Buccaneers Will Be Without Chris Godwin and Bucky Irving Against The Lions

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers won’t have wide receiver Chris Godwin or running back Bucky Irving for their Week 7 Monday night game against the Detroit Lions at Ford Field on October 20, 7:00 PM EDT.

Buccaneers head coach Todd Bowles confirmed that wide receiver Chris Godwin and running back Bucky Irving are “not in play” for their upcoming Monday Night Football game against the Detroit Lions. Godwin is dealing with a fibula injury, while Irving has foot and shoulder issues. Both players sat out the Buccaneers’ Week 6 victory over the 49ers and Irving also missed Week 5.

Bowles reported that the team is awaiting MRI results on rookie wide receiver Emeka Egbuka’s hamstring injury, which caused him to exit Sunday’s win over the San Francisco 49ers.

Bowles reported that the MRI results on rookie wide receiver Emeka Egbuka’s hamstring injury will clarify his availability soon. Additionally, Bowles expressed hope that wide receiver Mike Evans, along with cornerbacks Zyon McCollum and Benjamin Morrison, might return to practice this week.

This matchup is a significant NFC showdown, with the 5-1 Buccaneers visiting the 4-2 Lions