The Buccaneers defense will be tasked with trying to stop Matt Ryan and Julio Jones this Sunday when they take on the Atlanta Falcons on the road.
Star pass rusher Jason Pierre-Paul missed practice yesterday for the Bucs while dealing with a knee injury. He was a limited participant today, which is an encouraging sign, considering he’s a key cog in this defense. Given that Pierre-Paul overcame a fractured neck to play this season, a knee issue shouldn’t be a problem for him.
Jameis Winston, who’s been dealing with an ankle issue suffered in Sunday’s loss to the Saints, was a full participant again today, so all signs point to him starting against Atlanta. (Sorry all you Ryan Griffin fans.)
Here is today’s injury report for both the Bucs and the Falcons.
Buccaneers
T Demar Dotson (not injury related) – Full Participation
DL William Gholston (ankle) – Limited Participation
OLB Carl Nassib (groin) – Limited Participation
OLB Anthony Nelson (hamstring) – Did Not Participate
OLB Jason Pierre-Paul (knee) – Limited Participation
CB M.J. Stewart (knee) – Did Not Participate
QB Jameis Winston (ankle) – Full Participation
Falcons
DE Adrian Clayborn (groin) – Limited Participation
DE John Cominsky (ankle) – Limited Participation
RB Devonta Freeman (foot) – Did Not Participate
TE Austin Hooper (knee) – Did Not Participate
S Kemal Ishmael (concussion) – Did Not Participate
WR Julio Jones (foot) – Full Participation
DE Takkarist McKinley (shoulder) – Did Not Participate
QB Matt Ryan (ankle) – Full Participation
CB Desmond Trufant (toe) – Full Participation
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