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Vita Vea - Officially set to play Monday Vea (foot) has been ruled active for Monday Night Football versus New Orleans, Scott Smith of the Buccaneers' official site reports.
Impact Vea popped up with a foot injury during practice and was deemed questionable before playing 45 defensive snaps in Week 12's loss to the Browns. While this issue carried over into Week 13, the 347-pound nose tackle will ultimately suit up for Monday's divisional matchup. Vea should continue to provide a dominating presence against the Saints' banged-up offensive line.
DECEMBER 6, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

All-Pro Wirfs, 3 Bucs defensive starters out against Saints

All-Pro right tackle Tristan Wirfs and three starters from Tampa Bay’s secondary are inactive for Monday night’s game against the New Orleans Saints
DECEMBER 6, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Akiem Hicks - Playing Monday Hicks (foot) is active Monday against the Saints, Scott Smith of the Buccaneers official site reports.
Impact Hicks has dealt with a foot injury for the majority of the season, but he's been able to play in each of the team's last three games. He should remain a significant part of the Bucs' defensive-line rotation against New Orleans.
DECEMBER 6, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Logan Ryan - Officially active Ryan (foot) is active Monday against the Saints, Scott Smith of the team's official site reports.
Impact Ryan will make his return after missing the team's last seven games while on injured reserve. The veteran safety could step into a significant role immediately with Mike Edwards (hamstring) and Antoine Winfield (ankle) both inactive against New Orleans.
DECEMBER 6, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Antoine Winfield Jr. - Sitting out MNF Winfield (ankle) has been deemed inactive for Monday's game against the Saints, Scott Smith of the Buccaneers' official site reports.
Impact Winfield sprained his ankle during Tampa Bay's Week 12 loss to Cleveland, leaving him sidelined in each practice during Week 13 prep. Since Mike Edwards (hamstring) has also been ruled inactive, expect Keanu Neal and Logan Ryan (foot), who was activated from IR on Monday, to take over as the starting safeties against the Saints. Winfield's next chance to suit up will come versus the 49ers on Sunday.
DECEMBER 6, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Sean Murphy-Bunting - Sitting out Monday Murphy-Bunting (quadriceps) is inactive Monday against the Saints, Scott Smith of the team's official site reports.
Impact Murphy-Bunting was able to log limited practices throughout the week, but he'll be unable to take the field in Week 13's divisional showdown with the Saints. The fourth-year pro suffered a contusion Week 12 against the Browns and will now work to be ready Week 15 against the 49ers. In his absence, Zyon McCollum and Dee Delaney may see increased opportunities.
DECEMBER 6, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Mike Edwards - Won't play Week 13 Edwards (hamstring) has been ruled inactive for Monday Night Football versus the Saints, Scott Smith of the Buccaneers' official site reports.
Impact Edwards picked up a hamstring contusion during the Buccaneers' Week 12 loss to the Browns, and he was deemed doubtful after failing to practice in Week 13 prep. With Antoine Winfield (ankle) also inactive, Keanu Neal and Logan Ryan (foot), who was activated from IR on Monday, should step in as the starting safeties against New Orleans.
DECEMBER 6, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Breshad Perriman - Healthy scratch for MNF Perriman (coach's decision) has been ruled inactive for Monday's game against the Saints, Scott Smith of the Buccaneers' official site reports.
Impact Perriman caught just two of four targets while playing 51 offensive snaps with Russell Gage (hamstring) sidelined for the last four games. With Gage back in action Week 13, it appears Perriman has found himself as the odd man out in Tampa Bay's wide receiver depth chart. His next chance to play will come against the 49ers on Sunday, though, barring further injuries to the Buccaneers' other wideouts, he's unlikely to see much usage moving forward.
DECEMBER 6, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Rachaad White - More competition for reps White will welcome back Leonard Fournette (hip) for Monday's game versus the Saints, Scott Smith of the Buccaneers' official site reports.
Impact Fournette sat out Week 12 due to a hip pointer that he sustained Week 10 against the Seahawks, which allowed White unfettered access to the Buccaneers backfield over most of the team's last two contests. During that span, White racked up 36 carries for 168 yards, nine catches (on nine targets) for 45 yards and no touchdowns. The rookie third-round pick may cede some reps to Fournette in his return, but White's recent success should afford him plenty of work in Week 13.
DECEMBER 6, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Cameron Brate - Sitting out Monday Brate (illness) is listed as inactive Monday versus the Saints, Scott Smith of the Buccaneers' official site reports.
Impact Brate opened Week 13 prep with back-to-back absences as he dealt with an illness, but he managed a full session Saturday and went down as questionable to play Monday. This last point may have been a tell, though, as he'll miss his fifth game of the campaign. With Brate sidelined, Cade Otton, Ko Kieft and Kyle Rudolph will be Tampa Bay's available tight ends.
DECEMBER 5, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Leonard Fournette - Returning to action in Week 13 Fournette (hip) is listed as active Monday against the Saints, Scott Smith of the Buccaneers' official site reports.
Impact Despite practicing in full during Week 13 prep, Fournette wasn't outright cleared by the Buccaneers for this contest on their final injury report, likely to ensure his hip checked out OK in a pregame warmup. Now that he's officially active, he'll be available to Tampa Bay's offense for the first time since Week 10. Fournette's workload remains to be seen, though, as Rachaad White has taken on an expanded role over the last two games (45 touches for 214 yards from scrimmage).
DECEMBER 5, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Logan Ryan - Available for Monday night Tampa Bay activated Ryan (foot) from its injured reserve list ahead of Monday's game versus New Orleans, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports.
Impact After missing the Buccaneers' last seven games as he recovered from a surgery on a broken foot, it appears Ryan is poised to return to action in Week 13. The veteran safety may be called on to start Monday with both Mike Edwards (hamstring) and Antoine Winfield (ankle) listed as doubtful.
DECEMBER 5, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Leonard Fournette - Expected to play Monday Fournette, who's listed as questionable due to a hip injury, is expected to play Monday against the Saints, Jeremy Fowler of ESPN.com reports.
Impact Fournette was a full participant in practice all week but still received a questionable designation. While it appears like the veteran running back will give it a go during Monday's primetime matchup against a divisional rival, fantasy managers are still encouraged to confirm his availability before the 8:15 p.m. ET kickoff. Last time Fournette faced New Orleans, he totaled a season-high 24 rushing attempts but mustered only 65 yards.
DECEMBER 5, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Vita Vea - Expected to face Saints Vea (foot) is expected to suit up for Monday's game against the Saints, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports.
Impact Vea and Akiem Hicks (foot), both listed as questionable, are expected to be active for Monday Night Football. Having both defensive linemen would bode well for Tampa Bay's ability to keep Alvin Kamara and New Orleans' rushing attack in check, though a final word on Vea's status may not come until prior to Monday's 8:15 p.m. ET kickoff.
DECEMBER 5, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Akiem Hicks - Expected to play Monday Hicks (foot) is expected to suit up for Monday's game against the Saints, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports.
Impact Hicks is officially listed as questionable for Monday Night Football, but it appears the starting defensive lineman is trending in the right direction. The veteran has only suited up for five games this season.
DECEMBER 5, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
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DECEMBER 5, 2022 • Fox Sports

Bucs-Saints rivalry runs deep. Monday's game will come down to defense

No team has limited the Tom Brady-era Buccaneers better than the Saints. Ahead of their Monday night matchup, both sides are prepared for a...
DECEMBER 5, 2022
Bucs-Saints rivalry runs deep. Monday's game will come down to defense
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DECEMBER 5, 2022 • YOUTUBE

Brady: Season goals still within reach for struggling Bucs

Tom Brady only knows one way the Tampa Bay Buccaneers can pull out of a season-long funk on offense and realize their potential
DECEMBER 4, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Akiem Hicks - Questionable for Monday night Hicks (foot) is listed as questionable for Monday's game versus New Orleans, Katherine Terrell of ESPN.com reports.
Impact While a limited practice session Saturday is a good sign, whether Hicks will be available for Tampa Bay in Week 13 still appears to be close to a coin flip. If Hicks is forced to miss Monday's game, Rakeem Nunez-Roches would be in line for an expanded role on the Buccaneers' defensive line.
DECEMBER 4, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
New Orleans Saints Week 13 Practice Report vs Buccaneers 12/3/2022
DECEMBER 3, 2022 • YOUTUBE
Sean Murphy-Bunting - Unlikely to play Monday Murphy-Bunting (quadriceps) is listed as doubtful for Monday's game versus New Orleans, Katherine Terrell of ESPN.com reports.
Impact After being limited at practice all week, it appears Murphy-Bunting will more than likely have to sit out in Week 13 with a hamstring injury he sustained in Week 12 at Cleveland. If Murphy-Bunting is indeed out, rookie fifth-rounder Zyon McCollum would probably be in line for increased reps on the boundaries.
DECEMBER 3, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Antoine Winfield Jr. - Unlikely to play Monday night Winfield (ankle) is listed as doubtful for Monday's game versus New Orleans, Katherine Terrell of ESPN.com reports.
Impact After not practicing this week, Winfield will probably be forced to sit out Week 13 with a sprained ankle. With Mike Edwards (hamstring) also listed as doubtful for Monday, Keanu Neal and Nolan Turner could end up being Tampa Bay's starters at safety.
DECEMBER 3, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Mike Edwards - Unlikely to play vs. Saints Edwards (hamstring) is listed as doubtful for Monday's game versus New Orleans, Katherine Terrell of ESPN.com reports.
Impact It appears Edwards will be forced to sit out in Week 13 as he recovers from a hamstring injury he sustained in Tampa Bay's loss at Cleveland in Week 12. Should he indeed be deemed inactive come Monday, Keanu Neal would probably draw the start at safety.
DECEMBER 3, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Cameron Brate - Full practice Saturday Brate (illness) is listed as questionable for Monday's game against the Saints, Katherine Terrell of ESPN.com reports.
Impact Brate failed to practice both Thursday and Friday, but the veteran tight end was available fully Saturday, which would seem to indicate he'd be able to play. In the event Brate is unavailable, rookie Cade Otton has essentially been the team's lone tight end, although a healthy Brate would likely mean both tight ends split snaps.
DECEMBER 3, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
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