Tampa Bay Buccaneers: Week 5 Recap & Week 6 Forecast

Week 5 · 2025 · October 10, 2025

Seattle Seahawks
35

Tampa Bay Buccaneers
38

Baker Mayfield averaging 21.1 fantasy PPG (2nd among QBs) WITHOUT Evans/Godwin first 3 games. Emeka Egbuka historic rookie: 31.3 PPR points Week 5 (163 yards). Lavonte David INT with 58 seconds set up walk-off FG.

Analytics

  • Baker Mayfield: 21.1 fantasy PPG (2nd among QBs)
  • Emeka Egbuka: 31.3 PPR points Week 5 (163 yards, 7 rec)
  • Historic rookie WR pace for Egbuka
  • Lavonte David clutch INT with 58 seconds left
  • 4-1 record, legitimate contenders

Injuries

Injury: RB Bucky Irving (foot/shoulder) OUT Week 5, expected to miss Week 6 vs 49ers. In boot on crutches.

Betting Intel

Week 6: Bucs -2.5 vs 49ers. Total: 47.5 O/U.

Fantasy Deep Dive

Fantasy: Baker Mayfield QB1 every week. Emeka Egbuka every-week WR1 starter. Rachaad White RB1/RB2 with Irving out.

Week 5 Forecast:

Forecast: Battle of 4-1 teams. 49ers have extra rest but injuries. Bucs at home win 27-24.

BEST BET: Bucs -2.5