The Tampa Bay Buccaneers are looking to get back on the winning track this week as they take on the suddenly streaking Atlanta Falcons, who have won their past two games by outscoring their opponents 55-12.
The Bucs’ offense looked out of sync in Week 11’s loss to the New Orleans Saints, so getting Jameis Winston comfortable early on will be key for offensive coordinator Byron Leftwich.
On the defensive side of the ball, Tampa Bay will have star pass rusher Jason Pierre-Paul back for Sunday’s action. JPP had been dealing with a knee issue early in the week, but was a full participant at Friday’s practice.
Two Bucs have been ruled out for Sunday’s game, OLB Anthony Nelson and DB M.J. Stewart. OLB Carl Nassib has been listed as questionable for Sunday’s game, but Bruce Arians expects him to be back on the field.
Here is the final injury report for both teams.
Buccaneers
T Demar Dotson (not injury related) – Full Participation
DL William Gholston (ankle) – Full Participation
OLB Carl Nassib (groin) – Full Participation (Questionable)
OLB Anthony Nelson (hamstring) – Did Not Participate (Out)
OLB Jason Pierre-Paul (knee) – Full Participation
CB M.J. Stewart (knee) – Did Not Participate (Out)
QB Jameis Winston (ankle) – Full Participation
DL Ndamukong Suh (not injury related) – Did Not Participate
Falcons
DE Adrian Clayborn (groin) – Limited Participation
DE John Cominsky (ankle) – Limited Participation (Questionable)
RB Devonta Freeman (foot) – Did Not Participate (Out)
TE Austin Hooper (knee) – Did Not Participate (Out)
S Kemal Ishmael (concussion) – Did Not Participate (Out)
WR Julio Jones (foot) – Full Participation
DE Takkarist McKinley (shoulder) – Limited Participation (Questionable)
QB Matt Ryan (ankle) – Full Participation
CB Desmond Trufant (toe) – Full Participation
DB Kendall Sheffield (illness) – Did Not Participate (Questionable)
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