Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Baker Mayfield passes a 20-yard ball to wide receiver Emeka Egbuka. Tampa Bay Buccaneers kicker Chase McLaughlin makes a 51-yard field goal. Tampa Bay Buccaneers tight end Devin Culp grabs a 6-yard touchdown pass from quarterback Baker Mayfield.

Emeka Egbuka has had a very, very good rookie season, but there's one pervasive issue that's held him back from putting up even better numbers: drops.Egbuka was tied for the league-lead in drops with eight coming into Week 14.

A missed connection between Baker Mayfield and Emeka Egbuka late in Sunday's narrow loss to New Orleans did nothing to lessen the quarterback's confidence in one of the NFL's most impressive rookies

TD lead to Atlanta, Baker Mayfield’s blunt postgame message revealed just how damaging the loss was for the Bucs.

However, a missed connection between quarterback Baker Mayfield and rookie wide receiver Emeka Egbuka left fans wondering what could have been. As the game progressed, the Buccaneers advanced deep into Saints territory,

But ever since early October, Egbuka's production has fallen off a cliff. He has just one touchdown in his last eight games and only a single effort of at least 100 receiving yards. He's caught three or fewer passes on four separate occasions. That sort of drop-off feels stark. What gives?

Tampa Bay Buccaneers wide receiver Emeka Egbuka is off to a slow start in the Week 15 game against the Atlanta Falcons. Here's a closer look at what's happening with the rookie wideout.

Tampa Bay Buccaneers Quarterback Baker Mayfield spoke to the media after the Bucs' victory against the Atlanta Falcons in Week 15 of the 2025 NFL Season. QB Mayfield discussed the disappointing finish,