Tampa Bay Buccaneers

Tampa Bay Buccaneers wide receiver Mike Evans has been a reliable option for fantasy managers throughout most of the season. The veteran wideout has been a touchdown-machine with 13 scores heading into Week 18. This weekend, Evans will match up against the Carolina Panthers defense. A unit that allowed seven receptions for 162 yards and a touchdown to Evans earlier in the season. DFS players looking for a reliable option this weekend should be able to count on Evans. He has been the best offensive weapon on this team all season long.

Tampa Bay Buccaneers running back Rachaad White was held in check during last week's loss to the New Orleans Saints. The young back managed only 39 yards on the ground on 17 carries last Sunday. It was a tough day all around for the Bucs offense as they didn't even score until the fourth quarter. The hope is that this offense will turn it around against the Carolina Panthers in Week 18. Last time they played, White rushed for 84 yards and scored a touchdown. That being said, White should be able to produce decent numbers for DFS players. He has been active in both the rushing and receiving game all season long, so that should continue this weekend.

Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Baker Mayfield (ribs) is dressed and practicing on Thursday after being listed as a DNP on Wednesday. He warmed up with his teammates and was throwing a little bit. Mayfield will likely be listed as limited during Thursday's session, which puts him on track to be able to play in a must-win game this Sunday against the Carolina Panthers. The 28-year-old had a down week in last Sunday's loss to the New Orleans Saints, which put an end to a two-game hot streak for Mayfield and the Bucs' offense. He doesn't have the greatest matchup in Week 18 on the road against Carolina, but with several high-end fantasy QBs being rested in the final week of the regular season, Mayfield will have streaming appeal for fantasy managers that are still playing for a championship. UPDATE: Mayfield was limited on Thursday.

Tampa Bay Buccaneers wide receiver Trey Palmer (hip) was a limited participant in Wednesday's team practice. Palmer appears to be tending to a hip issue that he suffered last week against the New Orleans Saints. The rookie wideout is coming off his best game of the season, catching four passes for a career-high 84 yards and one touchdown. He'll have two more chances to upgrade his practice status before the Buccaneers take on the Carolina Panthers in Week 18. Palmer doesn't provide much value this weekend in both DFS contests and season-long formats. However, he has seen at least five targets in back-to-back games.

Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Baker Mayfield (ribs) will be listed as a non-participant on Wednesday's practice estimate. It will allow backup Kyle Trask to get more repetitions this week ahead of a must-win Week 18 regular season finale against the Carolina Panthers. Mayfield is dealing with some rib soreness coming out of the Week 17 loss to the New Orleans Saints, but it would be a surprise if he wasn't active this weekend in a huge game for the Buccaneers as they look to win the NFC South division. The 28-year-old took a step back in last week's loss after two great games, and he won't have the best matchup against an underrated Panthers defense this Sunday. As long as Mayfield returns to practice later this week, he should be in play on the QB1/2 borderline to close out the regular season.