US EditionLions without DBs Joseph, Arnold, Maddox and Branch Against Bucs, Who May Get WRs Evans, Egbuka Back
Both wide receivers are recovering from hamstring strains with their availability decided at game time, impacting the Buccaneers’ offensive strategy, coach Todd Bowles said.
- Tampa Bay coach Todd Bowles said Saturday that Emeka Egbuka and Mike Evans will be game-time decisions for Monday at Detroit, adding of Egbuka `It's possible- it's not definite. It's gonna go all the way up until game time.`
- Both receivers sustained hamstring strains—Mike Evans in Week 3 missed three games, while Emeka Egbuka exited the Week 6 win over the San Francisco 49ers, limiting their practice.
- Bowles emphasized Evans' impact, saying `He draws a double team`, and the Bucs have multiple players out, including Bucky Irving, Chris Godwin, Josh Williams, and Luke Haggard.
- The Bucs enter Monday at 5-1 after last week's 30-19 victory over the San Francisco 49ers, while Detroit Lions defensive backs Kerby Joseph, Terrion Arnold and Avonte Maddox will be absent.
- Sources told ESPN's Adam Schefter that if Emeka Egbuka can't play Monday, he is expected to have a chance the following week at the New Orleans Saints after an MRI Wednesday showed a mild strain.
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Bucs coach: WR Emeka Egbuka game-time decision vs. Lions
Tampa Bay Buccaneers rookie wide receiver Emeka Egbuka was limited in practice on Saturday and is considered a game-time decision to play in Monday's game against the host Detroit Lions, head coach Todd Bowles said.
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Lions without DBs Joseph, Arnold, Maddox and Branch against Bucs, who may get WRs Evans, Egbuka back
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Detroit Lions Could Get Double Gut Punch vs. Buccaneers
The Detroit Lions‘ defense might be in for a long night under the lights at Ford Field. According to ESPN’s Adam Schefter, the Tampa Bay Buccaneers could have both Mike Evans and Emeka Egbuka on the field Monday night, despite each being listed as questionable. Schefter reports that Evans is “likely to play,” while Egbuka has “a real chance to play” after suffering a low-grade hamstring strain last Sunday. The Bucs won’t make a final call on Egb…
Mike Evans Injury Update: Star WR's Status Revealed Ahead of Buccaneers-Lions
Tampa Bay Buccaneers wide receiver Mike Evans suffered a hamstring injury that has sidelined him for the past few weeks and is officially listed as questionable heading into Week 7’s matchup against the Detroit Lions. However, despite the designation, ESPN’s Adam Schefter expects the wide receiver to suit up for Monday Night Football. Saying he has “a real chance to play,” Evans should make his triumphant return to the lineup in a game that coul…
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