Summary
Tampa Bay Buccaneers wide receiver Emeka Egbuka left the game against the San Francisco 49ers due to a hamstring injury. This adds to the team's challenges as other key receivers were already out. Egbuka has been a strong performer in his rookie season.
Key Facts
- Emeka Egbuka, a rookie wide receiver for the Buccaneers, injured his hamstring during the game against the 49ers.
- Egbuka was Tampa Bay's leading receiver, with 25 catches for 445 yards and five touchdowns this season.
- Other Buccaneers wide receivers, Jalen McMillan and Jaden Smith, were on injured reserve before the game.
- Mike Evans and Chris Godwin were also ruled out for the game's Week 6 matchup.
- With Egbuka's injury, Baker Mayfield has Sterling Shepard, Tez Johnson, Ryan Miller, and Kameron Johnson as remaining wide receivers.
- Egbuka ranks high among rookie receivers in several statistics, including first in receptions and yards after catch.
