What happened: Baker Mayfield logged full practices all week (carrying a questionable tag on Friday) to clear the three-week recovery timeline from the throwing-thumb dislocation he suffered on Sept. 27 against the Minnesota Vikings. Emeka Egbuka entered the concussion protocol after symptoms surfaced at the team facility following last week's overtime defeat to the Pittsburgh Steelers, during which linebacker Patrick Queen's shoulder struck his helmet on a fourth-quarter incomplete pass. Tampa Bay also lists right tackle Luke Goedeke as questionable with a calf injury from last week that kept him out of Thursday's session.

Why it matters: Getting the two-time Pro Bowl passer back in the lineup stabilizes a Tampa Bay offense that blew a 13-point fourth-quarter lead behind undrafted rookie Jalon Daniels last week. However, the passing attack loses its top target in Egbuka—who was also managing a foot issue—just as the Buccaneers attempt to halt their early-season slide against an NFC South rival riding a two-game winning streak.

What to watch: Tampa Bay visits Carolina on Sunday for their Week 7 divisional game, where pregame inactives will confirm official availability for Mayfield and Goedeke.