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There’s good news on the injury front as the Tampa Bay Buccaneers may get Chris Godwin back, along with standout running back Bucky Irving. And here are the bold predictions for their Week 12 Sunday Night Football clash with the Rams.
The Buccaneers enter with a record of 6-4, coming off a tough loss to the Bills. Meanwhile, the Rams are riding high after a tight win over the Seahawks moved them to 8-2. It should be a dandy matchup.
First and foremost, Mayfield will want to make a good showing against an organization he said changed his career, according to the Buccaneers’ YouTube page via CBS Sports.
“There is no way for me to sugarcoat it — it was pivotal in my career and in my journey,” Mayfield said. “I’ve told you guys that it helped me find the fun in football again — that joy. And just getting to learn from those guys. Obviously, it looks a lot different now that Raheem Morris is gone, Zac Robinson [is gone], Liam [Coen is gone], but [Rams head coach] Sean [McVay has] been there the whole time.”
The journey started in 2022 with a bang. One day after being released by the Panthers, Mayfield got claimed by the Rams. Two days later, he replaced injured starter Matthew Stafford and led a game-winning 98-yard touchdown drive in the final two minutes. It gave the Buccaneers a 17-16 win over the Raiders.
“They helped me out and helped me discover what offense I really want to play in, and the responsibility that comes with [it] — a lot of accountability at the line of scrimmage and to check and get to the right plays,” Mayfield said. “Yeah, it was instrumental in my career, something I am forever grateful for, and it will be fun to go back and see some familiar faces.”
The Rams’ defense is tough in 2025. They just picked off Sam Darnold four times in a tight 21-19 win. And Mayfield is coming off a below-average performance against the Bills in a 44-32 loss.
Look for Mayfield to bounce back in what should be a tight, entertaining game.
On the season, Egbuka has put up five standout games. But four of the last five contests have been thin. He totaled 24, 58, 35, and 40 yards with no scores in those outings. He did have a 115-yard explosion and a score in the loss to the Patriots.
This game should look more like that Patriots’ game for Egbuka. The illness that hit the Buccaneers caught Egbuka, so there is a chance he won’t be in tip-top shape. But he has three full days to recover.
Egbuka is a legitimate threat and has been treated as such by opposing defenses, according to Buccaneers.com.
“Been amazing for me to experience and learn during my rookie year,” described Egbuka. “I think it has helped me to...
