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2-2-0 7-7-0
2-2-0 7-7-0
2-3-0 5-9-0
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  • Buccaneers' Cade Otton: Completes full practice Thursday

    Otton (knee) was a full participant in Thursday's practice.

    Otton missed his first game of the season in last week's loss to the Falcons while he battled the knee injury, but after following up a limited practice Wednesday with a full session Thursday, the fourth-year tight end should be in the clear to play Sunday at Carolina. With the Buccaneers recently getting receivers Mike Evans and Jalen McMillan back from long-term absences due to injury, Otton will likely find himself further down in the passing-game hierarchy now that he's healthy again.

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  • Buccaneers' Lavonte David: Logs limited practice

    David (knee) was a limited participant in Thursday's practice.

    David couldn't practice Wednesday, but he appears to be trending further in the right direction for Sunday's game against the Panthers. The veteran linebacker has played 100 percent of defensive snaps in three consecutive contests. He'll have one more chance to upgrade to full practice reps Friday.

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  • Buccaneers' Mike Evans: Receives Thursday off

    Evans (collarbone/rest) was listed as a non-participant in Thursday's practice.

    Evans had previously been listed as a limited participant in Wednesday's practice while he continued to get extra maintenance for his fractured collarbone, which kept him out for six games before he returned to action in last Thursday's 29-28 loss to the Falcons. Though a mid-week downgrade in practice activity is normally worrisome, the fact that the Buccaneers are also attributing Evans' absence to rest suggests that Thursday may have been a pre-planned off day for the veteran wideout. Assuming Evans is able to practice Friday in some fashion, he should be ready to play a full complement of snaps in Sunday's game at Carolina.

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  • Buccaneers' Rashad Wisdom: Activated from IR

    The Buccaneers activated Wisdom (quadriceps) from injured reserve Wednesday, per the NFL's transaction log.

    Wisdom was placed on injured reserve in late September due to a quadriceps injury. He has fully recovered from the injury and was a full participant in Wednesday's practice, per Brianna Dix of the Buccaneers' official site. That puts Wisdom on track to play Sunday against the Panthers, when he'll likely serve as a contributor on special teams.

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  • Buccaneers' SirVocea Dennis: Lined up for return

    Dennis (hip) logged a full practice Wednesday.

    Dennis was sidelined for Tampa Bay's Week 15 matchup against Atlanta, but he looks to be in line to return for a key NFC South matchup against the Panthers. He should play nearly every defensive snap while posting a significant number of tackles.

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  • Buccaneers' Tykee Smith: Looks poised for return

    Smith (neck/shoulder) practiced in full Wednesday.

    Smith was sidelined for Tampa Bay's Week 15 loss to Atlanta, though he looks to be in line to return for Sunday's pivotal divisional matchup with the Panthers. He should continue to occupy a key role in Tampa Bay's secondary while posting solid IDP numbers.

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  • Buccaneers' Lavonte David: Slowed by knee injury

    David (knee) did not practice Wednesday.

    David had a big impact in Tampa Bay's Week 15 loss to the Falcons, though the fact that he was sidelined nearly a week later is concerning. His status for Sunday's pivotal divisional matchup against the Panthers is unclear.

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  • Buccaneers' Cade Otton: Limited in practice

    Otton (knee) was a limited participant in Wednesday's practice, Brianna Dix of the Buccaneers' official site reports.

    Otton was unable to suit up for last Thursday's loss to the Falcons, but he could have a more realistic shot at taking the field for Sunday's key divisional matchup against the Panthers. However, with Mike Evans (collarbone) and Jalen McMillan both having returned to the lineup Week 15, joining wide receivers Emeka Egbuka and Chris Godwin, there may not be enough targets left up for grabs for Otton to make much of an impact in the receiving game, even if healthy.

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Team Statistical Rankings

Rushing Passing Overall
Off. 113.2
(22nd)
218.6
(21st)
316.6
(21st)
Def. 101.4
(9th)
264.5
(31st)
348.2
(25th)

Injuries

Player Injury
M. Evans WR Mike Evans WR Collarbone
L. David OLB Lavonte David OLB Knee
Z. McCollum CB Zyon McCollum CB Hip
C. Kancey DT Calijah Kancey DT Pectoral
B. Bredeson G Ben Bredeson G Knee

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