Baker Mayfield and Jalen McMillan Injury Updates: Emeka Egbuka's Fantasy Value Trending Down As Two Sleepers Emerge
With both Baker Mayfield and Jalen McMillan likely to miss time, what are the ripple effects on Tampa Bay's offense, and who stands to become a fantasy sleeper?
On September 27, 2026, the Tampa Bay Buccaneers suffered a significant setback as quarterback Baker Mayfield dislocated his right throwing thumb and third-year receiver Jalen McMillan re-aggravated his left knee issue during a loss to the Minnesota Vikings. Mayfield, set to undergo an MRI, is expected to miss time, while McMillan will also have an MRI to determine the extent of his injury.
The loss of these key players will force fantasy football managers to make quick adjustments, potentially opening up waiver wire options for players such as Emeka Egbuka, Chris Godwin, Bucky Irving, and rookie quarterback Jalon Daniels.
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