The Tampa Bay Buccaneers dropped a divisional game last week to the New Orleans Saints, and things aren’t going to get easier for the 3-7 Bucs this week, even with the 3-7 Atlanta Falcons up next.
Atlanta, who began the season 1-7, has won two-straight road games against NFC South opponents, outscoring the Saints and Panthers 55-12. Not only that, the defense for the Falcons has been unstoppable since Week 10, collecting 11.0 sacks and four interceptions.
The Bucs are hoping they’ll have pass rusher Jason Pierre-Paul back in action for Sunday’s game. The big man, who missed the start of the season while recovering from a fractured neck, was out of practice today dealing with a knee injury.
The Falcons were missing a few stars of their own, with both quarterback Matt Ryan and wide receiver Julio Jones listed as DNP for Wednesday’s practice.
Here’s the full injury report for both teams.
Buccaneers
T Demar Dotson (not injury related) – Did Not Participate
DL William Gholston (ankle) – Limited Participation
OLB Carl Nassib (groin) – Limited Participation
OLB Anthony Nelson (hamstring) – Did Not Participate
OLB Jason Pierre-Paul (knee) – Did Not Participate
CB M.J. Stewart (knee) – Did Not Participate
QB Jameis Winston (ankle) – Full Participation
Falcons
DE Adrian Clayborn (groin) – Did Not Participate
DE John Cominsky (ankle) – Did Not Participate
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) – Did Not Participate
DE Takkarist McKinley (shoulder) – Did Not Participate
QB Matt Ryan (ankle) – Did Not Participate
CB Desmond Trufant (toe) – Limited Participation
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