Buccaneers Wide Receiver Emeka Egbuka enters Week Four as Tampa Bay’s leading receiver through the first three games.
The second-year receiver has caught 13 passes for 141 yards and one touchdown. He has also been targeted 20 times.
Egbuka is coming off his best yardage performance of the season. He caught five passes for 62 yards against Minnesota while seeing nine targets.
Predicted Stat Line for Emeka Egbuka vs Green Bay
– Targets: 7-10
– Receptions: 5-7
– Receiving Yards: 55-75
– Receiving Touchdowns: 0-1
– Rushing Attempts: 0-1
– Rushing Yards: 0-5
Key Factors Influencing
The biggest factor entering this matchup is Jalon Daniels making his first NFL start.
The rookie quarterback has limited regular-season experience, which could reduce Tampa Bay’s overall passing volume. That could make Egbuka’s opportunities especially important.
Egbuka has been consistently involved despite Tampa Bay’s offensive struggles. He has received at least six targets in every game this season.
Green Bay has allowed 202 passing yards per game through three weeks. That ranks 10th in the NFL.
The matchup therefore presents some challenges for Egbuka. However, his consistent target volume gives him a path toward another productive afternoon.
Tampa Bay will also be without Jalen McMillan, who was placed on injured reserve. That could create additional opportunities for Egbuka within the passing game.
Final Stat Predictions
– Targets: 9
– Receptions: 6
– Receiving Yards: 68
– Receiving Touchdowns: 1
– Rushing Attempts: 0
– Rushing Yards: 0
Egbuka has already established himself as a major part of Tampa Bay’s passing attack.
Daniels’ first start creates uncertainty, but Egbuka should remain one of his primary receiving options. His target consistency makes him difficult to overlook.
I expect Tampa Bay to keep Egbuka involved while relying heavily on Bucky Irving and the running game.
Prediction: 6 receptions for 68 yards and one touchdown on nine targets.
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