The Buccaneers were expecting big things from their first-round selection, rookie wide receiver Emeka Egbuka in his NFL debut against the Falcons in Week 1.
With Chris Godwin Jr. and Jalen McMillan both out due to injuries, the team needed someone outside of Mike Evans to step up in their absence, and Egbuka rose to the occasion.
Emeka Egbuka shines with two touchdowns in historic NFL debut for Buccaneers
Egbuka started his NFL career with a bang, scoring Tampa Bay’s first touchdown of the 2025 season midway through the second quarter on a 30-yard dart from quarterback Baker Mayfield.