The Tampa Bay Buccaneers are eagerly monitoring the recovery progress of star players Chris Godwin and Bucky Irving as they approach Week 12. With the team set to face the Los Angeles Rams on Sunday night, the Buccaneers are hopeful that both players can return to the field and provide much-needed support.
Head Coach Todd Bowles has indicated that the coaching staff plans to increase the practice reps for both Godwin and Irving this week, a promising sign for their chances of playing. “We’re going to up their reps this week and ramp them up and kind of see where they are,” Bowles remarked, adding that a clearer picture of their readiness would emerge in the latter part of the week.
While their return is not guaranteed, the ramp-up in practice activities suggests they are overcoming previous hurdles. The key factor will be how well they recover and whether they experience any discomfort during practice sessions. Tampa Bay is mindful of not wanting to rush their stars back too soon, particularly given their current 6-4 record and having lost three of their last four games, which adds a sense of urgency to their return.
As the week progresses, all eyes will remain on the Buccaneers to see if Godwin and Irving can shake off their injuries and make a significant impact on the team’s performance against the Rams. The potential return of these two players presents a hopeful outlook for the Buccaneers as they aim to reclaim their momentum in the NFC South.