Buccaneers without at least five starters, contributors in regular-season finale against Atlanta Falcons

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers are set to conclude the common season with an NFC South matchup with the Atlanta Falcons. There’s not a lot to play for on this one outdoors of pleasure because the Buccaneers clinched a postseason look final weekend with a victory in opposition to Carolina. It doesn’t matter what occurs in Week 18, the franchise will host a playoff sport in Raymond James Stadium through the Wild Card spherical.

It looks as if the Buccaneers are aiming in direction of enjoying issues protected with discuss that a number of reserves may get entangled in opposition to the Falcons.

On Friday, the staff launched its closing damage report forward of the sport and it is rapidly turn out to be obvious {that a} plethora of starters and contributors shall be unavailable. 

Cornerback Carlton Davis III (shoulder), outdoors linebacker Carl Nassib (pectoral), security Logan Ryan (knee), offensive deal with Donovan Smith (foot) and defensive deal with Vita Vea (calf) are all listed as out. Three different gamers – cornerback Jamel Dean (toe), security Mike Edwards (hamstring/hip) and extensive receiver Julio Jones (knee/sickness) – are thought-about questionable.

Tom Brady was a full participant on Friday as he appears to be like to forestall ending a season underneath .500 for the primary time in his profession. Offensive deal with Tristan Wirfs (ankle) was additionally a full participant after enjoying in every of the previous two contests. Veteran linebacker Lavonte David and defensive lineman Akiem Hicks had been each given relaxation days.

This would be the fourth straight sport that Nassib has been unavailable and the second for Davis. Vea has missed 4 of the final 5 video games and did not document a statistic final week in opposition to the Panthers. Smith and Ryan have each been banged up all through the season with varied illnesses.

Tampa Bay and Atlanta will kick off at 1 p.m. from Mercedes-Benz Stadium.

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