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TAMPA BAY BUCCANEERS 7-7 · 1ST IN NFC SOUTH
7-7 · 1ST IN NFC SOUTH
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Injury Report, Week 12 vs. Bucs: Xavier Smith (concussion) questionable The final injury report heading into Sunday Night Football between the Rams and the Buccaneers in Week 12.
Buccaneers-Rams Injury Report Nov.21: Dean, Irving, Reddick, Bredeson Ruled Out A look at Friday's injury report ahead of the Week 12 matchup
NOVEMBER 21 • BUCCANEERS.COM
Emeka Egbuka - Good to go Egbuka (illness) doesn't have an injury designation for Sunday's game against the Rams.
Impact He returned to full practice participation Friday after being limited the previous two days. Egbuka is thus set to lead Tampa Bay's receiving corps, looking to end his cold streak in a road matchup with one of the NFL's better defenses. A potential return for Chris Godwin (questionable - fibula) would add competition for targets, but it would also give the Rams' defense another pass catcher to worry about, in theory.
NOVEMBER 21 • ROTOWIRE
Chris Godwin Jr. - Officially questionable Godwin (fibula) is listed as questionable for Sunday's game against the Rams after logging a limited practice Friday, Scott Smith of the Buccaneers' official site reports.
Impact Earlier Friday, Bucs coach Todd Bowles said Godwin is on track to play Sunday night. The veteran wideout upgraded to full practice participation Thursday, before dropping back to 'limited' Friday to close out the week. It sounds like that was just maintenance, not indicative of any setback, but fantasy managers should still keep one eye on the situation ahead of an 8:20 p.m. ET kickoff this Sunday
NOVEMBER 21 • ROTOWIRE
Rams vs. Buccaneers: Appetite for a 1 seed | Game Trailer It's primetime at SoFi Stadium as the Los Angeles Rams clash with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers under the bright lights of Sunday Night Football....
NOVEMBER 21 • THERAMS.COM
Performance Preview: A Prime-Time Star Turn for Sterling Shepard or Tristan Wirfs? Brianna Dix and Scott Smith go head to head once again in their weekly "pick to click" contest, this time picking two very different sorts o...
NOVEMBER 21 • BUCCANEERS.COM
Todd Bowles provides promising update regarding Bucky Irving | Sporting News Irving has missed six straight games for Tampa Bay.
NOVEMBER 21 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM
Week 12 Expert Picks: Buccaneers vs. Rams The Bucs are underdogs on the road against a streaking Rams team and the majority of experts are siding with the home team for Sunday night'...
NOVEMBER 21 • BUCCANEERS.COM
Todd Bowles hints at when Bucky Irving could suit up for the Buccaneers again Todd Bowles aims to clarify the future of Bucky Irving amid the rumors and drama, confirming when the running back could return to help the...
NOVEMBER 21 • BOLAVIP.COM
Chris Godwin "Trending" Towards a Return Sunday Night After missing five games with a fibula injury, WR Chris Godwin appears to have a good shot at returning to action against the Rams on Sunday...
NOVEMBER 21 • BUCCANEERS.COM
Jamel Dean - Out for Week 12 Dean (hip) has been ruled out ahead of Sunday's matchup against the Rams, Greg Auman of Fox Sports reports.
Impact The Auburn product is now in line to miss his second game of the season after sustaining a hip injury in the Week 11 loss to the Bills. Dean is an integral part of Tampa Bay's secondary, recording 28 total tackles, including 1.0 sacks, and six passes defensed, with three interceptions, over just nine appearances this season. While he's out in Week 12, expect rookie Benjamin Morrison to operate as one of the Bucs' top boundary corners.
NOVEMBER 21 • ROTOWIRE
Haason Reddick - Won't play Sunday Reddick (ankle/knee) has been ruled out ahead of Sunday's matchup against the Rams, Greg Auman of Fox Sports reports.
Impact The 31-year-old didn't practice Wednesday or Thursday and is now in line to miss his fourth consecutive game due to ankle and knee injuries. While Reddick remains sidelined, expect Anthony Nelson to continue starting opposite Yaya Diaby in the Buccaneers' linebacker corps.
NOVEMBER 21 • ROTOWIRE
Todd Bowles: Chris Godwin Jr. 'Trending Towards Playing' | Press Conference Tampa Bay Buccaneers Head Coach Todd Bowles spoke to the media after Friday's Week 12 practice. HC Bowles discussed availability for Sunday...
NOVEMBER 21 • BUCCANEERS.COM
Rachaad White - Status quo with Irving out again White is set to maintain a larger role Sunday against the Rams, as Scott Smith of the Buccaneers' official site reports that Bucky Irving (shoulder/foot) won't play.
Impact White has been outperformed by Sean Tucker over Tampa Bay's past two games, but both running backs are expected to remain involved Sunday against the Rams. Irving hasn't played since Week 4, and White has averaged 15.7 touches during Irving's absence, though Tucker led the Buccaneers with 21 touches compared to White's 12 in Week 11 against the Bills.
NOVEMBER 21 • ROTOWIRE
A Battle on the Edges | Bucs-Rams Tale of the Tape The ability of the Bucs' rugged tackle duo of Tristan Wirfs and Luke Goedeke to keep talented edge rushers Jared Verse and Byron Young away...
NOVEMBER 21 • BUCCANEERS.COM
Sean Tucker - Could lead Irving-less RB room Tucker is poised to play a significant role Sunday against the Rams, as Scott Smith of the Buccaneers' official site reports that Bucky Irving (shoulder/foot) won't play.
Impact Irving has been sidelined since Week 4. Rachaad White led Tampa Bay's backfield for the majority of Irving's absence, but Tucker has pulled ahead of White in recent weeks, and Tucker cemented his spot as the top fill-in option with 140 scrimmage yards and three total touchdowns on 21 touches in Week 11 against the Bills. Replicating that production will be difficult Sunday against the Rams' stout defense, but Tucker's likely to lead Tampa Bay's backfield in touches, though White will remain involved to some extent.
NOVEMBER 21 • ROTOWIRE
What happened to Bucky Irving? What we know about Buccaneers RB's extended absence | Sporting News Irving hasn't suited up for the Buccaneers since Week 4. Here's what we know about his absence.
NOVEMBER 21 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM
SR's FAB 5: Bucs' Defensive Front Has Not Been Good Enough This Year Scott Reynolds writes that the Bucs' defensive front has not been good enough this year in SR's FAB 5, and says Tampa Bay needs better talen...
NOVEMBER 21 • PEWTERREPORT.COM
Chris Godwin Jr. - Trending toward playing Buccaneers coach Todd Bowles confirmed Friday that Godwin (fibula) is on track to play Sunday against the Rams, Greg Auman of Fox Sports reports.
Impact It nonetheless remains to be seen if Godwin will avoid a game designation on the final injury report. He was a full practice participant Thursday for the first time since early October.
NOVEMBER 21 • ROTOWIRE
Buccaneers get a massive update on Chris Godwin ahead of Week 12 The Buccaneers are hitting the back-half of the toughest stretch of the season, and may be returning a key playmaker from injury. On Thursda...
NOVEMBER 21 • THEPEWTERPLANK.COM
Tom Brady Mailbag: What Was The Toughest Stretch of the GOAT's Career?
Tom Brady might have seven Super Bowl titles, but he'd admit that his career wasn't full of sunshine and roses.NOVEMBER 21 • FOX SPORTS
Tom Brady Mailbag: What Profession Would the GOAT Have Pursued Outside of Football?
Tom Brady is lucky that his football career worked out, because he had no "f---ing idea" what he would've done if it weren't for football.NOVEMBER 21 • FOX SPORTS
Tom Brady Mailbag: How Can Fans Better Understand Football?
In the return of his mailbag, Tom Brady explained the nuances of each play and is challenging fans to put in the work to help better underst...NOVEMBER 21 • FOX SPORTS
Books Say NFL Field is 'as Wide Open as We've Seen in a Long Time'
The Rams and Eagles are dominant, but when it comes to the rest of the best in the NFL, Sammy P explains why the gaps are a narrow as they'v...NOVEMBER 21 • FOX SPORTS
Bucky Irving - May return next week Irving (shoulder/foot) won't play Sunday at the Rams, but Buccaneers coach Todd Bowles said Friday that the running back is trending toward a return Week 13 against Arizona, Greg A...
Impact The Buccaneers have listed Irving as a limited participant in five straight practices, dating back to the beginning of last week. He'll miss another game, but he's reportedly making progress, and Bowles even acknowledged recent rumors by telling reports that Irving "didn't handle it well" when he was unable to practice or play. The implication seems to be that everything is going better now, though Irving will miss at least one more game when the Bucs face the Rams on Sunday night. Sean Tucker figures to get most of the carries after his three-TD outing last Sunday at Buffalo, with Rachaad White also having a role and likely taking most of the passing-down snaps.
NOVEMBER 21 • ROTOWIRE
