Emeka Egbuka Fantasy outlook, stats and Week 4 start/sit for 2026
- Age
- 23
- Height / weight
- 6'1", 205 lb
- Experience
- 2nd season
- Drafted
- 2025 R1, #19
2026 Season
- PPR PPG
- 10.9
- Pos rank
- WR33
- Rostered
- 96%
Week 4 vs. Packers, Sun Oct 4, 1:00 PM ET 10th vs. WRs, favorable
Emeka Egbuka Fantasy Football Stats & Analysis
Scoring rate
10.9 PPG
Played
3 games
Role
Depth
Trend
Stable
Emeka Egbuka's 2026 Season, Week by Week
3 games played: two mid-range starts and one bust. The next four matchups include one of the league's softest pass defenses.
- Week 1, Loss,at CIN,11.3,WR30
- Week 2, Loss,vs CLE,10.3,WR33
- Week 3, Loss,vs MIN,11.2,WR38
- Up next. Week 4, Oct 4,vs GB,FavorablePackers vs. WRs
- Week 5, Oct 8,at DAL,NeutralCowboys vs. WRs
- Week 6, Oct 18,vs PIT,NeutralSteelers vs. WRs
- Week 7, Oct 25,at CAR,ToughPanthers vs. WRs
Matchup rank is PPR points allowed to WRs through Week 4. 1st allows the most, 32nd the fewest.
Should You Start or Roster Emeka Egbuka?
Egbuka is averaging 10.9 PPR points per game through 3 games, with 13 catches for 141 yards and 1 TD on 20 targets. That ranks WR33, which makes him a flex option in 12-team leagues.
His catch rate (65.0%) is in the 56th percentile among WRs, the best of his efficiency marks; his yards per target (7.0) is the weakest, in the 42nd. His quarterback has been Baker Mayfield.
His best week was WR30 in Week 1 at the Bengals (11.3 points); his worst, WR38 in Week 3 against the Vikings (11.2). Two favorable matchups are coming: the Packers (10th vs. WRs) in Week 4 and the Falcons (3rd vs. WRs) in Week 8.
For the season-long call, whether to hold, trade or start him, check where Egbuka ranks among all WRs in Redraft Command.
What's Driving His Production
Percentile vs. every WR with at least 12 targets in 2026. The line marks the league median.
Target share
21.1%44th percentile, about average
Yards per target
7.042nd percentile, about average
Catch rate
65.0%56th percentile, about average
Fantasy points per target
1.6452nd percentile, about average
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 |
| Total | 0–3 | 32.8 | WR33 |
Career Fantasy Stats by Season
| Season | Team | GP | Tgt | Rec | Rec yds | Rec TD | FPTS | PPG | Finish |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | TB | 3 | 20 | 13 | 141 | 1 | 32.8 | 10.9 | — |
| 2025 | TB | 17 | 127 | 63 | 938 | 6 | 195.7 | 11.5 | WR23 |
| Career | 20 | 147 | 76 | 1,079 | 7 | 228.5 | 11.4 |
Rest-of-Season Outlook and Availability
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
Injury status
Active, no designation
He has not missed a game this season. Career games missed to injury: 0. Injury history
- 2025hamstringPlayed through
WRs like Emeka Egbuka
WR30Jakobi MeyersJaguars35.4 PTS
WR31DJ MooreBills33.6 PTS
WR32Dontayvion WicksEagles32.9 PTS
WR33You are hereEmeka EgbukaBuccaneers32.8 PTS
WR34Josh DownsColts32.6 PTS
WR35George PickensCowboys31.0 PTS
WR36KC ConcepcionBrowns30.3 PTS
Emeka Egbuka Fantasy Football FAQ
Should I start Emeka Egbuka in Week 4?
Emeka Egbuka is a flex play in 12-team leagues for Week 4 against the Packers, as the WR33 in PPR total points this season (10.9 a game). The Packers rank 10th in PPR points allowed to WRs, a favorable matchup. Get the start/sit call for Egbuka.
How many fantasy points is Emeka Egbuka averaging in 2026?
Emeka Egbuka is averaging 10.9 PPR fantasy points per game in 2026, 32.8 points across 3 games. His last game produced 11.2 points.
Where does Emeka Egbuka rank in fantasy football in 2026?
Emeka Egbuka ranks WR33 in PPR total points in 2026, through 3 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 flex play in 12-team PPR, 10-team PPR and half-PPR leagues. He is rostered in 96% of Sleeper leagues.
What is Emeka Egbuka's fantasy football role?
Emeka Egbuka is the Buccaneers' starting WR, with Tez Johnson behind him. He is averaging 6.7 targets a game, on 82% of the offensive snaps in 2026.
What are Emeka Egbuka's upcoming fantasy football matchups?
Emeka Egbuka's next three games are Week 4 vs. the Packers (10th in PPR points allowed to WRs, favorable), Week 5 at the Cowboys (17th in PPR points allowed to WRs, neutral) and Week 6 vs. the Steelers (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 0 of his 3 games this season and outside the top 36 in 1. His weekly scoring has a standard deviation of 0.6 points around his 10.9-point average.
What is Emeka Egbuka's fantasy floor and ceiling?
This season Emeka Egbuka's floor has been 10.3 PPR points (Week 2, WR33) and his ceiling 11.3 (Week 1, WR30). His median week has been 11.2 points. See Egbuka's full game log.
Emeka Egbuka 2026 Stats
2026 through Week 4 · Tampa Bay BuccaneersTouchdowns account for 18% of his fantasy production, so his weekly output leans on volume more than scoring.
Receiving
- Rec
- 13
- Yards
- 141
- TD
- 1
- Targets
- 20
10.8 Y/R65.0% Catch %
Rushing
- Yards
- −3
- TD
- 0
1 Att−3.0 Y/C
Fantasy (PPR)
- Points
- 32.8
- Pos rank
- WR33
11.3 Best Week 1 @ CIN10.3 Worst Week 2 vs CLE
Advanced Receiving Stats
Egbuka is a downfield target (12.4 yards per target last season), with a 21.1% target share this season.
| Stat | 2026 Thru Wk 4 | 2025 16 games | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Efficiency | ||||
| Yards per target | 7.0 | 37th | 7.5 | 43rd |
| Fantasy points per target | 0.99 | 48th | 1.06 | 47th |
| Yards per route run | — | — | 1.95 | 77th |
| YAC per reception | 3.1 | 40th | 5.3 | 84th |
| Catch rate | 65.0% | 56th | 50.0% | 9th |
| Usage | ||||
| Target share | 21.1% | 68th | 23.9% | 90th |
| Snap share | 82.0% | 79th | 78.8% | 74th |
| Air-yards share | 26.1% | 64th | 35.4% | 93rd |
| Red-zone targets | 2 | 46th | 13 | 74th |
| Route participation | — | — | 83.4% | 82nd |
| Style | ||||
| Average depth of target | 12.5 | 61st | 12.4 | 68th |
Percentiles: 2026 through Week 4 among 102 qualified WRs · 2025 (16 games, weeks 1–17) among 116. Grey bars describe style, not quality.
Profile: Egbuka draws a big target share and adds yards after the catch, but catches a low share of his targets.
For fantasy: his floor is his volume, 6.7 targets a game this season; efficiency decides how much of it becomes points.
Fantasy Points per Game, Every Season
10.9
Fantasy PPG
6.7
Targets/g
47
Rec yds/g
Emeka Egbuka career stats by season
| Season | GP | Tgt | Rec | Rec yds | Rec TD | Rush yds | FPTS | PPG | Finish |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026to date | 3 | 20 | 13 | 141 | 1 | -3 | 32.8 | 10.9 | — |
| 2025 | 17 | 127 | 63 | 938 | 6 | 9 | 195.7 | 11.5 | WR23 |
| Career | 20 | 147 | 76 | 1,079 | 7 | 6 | 228.5 | 11.4 | — |
What His Career Numbers Say
11.4
Career PPG
20 games over 2 seasons
100%
Availability
Share of team games he played
20%
Top-24 weeks
Share of his games as a top-24 WR
7.5
Weekly swing
Standard deviation, moderate
Egbuka has averaged 11.4 fantasy points per game over 20 games and 2 seasons, without a top-12 finish.
So far in 2026 he is at 10.9 per game, down 0.6 from 2025. His volume has held at about 6.7 targets a game, so the change is efficiency and scoring. His quarterback this season has been Baker Mayfield.
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
- 1,079Career rec yds2025–2026
WRs like Emeka Egbuka
WR30Jakobi MeyersJaguars35.4 PTSWR31DJ MooreBills33.6 PTSWR32Dontayvion WicksEagles32.9 PTSWR33You are hereEmeka EgbukaBuccaneers32.8 PTSWR34Josh DownsColts32.6 PTSWR35George PickensCowboys31.0 PTSWR36KC ConcepcionBrowns30.3 PTSEmeka Egbuka Stats FAQ
How many fantasy points does Emeka Egbuka have in 2026?
Emeka Egbuka has 32.8 PPR fantasy points in 2026 through Week 4, 10.9 per game across 3 games. That total ranks WR33 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 141 receiving yards in 2026 through Week 4, on 13 catches and 20 targets. His high was 63 yards, in Week 1 at the Bengals.
How many receptions does Emeka Egbuka have this season?
Emeka Egbuka has 13 receptions in 2026 through Week 4, 4.3 a game, on 20 targets. His high was 5 catches, in Week 1 at the Bengals.
How many targets does Emeka Egbuka have this season?
Emeka Egbuka has drawn 20 targets in 2026 through Week 4, 6.7 a game, and caught 65% of them. His high was 9 targets, in Week 3 against the Vikings.
How many receiving touchdowns does Emeka Egbuka have this season?
Emeka Egbuka has 1 receiving touchdown in 2026 through Week 4.
How many receiving yards per game is Emeka Egbuka averaging?
Emeka Egbuka is averaging 47.0 receiving yards per game in 2026, 141 yards across 3 games.
How many yards per reception is Emeka Egbuka averaging?
Emeka Egbuka is averaging 10.8 yards per reception in 2026, 141 yards on 13 catches.
How many games has Emeka Egbuka played in 2026?
Emeka Egbuka has played 3 games in the 2026 season through Week 4.
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 20 games, Emeka Egbuka has 76 catches for 1,079 yards and 7 touchdowns, for 228.5 PPR fantasy points (11.4 per game).
How many touchdowns does Emeka Egbuka have in his career?
Emeka Egbuka has 7 touchdowns in his NFL career: 0 rushing and 7 receiving, over 20 games.
How many career receiving yards does Emeka Egbuka have?
Emeka Egbuka has 1,079 career receiving yards over 2 seasons, on 76 catches.
Emeka Egbuka Game Log 2026
Games played
3
FPTS/G (PPR)
10.9
Targets/g
6.7
Rec/g
4.3
Rec yds/g
47.0
Yds/rec
10.8
Across 3 games in 2026, Emeka Egbuka has averaged 6.7 targets, 4.3 receptions and 10.9 PPR fantasy points per game. Emeka Egbuka has finished as a top-12 WR in 0 of those weeks, and inside the top 24 in 0. The best week was Week 1 against CIN (11.3 points); the lowest was Week 2 against CLE (10.3).
| Wk | Opp | Result | FPTS | TGT | REC | REC YDS | REC TD | YPR | CAR | RUSH YDS | RUSH TD | Finish |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | CIN18th | 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 | CLE12th | 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 | MIN14th | 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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Opponent rank is fantasy points allowed to WRs across 2026: 1st allows the most, 32nd the fewest.
Where His Weeks Finished
Two WR2 weeks and one bust. For a wide receiver ranked WR33 overall, he's been one of the steadier options at the position, never worse than WR38.
Game-by-Game Breakdown
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 right at his current 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.
Fantasy Points By Week
- Weekly points
- Season average (10.9)
Upcoming Matchups
View matchup — Tampa Bay Buccaneers vs Green Bay Packers
View matchup — Tampa Bay Buccaneers vs Dallas Cowboys
View matchup — Tampa Bay Buccaneers vs Pittsburgh Steelers
View matchup — Tampa Bay Buccaneers vs Carolina Panthers
Emeka Egbuka Game Log 2025
Games played
17
FPTS/G (PPR)
11.5
Targets/g
7.5
Rec/g
3.7
Rec yds/g
55.2
Yds/rec
14.9
Across 17 games in 2025, Emeka Egbuka has averaged 7.5 targets, 3.7 receptions and 11.5 PPR fantasy points per game. Emeka Egbuka has finished as a top-12 WR in 4 of those weeks, and inside the top 24 in 4. The best week was Week 5 against SEA (31.3 points); the lowest was Week 18 against CAR (1.8).
| Wk | Opp | Result | FPTS | TGT | REC | REC YDS | REC TD | YPR | CAR | RUSH YDS | RUSH TD | Finish |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | ATL11th | W 23-20 | 23.6 | 6 | 4 | 67 | 2 | 16.8 | 1 | 9 | 0 | WR4 |
Week 1 · ATL · W 23-20 · 23.6 pts
How the 23.6 points scored (PPR)
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| 2 | HOU32nd | W 20-19 | 12.9 | 7 | 4 | 29 | 1 | 7.3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | WR32 |
Week 2 · HOU · W 20-19 · 12.9 pts
How the 12.9 points scored (PPR)
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| 3 | NYJ17th | W 29-27 | 14.5 | 8 | 6 | 85 | 0 | 14.2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | WR26 |
Week 3 · NYJ · W 29-27 · 14.5 pts
How the 14.5 points scored (PPR)
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| 4 | PHI24th | L 25-31 | 20.1 | 10 | 4 | 101 | 1 | 25.3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | WR12 |
Week 4 · PHI · L 25-31 · 20.1 pts
How the 20.1 points scored (PPR)
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| 5 | SEA26th | W 38-35 | 31.3 | 7 | 7 | 163 | 1 | 23.3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | WR1 |
Week 5 · SEA · W 38-35 · 31.3 pts
How the 31.3 points scored (PPR)
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| 6 | SF9th | W 30-19 | 4.4 | 4 | 2 | 24 | 0 | 12.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | WR71 |
Week 6 · SF · W 30-19 · 4.4 pts
How the 4.4 points scored (PPR)
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| 7 | DET4th | L 9-24 | 9.8 | 12 | 4 | 58 | 0 | 14.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | WR33 |
Week 7 · DET · L 9-24 · 9.8 pts
How the 9.8 points scored (PPR)
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| 8 | NO22nd | W 23-3 | 6.5 | 9 | 3 | 35 | 0 | 11.7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | WR55 |
Week 8 · NO · W 23-3 · 6.5 pts
How the 6.5 points scored (PPR)
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| 10 | NE19th | L 23-28 | 23.5 | 13 | 6 | 115 | 1 | 19.2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | WR3 |
Week 10 · NE · L 23-28 · 23.5 pts
How the 23.5 points scored (PPR)
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| 11 | BUF28th | L 32-44 | 9.0 | 9 | 5 | 40 | 0 | 8.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | WR39 |
Week 11 · BUF · L 32-44 · 9.0 pts
How the 9.0 points scored (PPR)
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| 12 | LAR5th | L 7-34 | 6.2 | 8 | 3 | 32 | 0 | 10.7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | WR48 |
Week 12 · LAR · L 7-34 · 6.2 pts
How the 6.2 points scored (PPR)
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| 13 | ARI18th | W 20-17 | 8.2 | 8 | 4 | 42 | 0 | 10.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | WR42 |
Week 13 · ARI · W 20-17 · 8.2 pts
How the 8.2 points scored (PPR)
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| 14 | NO22nd | L 20-24 | 3.5 | 9 | 2 | 15 | 0 | 7.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | WR71 |
Week 14 · NO · L 20-24 · 3.5 pts
How the 3.5 points scored (PPR)
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| 15 | ATL11th | L 28-29 | 10.4 | 7 | 4 | 64 | 0 | 16.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | WR38 |
Week 15 · ATL · L 28-29 · 10.4 pts
How the 10.4 points scored (PPR)
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| 16 | CAR27th | L 20-23 | 5.0 | 2 | 1 | 40 | 0 | 40.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | WR74 |
Week 16 · CAR · L 20-23 · 5.0 pts
How the 5.0 points scored (PPR)
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| 17 | MIA20th | L 17-20 | 5.0 | 5 | 3 | 20 | 0 | 6.7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | WR66 |
Week 17 · MIA · L 17-20 · 5.0 pts
How the 5.0 points scored (PPR)
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| 18 | CAR27th | W 16-14 | 1.8 | 3 | 1 | 8 | 0 | 8.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | WR93 |
Week 18 · CAR · W 16-14 · 1.8 pts
How the 1.8 points scored (PPR)
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Opponent rank is fantasy points allowed to WRs across 2025: 1st allows the most, 32nd the fewest.
Where His Weeks Finished
Four WR1 weeks, three WR2 weeks and 10 busts. For a wide receiver who finished WR36 overall, the spread mattered more than the average: you got a top-5 ceiling and a waiver-wire floor.
Wk 1 WR4 · Wk 2 WR32 · Wk 3 WR26 · Wk 4 WR12 · Wk 5 WR1 · Wk 6 WR71 · Wk 7 WR33 · Wk 8 WR55 · Wk 10 WR3 · Wk 11 WR39 · Wk 12 WR48 · Wk 13 WR42 · Wk 14 WR71 · Wk 15 WR38 · Wk 16 WR74 · Wk 17 WR66 · Wk 18 WR93
Game-by-Game Breakdown
Held in check by Carolina
1/3, 8 yds.
Just 2.7 yards per target. A clean, mistake-free game that landed well below his season average.
Shut down by Miami
3/5, 20 yds.
Just 4.0 yards per target. A clean, mistake-free game that landed well below his season average.
Shut down by Carolina
1/2, 40 yds.
A clean, mistake-free game that landed well below his season average.
Shut down by Atlanta
4/7, 64 yds.
A clean, mistake-free game that landed right at his season average.
Shut down by New Orleans
2/9, 15 yds.
Just 1.7 yards per target. A clean, mistake-free game that landed well below his season average.
Held in check by Arizona
4/8, 42 yds.
Just 5.3 yards per target. A clean, mistake-free game that landed well below his season average.
Shut down by the Rams
3/8, 32 yds.
Just 4.0 yards per target. A clean, mistake-free game that landed well below his season average.
Shut down by Buffalo
5/9, 40 yds.
Just 4.4 yards per target. A clean, mistake-free game that landed well below his season average.
WR1 week vs. New England
6/13, 115 yds, 1 TD.
A clean, mistake-free game that landed well above his season average.
Held in check by New Orleans
3/9, 35 yds.
Just 3.9 yards per target. A clean, mistake-free game that landed well below his season average.
Steady in a loss at Detroit
4/12, 58 yds.
Just 4.8 yards per target. A clean, mistake-free game that landed well below his season average.
Held in check by San Francisco
2/4, 24 yds.
A clean, mistake-free game that landed well below his season average.
Season high in a shootout
7/7, 163 yds, 1 TD.
A clean, mistake-free game that landed well above his season average.
WR1 week vs. Philadelphia
4/10, 101 yds, 1 TD. 1 carry, 0 rush yds.
A clean, mistake-free game that landed well above his season average.
Efficient in a home win
6/8, 85 yds.
A clean, mistake-free game that landed well above his season average.
Steady in a win at Houston
4/7, 29 yds, 1 TD.
Just 4.1 yards per target. A clean, mistake-free game that landed well above his season average.
WR1 week at Atlanta
4/6, 67 yds, 2 TD. 1 carry, 9 rush yds.
A clean, mistake-free game that landed well above his season average.
WRs like Emeka Egbuka
WR30Jakobi MeyersJaguars35.4 PTSWR31DJ MooreBills33.6 PTSWR32Dontayvion WicksEagles32.9 PTSWR33You are hereEmeka EgbukaBuccaneers32.8 PTSWR34Josh DownsColts32.6 PTSWR35George PickensCowboys31.0 PTSWR36KC ConcepcionBrowns30.3 PTSEmeka Egbuka Game Log FAQ
How did Emeka Egbuka do in his last game?
Emeka Egbuka scored 11.2 PPR points in Week 3 against the Vikings, a 23–16 loss, a WR38 finish. He caught 5 of 9 targets for 62 yards. View his 2026 season totals.
How many fantasy points did Emeka Egbuka score in his last game?
Emeka Egbuka scored 11.2 PPR fantasy points in his last game, Week 3 against the Vikings, a WR38 finish for the week. That was right at his season average of 10.9.
How many receiving yards did Emeka Egbuka have in his last game?
Emeka Egbuka had 62 receiving yards on 5 catches in Week 3 against the Vikings, from 9 targets.
How many touchdowns did Emeka Egbuka score in his last game?
Emeka Egbuka did not score a touchdown in Week 3 against the Vikings; his 11.2 points came from yardage and catches.
How many receptions did Emeka Egbuka have in his last game?
Emeka Egbuka caught 5 of 9 targets for 62 yards in Week 3 against the Vikings.
What were Emeka Egbuka's stats in Week 2?
In Week 2 against the Browns, a 23–19 loss, Emeka Egbuka caught 3 of 5 targets for 16 yards and 1 touchdown, and ran for -3 yards. That was 10.3 PPR points, a WR33 finish.
What was Emeka Egbuka's best game this season?
Emeka Egbuka's best 2026 game was Week 1 at the Bengals: 11.3 PPR points, a WR30 finish. He caught 5 of 6 targets for 63 yards.
What was Emeka Egbuka's worst game this season?
Emeka Egbuka's lowest-scoring 2026 game was Week 2 against the Browns: 10.3 PPR points, a WR33 finish. He caught 3 of 5 targets for 16 yards and 1 touchdown, and ran for -3 yards.
How many games has Emeka Egbuka scored a touchdown in this season?
Emeka Egbuka has scored a touchdown in 1 of his 3 games this season, most recently in Week 2.
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
Downfield WR3 with flex weeks
Preseason Projection vs. Reality
He was projected as a WR2 and flex option. Four weeks in, he's WR33, scoring at almost exactly last season's pace.
Our Take After Week 4
We projected Egbuka in the WR20 range this summer. Through 3 games he's WR33 at 10.9 PPR points per game, against 11.5 over 17 games last season (WR23). The role is producing the same fantasy output two years running.
Last season he ranked 12th of 142 in target volume (23.5% target share), 9th of 142 in downfield role (34.9% air-yards share) and 35th of 142 in efficiency (1.90 yards per route run). His points come from his downfield role. Baker Mayfield is his quarterback.
The main risk is the job itself. He's the listed starter with Tez Johnson next on the depth chart, and a benching or an injury would take his value to zero overnight.
The next favorable matchup is the Packers in Week 4 (10th 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 2025 rank among the 142 receivers who played at least six games. Each bar is one receiver, best on the left; his is highlighted.
Target volume
Downfield role
Efficiency
- Average depth of target
- 12.4
- Drop rate
- 7.1%
- Red-zone targets
- 14
- Route participation
- 82.9%
- YAC per reception
- 5.3
What Could Change His Value
Upside
- A soft spotThe Packers in Week 4 is a top-10 matchup for WRs.Wk 4 GB, 10thWk 5 DAL, 17thWk 6 PIT, 20thWk 7 CAR, 31st
- Heavy target volume23.5% target share, 12th of 142 WRs in 2025.
- Downfield role34.9% air-yards share, 9th of 142 WRs in 2025.
Risk
- Job securityTez Johnson is next on the depth chart; a benching or injury hands him the job.
- A tough matchupThe Panthers in Week 7 (31st) is among the stingiest defenses against WRs.
- DropsA 7.1% drop rate in 2025.
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What is Emeka Egbuka's fantasy outlook for the rest of the 2026 season?
Emeka Egbuka projects as a downfield WR3 with flex weeks for the rest of the 2026 season: a flex play in 12-team PPR, 10-team PPR and half-PPR leagues. His downfield role (34.9% air-yards share, 9th of 142 WRs in 2025) supports that. See his live rank in Redraft Command.
What is Emeka Egbuka's rest-of-season fantasy ranking?
Emeka Egbuka is the WR33 in PPR points per game through Week 4, against a preseason projection of about WR20. That puts him in WR3 territory, a flex play in 10-team PPR leagues.
Should I buy low or sell high on Emeka Egbuka?
Emeka Egbuka is below his projection, WR33 against about WR20, which is a buy-low window if his usage holds: his downfield role (34.9% air-yards share, 9th of 142 WRs in 2025) is still there.
What is Emeka Egbuka's projected role going forward?
Emeka Egbuka is the listed starting WR, with Tez Johnson next on the depth chart. Nothing on the chart threatens the job, so the role is his to lose on performance.
Will Emeka Egbuka get more targets?
Emeka Egbuka's targets are holding steady: 7.0 a game over his last two games against 6.7 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 11.3 PPR points (Week 1, WR30), his downfield role (34.9% air-yards share, 9th of 142 WRs in 2025) gives him a weekly floor to build on and the Packers in Week 4 is a top-10 matchup for WRs.
What could hurt Emeka Egbuka's fantasy value?
Emeka Egbuka's risks: Tez Johnson is next on the depth chart if he is benched or hurt 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?
Favorable: of his next seven games, 3 come against a top-10 matchup for WRs and 2 against one of the stingiest defenses, by PPR points allowed to the position.
Emeka Egbuka Injury Update & History
Practice participation
Final report: Friday, Oct 2What it means: Egbuka was on the Week 1 report, practiced in full on Friday and played.
| Week | Injury | Wed | Thu | Fri | Game status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Week 4vs GB, Oct 4 | — | — | — | — | No status |
| Week 1@ CIN, Sep 13 | — | — | — | Full | Played |
Injury History at a Glance
One logged injury in two seasons. None of them has cost him a regular-season game.
Durability
100/100
Games missed
Injury
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Hamstring | 1 | 0 |
| Total | 1 | 0 |
Injury risk profile: Moderate
- No body part injured twice
- Hamstring in 2025, played through
- 0 games in 2 seasons
- 1 injury spread across 1 body part
Emeka Egbuka Injury History
Every logged injury, most recent first. Games missed are regular-season games.
- 2026
Healthy 0 games missed
No injury has cost Egbuka a game this season.
- 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.
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 Baker Mayfield would lose one of his main options.
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Is Emeka Egbuka injured?
No. As of October 2, 2026, Emeka Egbuka is active with no injury designation. He has played every game in 2026.
Is Emeka Egbuka playing this week?
Emeka Egbuka has no injury designation for Week 4 against the Packers on Sunday, October 4, so he is on track to play. Egbuka was on the Week 1 report, practiced in full on Friday and played. Should you start him?
Has Emeka Egbuka missed any games this season?
No. Emeka Egbuka has played in every Buccaneers game in 2026, 3 games so far.
What is Emeka Egbuka's injury history?
Emeka Egbuka has 1 logged NFL injury, which did not cost him a regular-season game.
What was Emeka Egbuka's most recent injury?
Emeka Egbuka's most recent logged injury was a hamstring injury in Week 6 of 2025. He played through it and missed no regular-season games.
Does Emeka Egbuka have any recurring injuries?
No. Emeka Egbuka's one logged injury was, so the record shows no recurring pattern.
Latest Emeka Egbuka News & Updates
Egbuka struggles vs. Minnesota
5 REC, 62 YDS (9 TGT)
11.2 fantasy points · WR38
Egbuka caught 5 of 9 targets for 62 yards in the 23–16 loss vs. Minnesota. That was 26% of the team's targets.
Season Timeline
Every update this season, grouped by week, newest first.
Week 2Sep 20L 19–23 vs CLE
Fantasy impact: Neutral. Egbuka quiet in loss vs. Cleveland
10.3 fantasy points · WR33 · 0.6 below his 10.9 average
Egbuka caught 3 of 5 targets for 16 yards and one touchdown in the 23–19 loss vs. Cleveland. That was 15% of the team's targets.
Game logWeek 1Sep 13L 27–33 @ CIN
Fantasy impact: Neutral. Egbuka solid in loss at Cincinnati
11.3 fantasy points · WR30 · right at his 10.9 average
Egbuka caught 5 of 6 targets for 63 yards in the 33–27 loss at Cincinnati. That was 22% of the team's targets.
Game logPreseasonSeptember
Fantasy impact: Neutral. Ready for Sunday (opens in new tab)
Set to play Sunday with no limitations.
Fantasy take: A preseason health note; his Week 1 availability is what matters for fantasy.
Read full report (opens in new tab)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.
Fantasy take: A preseason health note; his Week 1 availability is what matters for fantasy.
Read full report (opens in new tab)Fantasy impact: Neutral. Getting work Monday (opens in new tab)
Practicing Monday, trending toward availability.
Fantasy take: Practice and camp notes are context; his usage in games is what moves his value.
Read full report (opens in new tab)Fantasy impact: Neutral. Stting out Tuesday's practice (opens in new tab)
Did not participate in Tuesday's practice session.
Fantasy take: Practice and camp notes are context; his usage in games is what moves his value.
Read full report (opens in new tab)Fantasy impact: Neutral. 'Hopeful' for Week 1 (opens in new tab)
Optimistic about suiting up for the season opener.
Fantasy take: Context for his season; the Outlook tab has our rest-of-season view.
Read full report (opens in new tab)Fantasy impact: Neutral. Focus remains on Week 1 (opens in new tab)
Preparing for Week 1 as attention stays on the opener.
Fantasy take: Context for his season; the Outlook tab has our rest-of-season view.
Read full report (opens in new tab)Fantasy impact: Neutral. Remains sidelined by toe issue (opens in new tab)
Sidelined by a toe injury; monitor his status before kickoff.
Fantasy take: A preseason health note; his Week 1 availability is what matters for fantasy.
Read full report (opens in new tab)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.
Fantasy take: A preseason health note; his Week 1 availability is what matters for fantasy.
Read full report (opens in new tab)
No updates of this type yet this season.
Buccaneers Teammates News
Updates on Egbuka's quarterback and target competition.
- Baker Mayfield: Hurts hand late against Vikings (opens in new tab)Baker Mayfield, QB. 96 pass attempts this season. Via Dynasty CommandNegative
- Bucky Irving: Offsets fumble with TD (opens in new tab)Bucky Irving, RB. 15 targets this season. Via Dynasty CommandNeutral
- Baker Mayfield: Lands $165M extension with Bucs (opens in new tab)Baker Mayfield, QB. 96 pass attempts this season. Via Dynasty CommandNeutral
- Baker Mayfield: Pair of completions on first two series (opens in new tab)Baker Mayfield, QB. 96 pass attempts this season. Via Dynasty CommandNeutral
- Bucky Irving: Logs three carries in preseason debut (opens in new tab)Bucky Irving, RB. 15 targets this season. Via Dynasty CommandNeutral
- Baker Mayfield: Will suit up Saturday (opens in new tab)Baker Mayfield, QB. 96 pass attempts this season. Via Dynasty CommandNeutral
Around the Buccaneers
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What is the latest news on Emeka Egbuka?
The latest Egbuka update, from September 27: Egbuka struggles vs. Minnesota. Egbuka caught 5 of 9 targets for 62 yards in the 23–16 loss vs. Minnesota. That was 26% of the team's targets.
How does the latest Emeka Egbuka news affect his fantasy value?
Negatively: he scored 11.2 fantasy points, a WR38 finish, right at his 10.9 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 20 regular-season games since 2025, he has caught 76 passes for 1,079 yards and 7 touchdowns.
Career Timeline
1 stop with 1 team in 2 seasons. Each block's width is the time he spent there.
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 20 of 20 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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How old is Emeka Egbuka?
Emeka Egbuka is 23 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 23 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.