The Tampa Bay Buccaneers will host the Arizona Cardinals in Week 13. Here’s the latest fantasy football news and advice to help you with your lineups this week and moving forward, specifically regarding WR Emeka Egbuka.
Is Emeka Egbuka Playing in Week 13?
Egbuka is not on the injury report, and barring a surprise, he is expected to play.
We’ll continue to monitor the Buccaneers’ injury report leading up to kickoff for any changes. You can also visit and bookmark our Fantasy News Tracker for the latest updates.
Should You Start or Sit Egbuka in Week 13?
Some rookies need time to adjust to the NFL, while others require the NFL to adapt to them.
Egbuka is proving to be the latter, as he was a top asset to open the season, but has come through tough times of late.
- Weeks 1-5: 20.5 PPR PPG, 60.5% over expectations
- Weeks 6-12: 9.9 PPR PPG, 36.1% below expectations
This is frustrating, but not unique. Injuries around him have altered the situation, impacting how he is being treated. This Baker Mayfield injury obviously carries significant weight moving forward, and the return of Chris Godwin figures to make those layup targets less of an option in an offense that needs to weaponize his athletic ability with Mike Evans on the shelf.
For me, he’s essentially AJ Brown the rest of the way: a talented player with a substantial target share, but week-to-week risk. The ability is evident, and given the team’s structure, fantasy-friendly game environments are pretty standard.
There was a time earlier this season when we were treating Egbuka as a top 10 receiver without a second thought. That’s no longer the case, but I find it hard to believe that you have three WRs on your roster with a stronger Week 13 (or rest of season) outlook.
He’s sitting at WR17 for me this week against a Cards defense that has allowed the opposing WR1 to go over his seasonal PPR average in five of their past seven games.
Are you looking for start/sit advice for other players in your lineup? Read our Fantasy Football Start ‘Em, Sit ‘Em Cheat Sheet.
Egbuka’s Fantasy Points Projection in Week 13
Egbuka is projected to score 15.3 fantasy points in PPR formats.
We project Egbuka to have five receptions for 64 yards and 0.6 touchdowns. Egbuka could also add two rushing yards.
Check out the free PFSN Fantasy Start-Sit Optimizer for the latest projections and advice for your lineups this week.
Week 13 Weather Impact: Cardinals at Buccaneers
The forecast for kickoff is 74 degrees Fahrenheit with 16 mph winds. Moderate winds may affect deep passes and field goal attempts.
