Tampa Bay Buccaneers DVOA, Stats, & NFL Rankings

Tampa Bay Buccaneers tight end Cade Otton has posted back-to-back dud performances over the last two weeks. Otton has a total of two receptions for 17 yards over his last two games. Otton has fallen in the pecking order and now rookie Trey Palmer is seeing more involvement than him in the offense. That being said, DFS players should be able to find a better option for Week 18. Otton does have a plus matchup against the Carolina Panthers. However, Otton hasn't scored in three games and is basically a touchdown-dependent option.

Tampa Bay Buccaneers wide receiver Chris Godwin was able to find the end zone for only the second time this season during last weekend's loss to the New Orleans Saints. Over the last four games, Godwin has seen a much larger target share in this offense. Godwin has seen 10 or more targets in three of his last four games. This weekend, Godwin will get a chance to keep the good times rolling against the Carolina Panthers. Last meeting, Godwin posted a dud versus the Panthers defense. Things should go better for Godwin this time around especially with how well he has been playing lately. DFS players should take a look at Godwin as a somewhat cheap wideout who should see a heavy usage.

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.