The Tampa Bay Buccaneers’ Week Three depth chart gives expanded attention to rookie wide receiver Tez Johnson and outside linebacker David Walker after both made notable contributions in the previous game. The team’s weekly release outlines the projected order at each offensive, defensive and special-teams position.
Johnson is listed behind Emeka Egbuka at one of the wide receiver spots and remains the punt returner alongside Kameron Johnson. He played 19 offensive snaps against the Browns, received four passes thrown his way and caught one for 49 yards. That reception was Tampa Bay’s longest play of the game and helped set up a field goal that put the Buccaneers ahead.
The Buccaneers again used three wide receivers and one tight end frequently. Chris Godwin and Egbuka each participated in 86% of the offensive plays, while Ted Hurst played 74%. Cade Otton was on the field for 58 of 65 offensive snaps and led the team with five catches for 38 yards.
Payne Durham and Bauer Sharp combined for four offensive snaps, while Ko Kieft did not record an offensive snap in the details provided.
Bucky Irving remains listed ahead of Kenny Gainwell at running back, although Coach Todd Bowles has described Gainwell as the team’s “1B” behind Irving’s “1A” role. Against Cleveland, Irving played 51 snaps and had 21 touches, compared with 23 snaps and five touches for Gainwell. Irving finished with 90 yards from scrimmage and averaged 5.2 yards per carry.
Walker is listed behind Yaya Diaby and alongside Anthony Nelson at outside linebacker. After playing only on special teams in the season opener, Walker took nine defensive snaps against the Browns and recorded one of Tampa Bay’s two sacks. The team also rotated Diaby, Rueben Bain Jr., Al-Quadin Muhammad and Nelson for 37, 35, 21 and 15 snaps, respectively.
