It’s a brand new yr, however this week, the Bucs have a chance to show that the NFC South nonetheless runs by means of them.
With a win on Sunday towards the New Orleans Saints, Tampa will clinch its fourth straight divisional crown, a streak that may match the earlier champs’ four-season streak…the Saints.
A loss might come again to hang-out the Bucs, who would then want the Atlanta Falcons to lose towards the Carolina Panthers with the intention to win the NFC South, however with a win and so they’re in a situation presenting itself, let’s have a look at which gamers are wholesome for the common season finale.
Bucs Down One other Starter
Bucs CB Jamel Dean – Picture by: Cliff Welch P/R
Each week, it appears the Bucs lineup is present process a change resulting from a starter sustaining an damage; this week seems to be extra of the identical.
Beginning cornerback Jamel Dean left final week’s recreation after the primary half resulting from a knee damage, making his availability for this week’s must-win recreation a serious query mark.
After the staff beat the Carolina Panthers, beginning cornerback Zyon McCollum spoke in regards to the staff’s damage woes.
“Of course, we wanna be healthy and stay healthy,” McCollum stated. “When this team is healthy, obviously we’re at our best, but our backup guys are very prepared, and it’s next man up mentality. I have full faith in all of our backups and this entire locker room. Normally, the healthiest team wins the Super Bowl, but we also understand that everybody has to be ready; they will be ready, and we’re excited about that.”
With that, right here is the Bucs damage report after Wednesday:
TE Devin Culp — ribs — restricted participant
CB Jamel Dean — knee — didn’t take part
TE Payne Durham — quadriceps — didn’t take part
DL William Gholston — knee — restricted participant
RB Bucky Irving — shoulder/shin — restricted participant
TE Cade Otton — knee — didn’t take part
WR Sterling Shepard — hamstring — restricted participant
S Antoine Winfield Jr. — knee — didn’t take part
LT Tristan Wirfs — relaxation — restricted participant
WR Mike Evans — relaxation — restricted participant
Saints Damage Report
Saints RB Alvin Kamara and Bucs FS Antoine Winfield Jr. – Picture by: USA At present
Right here is the New Orleans Saints damage report after Wednesday:
QB Derek Carr — left hand — didn’t take part
RB Alvin Kamara — groin — didn’t take part
RB Kendre Miller — concussion — didn’t take part
DE Payton Turner — ankle — didn’t take part
LB Pete Werner — concussion — didn’t take part
TE Juwan Johnson — knee — restricted participant
WR Marquez Valdes-Scantling — chest — restricted participant
WR Chris Olave — head — full participant
