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TAMPA BAY BUCCANEERS 5-6 · 2ND IN NFC SOUTH
5-6 · 2ND IN NFC SOUTH
Next Game at Panthers · Sun 9:05PM
TB -5.5 TOTAL 46.5
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Jamel Dean - Limited participant at practice Dean (toe) was a limited participant at practice Wednesday and Thursday, Brianna Dix of the Buccaneers' official site reports.
Impact Dean has missed the last two games due to a toe injury, but it's been encouraging to see him practicing in a limited capacity ahead of Week 17. It's not yet clear whether he'll be cleared for game action Sunday against Carolina, but he seems to be trending in the right direction.
DECEMBER 29, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Cade Otton - Gets back to full participation Otton (quadriceps) practiced fully Thursday, Brianna Dix of the Buccaneers' official site reports.
Impact Otton opened Week 17 prep with a limited session Wednesday due to a quad injury, but it didn't stop him from getting back to all activity one day later. He'll thus continue to serve as Tampa Bay's top receiving tight end Sunday versus the Panthers, which so far has resulted in a 39-369-2 line on 58 targets for the rookie fourth-round pick in 14 games this season.
DECEMBER 29, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Julio Jones - Another limited showing Jones (knee) practiced in a limited capacity Thursday, Brianna Dix of the Buccaneers' official site reports.
Impact For a second week in a row, Jones is operating with a cap on his practice reps as he tends to a knee issue. He was able to return from a one-game absence this past Sunday at Arizona, turning a 24 percent snap share into one catch (on one target) for five yards. With fellow Bucs receivers Mike Evans, Chris Godwin and Russell Gage all healthy at the moment, Jones doesn't hold much upside if he does end up active Sunday against the Panthers.
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Carlton Davis III - Misses another practice Davis (shoulder) is not practicing Thursday, Rick Stroud of the Tampa Bay Times reports.
Impact Davis also sat out Wednesday's practice due to his shoulder injury. The top cornerback missed two games earlier this season due to a hip issue, and the extent of his participation Friday may be pivotal in determining his availability for Sunday's key divisional matchup against the Panthers.
DECEMBER 29, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
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Logan Ryan - Posts eight tackles Week 16 Ryan tallied eight tackles (five solo) against Arizona in Sunday's 19-16 victory.
Impact Ryan finished as Tampa Bay's third-leading tackler in the big win, and he played 88 percent of the team's defensive snaps. He's filled a key role over the past four weeks to help offset a multitude of injuries in the Buccaneers' secondary.
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Cade Otton - Dealing with quad issue Otton was a limited practice participant Wednesday due to a quadriceps injury.
Impact Otton has been a regular in the Buccaneers offense when healthy in his rookie season, playing more than 50 percent of snaps in 13 of 14 appearances. His target count has been all over the place, though, with a range of zero to 10 over the last five games, a stretch in which he compiled a 13-88-1 line on 23 targets. With a health concern in tow, Otton's status will continue to be monitored as the week goes on ahead of Sunday's NFC South showdown with the Panthers.
DECEMBER 28, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Julio Jones - Stays limited at practice Jones (knee) was limited in practice Wednesday.
Impact Jones now has been dealing with a knee issue for three weeks running, but after sitting out Week 15 against the Bengals, he was able to play Sunday in Arizona after managing three straight capped sessions ahead of the contest. While he recorded one official target en route to a five-yard catch Week 16, he also had a touchdown called back due to penalty. Assuming he goes through a similar practice regimen this week, Jones will have a good chance to suit up Sunday versus the Panthers.
DECEMBER 28, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
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Ryan Jensen - Return won't happen Sunday Head coach Todd Bowles said Wednesday that Jensen (knee) won't play in Week 17 despite being designated to return from injured reserve Wednesday, Scott Smith of the Buccaneers' off...
Impact Although Jensen's 21-day activation window officially started Wednesday, coach Bowles quickly shut down the possibility of the 319-pounder returning for the New Year's Day matchup against Carolina. Robert Hainsey should once again command starting center duties this weekend, while Jensen's next opportunity to make his campaign debut will now come in Week 18 versus Atlanta.
DECEMBER 28, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
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Ryan Jensen - Receives activation window The Buccaneers designated Jensen (knee) to return from injured reserve Wednesday, Rick Stroud of the Tampa Bay Times reports.
Impact Jensen is now slated to resume practicing Wednesday, after he suffered a significant knee injury during training camp earlier this year. The 319-pounder is eligible to make his campaign debut in the New Year's Day matchup against the Panthers, but Tampa Bay will likely ease Jensen into the starting rotation once he's eventually given the green light.
DECEMBER 28, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Few winning teams leads to 1 Week 17 matchup of winners
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