Emeka Egbuka Fantasy outlook, stats and Week 7 start/sit for 2026
- Age
- 24
- Height / weight
- 6'1", 205 lb
- Experience
- 2nd season
- Drafted
- 2025 R1, #19
2026 Season
- PPR PPG
- 11.8
- Pos rank
- WR29
- Rostered
- 94%
Week 7 at Panthers, Sun Oct 25, 1:00 PM ET 25th vs. WRs, tough
Emeka Egbuka Fantasy Football
WR, Tampa Bay Buccaneers
Emeka Egbuka's 2026 Season, Week by Week
6 games played: four mid-range starts and two busts. The next four matchups include two of the league's softest pass defenses.
- Week 4, vs GB,3.3, WR81,Loss
- Week 5, at DAL,17.2, WR17,Win
- Week 6, vs PIT,17.8, WR12,Loss
- Up next. Week 7, at CAR,25th vs WR,Tough, Out
- Week 8, vs ATL,6th vs WR,Favorable
- Week 9, at CHI,20th vs WR,Neutral
- Week 10,Bye,No game
Matchup rank is PPR points allowed to WRs through Week 7. 1st allows the most, 32nd the fewest.
Should You Start or Roster Emeka Egbuka?
Egbuka is a flex option. He is WR29 at 11.8 PPR PPG, supported by an 80th-percentile target share but limited by 3rd-percentile yards per target. His best upcoming spot is the Lions in Week 11, while the Panthers in Week 7 is a tougher matchup.
Target share
26.3%80th percentile, above average
Yards per target
4.93rd percentile, near the bottom
Catch rate
57.1%22nd percentile, below average
Fantasy points per target
1.4519th percentile, near the bottom
Emeka Egbuka 2026 Game Log
| Wk | Opp | Result | FPTS | Finish |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | @ Bengals | L 27–33 | 11.3 | WR30 |
| 2 | vs Browns | L 19–23 | 10.3 | WR33 |
| 3 | vs Vikings | L 16–23 | 11.2 | WR38 |
| 4 | vs Packers | L 14–17 | 3.3 | WR81 |
| 5 | @ Cowboys | W 24–16 | 17.2 | WR17 |
| 6 | vs Steelers | L 19–26 | 17.8 | WR12 |
| Total | 1–5 | 71.1 | WR29 |
Career Fantasy Stats by Season
| Season | Team | GP | Tgt | Rec | Rec yds | Rec TD | FPTS | PPG | Finish |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | TB | 6 | 49 | 28 | 240 | 2 | 71.1 | 11.8 | - |
| 2025 | TB | 17 | 127 | 63 | 938 | 6 | 195.7 | 11.5 | WR23 |
| Career | 23 | 176 | 91 | 1,178 | 8 | 266.8 | 11.6 |
Rest-of-Season Outlook and Availability
Egbuka is listed out.
Injury status
Out
He has not missed a game this season. He played through a toe issue in Week 1. Career games missed to injury: 0. Injury history
- 2026toePlayed through
- 2025hamstringPlayed through
Outlook
With Mike Evans gone, the competition for targets thins and Egbuka steps into the clear alpha role in a soft receiver schedule. The volume and downfield usage are the foundation, and a healthier Baker Mayfield raises the ceiling toward top-10. Projections near 1,100 yards and seven-plus touchdowns are realistic. Behind him on the depth chart: Tez Johnson. Full outlook
More on Emeka Egbuka and the Buccaneers
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- WR strength of scheduleWhich defenses WRs face the rest of the wayOpen
- WR projectionsWeekly and rest-of-season WR projectionsOpen
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Emeka Egbuka Fantasy Football FAQ
Should I start Emeka Egbuka in Week 7?
No: Emeka Egbuka is listed as out for Week 7 at the Panthers, so he should sit. Get the start/sit call for Egbuka.
How many fantasy points is Emeka Egbuka averaging in 2026?
Emeka Egbuka is averaging 11.8 PPR fantasy points per game in 2026, 71.1 points across 6 games. His last game produced 17.8 points.
Where does Emeka Egbuka rank in fantasy football in 2026?
Emeka Egbuka ranks WR29 in PPR points per game in 2026 and WR24 in total points, through 6 games. That makes him a flex play in 12-team leagues. View his complete season statistics.
Is Emeka Egbuka worth rostering in fantasy football?
Yes, in the right league: Emeka Egbuka is a bench stash in 12-team PPR, 10-team PPR and half-PPR leagues. He is rostered in 94% of leagues.
What is Emeka Egbuka's fantasy football role?
Emeka Egbuka is the Buccaneers' starting WR, with Tez Johnson behind him. He is averaging 8.2 targets a game, on 86% of the offensive snaps in 2026.
What are Emeka Egbuka's upcoming fantasy football matchups?
Emeka Egbuka's next three games are Week 7 at the Panthers (25th in PPR points allowed to WRs, tough), Week 8 vs. the Falcons (6th in PPR points allowed to WRs, favorable) and Week 9 at the Bears (20th in PPR points allowed to WRs, neutral). One of them is favorable by points allowed to the position.
How consistent has Emeka Egbuka been in fantasy football this season?
Emeka Egbuka has finished as a top-12 WR in 1 of his 6 games this season and outside the top 36 in 2. His weekly scoring has a standard deviation of 5.3 points around his 11.8-point average.
What is Emeka Egbuka's fantasy floor and ceiling?
This season Emeka Egbuka's floor has been 3.3 PPR points (Week 4, WR81) and his ceiling 17.8 (Week 6, WR12). His median week has been 11.3 points. See Egbuka's full game log.
Emeka Egbuka 2026 Stats
Touchdowns account for 25% of his fantasy production, so his weekly output leans on volume more than scoring.
- Receptions
- 28
- 49 Targets
- Rec yards
- 240
- 8.6 Y/R
- Rec TD
- 2
- Catch %
- 57.1%
- Rushing
- 11
- 2 Att · 5.5 Y/C
Emeka Egbuka Receiving Stats
Short-area target · High volume · Below-average efficiency
Efficiency
- Yards per target - 100th of 108 WRs4.9100th of 108
- Fantasy points per target - 76th of 108 WRs0.8876th of 108
- YAC per reception - 63rd of 108 WRs3.563rd of 108
- Catch rate - 67th of 108 WRs57.1%67th of 108
Usage
- Target share - 11th of 108 WRs26.2%11th of 108
- Snap share - 11th of 107 WRs85.8%11th of 107
- Air-yards share - 20th of 108 WRs32.7%20th of 108
- Red-zone targets - 17th of 108 WRs617th of 108
Style
- Average depth of target - Deeper than 32% of WRs9.774th of 108
Ranks: 2026 through Week 6 among 108 qualified WRs.
Receiving profile
Egbuka draws a big target share and plays most snaps, but gains little per target.
Fantasy impact
His floor is his volume: 8.2 targets a game this season. Efficiency decides how much of it becomes points.
Fantasy Points per Game, Every Season
11.6
Career PPG
23 games, 2 seasons
100%
Availability
Share of team games played
26%
Top-24 weeks
Top-24 WR finishes
7.4
Weekly swing
Moderate week-to-week
What His Career Numbers Say
Egbuka has averaged 11.6 fantasy points per game over 23 games and 2 seasons, without a top-12 finish.
So far in 2026 he is at 11.8 per game, level with 2025. His volume has held at about 8.2 targets a game, so the output has too. His quarterback this season has been Jalon Daniels.
Career numbers describe the past; for what he is worth from here, see Egbuka's rest-of-season rank and trade value in Redraft Command.
Career highs
- 938Rec yards2025
- 6Rec TD2025
- 195.7Fantasy pts2025 · WR23
- 1,178Career rec yds2025–2026
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Emeka Egbuka Stats FAQ
How many fantasy points does Emeka Egbuka have in 2026?
Emeka Egbuka has 71.1 PPR fantasy points in 2026 through Week 7, 11.8 per game across 6 games. That total ranks WR24 at the position. See how those numbers break down week by week.
How many receiving yards does Emeka Egbuka have this season?
Emeka Egbuka has 240 receiving yards in 2026 through Week 7, on 28 catches and 49 targets. His high was 63 yards, in Week 1 at the Bengals.
How many receptions does Emeka Egbuka have this season?
Emeka Egbuka has 28 receptions in 2026 through Week 7, 4.7 a game, on 49 targets. His high was 7 catches, in Week 6 against the Steelers.
How many targets does Emeka Egbuka have this season?
Emeka Egbuka has drawn 49 targets in 2026 through Week 7, 8.2 a game, and caught 57% of them. His high was 16 targets, in Week 6 against the Steelers.
How many receiving touchdowns does Emeka Egbuka have this season?
Emeka Egbuka has 2 receiving touchdowns in 2026 through Week 7, plus 1 rushing touchdown.
How many receiving yards per game is Emeka Egbuka averaging?
Emeka Egbuka is averaging 40.0 receiving yards per game in 2026, 240 yards across 6 games.
How many yards per reception is Emeka Egbuka averaging?
Emeka Egbuka is averaging 8.6 yards per reception in 2026, 240 yards on 28 catches.
How many games has Emeka Egbuka played in 2026?
Emeka Egbuka has played 6 games in the 2026 season through Week 7.
What were Emeka Egbuka's stats last season?
In 2025, Emeka Egbuka caught 63 of 127 targets for 938 yards and 6 touchdowns in 17 games. That was 195.7 PPR points (11.5 per game), a WR23 finish.
What are Emeka Egbuka's career NFL stats?
Across 2 seasons and 23 games, Emeka Egbuka has 91 catches for 1,178 yards and 8 touchdowns, for 266.8 PPR fantasy points (11.6 per game).
How many touchdowns does Emeka Egbuka have in his career?
Emeka Egbuka has 9 touchdowns in his NFL career: 1 rushing and 8 receiving, over 23 games.
How many career receiving yards does Emeka Egbuka have?
Emeka Egbuka has 1,178 career receiving yards over 2 seasons, on 91 catches.
Emeka Egbuka Game Log 2026
| Wk | Opp | Result | FPTS | TGT | REC | REC YDS | REC TD | YPR | CAR | RUSH YDS | RUSH TD | Finish |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | CIN21st | L 27-33 | 11.3 | 6 | 5 | 63 | 0 | 12.6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | WR30 |
Week 1 · CIN · L 27-33 · 11.3 pts
How the 11.3 points scored (PPR)
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| 2 | CLE16th | L 19-23 | 10.3 | 5 | 3 | 16 | 1 | 5.3 | 1 | -3 | 0 | WR33 |
Week 2 · CLE · L 19-23 · 10.3 pts
How the 10.3 points scored (PPR)
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| 3 | MIN29th | L 16-23 | 11.2 | 9 | 5 | 62 | 0 | 12.4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | WR38 |
Week 3 · MIN · L 16-23 · 11.2 pts
How the 11.2 points scored (PPR)
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| 4 | GB13th | L 14-17 | 3.3 | 4 | 2 | 13 | 0 | 6.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | WR81 |
Week 4 · GB · L 14-17 · 3.3 pts
How the 3.3 points scored (PPR)
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| 5 | DAL12th | W 24-16 | 17.2 | 9 | 6 | 38 | 0 | 6.3 | 1 | 14 | 1 | WR17 |
Week 5 · DAL · W 24-16 · 17.2 pts
How the 17.2 points scored (PPR)
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| 6 | PIT22nd | L 19-26 | 17.8 | 16 | 7 | 48 | 1 | 6.9 | 0 | 0 | 0 | WR12 |
Week 6 · PIT · L 19-26 · 17.8 pts
How the 17.8 points scored (PPR)
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| Avg | 6 games | 1-5 | 11.8 | 8.2 | 4.7 | 40.0 | 0.3 | 8.6 | 0.3 | 1.8 | 0.2 | WR35 |
Opponent rank is fantasy points allowed to WRs across 2026: 1st allows the most, 32nd the fewest.
Where His Weeks Finished
2 WR1 · 2 WR2 · 2 busts
Game-by-Game Breakdown
WR1 week vs. Pittsburgh
7/16, 48 yds, 1 TD.
Just 3.0 yards per target. A clean, mistake-free game that landed well above his season average.
WR1 week at Dallas
6/9, 38 yds. 1 carry, 14 rush yds.
A clean, mistake-free game that landed well above his season average.
Shut down by Green Bay
2/4, 13 yds.
Just 3.3 yards per target. A clean, mistake-free game that landed well below his season average.
Shut down by Minnesota
5/9, 62 yds.
A clean, mistake-free game that landed right at his current season average.
Steady in a loss vs. Cleveland
3/5, 16 yds, 1 TD. 1 carry, -3 rush yds.
Just 3.2 yards per target. A clean, mistake-free game that landed well below his season average.
Steady in a loss at Cincinnati
5/6, 63 yds.
A clean, mistake-free game that landed right at his current season average.
Upcoming Matchups
View matchup - Tampa Bay Buccaneers vs Carolina Panthers
View matchup - Tampa Bay Buccaneers vs Atlanta Falcons
View matchup - Tampa Bay Buccaneers vs Chicago Bears
View matchup - Tampa Bay Buccaneers vs Detroit Lions
Emeka Egbuka Career Stats by Season
| Season | GP | Tgt | Rec | Rec yds | Rec TD | Rush yds | FPTS | PPG | Finish |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026to date | 6 | 49 | 28 | 240 | 2 | 11 | 71.1 | 11.8 | WR29 |
| 2025 | 17 | 127 | 63 | 938 | 6 | 9 | 195.7 | 11.5 | WR23 |
| Career | 23 | 176 | 91 | 1,178 | 8 | 20 | 266.8 | 11.6 | - |
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Emeka Egbuka Game Log FAQ
How did Emeka Egbuka do in his last game?
Emeka Egbuka scored 17.8 PPR points in Week 6 against the Steelers, a 26–19 loss, a WR12 finish. He caught 7 of 16 targets for 48 yards and 1 touchdown. View his 2026 season totals.
How many fantasy points did Emeka Egbuka score in his last game?
Emeka Egbuka scored 17.8 PPR fantasy points in his last game, Week 6 against the Steelers, a WR12 finish for the week. That was 6.0 above his season average of 11.8.
How many receiving yards did Emeka Egbuka have in his last game?
Emeka Egbuka had 48 receiving yards on 7 catches in Week 6 against the Steelers, from 16 targets.
How many touchdowns did Emeka Egbuka score in his last game?
Emeka Egbuka scored 1 touchdown in Week 6 against the Steelers: 0 rushing and 1 receiving.
How many receptions did Emeka Egbuka have in his last game?
Emeka Egbuka caught 7 of 16 targets for 48 yards in Week 6 against the Steelers.
What were Emeka Egbuka's stats in Week 5?
In Week 5 at the Cowboys, a 24–16 win, Emeka Egbuka caught 6 of 9 targets for 38 yards, and ran for 14 yards. That was 17.2 PPR points, a WR17 finish.
What was Emeka Egbuka's best game this season?
Emeka Egbuka's best 2026 game was Week 6 against the Steelers: 17.8 PPR points, a WR12 finish. He caught 7 of 16 targets for 48 yards and 1 touchdown.
What was Emeka Egbuka's worst game this season?
Emeka Egbuka's lowest-scoring 2026 game was Week 4 against the Packers: 3.3 PPR points, a WR81 finish. He caught 2 of 4 targets for 13 yards.
How many games has Emeka Egbuka scored a touchdown in this season?
Emeka Egbuka has scored a touchdown in 3 of his 6 games this season, most recently in Week 6.
Can I see Emeka Egbuka's game logs from previous seasons?
Yes. The season selector above the game log switches it to Egbuka's weekly results from 2025.
Emeka Egbuka Rest-of-Season Outlook
Out, concussion.
We projected Egbuka in the WR20 range this summer. Through 6 games he's WR29 at 11.8 PPR points per game, against 11.5 over 17 games last season (WR23). The role is producing the same fantasy output two years running.
Through Week 6 he ranks 11th of 108 in target volume (26.2% target share) and 19th of 108 in downfield role (32.7% air-yards share). His points come from his target volume. Jalon Daniels is his quarterback.
He's out, concussion. Until he's back, his value is a bench spot at most, and Tez Johnson takes his snaps.
The next favorable matchups are the Falcons in Week 8 (6th against WRs) and the Lions in Week 11 (2nd against WRs).
Read our preseason outlook (June 2026)
Published June 17, 2026. Kept for reference; the take above replaces it.
The rookie year already screamed WR1 in the making. Egbuka ran a route on 82.9% of dropbacks, commanded a 23.5% target share and a 34.9% air-yards share, and posted a 0.596 WOPR on 127 looks across 17 games. He turned that into 938 yards and six scores at 14.89 per catch, with 14 red-zone targets confirming he was already trusted near the goal line. The blemishes are fixable: a 49.6% catch rate, nine drops, and a modest 41.7% success rate dragged the efficiency.
With Mike Evans gone, the competition for targets thins and Egbuka steps into the clear alpha role in a soft receiver schedule. The volume and downfield usage are the foundation, and a healthier Baker Mayfield raises the ceiling toward top-10. Projections near 1,100 yards and seven-plus touchdowns are realistic. Draft him as a high-end WR2 in the WR20 range and bet on the target floor.
What Drives His Outlook
His 2026 rank through Week 6 among the 108 receivers who have played at least five games. Each bar is one receiver, best on the left; his is highlighted.
Target volume
Downfield role
- Average depth of target
- 9.7
- Drop rate
- 2.0%
- Red-zone targets
- 6
- YAC per reception
- 3.5
What Could Change His Value
Upside
- A soft stretchThe Falcons in Week 8 and the Lions in Week 11 are top-10 matchups for WRs.Wk 7 CAR, 25thWk 8 ATL, 6thWk 9 CHI, 20thWk 11 DET, 2nd
- Heavy target volume26.2% target share, 11th of 108 WRs in 2026.
- Downfield role32.7% air-yards share, 19th of 108 WRs in 2026.
Risk
- InjuryHe's out, concussion, and Tez Johnson is next on the depth chart.
- A tough matchupThe Panthers in Week 7 (25th) is among the stingiest defenses against WRs.
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Emeka Egbuka Fantasy Outlook FAQ
What is Emeka Egbuka's fantasy outlook for the rest of the 2026 season?
Emeka Egbuka projects as a target-heavy WR3 on the sideline for now for the rest of the 2026 season: a bench stash in 12-team PPR, 10-team PPR and half-PPR leagues. His target volume (26.2% target share, 11th of 108 WRs in 2026) supports that. See his live rank in Redraft Command.
What is Emeka Egbuka's rest-of-season fantasy ranking?
Emeka Egbuka is the WR29 in PPR points per game through Week 7, against a preseason projection of about WR20. That puts him in WR3 territory, a bench stash in 10-team PPR leagues.
What is Emeka Egbuka's projected role going forward?
Emeka Egbuka is the listed starting WR, with Tez Johnson next on the depth chart. He is out, concussion for now, which puts that role on hold.
Will Emeka Egbuka get more targets?
Emeka Egbuka's targets are trending up: 12.5 a game over his last two games against 8.2 for the season. His share of the offense is what his fantasy value rides on.
What is Emeka Egbuka's fantasy football upside?
Emeka Egbuka's upside: his ceiling this season is 17.8 PPR points (Week 6, WR12), his target volume (26.2% target share, 11th of 108 WRs in 2026) gives him a weekly floor to build on and the Falcons in Week 8 and the Lions in Week 11 are top-10 matchups for WRs.
What could hurt Emeka Egbuka's fantasy value?
Emeka Egbuka's risks: he is out, concussion and the Panthers in Week 7 is a tough matchup. See his injury status and history.
How difficult is Emeka Egbuka's remaining fantasy schedule?
About average: of his next seven games, 3 come against a top-10 matchup for WRs and 3 against one of the stingiest defenses, by PPR points allowed to the position.
Emeka Egbuka Injury Update & History
Is Emeka Egbuka injured?
Practice participation
Final report: Friday, Oct 23| Week | Injury | Wed | Thu | Fri | Game status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Week 7@ CAR, Oct 25 | Concussion, Foot | DNP | DNP | Limited | Out |
| Week 1@ CIN, Sep 13 | - | - | - | Full | Played |
If Egbuka Misses Time
Next man up: Tez Johnson
Tez Johnson is next on the Buccaneers depth chart at wide receiver. The targets would likely spread across the offense rather than pass to one player, so he's a waiver add only if Egbuka misses time.
Who else it affects
His absence would move work to the rest of the offense, and Jalon Daniels would lose one of his main options.
Injury History at a Glance
Two logged injuries in two seasons. None of them has cost him a regular-season game.
Durability
100/100
Games missed
Injuries
Longest absence
No games missed to injury
Where He's Been Hurt
Marker size shows games missed. A dashed ring means he played through it.
| Body part | Injuries | Games missed |
|---|---|---|
| Foot / toe | 1 | 0 |
| Hamstring | 1 | 0 |
| Total | 2 | 0 |
Injury risk profile: Moderate
- No body part injured twice
- Toe in 2026; played through
- 0 games in 2 seasons
- 2 injuries spread across 2 body parts
Emeka Egbuka Injury History
Every logged injury, most recent first. Games missed are regular-season games.
- 2026
Toe Played through
Listed on the injury report with a toe injury from Week 1 and played through it without missing time.
- Wk 1 Full · no designation
- 2025
Hamstring Played through
Suffered a hamstring injury in Week 6 against the 49ers and was ruled out for the remainder of the game, but did not miss the following week's game.
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Emeka Egbuka Injury FAQ
Is Emeka Egbuka injured?
Yes. As of October 24, 2026, Emeka Egbuka is out with a concussion injury. He has played every game in 2026. See how the injury changes his rest-of-season value.
Is Emeka Egbuka playing this week?
No. Emeka Egbuka is out for Week 7 at the Panthers on Sunday, October 25. Improving from a missed practice, but still uncertain. Should you start him?
Did Emeka Egbuka practice this week?
Emeka Egbuka's Week 7 practice report: Wed did not practice, Thu did not practice, Fri limited. Improving from a missed practice, but still uncertain.
What injury does Emeka Egbuka have?
Emeka Egbuka has a concussion injury and is out for Week 7. Improving from a missed practice, but still uncertain. He has played every game in 2026.
Why isn't Emeka Egbuka playing?
Emeka Egbuka is out with a concussion injury, the designation his club filed as of October 24, 2026. That rules him out of Week 7.
Has Emeka Egbuka missed any games this season?
No. Emeka Egbuka has played in every Buccaneers game in 2026, 6 games so far.
What is Emeka Egbuka's injury history?
Emeka Egbuka has 2 logged NFL injuries, none of which has cost him a regular-season game. No body part has been injured twice.
What was Emeka Egbuka's most recent injury?
Emeka Egbuka's most recent logged injury was a toe injury in Week 1 of 2026. He played through it and missed no regular-season games.
Does Emeka Egbuka have any recurring injuries?
No. Emeka Egbuka's two logged injuries were to two different body parts, so the record shows no recurring pattern.
Latest Emeka Egbuka News & Updates
Latest update
Egbuka delivers WR1 week vs. Pittsburgh
17.8 FPTS
L 19–26 vs PITFantasy impact: Volume boost7 REC · 48 YDS · 1 TD · 16 TGT
Volume drove it: 16 targets produced a WR12 finish.
Season Timeline
Week 7Oct 25
Fantasy impact: Neutral. Practicing Friday (opens in new tab)
Returned to practice Friday, trending toward playing.
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Practice and camp notes are context; his usage in games is what moves his value.
Fantasy impact: Neutral. Officially non-participant Thursday (opens in new tab)
Did not practice Thursday, putting his status in question.
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Practice and camp notes are context; his usage in games is what moves his value.
Fantasy impact: Neutral. Misses Wednesday's practice (opens in new tab)
Sidelined for Wednesday's session, worth monitoring his status ahead of the game.
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Practice and camp notes are context; his usage in games is what moves his value.
Week 6Oct 18L 19–26 vs PIT
Fantasy impact: Neutral. Seven touches, one TD in win (opens in new tab)
Found the end zone on seven touches in the victory.
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He played in Week 6: 17.8 PPR points, a WR12 finish.
Week 5Oct 8W 24–16 @ DAL
Fantasy impact: Positive. Egbuka solid in win at Dallas
17.2 FPTS · 6 REC · 38 YDS · 9 TGT · 1 CAR · 14 YDS · 1 TD
9 targets and a WR17 finish: a usable week.
Finish: WR17SolidView Game RecapWeek 4Oct 4L 14–17 vs GB
Fantasy impact: Negative. Egbuka struggles vs. Green Bay
3.3 FPTS · 2 REC · 13 YDS · 4 TGT
The volume dried up: 4 targets, down from 9.0 in his other games.
Finish: WR81FloorView Game RecapWeek 3Sep 27L 16–23 vs MIN
Fantasy impact: Negative. Egbuka struggles vs. Minnesota
11.2 FPTS · 5 REC · 62 YDS · 9 TGT
The Vikings kept Egbuka out of the end zone and under his average.
Finish: WR38FloorView Game RecapWeek 2Sep 20L 19–23 vs CLE
Fantasy impact: Neutral. Egbuka quiet in loss vs. Cleveland
10.3 FPTS · 3 REC · 16 YDS · 1 TD · 5 TGT
5 targets, but 10.3 points left him under his average.
Finish: WR33NeutralView Game Recap
Show earlier updates
Week 1Sep 13L 27–33 @ CIN
Fantasy impact: Neutral. Egbuka quiet in loss at Cincinnati
11.3 FPTS · 5 REC · 63 YDS · 6 TGT
6 targets, but 11.3 points left him under his average.
Finish: WR30NeutralView Game RecapPreseasonSeptember
Fantasy impact: Neutral. Ready for Sunday (opens in new tab)
Set to play Sunday with no limitations.
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A preseason health note; his Week 1 availability is what matters for fantasy.
Fantasy impact: Neutral. Looks to be practicing fully Wednesday (opens in new tab)
Appears to be a full participant at Wednesday's practice, signaling good health.
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A preseason health note; his Week 1 availability is what matters for fantasy.
Fantasy impact: Neutral. Getting work Monday (opens in new tab)
Practicing Monday, trending toward availability.
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Practice and camp notes are context; his usage in games is what moves his value.
Fantasy impact: Neutral. Stting out Tuesday's practice (opens in new tab)
Did not participate in Tuesday's practice session.
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Practice and camp notes are context; his usage in games is what moves his value.
Fantasy impact: Neutral. 'Hopeful' for Week 1 (opens in new tab)
Optimistic about suiting up for the season opener.
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Context for his season; the Outlook tab has our rest-of-season view.
Fantasy impact: Neutral. Focus remains on Week 1 (opens in new tab)
Preparing for Week 1 as attention stays on the opener.
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Context for his season; the Outlook tab has our rest-of-season view.
Fantasy impact: Neutral. Remains sidelined by toe issue (opens in new tab)
Sidelined by a toe injury; monitor his status before kickoff.
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A preseason health note; his Week 1 availability is what matters for fantasy.
Fantasy impact: Neutral. Considered 'day-to-day, week-to-week' (opens in new tab)
Dealing with an ailment labeled day-to-day, week-to-week; monitor his status.
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A preseason health note; his Week 1 availability is what matters for fantasy.
No updates of this type yet this season.
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Buccaneers Teammates News
Updates on Egbuka's quarterback and target competition.
- Jalon Daniels: Notable improvement in second start (opens in new tab)Jalon Daniels, QB. 98 pass attempts this season. Via Dynasty CommandNeutral
- Chris Godwin: Four touches in Week 5 win (opens in new tab)Chris Godwin, WR. 29 targets this season. Via Dynasty CommandNeutral
- Chris Godwin: Returns to practice Thursday (opens in new tab)Chris Godwin, WR. 29 targets this season. Via Dynasty CommandNeutral
- Jalon Daniels: Wins backup QB job (opens in new tab)Jalon Daniels, QB. 98 pass attempts this season. Via Dynasty CommandNeutral
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Emeka Egbuka News FAQ
What is the latest news on Emeka Egbuka?
The latest Egbuka update, from October 18: Egbuka delivers WR1 week vs. Pittsburgh. Egbuka caught 7 of 16 targets for 48 yards and one touchdown in the 26–19 loss vs. Pittsburgh. That was 40% of the team's targets.
How does the latest Emeka Egbuka news affect his fantasy value?
Positively: he scored 17.8 fantasy points, a WR12 finish, 6.0 above his 11.8 average. See the updated fantasy outlook.
Emeka Egbuka Bio
Emeka Egbuka is a wide receiver for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, where he wears No. 2. Born October 14, 2002, in Tacoma, WA, he attended Steilacoom and played college football at Ohio State.
The Tampa Bay Buccaneers selected Egbuka in round 1, pick 19, of the 2025 NFL Draft.
In 23 regular-season games since 2025, he has caught 91 passes for 1,178 yards and 8 touchdowns.
Career Timeline
What happened at each stop
Tampa Bay Buccaneers Current team2025–present
Selected in round 1, pick 19, of the 2025 NFL Draft. He was a starter, playing at least half the offensive snaps in 23 of 23 games.
College: Ohio State
Transactions
- SignedSigned with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.
- DraftedSelected by the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in round 1, pick 19.
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About Emeka Egbuka: Bio FAQ
How old is Emeka Egbuka?
Emeka Egbuka is 24 years old. He was born on October 14, 2002. 2026 is his 2nd NFL season.
How tall is Emeka Egbuka?
Emeka Egbuka is 6 feet 1 inch tall (6'1"), listed at 205 pounds, and plays wide receiver for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.
How much does Emeka Egbuka weigh?
Emeka Egbuka weighs 205 pounds, his listed weight on the Tampa Bay Buccaneers roster. He is listed at 6'1".
What number does Emeka Egbuka wear?
Emeka Egbuka wears number 2 for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. He plays wide receiver.
What position does Emeka Egbuka play?
Emeka Egbuka plays wide receiver for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, wearing number 2. 2026 is his 2nd season in the NFL.
What team does Emeka Egbuka play for?
Emeka Egbuka plays for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers as a wide receiver. He has been with the Buccaneers since 2025.
Where did Emeka Egbuka go to college?
Emeka Egbuka played college football at Ohio State, after attending Steilacoom (WA). The Tampa Bay Buccaneers drafted him out of Ohio State in 2025.
When was Emeka Egbuka drafted?
The Tampa Bay Buccaneers selected Emeka Egbuka in the first round of the 2025 NFL Draft with the 19th overall pick, out of Ohio State.
What round was Emeka Egbuka drafted in?
Emeka Egbuka was a first-round pick in the 2025 NFL Draft, taken 19th overall by the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.
What pick was Emeka Egbuka in the NFL Draft?
Emeka Egbuka was the 19th overall pick of the 2025 NFL Draft, selected by the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in the first round.
Where is Emeka Egbuka from?
Emeka Egbuka went to high school in Washington, at Steilacoom, before playing college football at Ohio State.
When is Emeka Egbuka's birthday?
Emeka Egbuka's birthday is October 14. He was born on October 14, 2002 and is 24 years old.
How long has Emeka Egbuka been in the NFL?
2026 is Emeka Egbuka's 2nd NFL season; he entered the league in 2025 as a first-round pick of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. View his career statistics.
What teams has Emeka Egbuka played for?
Emeka Egbuka has played for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. View his career statistics.
What year did Emeka Egbuka enter the NFL?
Emeka Egbuka entered the NFL in 2025, when the Tampa Bay Buccaneers drafted him in the first round. 2026 is his 2nd season.