Elevated opportunity in easy win
Gainwell rushed 14 times for 88 yards and returned one kickoff for 30 yards in the Buccaneers' 43-13 win over the Panthers on Sunday.
Gainwell saw his biggest rushing workload of the season by far as the Buccaneers had the luxury of grinding things out on the ground after establishing a 33-6 halftime lead. The versatile veteran went without a target for the first time all season, but Tampa Bay wasn't forced into many third-and-long situations that would have required Gainwell's services in that capacity. Despite the breakout effort, it's worth keeping in mind Gainwell is typically ticketed for a much more modest role.
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Chris Godwin Jr.
Four catches in Week 7 win
Godwin secured four of five targets for 27 yards in the Buccaneers' 43-13 win over the Panthers on Sunday.
Baker Mayfield
Extremely light workload in return
Mayfield completed seven of 11 passes for 64 yards with one touchdown and no interceptions and rushed once for one yard in the Buccaneers' 43-13 win over the Panthers on Sunday.
Chase McLaughlin
Makes seven kicks in blowout win
McLaughlin made both of his field-goal tries while going 5-for-5 on PATs during Sunday's 43-13 win over the Panthers.
Bucky Irving
Pair of rush TDs in win
Irving rushed 24 times for 106 yards and two touchdowns while bringing in one of two targets for four yards in the Buccaneers' 43-13 win over the Panthers on Sunday. He also committed a fumble that stayed with Tampa Bay.
Kenny Gainwell
Returns to Sunday's contest
Gainwell (hip) reentered Sunday's game at Carolina, Greg Auman of Fox Sports reports.
Kenny Gainwell
Sustains hip injury, iffy to return
Gainwell exited Sunday's game against the Panthers in the third quarter with a hip injury and is questionable to return, Scott Smith of the Buccaneers' official site reports.
Baker Mayfield
Cleared to start Week 7
Mayfield (thumb) is active for Sunday's game against the Panthers.
Jalon Daniels
Likely returning to backup role
Daniels is expected to work as Tampa Bay's No. 2 QB on Sunday in Carolina, as Baker Mayfield (thumb) is questionable to play but is expected to start, Scott Smith and Brianna Dix of the Buccaneers' official site report.
Tez Johnson
Expanded workload sans Egbuka
Emeka Egbuka (concussion/foot) has been ruled out ahead of Sunday's game against the Panthers, so Johnson and the rest of the Buccaneers pass catchers will be tasked with larger roles offensively.
Ted Hurst III
Bigger role for Week 7 on tap
Hurst and the other Buccaneers' wide receivers will have elevated roles against the Panthers on Sunday due to the absence of Emeka Egbuka (concussion/foot).