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CBS Sports names Tristan Wirfs non-QB MVP for Bucs in 2026 season

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 11, 2026, 11:55 PM

Last updated Aug 11, 2026

CBS Sports names Tristan Wirfs non-QB MVP for Bucs in 2026 season
Summary

CBS Sports has selected Tristan Wirfs as the Tampa Bay Buccaneers' non-quarterback MVP heading into the 2026 season. Their analysis highlights the significant drop in the team's offensive performance without Wirfs. When he is on the field, the Buccaneers average 0.04 expected points added (EPA) per play, compared to minus-0.02 when he is absent. This discrepancy was particularly evident in the 2025 season, during which Wirfs missed five games due to injury but still earned a Pro Bowl selection. His ability to protect quarterback Baker Mayfield will be crucial for the Bucs' offensive strategy this season.

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  • •Tristan Wirfs selected as Bucs' non-QB MVP for 2026 season.
  • •Tampa Bay's EPA per play drops significantly without him.
  • •Wirfs averaged 0.04 EPA with the team, compared to minus-0.02 without.
  • •He missed five games last season but still made the Pro Bowl.
  • •Protecting Baker Mayfield is a key part of Wirfs' role.
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  • 11:55 PMYahoo Sports — CBS Sports projects the Bucs non-QB MVP for the 2026 season
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CBS Sports picked Tristan Wirfs as the Bucs' non-QB MVP, pointing to how dramatically Tampa Bay's offensive production drops without him.

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