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: Chris Godwin, Kameron Johnson *
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 *
TE: Cade Otton, Payne Durham, Ko Kieft, Devin Culp *
QB: Baker Mayfield, Kyle Trask
RB: Rachaad White, Bucky Irving *, Sean Tucker
Rachaad White continues to get the largest share of the backfield snaps, with 34 this week to 17 for Bucky Irving, despite White briefly leaving the game in Detroit with a groin injury. The handoff tally was closer to even, however, with White taking 10 and Irving getting seven. White was the only one of the two to catch a pass. Second-year man Sean Tucker has yet to play on offense but he did get 11 snaps on special teams and made one kick-coverage tackle.
For the second week in a row, the Bucs leaned heavily on 11 personnel on offense, with wide receivers Mike Evans, Chris Godwin and Jalen McMillan all playing exactly 38 snaps. However, tight end Cade Otton was on the field for all 48 offensive plays, recreating his role from last season, in which he played 97% of the snaps. Otton was only targeted twice, neither one of them resulting in a completion.
Justin Skule filled in for the sidelined Luke Goedeke, who is in the NFL's concussion protocol, at right tackle. It was the first start for Skule as a Buccaneer, though he previously made 12 starts for the San Francisco 49ers across the 2019 and 2020 seasons.
View the top images of Tampa Bay's Week 2 victory against the Detroit Lions on Sunday, September 15th, 2024 at Ford Field.
DETROIT, MI - September 15, 2024 - Wide Receiver Kameron Johnson #19 and Wide Receiver Chris Godwin #14 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers before the game between the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and Detroit Lions. The Bucs won the game, 20-16. Photo By Kyle Zedaker/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
DETROIT, MI - September 15, 2024 - Guard Cody Mauch #69, Tackle Justin Skule #77, and Offensive Lineman Robert Hainsey #70 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers before the game between the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and Detroit Lions. The Bucs won the game, 20-16. Photo By Kyle Zedaker/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
DETROIT, MI - September 15, 2024 - Tackle Tristan Wirfs #78 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers before the game between the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and Detroit Lions. The Bucs won the game, 20-16. Photo By Kyle Zedaker/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
DETROIT, MI - September 15, 2024 - Tight End Payne Durham #87 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers before the game between the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and Detroit Lions. The Bucs won the game, 20-16. Photo By Kyle Zedaker/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
DETROIT, MI - September 15, 2024 - Tackle Tristan Wirfs #78 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers before the game between the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and Detroit Lions. The Bucs won the game, 20-16. Photo By Kyle Zedaker/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
DETROIT, MI - September 15, 2024 - Wide Receiver Chris Godwin #14, Running Back Rachaad White #1, and Running Back Bucky Irving #7 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers before the game between the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and Detroit Lions. The Bucs won the game, 20-16. Photo By Kyle Zedaker/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
DETROIT, MI - September 15, 2024 - Cornerback Jamel Dean #35 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers before the game between the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and Detroit Lions. The Bucs won the game, 20-16. Photo By Kyle Zedaker/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
DETROIT, MI - September 15, 2024 - Inside Linebacker SirVocea Dennis #8 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers before the game between the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and Detroit Lions. The Bucs won the game, 20-16. Photo By Kyle Zedaker/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
DETROIT, MI - September 15, 2024 - Wide Receiver Kameron Johnson #19 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers before the game between the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and Detroit Lions. The Bucs won the game, 20-16. Photo By Kyle Zedaker/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
DETROIT, MI - September 15, 2024 - Defensive Tackle Vita Vea #50 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers before the game between the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and Detroit Lions. The Bucs won the game, 20-16. Photo By Kyle Zedaker/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
DETROIT, MI - September 15, 2024 - Quarterback Baker Mayfield #6 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during the game between the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and Detroit Lions. The Bucs won the game, 20-16. Photo By Kyle Zedaker/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
DETROIT, MI - September 15, 2024 - Cornerback Zyon McCollum #27 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers celebrates a turnover during the game between the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and Detroit Lions. The Bucs won the game, 20-16. Photo By Kyle Zedaker/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
DETROIT, MI - September 15, 2024 - Safety Christian Izien #29 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during the game between the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and Detroit Lions. The Bucs won the game, 20-16. Photo By Kyle Zedaker/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
DETROIT, MI - September 15, 2024 - Outside Linebacker Joe Tryon-Shoyinka #9 and Cornerback Zyon McCollum #27 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during the game between the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and Detroit Lions. The Bucs won the game, 20-16. Photo By Kyle Zedaker/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
DETROIT, MI - September 15, 2024 - Wide Receiver Chris Godwin #14 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers catches a touchdown during the game between the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and Detroit Lions. The Bucs won the game, 20-16. Photo By Kyle Zedaker/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
DETROIT, MI - September 15, 2024 - Wide Receiver Mike Evans #13 and Wide Receiver Chris Godwin #14 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers celebrate a touchdown during the game between the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and Detroit Lions. The Bucs won the game, 20-16. Photo By Kyle Zedaker/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
DETROIT, MI - September 15, 2024 - Outside Linebacker Yaya Diaby #0 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during the game between the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and Detroit Lions. The Bucs won the game, 20-16. Photo By Kyle Zedaker/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
DETROIT, MI - September 15, 2024 - Inside Linebacker Lavonte David #54 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during the game between the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and Detroit Lions. The Bucs won the game, 20-16. Photo By Kyle Zedaker/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
DETROIT, MI - September 15, 2024 - Running Back Bucky Irving #7 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during the game between the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and Detroit Lions. The Bucs won the game, 20-16. Photo By Kyle Zedaker/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
DETROIT, MI - September 15, 2024 - Quarterback Baker Mayfield #6 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during the game between the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and Detroit Lions. The Bucs won the game, 20-16. Photo By Kyle Zedaker/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
DETROIT, MI - September 15, 2024 - Quarterback Baker Mayfield #6 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers celebrates a touchdown during the game between the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and Detroit Lions. The Bucs won the game, 20-16. Photo By Kyle Zedaker/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
DETROIT, MI - September 15, 2024 - Outside Linebacker Joe Tryon-Shoyinka #9 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during the game between the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and Detroit Lions. The Bucs won the game, 20-16. Photo By Kyle Zedaker/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
DETROIT, MI - September 15, 2024 - Safety Christian Izien #29 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers intercepts a pass during the game between the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and Detroit Lions. The Bucs won the game, 20-16. Photo By Kyle Zedaker/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
DETROIT, MI - September 15, 2024 - Fans during the game between the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and Detroit Lions. The Bucs won the game, 20-16. Photo By Kyle Zedaker/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
DETROIT, MI - September 15, 2024 - Outside Linebacker Yaya Diaby #0 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during the game between the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and Detroit Lions. The Bucs won the game, 20-16. Photo By Kyle Zedaker/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
DETROIT, MI - September 15, 2024 - The Tampa Bay Buccaneers during the game between the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and Detroit Lions. The Bucs won the game, 20-16. Photo By Kyle Zedaker/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
DETROIT, MI - September 15, 2024 - Tackle Tristan Wirfs #78 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers after the game between the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and Detroit Lions. The Bucs won the game, 20-16. Photo By Kyle Zedaker/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
DETROIT, MI - September 15, 2024 - Quarterback Baker Mayfield #6 and Offensive Line Coach Kevin Carberry of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers after the game between the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and Detroit Lions. The Bucs won the game, 20-16. Photo By Kyle Zedaker/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
DETROIT, MI - September 15, 2024 - Quarterback Baker Mayfield #6 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers before the game between the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and Detroit Lions. The Bucs won the game, 20-16. Photo By Kyle Zedaker/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
DETROIT, MI - September 15, 2024 - Cornerback Zyon McCollum #27 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers before the game between the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and Detroit Lions. The Bucs won the game, 20-16. Photo By Kyle Zedaker/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
DETROIT, MI - September 15, 2024 - Tight End Cade Otton #88 and Tight End Payne Durham #87 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers before the game between the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and Detroit Lions. The Bucs won the game, 20-16. Photo By Kyle Zedaker/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
DETROIT, MI - September 15, 2024 - Outside Linebacker Joe Tryon-Shoyinka #9 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers before the game between the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and Detroit Lions. The Bucs won the game, 20-16. Photo By Kyle Zedaker/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
DETROIT, MI - September 15, 2024 - Safety Tykee Smith #23 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers before the game between the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and Detroit Lions. The Bucs won the game, 20-16. Photo By Kyle Zedaker/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
DETROIT, MI - September 15, 2024 - Cornerback Tyrek Funderburk #24 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers before the game between the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and Detroit Lions. The Bucs won the game, 20-16. Photo By Kyle Zedaker/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
DETROIT, MI - September 15, 2024 - Punter Jake Camarda #5, Long Snapper Evan Deckers #86, and Kicker Chase McLaughlin #4 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers before the game between the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and Detroit Lions. The Bucs won the game, 20-16. Photo By Kyle Zedaker/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
DETROIT, MI - September 15, 2024 - Running Back Bucky Irving #7 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers before the game between the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and Detroit Lions. The Bucs won the game, 20-16. Photo By Kyle Zedaker/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
DETROIT, MI - September 15, 2024 - Center Graham Barton #62 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers before the game between the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and Detroit Lions. The Bucs won the game, 20-16. Photo By Kyle Zedaker/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
DETROIT, MI - September 15, 2024 - Running Back Rachaad White #1 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers before the game between the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and Detroit Lions. The Bucs won the game, 20-16. Photo By Kyle Zedaker/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
DETROIT, MI - September 15, 2024 - Wide Receiver Trey Palmer #10 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers before the game between the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and Detroit Lions. The Bucs won the game, 20-16. Photo By Kyle Zedaker/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
DETROIT, MI - September 15, 2024 - Wide Receiver Trey Palmer #10 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers before the game between the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and Detroit Lions. The Bucs won the game, 20-16. Photo By Kyle Zedaker/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
DETROIT, MI - September 15, 2024 - Outside Linebacker Markees Watts #58 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers before the game between the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and Detroit Lions. The Bucs won the game, 20-16. Photo By Kyle Zedaker/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
DETROIT, MI - September 15, 2024 - Cleats and Bible before the game between the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and Detroit Lions. The Bucs won the game, 20-16. Photo By Kyle Zedaker/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
DETROIT, MI - September 15, 2024 - Head Coach Todd Bowles of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers before the game between the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and Detroit Lions. The Bucs won the game, 20-16. Photo By Kyle Zedaker/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
DETROIT, MI - September 15, 2024 - Quarterback Baker Mayfield #6 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers before the game between the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and Detroit Lions. The Bucs won the game, 20-16. Photo By Kyle Zedaker/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
DETROIT, MI - September 15, 2024 - Tight End Cade Otton #88 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers before the game between the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and Detroit Lions. The Bucs won the game, 20-16. Photo By Kyle Zedaker/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
DETROIT, MI - September 15, 2024 - Cornerback Tyrek Funderburk #24 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers before the game between the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and Detroit Lions. The Bucs won the game, 20-16. Photo By Kyle Zedaker/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
DETROIT, MI - September 15, 2024 - Safety Tykee Smith #23 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers before the game between the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and Detroit Lions. The Bucs won the game, 20-16. Photo By Kyle Zedaker/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
DETROIT, MI - September 15, 2024 - Tackle Tristan Wirfs #78 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers before the game between the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and Detroit Lions. The Bucs won the game, 20-16. Photo By Kyle Zedaker/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
DETROIT, MI - September 15, 2024 - Tackle Tristan Wirfs #78 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers before the game between the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and Detroit Lions. The Bucs won the game, 20-16. Photo By Kyle Zedaker/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
DETROIT, MI - September 15, 2024 - The Tampa Bay Buccaneers before the game between the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and Detroit Lions. The Bucs won the game, 20-16. Photo By Kyle Zedaker/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
DETROIT, MI - September 15, 2024 - Quarterback Baker Mayfield #6 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers before the game between the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and Detroit Lions. The Bucs won the game, 20-16. Photo By Tori Richman/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
DETROIT, MI - September 15, 2024 - Running Back Bucky Irving #7 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers before the game between the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and Detroit Lions. The Bucs won the game, 20-16. Photo By Tori Richman/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
DETROIT, MI - September 15, 2024 - Quarterback Baker Mayfield #6 and Offensive Lineman Robert Hainsey #70 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers before the game between the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and Detroit Lions. The Bucs won the game, 20-16. Photo By Tori Richman/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
DETROIT, MI - September 15, 2024 - Quarterback Baker Mayfield #6 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers before the game between the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and Detroit Lions. The Bucs won the game, 20-16. Photo By Tori Richman/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
DETROIT, MI - September 15, 2024 - Safety Jordan Whitehead #3 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers before the game between the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and Detroit Lions. The Bucs won the game, 20-16. Photo By Tori Richman/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
DETROIT, MI - September 15, 2024 - Running Back Rachaad White #1 and Inside Linebacker K.J. Britt #52 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers before the game between the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and Detroit Lions. The Bucs won the game, 20-16. Photo By Tori Richman/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
DETROIT, MI - September 15, 2024 - Tight End Cade Otton #88 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers before the game between the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and Detroit Lions. The Bucs won the game, 20-16. Photo By Tori Richman/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
DETROIT, MI - September 15, 2024 - Wide Receiver Jalen McMillan #15 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers before the game between the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and Detroit Lions. The Bucs won the game, 20-16. Photo By Tori Richman/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
DETROIT, MI - September 15, 2024 - Quarterback Baker Mayfield #6 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers before the game between the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and Detroit Lions. The Bucs won the game, 20-16. Photo By Tori Richman/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
DETROIT, MI - September 15, 2024 - Wide Receiver Chris Godwin #14 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers before the game between the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and Detroit Lions. The Bucs won the game, 20-16. Photo By Tori Richman/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
DETROIT, MI - September 15, 2024 - Wide Receiver Chris Godwin #14 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers before the game between the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and Detroit Lions. The Bucs won the game, 20-16. Photo By Tori Richman/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
DETROIT, MI - September 15, 2024 - Running Back Rachaad White #1 and Quarterback Baker Mayfield #6 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers before the game between the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and Detroit Lions. The Bucs won the game, 20-16. Photo By Tori Richman/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
DETROIT, MI - September 15, 2024 - Wide Receiver Mike Evans #13 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers before the game between the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and Detroit Lions. The Bucs won the game, 20-16. Photo By Tori Richman/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
DETROIT, MI - September 15, 2024 - Quarterback Baker Mayfield #6 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers before the game between the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and Detroit Lions. The Bucs won the game, 20-16. Photo By Tori Richman/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
DETROIT, MI - September 15, 2024 - Quarterback Baker Mayfield #6 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers before the game between the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and Detroit Lions. The Bucs won the game, 20-16. Photo By Tori Richman/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
DETROIT, MI - September 15, 2024 - Safety Jordan Whitehead #3 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers before the game between the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and Detroit Lions. The Bucs won the game, 20-16. Photo By Tori Richman/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
DETROIT, MI - September 15, 2024 - Inside Linebacker Lavonte David #54 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers before the game between the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and Detroit Lions. The Bucs won the game, 20-16. Photo By Tori Richman/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
DETROIT, MI - September 15, 2024 - Wide Receiver Chris Godwin #14 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers before the game between the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and Detroit Lions. The Bucs won the game, 20-16. Photo By Tori Richman/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
DETROIT, MI - September 15, 2024 - Quarterback Baker Mayfield #6 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers before the game between the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and Detroit Lions. The Bucs won the game, 20-16. Photo By Tori Richman/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
DETROIT, MI - September 15, 2024 - Bucs flag during the game between the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and Detroit Lions. The Bucs won the game, 20-16. Photo By Tori Richman/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
DETROIT, MI - September 15, 2024 - Wide Receiver Trey Palmer #10 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during the game between the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and Detroit Lions. The Bucs won the game, 20-16. Photo By Tori Richman/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
DETROIT, MI - September 15, 2024 - Kicker Chase McLaughlin #4 and Punter Jake Camarda #5 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during the game between the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and Detroit Lions. The Bucs won the game, 20-16. Photo By Tori Richman/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
DETROIT, MI - September 15, 2024 - Cornerback Zyon McCollum #27 and Inside Linebacker Lavonte David #54 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during the game between the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and Detroit Lions. The Bucs won the game, 20-16. Photo By Tori Richman/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
DETROIT, MI - September 15, 2024 - Cornerback Zyon McCollum #27, Outside Linebacker Yaya Diaby #0, Cornerback Tavierre Thomas #37, and Outside Linebacker Joe Tryon-Shoyinka #9 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during the game between the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and Detroit Lions. The Bucs won the game, 20-16. Photo By Tori Richman/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
DETROIT, MI - September 15, 2024 - Outside Linebacker Yaya Diaby #0 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during the game between the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and Detroit Lions. The Bucs won the game, 20-16. Photo By Tori Richman/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
DETROIT, MI - September 15, 2024 - Outside Linebacker Chris Braswell #43 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during the game between the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and Detroit Lions. The Bucs won the game, 20-16. Photo By Tori Richman/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
DETROIT, MI - September 15, 2024 - Quarterback Baker Mayfield #6 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during the game between the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and Detroit Lions. The Bucs won the game, 20-16. Photo By Tori Richman/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
DETROIT, MI - September 15, 2024 - Wide Receiver Chris Godwin #14 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during the game between the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and Detroit Lions. The Bucs won the game, 20-16. Photo By Tori Richman/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
DETROIT, MI - September 15, 2024 - Wide Receiver Chris Godwin #14 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during the game between the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and Detroit Lions. The Bucs won the game, 20-16. Photo By Tori Richman/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
DETROIT, MI - September 15, 2024 - Wide Receiver Chris Godwin #14 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during the game between the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and Detroit Lions. The Bucs won the game, 20-16. Photo By Tori Richman/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
DETROIT, MI - September 15, 2024 - Wide Receiver Chris Godwin #14 and Wide Receiver Mike Evans #13 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during the game between the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and Detroit Lions. The Bucs won the game, 20-16. Photo By Tori Richman/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
DETROIT, MI - September 15, 2024 - Defensive Lineman Logan Hall #90, Outside Linebacker Yaya Diaby #0, Safety Jordan Whitehead #3 and Outside Linebacker Joe Tryon-Shoyinka #9 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during the game between the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and Detroit Lions. The Bucs won the game, 20-16. Photo By Tori Richman/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
DETROIT, MI - September 15, 2024 - Outside Linebacker Yaya Diaby #0 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during the game between the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and Detroit Lions. The Bucs won the game, 20-16. Photo By Tori Richman/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
DETROIT, MI - September 15, 2024 - Running Back Bucky Irving #7 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during the game between the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and Detroit Lions. The Bucs won the game, 20-16. Photo By Tori Richman/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
DETROIT, MI - September 15, 2024 - Center Graham Barton #62 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during the game between the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and Detroit Lions. The Bucs won the game, 20-16. Photo By Tori Richman/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
DETROIT, MI - September 15, 2024 - Outside Linebackers Coach George Edwards, Special Teams Coordinator Thomas McGaughey and Head Coach Todd Bowles of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during the game between the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and Detroit Lions. The Bucs won the game, 20-16. Photo By Tori Richman/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
DETROIT, MI - September 15, 2024 - Running Back Rachaad White #1 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during the game between the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and Detroit Lions. The Bucs won the game, 20-16. Photo By Tori Richman/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
DETROIT, MI - September 15, 2024 - Safety Jordan Whitehead #3 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during the game between the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and Detroit Lions. The Bucs won the game, 20-16. Photo By Tori Richman/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
DETROIT, MI - September 15, 2024 - Punter Jake Camarda #5 and Kicker Chase McLaughlin #4 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during the game between the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and Detroit Lions. The Bucs won the game, 20-16. Photo By Tori Richman/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
DETROIT, MI - September 15, 2024 - Safety Christian Izien #29 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during the game between the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and Detroit Lions. The Bucs won the game, 20-16. Photo By Tori Richman/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
DETROIT, MI - September 15, 2024 - Safety Christian Izien #29 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during the game between the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and Detroit Lions. The Bucs won the game, 20-16. Photo By Tori Richman/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
DETROIT, MI - September 15, 2024 - Safety Christian Izien #29 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during the game between the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and Detroit Lions. The Bucs won the game, 20-16. Photo By Tori Richman/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
DETROIT, MI - September 15, 2024 - Safety Christian Izien #29, Cornerback Tavierre Thomas #37 and Cornerback Zyon McCollum #27 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during the game between the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and Detroit Lions. The Bucs won the game, 20-16. Photo By Tori Richman/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
DETROIT, MI - September 15, 2024 - Tight End Cade Otton #88 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during the game between the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and Detroit Lions. The Bucs won the game, 20-16. Photo By Tori Richman/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
DETROIT, MI - September 15, 2024 - Inside Linebacker Lavonte David #54 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during the game between the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and Detroit Lions. The Bucs won the game, 20-16. Photo By Tori Richman/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
DETROIT, MI - September 15, 2024 - Outside Linebacker Joe Tryon-Shoyinka #9, Inside Linebacker Lavonte David #54, Inside Linebacker SirVocea Dennis #8 and Safety Christian Izien #29 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during the game between the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and Detroit Lions. The Bucs won the game, 20-16. Photo By Tori Richman/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
DETROIT, MI - September 15, 2024 - Outside Linebacker Joe Tryon-Shoyinka #9 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during the game between the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and Detroit Lions. The Bucs won the game, 20-16. Photo By Tori Richman/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
DETROIT, MI - September 15, 2024 - Cornerback Zyon McCollum #27 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during the game between the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and Detroit Lions. The Bucs won the game, 20-16. Photo By Tori Richman/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
DETROIT, MI - September 15, 2024 - Cornerback Zyon McCollum #27 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during the game between the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and Detroit Lions. The Bucs won the game, 20-16. Photo By Tori Richman/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
DETROIT, MI - September 15, 2024 - Inside Linebacker Lavonte David #54 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during the game between the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and Detroit Lions. The Bucs won the game, 20-16. Photo By Tori Richman/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
DEFENSE
DL: Calijah Kancey, Ben Stille
NT: Vita Vea, Greg Gaines
DL: Logan Hall, William Gholston
OLB: Yaya Diaby, Anthony Nelson, Markees Watts
ILB: K.J. Britt, J.J. Russell
ILB: Lavonte David, SirVocea Dennis
OLB: Joe Tryon-Shoyinka, Chris Braswell *, Jose Ramirez
CB: Jamel Dean, Tyrek Funderburk *
CB: Zyon McCollum, Josh Hayes, Keenan Isaac
S: Antoine Winfield Jr., Christian Izien, Tavierre Thomas
S: Jordan Whitehead, Tykee Smith *, Kaevon Merriweather
Greg Gaines is listed as the backup to Vita Vea at nose tackle, but with Calijah Kancey missing the first two games with a calf injury and Vea leaving Sunday's game with a knee injury just after halftime, Gaines has been the team's most active defensive lineman. He was utilized as a 3-4 end in the Week One win over Washington and in Detroit he saw his highest snap count in a game since he joined the Buccaneers in 2023. Gaines played 42% of the defensive snaps last season but in Detroit he was on the field for 66 plays out of a possible 85, for a usage rate of 78%.
Second-year linebacker SirVocea Dennis also saw his role expand against the Lions. He is currently splitting the second off-ball linebacker spot next to Lavonte David with K.J. Britt, with Dennis getting most of the action in clear passing downs. Against Detroit, Dennis actually played more snaps than Britt, 44-41, and he produced a career-high 10 tackles.
After filling in at outside cornerback in Week One due to a rash of injuries at the spot, Christian Izien moved to the back end of the secondary, playing free safety in place of the injured Antoine Winfield Jr. Izien played all 85 defensive snaps and had a key fourth-quarter interception at the Bucs' nine-yard line.
SPECIALISTS
P: Jake Camarda
PK: Chase McLaughlin
KO: Jake Camarda
H: Jake Camarda
LS: Evan Deckers
PR: Trey Palmer, Kameron Johnson *, Jalen McMillan *
KR: Bucky Irving*, Kameron Johnson *
KR: Sean Tucker, Jalen McMillan *
Outside linebacker Anthony Nelson, who also played 25 snaps on defense, pulled off the rare feat of being on the field for every special teams snap. That was a total of 26 plays, four more than cornerback Tavierre Thomas, who was next on the list. Thomas was not on the field goal/extra point unit, which accounted for that four-snap difference. Bucky Irving and Sean Tucker were again the duo to line up deep for kickoff returns, though the Lions booted all of their kickoffs into the end zone for touchbacks.
