On track to practice Wednesday
Buccaneers head coach Todd Bowles said that Mayfield (thumb) is "supposed to practice" Wednesday, Brianna Dix of the team's official site reports.
Mayfield hasn't logged any practice activity and has missed three consecutive games since dislocating his right thumb in a Sept. 27 loss to the Vikings, but he looks poised to take a meaningful step forward in his recovery process during the upcoming week. According to Greg Auman of Fox Sports, Bowles added that while he's still planning for undrafted rookie Jalon Daniels to make a fourth straight start this coming Sunday against the Panthers, the Buccaneers will evaluate how Mayfield looks with his throwing over the next few days before making any decisions. Shortly after Mayfield was diagnosed with the dislocated thumb, Adam Schefter of ESPN reported that the veteran signal-caller was facing a loose recovery timeline in the range of 3-to-6 weeks.
More Tampa Bay Buccaneers Fantasy Football News
Cade Otton
One catch in Week 6 loss
Otton caught one of two targets for four yards in Sunday's 26-19 overtime loss to the Steelers.
Chris Godwin Jr.
Another lackluster showing in Week 6 loss
Godwin caught four of eight targets for 37 yards in Sunday's 26-19 overtime loss to the Steelers.
Emeka Egbuka
Finds end zone in OT loss
Egbuka caught seven of 16 targets for 48 yards and a touchdown in Sunday's 26-19 overtime loss to the Steelers.
Bucky Irving
Quiet in OT loss to Pittsburgh
Irving carried the ball 19 times for 46 yards and caught two of three targets for three yards in Sunday's 26-19 overtime loss to the Steelers.
Jalon Daniels
Two picks in OT loss to Pittsburgh
Daniels completed 22 of 43 passes for 164 yards and one touchdown with two interceptions in Sunday's 26-19 overtime loss to the Steelers. He added 39 rushing yards on four carries.
Kenny Gainwell
Handles three touches in loss
Gainwell rushed two times for 17 yards in Sunday's 26-19 overtime loss to the Steelers. He caught his only target for seven yards.
Sean Tucker
Inactive for Week 6
Tucker (quadriceps) is inactive for Sunday's game against the Steelers.
Sean Tucker
Unlikely to suit up Sunday
Tucker (quadriceps), who is listed as questionable for Sunday's game against the Steelers, isn't expected to play, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports.
Jalon Daniels
Starting against Pittsburgh
Daniels will be the Buccaneers' starting quarterback against the Steelers after Baker Mayfield (right thumb) was ruled out.
Sean Tucker
Game-time decision for Sunday
Tucker (quadriceps) is listed as questionable and considered a game-time decision for Sunday's matchup with Pittsburgh, Brianna Dix of the Buccaneers' official site reports.