The Tampa Bay Buccaneers (3-0) will host the Philadelphia Eagles (3-0) in Week 4. 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 4?
Egbuka is not on the injury report and 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 Emeka Egbuka in Week 4?
We are nearing the “how high is too high” discussion when it comes to the ranking of Emeka Egbuka. Here is a list of receivers to start their first season with 12.5+ PPR points in Weeks 1-2-3 since 2010:
- 2015 Stefon Diggs
- 2016 Sterling Shepard
- 2019 Terry McLaurin
- 2021 Ja’Marr Chase
- 2025 Emeka Egbuka
He got there in what is becoming standard, highlight fashion. His 6-85 game on Sunday against the Jets was highlighted by a one-handed catch that falls harmlessly out of bounds for the majority of receivers in this league.
Mike Evans (hamstring) didn’t need to get hurt for you to feel good about Egbuka’s stock, but I don’t think trading Chris Godwin for Evans is a bad thing in terms of the rookie’s projectable production moving forward.
He’s the clear-cut top option on an aggressive offense that is exploring how to best use their new toy. I’m downright giddy to see what is schemed up to keep him this involved as defenses begin to shade coverages in his direction: we are talking about a player that can win at all three levels and he’ll be asked to prove that.
It’s early, but Egbuka is on pace for over 1,000 receiving yards and double-digit scores. Only four times in the 2000s has a rookie reached both of those thresholds: Mike Evans/Odell Beckham Jr. (2014), Ja’Marr Chase (2021), and Brian Thomas Jr. (2025).
He’s already a locked-in starter, and I think his 22.3% target share is far more likely to rise than regress. It’s rare to hit this big (cost-adjusted) in a fantasy draft. You did the hard part already, now all you have to do is build around this massive hit and earn yourself a trophy!
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 4
Egbuka is projected to score 15.5 fantasy points in PPR formats.
We project Egbuka to have 5 receptions for 64 yards and 0.6 touchdowns. Egbuka could also add 2 rushing yards.
Check out the free PFSN Fantasy Start-Sit Optimizer for the latest projections and advice for your lineups this week.
Week 4 Weather Impact: Eagles at Buccaneers
The forecast for kickoff is 92 degrees Fahrenheit with 8 mph winds. Hot conditions may lead to fatigue in the second half.
