Tampa Bay struggles against tight ends in loss to Green Bay
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 5, 2026, 8:45 PM
Last updated Oct 5, 2026
Tucker Kraft caught six passes for 42 yards and a touchdown in Green Bay's 17-14 victory over Tampa Bay on October 5, 2026. The Buccaneers have had difficulty covering tight ends, allowing significant receptions and touchdowns throughout the early season. Todd Bowles dismissed claims of a systemic issue, attributing problems to specific missed assignments, despite evident trends from last season and this year's ongoing struggles against tight ends. As the season progresses, Tampa Bay may need to reassess their defensive coverage strategies to address this weakness.
- •Tucker Kraft scored a touchdown against Tampa Bay.
- •Bowles claims no tight end coverage issues exist.
- •Buccaneers allowed 100 receptions for 969 yards to tight ends last season.
- •Kraft's performance follows earlier success by Mike Gesicki and Cleveland's tight ends.
- •Defensive adjustments may be needed moving forward.
- 8:45 PMYahoo Sports — Another tight end takes over after Bowles denies issues covering them
"Another tight end takes over after Bowles denies issues covering them
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