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NFL Week 1 Opening Odds: Buccaneers at Falcons

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The Tampa Bay Buccaneers are opening their season Sunday at Atlanta against the Falcons. This matchup will pin two of the NFC South division’s Top 2 teams and depending on who you ask the division champion will be either of these two hitting the field at Mercedes-Benz Stadium. So what are the oddsmakers thinking of the regular season opener between the Bucs and the Falcons?

Per FanDuel, Tampa Bay is a 2.5-point favorite in Atlanta for the first week of the 2025 regular season.

Point spread: Bucs -2.5
Point total: 47.5
Moneyline: Bucs -132, Falcons +112

The Buccaneers are coming off their fourth straight division title after posting a 10-7 record in 2024. Atlanta finished in second place, two games behind Tampa Bay. Both teams made improvements this past offseason and will look to better each other and be a game up early on following the opening week of 2025.

The game between the Bucs and Falcons is scheduled for Sunday with kickoff set for 1:00 PM ET.

Source: https://www.bucsnation.com/tampa-ba...egular-season-opening-odds-buccaneers-falcons
 
Buccaneers extend OT Goedeke

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The Buccaneers made the pivotal move of extending stalwart right tackle Luke Goedeke on a four-year deal Tuesday.

Originally reported by Rick Stroud of the Tampa Bay Times, the NFL Network provided additional details of it being $90 million over 4 years — a $22.5 million APY with $50 million guaranteed.

Bucs have agreed to a four year extension with T Luke Goedeke.

— Rick Stroud (@NFLSTROUD) September 2, 2025

Goedeke, who was slated for free agency next year, receives the third-highest deal for a right tackle in all of football, and it’s become well-deserved. Originally entering the league as a second-round pick from Central Michigan in 2022, the Bucs initially planned for him to replace Ali Marpet at left guard but that backfired immensely when Goedeke was one of the worst in the league. An end-of-season move back to his original right tackle position yielded much more encouraging results, and he’s ascended to one of the NFL’s best in that timeframe.

The 26-year-old is now poised to be in Tampa Bay through the 2029 season, which aligns with All-Pro left tackle Tristan Wirfs. Wirfs, also 26, just signed an extension last August that made him one of the NFL’s highest-paid offensive linemen. Arguably a top-2 overall tackle tandem, the Bucs have created excellent protection for quarterback Baker Mayfield as he looks to continue his career-best stretch of play.

As a whole, the Bucs’ offensive line is all under contract for multiple seasons. Cody Mauch’s rookie deal runs through 2027, Graham Barton’s through 2028 (2029 if the fifth-year option is excercised), and Ben Bredeson through 2028.

Source: https://www.bucsnation.com/tampa-bay-buccaneers-news/65127/buccaneers-extend-ot-goedeke
 
Buccaneers release their first depth chart of the 2025 regular season

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The Tampa Bay Buccaneers unveiled their official Week One depth chart Tuesday—highlighted by rookie wide receiver Emeka Egbuka immediately earning a starting spot in his debut season.

Offense sees veteran Mike Evans leading at wide receiver, joined by Ryan Miller. However, due to Chris Godwin’s continued rehab and Jalen McMillan’s preseason neck injury, Egbuka is poised to start alongside Evans, with Tez Johnson also listed among the top options. In the trenches, with left tackle Tristan Wirfs likely missing the opener, Ben Chukwuma will serve as the swing tackle while second-year lineman Elijah Klein will also be ready to go. The offensive line core remains intact, featuring Barton, Bredeson, Mauch, and others.

On defense, inside linebacker SirVocea Dennis earns a starting nod for the first time, while safety Tykee Smith partners with Antoine Winfield, Jr. It’ll also be the debut of new Bucs outside linebacker Haason Reddick.

Special teams see Riley Dixon named punter, with Chase McLaughlin handling placekicking and kickoffs. Emeka Egbuka also joins the special teams group as a designated returner alongside Rachaad White. However, it’ll be Kameron Johnson as the designated punt returner while also serving as a kickoff returner with running back Sean Tucker.

With key skill-position injuries and rookies stepping up, Tampa Bay’s depth chart sets an intriguing tone for Week One.

Check out the full depth chart below via Buccaneers.com. (Rookies marked with *.)

OFFENSE

WR: Mike Evans, Ryan Miller

WR: Chris Godwin, Sterling Shepard, Kameron Johnson

LT: Tristan Wirfs, Charlie Heck

LG: Ben Bredeson, Elijah Klein

C: Graham Barton

RG: Cody Mauch

RT: Luke Goedeke, Benjamin Chukwuma *

WR: Emeka Egbuka *, Tez Johnson *

TE: Cade Otton, Payne Durham, Ko Kieft, Devin Culp

QB: Baker Mayfield, Teddy Bridgewater

RB: Bucky Irving, Rachaad White, Sean Tucker, Josh Williams *

DEFENSE

DL: Calijah Kancey

NT: Vita Vea, Greg Gaines

DL: Logan Hall, Elijah Roberts *

OLB: Yaya Diaby, Chris Braswell, Markees Watts

ILB: SirVocea Dennis, John Bullock *

ILB: Lavonte David, Deion Jones

OLB: Haason Reddick, Anthony Nelson

CB: Jamel Dean, Benjamin Morrison *, Kindle Vildor

CB: Zyon McCollum, Jacob Parrish *, Josh Hayes

S: Antoine Winfield Jr., Christian Izien, Rashad Wisdom

S: Tykee Smith, Kaevon Merriweather

SPECIALISTS

P: Riley Dixon

PK: Chase McLaughlin

KO: Chase McLaughlin

H: Riley Dixon

LS: Evan Deckers

PR: Kameron Johnson, Tez Johnson *, Emeka Egbuka *, Rachaad White

KR: Sean Tucker, Josh Williams, Emeka Egbuka *

KR: Kameron Johnson, Rachaad White, Tez Johnson *

Source: https://www.bucsnation.com/tampa-ba...eason-depth-chart-emeka-egbuka-haason-reddick
 
Bucs announce team captains for the 2025 season

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The Tampa Bay Buccaneers officially announced their team captains for the upcoming season, confirming a leadership core steeped in experience and consistency.

Quarterback Baker Mayfield, wide receiver Mike Evans, and inside linebacker Lavonte David once again head the captain list. All three will don the gold “C” patch, signifying that each has served as a team captain for five or more seasons. Evans’ selection marks his ninth year as a captain, while David continues his extraordinary run of leadership, now reaching a 12-year streak.

Joining them are left tackle Tristan Wirfs, defensive lineman Vita Vea, and safety Antoine Winfield Jr., all of whom have also held captain roles for at least three seasons, providing vital continuity across the roster.

Head coach Todd Bowles praised the selections as a reflection of stability and respect within the locker room—including a blend of long-tenured icons and emerging seasoned leaders—setting a strong tone as the Buccaneers embark on their 50th NFL season.

Source: https://www.bucsnation.com/tampa-ba...eason-baker-mayfield-lavonte-david-mike-evans
 
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