"The Buccaneers, who still lead the NFC South but have dropped two of their past three games, continue to deal with injuries as running back Bucky Irving and receiver Chris Godwin Jr. were ruled out Friday for the game Sunday against the Buffalo Bills. Irving, dealing with foot and shoulder injuries, will miss a sixth straight game. Godwin suffered a fibula injury Oct. 5 against the Seahawks."
"The moves leave the Bucs going with the tandem of Rachaad White and Sean Tucker against a Bills defense that's third-worst against the run. Last weekend, Tampa Bay averaged 5.4 yards per carry and Tucker had 53, the most the Patriots have allowed this season. "He's a different type of back than Rachaad and Sean, obviously, but he gives us some juice," Bowles said of Irving. "They all give us juice in certain areas, but if we can have some of our starters back, it always helps.""
The Buccaneers enter the game with key offensive injuries that have sidelined running back Bucky Irving and receiver Chris Godwin Jr. Irving will miss a sixth straight game with foot and shoulder issues, and Godwin remains out with a fibula injury sustained Oct. 5. The team will rely on Rachaad White and Sean Tucker against a Bills run defense ranked third-worst in the league. Mike Evans remains out with a broken collarbone expected to keep him out most of the season. Baker Mayfield pushed back against using injuries as an excuse and teammates responded to his criticism.
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