Emeka Egbuka ruled out against Carolina

Potentially good news from Bucs practice — RT Luke Goedeke (calf) and WR Emeka Egbuka (concussion/foot) are both practicing today. Antoine Winfield (ribs) remains in a non-contact jersey.

Related Players: Chris Godwin, Ted Hurst, Tez Johnson, Kameron Johnson, David Sills, Cade Otton, Baker Mayfield

Egbuka would be a WR3 with WR2 upside if cleared for his usual role, particularly with Mayfield expected back. Managers still need an alternative until concussion clearance is confirmed. If Egbuka misses, Godwin would become a stronger PPR FLEX and Otton a more appealing tight end streamer. Hurst and Johnson would remain deep-league options.

Breece Hall and Dylan Parham are questionable for Sunday

Related Players: Braelon Allen, Isaiah Davis, Geno Smith, Garrett Wilson, Kenyon Sadiq, Mason Taylor

If Hall sits, Allen would remain a strong RB2 with RB1 upside against Miami. A Hall return would make Allen a more conditional FLEX, with his value depending on how much work the Jets give their returning starter. Hall would offer RB2 appeal if cleared for a substantial role, but there's also the possibility that his workload is mildly limited in his first game back.

Bears TE Cole Kmet, who was carted off in last night's win over the Patriots, is believed to have suffered a serious, likely season-ending knee injury, sources say.

Kmet is undergoing testing this morning, and until those results come back, there is no finality.

Related Players: Colston Loveland, Sam Roush, Luther Burden, Rome Odunze, Kalif Raymond, Zavion Thomas, Caleb Williams, D'Andre Swift

Loveland would have a clearer path to additional routes and targets for the remainder of the season, strengthening his case as a top-six tight end. Roush could absorb blocking work without becoming a useful fantasy replacement. Burden and Odunze could also benefit from a more concentrated passing attack.