as the Bucs did also run six plays in three tight end sets.
View the top photos of Tampa Bay's Week 2 matchup vs. the Chicago Bears.
TAMPA, FL - September 17, 2023 - A general view during the game between the Chicago Bears and Tampa Bay Buccaneers. The Bucs won the game, 27-17. Photo By Doug DeFelice/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
TAMPA, FL - September 17, 2023 - The Tampa Bay Buccaneers offense during the game between the Chicago Bears and Tampa Bay Buccaneers. The Bucs won the game, 27-17. Photo By Doug DeFelice/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
TAMPA, FL - September 17, 2023 - Kicker Chase McLaughlin #4 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers makes a field goal during the game between the Chicago Bears and Tampa Bay Buccaneers. The Bucs won the game, 27-17. Photo By Doug DeFelice/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
TAMPA, FL - September 17, 2023 - A general view during the game between the Chicago Bears and Tampa Bay Buccaneers. The Bucs won the game, 27-17. Photo By Kyle Zedaker/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
TAMPA, FL - September 17, 2023 - Quarterback Baker Mayfield #6 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during the game between the Chicago Bears and Tampa Bay Buccaneers. The Bucs won the game, 27-17. Photo By Doug DeFelice/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
TAMPA, FL - September 17, 2023 - Defensive Lineman Mike Greene #91 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during the game between the Chicago Bears and Tampa Bay Buccaneers. The Bucs won the game, 27-17. Photo By Kyle Zedaker/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
TAMPA, FL - September 17, 2023 - Wide Receiver Mike Evans #13 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during the game between the Chicago Bears and Tampa Bay Buccaneers. The Bucs won the game, 27-17. Photo By Doug DeFelice/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
TAMPA, FL - September 17, 2023 - Wide Receiver Mike Evans #13 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during the game between the Chicago Bears and Tampa Bay Buccaneers. The Bucs won the game, 27-17. Photo By Doug DeFelice/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
TAMPA, FL - September 17, 2023 - Wide Receiver Mike Evans #13 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during the game between the Chicago Bears and Tampa Bay Buccaneers. The Bucs won the game, 27-17. Photo By Doug DeFelice/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
TAMPA, FL - September 17, 2023 - Guard Luke Goedeke #67, Running Back Rachaad White #1, and Wide Receiver Deven Thompkins #83 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers celebrate during the game between the Chicago Bears and Tampa Bay Buccaneers. The Bucs won the game, 27-17. Photo By Doug DeFelice/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
TAMPA, FL - September 17, 2023 - Safety Christian Izien #29 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during the game between the Chicago Bears and Tampa Bay Buccaneers. The Bucs won the game, 27-17. Photo By Doug DeFelice/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
TAMPA, FL - September 17, 2023 - Outside Linebacker Joe Tryon-Shoyinka #9 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during the game between the Chicago Bears and Tampa Bay Buccaneers. The Bucs won the game, 27-17. Photo By Doug DeFelice/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
TAMPA, FL - September 17, 2023 - Outside Linebacker Cam Gill #49 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers forces a fumble during the game between the Chicago Bears and Tampa Bay Buccaneers. The Bucs won the game, 27-17. Photo By Doug DeFelice/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
TAMPA, FL - September 17, 2023 - Safety Antoine Winfield Jr. #31 and Outside Linebacker Cam Gill #49 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers celebrate during the game between the Chicago Bears and Tampa Bay Buccaneers. The Bucs won the game, 27-17. Photo By Doug DeFelice/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
TAMPA, FL - September 17, 2023 - Quarterback Baker Mayfield #6 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during the game between the Chicago Bears and Tampa Bay Buccaneers. The Bucs won the game, 27-17. Photo By Doug DeFelice/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
TAMPA, FL - September 17, 2023 - Outside Linebacker Shaquil Barrett #7 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during the game between the Chicago Bears and Tampa Bay Buccaneers. The Bucs won the game, 27-17. Photo By Doug DeFelice/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
TAMPA, FL - September 17, 2023 - Outside Linebacker Joe Tryon-Shoyinka #9 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during the game between the Chicago Bears and Tampa Bay Buccaneers. The Bucs won the game, 27-17. Photo By Doug DeFelice/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
TAMPA, FL - September 17, 2023 - Outside Linebacker Joe Tryon-Shoyinka #9 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during the game between the Chicago Bears and Tampa Bay Buccaneers. The Bucs won the game, 27-17. Photo By Doug DeFelice/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
TAMPA, FL - September 17, 2023 - Wide Receiver Mike Evans #13 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during the game between the Chicago Bears and Tampa Bay Buccaneers. The Bucs won the game, 27-17. Photo By Doug DeFelice/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
TAMPA, FL - September 17, 2023 - Quarterback Baker Mayfield #6 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during the game between the Chicago Bears and Tampa Bay Buccaneers. The Bucs won the game, 27-17. Photo By Doug DeFelice/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
TAMPA, FL - September 17, 2023 - Wide Receiver Mike Evans #13 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers celebrates with fans during the game between the Chicago Bears and Tampa Bay Buccaneers. The Bucs won the game, 27-17. Photo By Doug DeFelice/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
TAMPA, FL - September 17, 2023 - Safety Christian Izien #29 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during the game between the Chicago Bears and Tampa Bay Buccaneers. The Bucs won the game, 27-17. Photo By Doug DeFelice/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
TAMPA, FL - September 17, 2023 - Running Back Rachaad White #1 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during the game between the Chicago Bears and Tampa Bay Buccaneers. The Bucs won the game, 27-17. Photo By Doug DeFelice/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
TAMPA, FL - September 17, 2023 - Safety Ryan Neal #23 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during the game between the Chicago Bears and Tampa Bay Buccaneers. The Bucs won the game, 27-17. Photo By Doug DeFelice/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
TAMPA, FL - September 17, 2023 - Quarterback Baker Mayfield #6 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during the game between the Chicago Bears and Tampa Bay Buccaneers. The Bucs won the game, 27-17. Photo By Doug DeFelice/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
TAMPA, FL - September 17, 2023 - Running Back Rachaad White #1 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during the game between the Chicago Bears and Tampa Bay Buccaneers. The Bucs won the game, 27-17. Photo By Doug DeFelice/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
TAMPA, FL - September 17, 2023 - Running Back Rachaad White #1 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during the game between the Chicago Bears and Tampa Bay Buccaneers. The Bucs won the game, 27-17. Photo By Doug DeFelice/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
TAMPA, FL - September 17, 2023 - Outside Linebacker Shaquil Barrett #7 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during the game between the Chicago Bears and Tampa Bay Buccaneers. The Bucs won the game, 27-17. Photo By Doug DeFelice/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
TAMPA, FL - September 17, 2023 - Outside Linebacker Shaquil Barrett #7 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers returns and interception for a touchdown during the game between the Chicago Bears and Tampa Bay Buccaneers. The Bucs won the game, 27-17. Photo By Doug DeFelice/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
TAMPA, FL - September 17, 2023 - Defensive Tackle Vita Vea #50, Wide Receiver Mike Evans #13, Outside Linebacker Shaquil Barrett #7, and Outside Linebacker Yaya Diaby #0 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers celebrate during the game between the Chicago Bears and Tampa Bay Buccaneers. The Bucs won the game, 27-17. Photo By Doug DeFelice/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
TAMPA, FL - September 17, 2023 - Quarterback Baker Mayfield #6 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers after the game between the Chicago Bears and Tampa Bay Buccaneers. The Bucs won the game, 27-17. Photo By Doug DeFelice/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
TAMPA, FL - September 17, 2023 - Wide Receiver Deven Thompkins #83 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers before the game between the Chicago Bears and Tampa Bay Buccaneers. The Bucs won the game, 27-17. Photo By Kyle Zedaker/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
TAMPA, FL - September 17, 2023 - Wide Receiver Trey Palmer #10 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers before the game between the Chicago Bears and Tampa Bay Buccaneers. The Bucs won the game, 27-17. Photo By Kyle Zedaker/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
TAMPA, FL - September 17, 2023 - Wide Receiver Deven Thompkins #83 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers before the game between the Chicago Bears and Tampa Bay Buccaneers. The Bucs won the game, 27-17. Photo By Kyle Zedaker/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
TAMPA, FL - September 17, 2023 - Wide Receiver Deven Thompkins #83 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers before the game between the Chicago Bears and Tampa Bay Buccaneers. The Bucs won the game, 27-17. Photo By Kyle Zedaker/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
TAMPA, FL - September 17, 2023 - Outside Linebacker Shaquil Barrett #7 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers before the game between the Chicago Bears and Tampa Bay Buccaneers. The Bucs won the game, 27-17. Photo By Kyle Zedaker/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
TAMPA, FL - September 17, 2023 - Guard Aaron Stinnie #64 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers before the game between the Chicago Bears and Tampa Bay Buccaneers. The Bucs won the game, 27-17. Photo By Kyle Zedaker/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
TAMPA, FL - September 17, 2023 - Inside Linebacker Devin White #45 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers before the game between the Chicago Bears and Tampa Bay Buccaneers. The Bucs won the game, 27-17. Photo By Kyle Zedaker/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
TAMPA, FL - September 17, 2023 - Inside Linebacker Lavonte David #54 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers before the game between the Chicago Bears and Tampa Bay Buccaneers. The Bucs won the game, 27-17. Photo By Kyle Zedaker/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
TAMPA, FL - September 17, 2023 - Running Back Rachaad White #1 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers before the game between the Chicago Bears and Tampa Bay Buccaneers. The Bucs won the game, 27-17. Photo By Kyle Zedaker/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
TAMPA, FL - September 17, 2023 - Inside Linebacker K.J. Britt #52 and Wide Receiver Mike Evans #13 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers before the game between the Chicago Bears and Tampa Bay Buccaneers. The Bucs won the game, 27-17. Photo By Kyle Zedaker/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
TAMPA, FL - September 17, 2023 - Wide Receiver Mike Evans #13 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers before the game between the Chicago Bears and Tampa Bay Buccaneers. The Bucs won the game, 27-17. Photo By Kyle Zedaker/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
TAMPA, FL - September 17, 2023 - Safety Christian Izien #29 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers before the game between the Chicago Bears and Tampa Bay Buccaneers. The Bucs won the game, 27-17. Photo By Kyle Zedaker/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
TAMPA, FL - September 17, 2023 - Tight End Cade Otton #88 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers before the game between the Chicago Bears and Tampa Bay Buccaneers. The Bucs won the game, 27-17. Photo By Kyle Zedaker/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
TAMPA, FL - September 17, 2023 - Inside Linebacker Devin White #45 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers before the game between the Chicago Bears and Tampa Bay Buccaneers. The Bucs won the game, 27-17. Photo By Kyle Zedaker/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
TAMPA, FL - September 17, 2023 - Defensive Lineman Greg Gaines #96, Defensive Tackle Vita Vea #50, and Defensive Lineman Patrick O'Connor #79 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers before the game between the Chicago Bears and Tampa Bay Buccaneers. The Bucs won the game, 27-17. Photo By Kyle Zedaker/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
TAMPA, FL - September 17, 2023 - Cornerback Dee Delaney #30 and Cornerback Derrek Pitts #38 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers before the game between the Chicago Bears and Tampa Bay Buccaneers. The Bucs won the game, 27-17. Photo By Kyle Zedaker/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
TAMPA, FL - September 17, 2023 - Wide Receiver Deven Thompkins #83 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers before the game between the Chicago Bears and Tampa Bay Buccaneers. The Bucs won the game, 27-17. Photo By Kyle Zedaker/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
TAMPA, FL - September 17, 2023 - Outside Linebacker Shaquil Barrett #7 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers before the game between the Chicago Bears and Tampa Bay Buccaneers. The Bucs won the game, 27-17. Photo By Kyle Zedaker/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
TAMPA, FL - September 17, 2023 - Quarterback Baker Mayfield #6 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers before the game between the Chicago Bears and Tampa Bay Buccaneers. The Bucs won the game, 27-17. Photo By Kyle Zedaker/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
TAMPA, FL - September 17, 2023 - Wide Receiver Mike Evans #13, Defensive Tackle Vita Vea #50, and Outside Linebacker Joe Tryon-Shoyinka #9 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers before the game between the Chicago Bears and Tampa Bay Buccaneers. The Bucs won the game, 27-17. Photo By Kyle Zedaker/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
TAMPA, FL - September 17, 2023 - Safety Ryan Neal #23 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers before the game between the Chicago Bears and Tampa Bay Buccaneers. The Bucs won the game, 27-17. Photo By Kyle Zedaker/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
TAMPA, FL - September 17, 2023 - Safety Ryan Neal #23 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers before the game between the Chicago Bears and Tampa Bay Buccaneers. The Bucs won the game, 27-17. Photo By Kyle Zedaker/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
TAMPA, FL - September 17, 2023 - Kicker Chase McLaughlin #4, Long Snapper Zach Triner #97, and Punter Jake Camarda #5 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers before the game between the Chicago Bears and Tampa Bay Buccaneers. The Bucs won the game, 27-17. Photo By Kyle Zedaker/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
TAMPA, FL - September 17, 2023 - Tight Ends Coach John Van Dam, Tight End David Wells #89, Tight End Cade Otton #88, and Tight End Payne Durham #87 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers before the game between the Chicago Bears and Tampa Bay Buccaneers. The Bucs won the game, 27-17. Photo By Kyle Zedaker/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
TAMPA, FL - September 17, 2023 - Inside Linebacker Devin White #45 and Safety Antoine Winfield Jr. #31 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers before the game between the Chicago Bears and Tampa Bay Buccaneers. The Bucs won the game, 27-17. Photo By Kyle Zedaker/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
TAMPA, FL - September 17, 2023 - Running Back Sean Tucker #44 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers before the game between the Chicago Bears and Tampa Bay Buccaneers. The Bucs won the game, 27-17. Photo By Kyle Zedaker/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
TAMPA, FL - September 17, 2023 - Wide Receiver Mike Evans #13 and Outside Linebacker Shaquil Barrett #7 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers before the game between the Chicago Bears and Tampa Bay Buccaneers. The Bucs won the game, 27-17. Photo By Kyle Zedaker/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
TAMPA, FL - September 17, 2023 - Outside Linebacker Yaya Diaby #0 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers before the game between the Chicago Bears and Tampa Bay Buccaneers. The Bucs won the game, 27-17. Photo By Kyle Zedaker/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
TAMPA, FL - September 17, 2023 - Safety Antoine Winfield Jr. #31, Inside Linebacker Lavonte David #54, Wide Receiver Chris Godwin #14, Wide Receiver Mike Evans #13, and Tackle Tristan Wirfs #78 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers before the game between the Chicago Bears and Tampa Bay Buccaneers. The Bucs won the game, 27-17. Photo By Kyle Zedaker/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
TAMPA, FL - September 17, 2023 - Running Back Chase Edmonds #22 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during the game between the Chicago Bears and Tampa Bay Buccaneers. The Bucs won the game, 27-17. Photo By Kyle Zedaker/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
TAMPA, FL - September 17, 2023 - Running Back Chase Edmonds #22 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during the game between the Chicago Bears and Tampa Bay Buccaneers. The Bucs won the game, 27-17. Photo By Kyle Zedaker/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
TAMPA, FL - September 17, 2023 - Quarterback Baker Mayfield #6 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during the game between the Chicago Bears and Tampa Bay Buccaneers. The Bucs won the game, 27-17. Photo By Kyle Zedaker/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
TAMPA, FL - September 17, 2023 - Safety Christian Izien #29 and Cornerback Dee Delaney #30 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during the game between the Chicago Bears and Tampa Bay Buccaneers. The Bucs won the game, 27-17. Photo By Kyle Zedaker/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
TAMPA, FL - September 17, 2023 - Tight End Cade Otton #88 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during the game between the Chicago Bears and Tampa Bay Buccaneers. The Bucs won the game, 27-17. Photo By Kyle Zedaker/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
TAMPA, FL - September 17, 2023 - Quarterback Baker Mayfield #6 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during the game between the Chicago Bears and Tampa Bay Buccaneers. The Bucs won the game, 27-17. Photo By Kyle Zedaker/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
TAMPA, FL - September 17, 2023 - Outside Linebacker Joe Tryon-Shoyinka #9 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during the game between the Chicago Bears and Tampa Bay Buccaneers. The Bucs won the game, 27-17. Photo By Kyle Zedaker/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
TAMPA, FL - September 17, 2023 - Wide Receiver Mike Evans #13 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during the game between the Chicago Bears and Tampa Bay Buccaneers. The Bucs won the game, 27-17. Photo By Kyle Zedaker/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
TAMPA, FL - September 17, 2023 - Wide Receiver Mike Evans #13 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during the game between the Chicago Bears and Tampa Bay Buccaneers. The Bucs won the game, 27-17. Photo By Kyle Zedaker/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
TAMPA, FL - September 17, 2023 - Wide Receiver Mike Evans #13 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during the game between the Chicago Bears and Tampa Bay Buccaneers. The Bucs won the game, 27-17. Photo By Kyle Zedaker/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
TAMPA, FL - September 17, 2023 - Running Back Rachaad White #1 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during the game between the Chicago Bears and Tampa Bay Buccaneers. The Bucs won the game, 27-17. Photo By Kyle Zedaker/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
TAMPA, FL - September 17, 2023 - Running Back Rachaad White #1 and Quarterback Baker Mayfield #6 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during the game between the Chicago Bears and Tampa Bay Buccaneers. The Bucs won the game, 27-17. Photo By Kyle Zedaker/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
TAMPA, FL - September 17, 2023 - Flag runners during the game between the Chicago Bears and Tampa Bay Buccaneers. The Bucs won the game, 27-17. Photo By Kyle Zedaker/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
TAMPA, FL - September 17, 2023 - Defensive Lineman William Gholston #92 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during the game between the Chicago Bears and Tampa Bay Buccaneers. The Bucs won the game, 27-17. Photo By Kyle Zedaker/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
TAMPA, FL - September 17, 2023 - Inside Linebacker Lavonte David #54 and Safety Antoine Winfield Jr. #31 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during the game between the Chicago Bears and Tampa Bay Buccaneers. The Bucs won the game, 27-17. Photo By Kyle Zedaker/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
TAMPA, FL - September 17, 2023 - Outside Linebacker Joe Tryon-Shoyinka #9 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during the game between the Chicago Bears and Tampa Bay Buccaneers. The Bucs won the game, 27-17. Photo By Kyle Zedaker/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
TAMPA, FL - September 17, 2023 - Safety Ryan Neal #23 and Outside Linebacker Cam Gill #49 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during the game between the Chicago Bears and Tampa Bay Buccaneers. The Bucs won the game, 27-17. Photo By Kyle Zedaker/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
TAMPA, FL - September 17, 2023 - Running Back Rachaad White #1 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during the game between the Chicago Bears and Tampa Bay Buccaneers. The Bucs won the game, 27-17. Photo By Kyle Zedaker/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
TAMPA, FL - September 17, 2023 - Quarterback Baker Mayfield #6 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during the game between the Chicago Bears and Tampa Bay Buccaneers. The Bucs won the game, 27-17. Photo By Kyle Zedaker/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
TAMPA, FL - September 17, 2023 - Quarterback Baker Mayfield #6 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during the game between the Chicago Bears and Tampa Bay Buccaneers. The Bucs won the game, 27-17. Photo By Kyle Zedaker/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
TAMPA, FL - September 17, 2023 - Guard Luke Goedeke #67 and Quarterback Baker Mayfield #6 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during the game between the Chicago Bears and Tampa Bay Buccaneers. The Bucs won the game, 27-17. Photo By Kyle Zedaker/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
TAMPA, FL - September 17, 2023 - Quarterback Baker Mayfield #6 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during the game between the Chicago Bears and Tampa Bay Buccaneers. The Bucs won the game, 27-17. Photo By Kyle Zedaker/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
TAMPA, FL - September 17, 2023 - Running Back Rachaad White #1 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during the game between the Chicago Bears and Tampa Bay Buccaneers. The Bucs won the game, 27-17. Photo By Kyle Zedaker/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
TAMPA, FL - September 17, 2023 - Wide Receiver Trey Palmer #10 and Wide Receiver Mike Evans #13 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during the game between the Chicago Bears and Tampa Bay Buccaneers. The Bucs won the game, 27-17. Photo By Kyle Zedaker/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
TAMPA, FL - September 17, 2023 - Safety Christian Izien #29 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during the game between the Chicago Bears and Tampa Bay Buccaneers. The Bucs won the game, 27-17. Photo By Kyle Zedaker/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
TAMPA, FL - September 17, 2023 - Punter Jake Camarda #5 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during the game between the Chicago Bears and Tampa Bay Buccaneers. The Bucs won the game, 27-17. Photo By Kyle Zedaker/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
TAMPA, FL - September 17, 2023 - Senior Offensive Assistant Tom Moore during the game between the Chicago Bears and Tampa Bay Buccaneers. The Bucs won the game, 27-17. Photo By Kyle Zedaker/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
TAMPA, FL - September 17, 2023 - Safety Antoine Winfield Jr. #31 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during the game between the Chicago Bears and Tampa Bay Buccaneers. The Bucs won the game, 27-17. Photo By Kyle Zedaker/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
TAMPA, FL - September 17, 2023 - A general view during the game between the Chicago Bears and Tampa Bay Buccaneers. The Bucs won the game, 27-17. Photo By Kyle Zedaker/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
TAMPA, FL - September 17, 2023 - Outside Linebacker Shaquil Barrett #7 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers returns an interception for a touchdown during the game between the Chicago Bears and Tampa Bay Buccaneers. The Bucs won the game, 27-17. Photo By Kyle Zedaker/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
TAMPA, FL - September 17, 2023 - Defensive Lineman Logan Hall #90 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during the game between the Chicago Bears and Tampa Bay Buccaneers. The Bucs won the game, 27-17. Photo By Kyle Zedaker/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
TAMPA, FL - September 17, 2023 - Inside Linebacker Devin White #45 and Defensive Lineman Greg Gaines #96 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during the game between the Chicago Bears and Tampa Bay Buccaneers. The Bucs won the game, 27-17. Photo By Kyle Zedaker/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
TAMPA, FL - September 17, 2023 - Outside Linebacker Shaquil Barrett #7 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during the game between the Chicago Bears and Tampa Bay Buccaneers. The Bucs won the game, 27-17. Photo By Kyle Zedaker/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
TAMPA, FL - September 17, 2023 - Inside Linebacker Devin White #45, Outside Linebacker Joe Tryon-Shoyinka #9, Outside Linebacker Shaquil Barrett #7, and Cornerback Zyon McCollum #27 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during the game between the Chicago Bears and Tampa Bay Buccaneers. The Bucs won the game, 27-17. Photo By Kyle Zedaker/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
TAMPA, FL - September 17, 2023 - Inside Linebacker Devin White #45, Outside Linebacker Joe Tryon-Shoyinka #9, Outside Linebacker Shaquil Barrett #7, and Cornerback Zyon McCollum #27 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during the game between the Chicago Bears and Tampa Bay Buccaneers. The Bucs won the game, 27-17. Photo By Kyle Zedaker/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
TAMPA, FL - September 17, 2023 - The Tampa Bay Buccaneers celebrate a touchdown during the game between the Chicago Bears and Tampa Bay Buccaneers. The Bucs won the game, 27-17. Photo By Kyle Zedaker/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
TAMPA, FL - September 17, 2023 - The Tampa Bay Buccaneers celebrate a touchdown during the game between the Chicago Bears and Tampa Bay Buccaneers. The Bucs won the game, 27-17. Photo By Kyle Zedaker/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
TAMPA, FL - September 17, 2023 - Outside Linebacker Yaya Diaby #0 and Inside Linebacker Devin White #45 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during the game between the Chicago Bears and Tampa Bay Buccaneers. The Bucs won the game, 27-17. Photo By Kyle Zedaker/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
TAMPA, FL - September 17, 2023 - Safety Ryan Neal #23 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers after the game between the Chicago Bears and Tampa Bay Buccaneers. The Bucs won the game, 27-17. Photo By Kyle Zedaker/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
TAMPA, FL - September 17, 2023 - Tackle Tristan Wirfs #78 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers after the game between the Chicago Bears and Tampa Bay Buccaneers. The Bucs won the game, 27-17. Photo By Kyle Zedaker/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
TAMPA, FL - September 17, 2023 - General Manager Jason Licht after the game between the Chicago Bears and Tampa Bay Buccaneers. The Bucs won the game, 27-17. Photo By Kyle Zedaker/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
TAMPA, FL - September 17, 2023 - Quarterback Baker Mayfield #6 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers before the game between the Chicago Bears and Tampa Bay Buccaneers. The Bucs won the game, 27-17. Photo By Mike Carlson/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
TAMPA, FL - September 17, 2023 - Quarterback Baker Mayfield #6 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers before the game between the Chicago Bears and Tampa Bay Buccaneers. The Bucs won the game, 27-17. Photo By Mike Carlson/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
TAMPA, FL - September 17, 2023 - Safety Antoine Winfield Jr. #31 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers before the game between the Chicago Bears and Tampa Bay Buccaneers. The Bucs won the game, 27-17. Photo By Mike Carlson/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
TAMPA, FL - September 17, 2023 - Running Back Sean Tucker #44 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers before the game between the Chicago Bears and Tampa Bay Buccaneers. The Bucs won the game, 27-17. Photo By Mike Carlson/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
TAMPA, FL - September 17, 2023 - Running Back Rachaad White #1 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers before the game between the Chicago Bears and Tampa Bay Buccaneers. The Bucs won the game, 27-17. Photo By Mike Carlson/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
TAMPA, FL - September 17, 2023 - Quarterback Baker Mayfield #6 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers before the game between the Chicago Bears and Tampa Bay Buccaneers. The Bucs won the game, 27-17. Photo By Mike Carlson/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
TAMPA, FL - September 17, 2023 - Quarterback Baker Mayfield #6 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers signs autographs before the game between the Chicago Bears and Tampa Bay Buccaneers. The Bucs won the game, 27-17. Photo By Mike Carlson/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
TAMPA, FL - September 17, 2023 - Running Back Chase Edmonds #22 and Wide Receiver Trey Palmer #10 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers before the game between the Chicago Bears and Tampa Bay Buccaneers. The Bucs won the game, 27-17. Photo By Mike Carlson/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
TAMPA, FL - September 17, 2023 - Wide Receiver Trey Palmer #10 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers before the game between the Chicago Bears and Tampa Bay Buccaneers. The Bucs won the game, 27-17. Photo By Mike Carlson/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
TAMPA, FL - September 17, 2023 - Wide Receiver Deven Thompkins #83 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers before the game between the Chicago Bears and Tampa Bay Buccaneers. The Bucs won the game, 27-17. Photo By Mike Carlson/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
TAMPA, FL - September 17, 2023 - Secondary logo patch before the game between the Chicago Bears and Tampa Bay Buccaneers. The Bucs won the game, 27-17. Photo By Mike Carlson/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
TAMPA, FL - September 17, 2023 - Running Back Chase Edmonds #22 and Quarterback Baker Mayfield #6 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers before the game between the Chicago Bears and Tampa Bay Buccaneers. The Bucs won the game, 27-17. Photo By Mike Carlson/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
TAMPA, FL - September 17, 2023 - Quarterback Baker Mayfield #6 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers before the game between the Chicago Bears and Tampa Bay Buccaneers. The Bucs won the game, 27-17. Photo By Mike Carlson/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
TAMPA, FL - September 17, 2023 - Wide Receiver Deven Thompkins #83 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers before the game between the Chicago Bears and Tampa Bay Buccaneers. The Bucs won the game, 27-17. Photo By Mike Carlson/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
TAMPA, FL - September 17, 2023 - Inside Linebacker Lavonte David #54 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers before the game between the Chicago Bears and Tampa Bay Buccaneers. The Bucs won the game, 27-17. Photo By Mike Carlson/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
TAMPA, FL - September 17, 2023 - Defensive Lineman William Gholston #92 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers before the game between the Chicago Bears and Tampa Bay Buccaneers. The Bucs won the game, 27-17. Photo By Mike Carlson/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
TAMPA, FL - September 17, 2023 - Inside Linebacker Devin White #45 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers before the game between the Chicago Bears and Tampa Bay Buccaneers. The Bucs won the game, 27-17. Photo By Mike Carlson/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
TAMPA, FL - September 17, 2023 - Inside Linebacker Devin White #45 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers before the game between the Chicago Bears and Tampa Bay Buccaneers. The Bucs won the game, 27-17. Photo By Mike Carlson/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
TAMPA, FL - September 17, 2023 - Outside Linebacker Joe Tryon-Shoyinka #9 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers before the game between the Chicago Bears and Tampa Bay Buccaneers. The Bucs won the game, 27-17. Photo By Mike Carlson/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
TAMPA, FL - September 17, 2023 - Wide Receiver Mike Evans #13 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers before the game between the Chicago Bears and Tampa Bay Buccaneers. The Bucs won the game, 27-17. Photo By Mike Carlson/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
TAMPA, FL - September 17, 2023 - Tight End Cade Otton #88 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers before the game between the Chicago Bears and Tampa Bay Buccaneers. The Bucs won the game, 27-17. Photo By Mike Carlson/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
TAMPA, FL - September 17, 2023 - Quarterback Baker Mayfield #6 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during the flyover before the game between the Chicago Bears and Tampa Bay Buccaneers. The Bucs won the game, 27-17. Photo By Mike Carlson/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
TAMPA, FL - September 17, 2023 - Outside Linebacker Joe Tryon-Shoyinka #9 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during the game between the Chicago Bears and Tampa Bay Buccaneers. The Bucs won the game, 27-17. Photo By Mike Carlson/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
TAMPA, FL - September 17, 2023 - Quarterback Baker Mayfield #6 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during the game between the Chicago Bears and Tampa Bay Buccaneers. The Bucs won the game, 27-17. Photo By Mike Carlson/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
TAMPA, FL - September 17, 2023 - Defensive Lineman Mike Greene #91 and Inside Linebacker Devin White #45 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during the game between the Chicago Bears and Tampa Bay Buccaneers. The Bucs won the game, 27-17. Photo By Mike Carlson/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
TAMPA, FL - September 17, 2023 - Wide Receiver Mike Evans #13 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during the game between the Chicago Bears and Tampa Bay Buccaneers. The Bucs won the game, 27-17. Photo By Mike Carlson/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
TAMPA, FL - September 17, 2023 - Kicker Chase McLaughlin #4 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during the game between the Chicago Bears and Tampa Bay Buccaneers. The Bucs won the game, 27-17. Photo By Mike Carlson/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
TAMPA, FL - September 17, 2023 - Inside Linebacker Lavonte David #54 and Cornerback Jamel Dean #35 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during the game between the Chicago Bears and Tampa Bay Buccaneers. The Bucs won the game, 27-17. Photo By Mike Carlson/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
TAMPA, FL - September 17, 2023 - Safety Christian Izien #29 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during the game between the Chicago Bears and Tampa Bay Buccaneers. The Bucs won the game, 27-17. Photo By Mike Carlson/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
TAMPA, FL - September 17, 2023 - Safety Antoine Winfield Jr. #31 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during the game between the Chicago Bears and Tampa Bay Buccaneers. The Bucs won the game, 27-17. Photo By Mike Carlson/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
TAMPA, FL - September 17, 2023 - Defensive Tackle Vita Vea #50 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during the game between the Chicago Bears and Tampa Bay Buccaneers. The Bucs won the game, 27-17. Photo By Mike Carlson/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
TAMPA, FL - September 17, 2023 - Outside Linebacker Joe Tryon-Shoyinka #9 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during the game between the Chicago Bears and Tampa Bay Buccaneers. The Bucs won the game, 27-17. Photo By Mike Carlson/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
TAMPA, FL - September 17, 2023 - Wide Receiver Mike Evans #13 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during the game between the Chicago Bears and Tampa Bay Buccaneers. The Bucs won the game, 27-17. Photo By Mike Carlson/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
TAMPA, FL - September 17, 2023 - Wide Receiver Mike Evans #13 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during the game between the Chicago Bears and Tampa Bay Buccaneers. The Bucs won the game, 27-17. Photo By Mike Carlson/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
TAMPA, FL - September 17, 2023 - Wide Receiver Mike Evans #13 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during the game between the Chicago Bears and Tampa Bay Buccaneers. The Bucs won the game, 27-17. Photo By Mike Carlson/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
TAMPA, FL - September 17, 2023 - Wide Receiver Mike Evans #13, Running Back Rachaad White #1 and Wide Receiver Trey Palmer #10 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during the game between the Chicago Bears and Tampa Bay Buccaneers. The Bucs won the game, 27-17. Photo By Mike Carlson/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
TAMPA, FL - September 17, 2023 - Wide Receiver Mike Evans #13, Running Back Rachaad White #1 and Wide Receiver Trey Palmer #10 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during the game between the Chicago Bears and Tampa Bay Buccaneers. The Bucs won the game, 27-17. Photo By Mike Carlson/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
TAMPA, FL - September 17, 2023 - Quarterback Baker Mayfield #6 and Wide Receiver Mike Evans #13 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during the game between the Chicago Bears and Tampa Bay Buccaneers. The Bucs won the game, 27-17. Photo By Mike Carlson/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
TAMPA, FL - September 17, 2023 - Wide Receiver Chris Godwin #14 and Wide Receiver Mike Evans #13 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during the game between the Chicago Bears and Tampa Bay Buccaneers. The Bucs won the game, 27-17. Photo By Mike Carlson/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
TAMPA, FL - September 17, 2023 - Inside Linebacker Lavonte David #54 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during the game between the Chicago Bears and Tampa Bay Buccaneers. The Bucs won the game, 27-17. Photo By Mike Carlson/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
TAMPA, FL - September 17, 2023 - Safety Antoine Winfield Jr. #31, Outside Linebacker Joe Tryon-Shoyinka #9, Outside Linebacker Shaquil Barrett #7 and Cornerback Zyon McCollum #27 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during the game between the Chicago Bears and Tampa Bay Buccaneers. The Bucs won the game, 27-17. Photo By Mike Carlson/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
TAMPA, FL - September 17, 2023 - Safety Antoine Winfield Jr. #31, Outside Linebacker Joe Tryon-Shoyinka #9, Outside Linebacker Shaquil Barrett #7 and Cornerback Zyon McCollum #27 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during the game between the Chicago Bears and Tampa Bay Buccaneers. The Bucs won the game, 27-17. Photo By Mike Carlson/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
TAMPA, FL - September 17, 2023 - Outside Linebacker Joe Tryon-Shoyinka #9 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during the game between the Chicago Bears and Tampa Bay Buccaneers. The Bucs won the game, 27-17. Photo By Mike Carlson/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
TAMPA, FL - September 17, 2023 - Fans during the game between the Chicago Bears and Tampa Bay Buccaneers. The Bucs won the game, 27-17. Photo By Mike Carlson/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
TAMPA, FL - September 17, 2023 - Defensive Tackle Vita Vea #50 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during the game between the Chicago Bears and Tampa Bay Buccaneers. The Bucs won the game, 27-17. Photo By Mike Carlson/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
TAMPA, FL - September 17, 2023 - Safety Christian Izien #29 and Safety Antoine Winfield Jr. #31 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during the game between the Chicago Bears and Tampa Bay Buccaneers. The Bucs won the game, 27-17. Photo By Mike Carlson/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
TAMPA, FL - September 17, 2023 - Safety Christian Izien #29 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during the game between the Chicago Bears and Tampa Bay Buccaneers. The Bucs won the game, 27-17. Photo By Mike Carlson/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
TAMPA, FL - September 17, 2023 - Cornerback Zyon McCollum #27 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during the game between the Chicago Bears and Tampa Bay Buccaneers. The Bucs won the game, 27-17. Photo By Mike Carlson/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
TAMPA, FL - September 17, 2023 - Safety Christian Izien #29 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during the game between the Chicago Bears and Tampa Bay Buccaneers. The Bucs won the game, 27-17. Photo By Mike Carlson/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
TAMPA, FL - September 17, 2023 - Outside Linebacker Yaya Diaby #0 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during the game between the Chicago Bears and Tampa Bay Buccaneers. The Bucs won the game, 27-17. Photo By Mike Carlson/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
TAMPA, FL - September 17, 2023 - Quarterback Baker Mayfield #6 and Tight End Cade Otton #88 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers after the game between the Chicago Bears and Tampa Bay Buccaneers. The Bucs won the game, 27-17. Photo By Mike Carlson/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
DEFENSE
- DL: Calijah Kancey *, Mike Greene
- NT: Vita Vea, Greg Gaines
- DL: Logan Hall, William Gholston
- OLB: Joe Tryon-Shoyinka, Yaya Diaby*, Markees Watts *
- ILB: Devin White, K.J. Britt
- ILB: Lavonte David, SirVocea Dennis *
- OLB: Shaquil Barrett, Anthony Nelson, Cam Gill
- CB: Jamel Dean, Zyon McCollum, Derrek Pitts *
- CB: Carlton Davis, Dee Delaney, Josh Hayes *
- S: Antoine Winfield Jr., Kaevon Merriweather *
- S: Ryan Neal, Christian Izien *
The Buccaneers continued to lean on their depth along the defensive front, where they kept a total of 12 down linemen and outside linebackers on the 53-man roster and had 11 of them active for the game against the Bears. The result was a fresh pass rush at the end of the game, as the Buccaneers piled up six sacks of Justin Fields during the game, four in the first half and two in the second half. Starting edge rushers Shaq Barrett and Joe Tryon-Shoyinka, who combined for three sacks, four QB hits and a pick-six, each played 53% of the snaps, down from 61% in Minnesota. That meant a good amount of work for Anthony Nelson (24 snaps) and rookie Yaya Diaby (23). The Bucs' fifth active OLB on the day, Cam Gill, only played three snaps but was still able to record his first sack of the season, as well as a forced fumble.
The Bears were in three-receiver sets for 72.5% of their plays, which meant a lot of work for rookie safety Christian Izien, who covers the slot in the Bucs' nickel package. Izien played 40 of a possible 53 plays (75.5%) and came away with his second interception in as many games on the Bears' final offensive snap. Second-year man Zyon McCollum started in place of injured cornerback Carlton Davis and played all 53 snaps.
With rookie defensive lineman Calijah Kancey sidelined by a calf injury, second-year man Logan Hall saw his role continue to grow. He matched nose tackle Vita Vea for the most snaps played by the down lineman, with 34, or 64% of the total. First-year man Mike Greene, who started in Kancey's place, was next with 25 snaps, or nearly half the total.
SPECIALISTS
- P: Jake Camarda
- PK: Chase McLaughlin
- KO: Jake Camarda
- H: Jake Camarda
- LS: Zach Triner
- PR: Deven Thompkins, Trey Palmer *
- KR: Deven Thompkins, Rachaad White
Punter Jake Camarda made his 15 special teams snaps count. He compiled a gross punting average of 52.8 yards on four kicks, including a 72-yard blast that ranked as the third-longest punt in team history, along with a net average of 47.8 yards. Through two games, Camarda ranks second in the NFL in both categories, with a 53.8-yard gross and a 48.0-yard net. Camarda also chased down the ball on a blocked field goal to prevent a potential Bears scoop-and-score, and he drove all five of his kickoffs into the end zone for touchbacks.
The Bucs' most active players on special teams were Gill, rookie cornerback Josh Hayes and linebackers K.J. Britt and J.J. Russell, all of whom played 20 of a possible 27 snaps. Since he was starting at corner, the Bucs only asked McCollum to take four snaps on special teams; rookie cornerback Derrek Pitts, making his NFL debut, filled in the gap with 17 snaps.
