TAMPA BAY BUCCANEERS NEWS

Chris Godwin - Returns to action Sunday Godwin (hamstring) is listed as active Sunday versus the Chiefs.

Impact Godwin sandwiched a rest day Thursday around a pair of limited sessions, officially entering the weekend as questionable to play for the first time since straining his hamstring Week 1. Now that he's back in the lineup, he'll join Mike Evans at the top of the depth chart, while Julio Jones (knee) and Russell Gage (hamstring) mix into the passing game and Breshad Perriman (knee) and Scotty Miller (coach's decision) sit out. Godwin may be on a snap count in his return, but his rapport with Tom Brady is notable, so he could make an impact, even with limited targets.

OCTOBER 2, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

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OCTOBER 2, 2022

NFL odds Week 4: Warren Sharp's betting edges on Bills-Ravens, Rams-49ers, more

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OCTOBER 2, 2022

Russell Gage - Expected to face Kansas City Gage (hamstring) is expected to play Sunday night against Kansas City, Ian Rapoport and Tom Pelissero of NFL Network report.

Impact The same applies to fellow wide receivers Chris Godwin (hamstring) and Julio Jones (knee), though the trio's status will still be worth verifying ahead of Sunday's 8:20 ET kickoff. Meanwhile, Mike Evans is set to return from his Week 3 suspension, which likely sets the stage for Gage, if active, to see less volume than he did last weekend (13 targets) against the Packers when Godwin, Jones and Evans were all unavailable.

OCTOBER 2, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Julio Jones - Expected to take on Chiefs Jones (knee) remains a game-time decision but is expected to play vs. Kansas City on Sunday, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports.

Impact The Buccaneers are reportedly viewing Jones and Chris Godwin (hamstring) similarly, so the team could have both back in the lineup for Sunday Night Football. That said, as both remain game-time decisions, a final decision likely won't come until 90 minutes prior to Sunday's 8:20 p.m. E.T. kickoff. Jones began the week with back-to-back limited practices but was held out of Friday's session.

OCTOBER 2, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Chris Godwin - Optimism for Sunday Godwin (hamstring) is expected to suit up for Sunday's game against the Chiefs but remains a game-time decision, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports.

Impact Godwin and Julio Jones (knee) are both listed as questionable but expected to suit up Sunday, as long as things go well in pregame warmups. However, the timing of Sunday's 8:20 p.m. E.T. kickoff still poses a challenge for fantasy managers making lineup decisions, especially as Godwin and Julio appear to be true game-time decisions. It's additionally possible that Godwin's reps could be limited as a precaution, even if he is cleared to take the field.

OCTOBER 2, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Cole Beasley - Elevated once more Beasley was elevated to the Buccaneers' active roster Saturday, Rick Stroud of the Tampa Bay Times reports.

Impact This comes as no surprise given the Buccaneers are still dealing with a litany of injuries at wide receiver. While Beasley played only nine offensive snaps last week against the Packers, he did catch three of his four targets for 12 yards, with two of those receptions nearly going for first downs. Beasley is eligible to elevated via the practice squad one more time before the Buccaneers will need to make a choice on whether or not to add him to the 53-man roster.

OCTOBER 1, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Donovan Smith - Questionable for Sunday Smith (elbow) is questionable for Sunday against the Chiefs after logging limited practices all week, Jenna Laine of ESPN.com reports.

Impact Smith sat out Week 3 against the Packers with the injury, and he still may not be ready to return. Laine adds in her tweet that Smith will be a game-time decision, so news of his status will likely have to wait until Sunday. If he is unable to play, Brandon Walton should draw the start at left tackle again.

OCTOBER 1, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Breshad Perriman - Unlikely to play in Week 4 Perriman (knee/hamstring) is listed as doubtful for Sunday's contest versus the Chiefs, Jenna Laine of ESPN.com reports.

Impact While Mike Evans will be back from a one-game suspension and all of Chris Godwin (hamstring/rest), Julio Jones (knee/rest) and Russell Gage (hamstring/rest) are questionable this weekend, Perriman appears unlikely to play due to knee and hamstring issues. If any of Godwin, Jones or Gage also are sidelined Sunday, Scotty Miller and Jaelon Darden are the other candidates to mix into the Bucs' receiving corps.

SEPTEMBER 30, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Akiem Hicks - Won't play vs. Kansas City Hicks (foot) did not participate at practice Friday and is listed as out for Sunday's game versus the Chiefs, Jenna Laine of ESPN.com reports.

Impact Hicks will sit out for a second consecutive week after he sustained a plantar fascia tear in his foot Week 2 at New Orleans. The Pro Bowler will likely need to participate in practice in some capacity next week if he's going to be able to play Week 5 versus Atlanta, and for now Rakeem Nunez-Roches will continue to eat up the majority of the fill-in reps.

SEPTEMBER 30, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Russell Gage - Technically deemed questionable Gage (hamstring) is listed as questionable for Sunday's matchup with the Chiefs, Jenna Laine of ESPN.com reports.

Impact It's the fourth straight week he's been listed as questionable with the same hamstring injury, and he's yet to miss a game. Gage even put together a big stat line last week, with 12 catches for 87 yards and a touchdown in a 14-12 loss to the Packers. He's unlikely to see that many looks Week 4 with Mike Evans back from suspension, but there's a shot Gage works as the No. 2 receiver with both Chris Godwin (hamstring) and Julio Jones (knee) categorized as game-time decisions. The Chiefs and Bucs play on Sunday Night Football, which means inactive lists come out around 6:50 p.m. ET on Sunday.

SEPTEMBER 30, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Julio Jones - Deemed questionable Jones (knee), who likely will be a game-time decision, is listed as questionable for Sunday's matchup with the Chiefs, Jenna Laine of ESPN.com reports.

Impact Jones and Chris Godwin (hamstring) are considered game-time calls ahead of the 8:20 p.m. ET kickoff, while Russell Gage (hamstring) is listed as questionable but has been playing through the same injury all season and had his best game yet last week. Jones was held out of practice Friday after limited sessions Wednesday and Thursday, with coach Todd Bowles explaining that the team needs to see how the wideout feels after a couple days of activity followed by a couple days of rest. Bowles said the team should have a better idea this weekend about whether Jones is truly ready to play after missing the past two games.

SEPTEMBER 30, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Chris Godwin - Listed as questionable Godwin (hamstring), a likely game-time decision, is listed as questionable for Sunday's matchup with Kansas City, Jenna Laine of ESPN.com reports.

Impact It's a suboptimal situation for fantasy managers with three of Tampa's top four wide receivers listed as questionable for the Sunday night game, though Russell Gage (hamstring) at least seems highly likely to play through his injury for a fourth straight week. Godwin and Julio Jones (knee), on the other hand, will be treated as game-time decisions, according to coach Todd Bowles. Godwin sandwiched two limited practices around a DNP on Thursday this week, while Jones practiced the first two days before sitting out Friday. Barring further updates, both players need to be viewed as truly questionable ahead of the 8:20 p.m. ET kickoff this Sunday.

SEPTEMBER 30, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Julio Jones - Could be game-time call Jones (knee) could be a game-time decision ahead of Sunday's matchup with the Chiefs, Jenna Laine of ESPN.com reports.

Impact Jones was a limited practice participant Wednesday through Friday, but coach Todd Bowles said the real question is how the veteran wideout's body responds after a day of rest. The Bucs thus may treat both Chris Godwin (hamstring) and Jones as game-time decisions, with the latter seemingly more likely to play. Breshad Perriman, meanwhile, will be listed as doubtful with a hamstring injury, which leaves Scotty Miller as the No. 3 receiver in the unlikely event of both Godwin and Jones sitting out another week. Mike Evans is back from a one-game suspension, and Russell Gage (hamstring) is coming off his best game of the season in Week 3.

SEPTEMBER 30, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Chris Godwin - Headed for game-time decision Coach Todd Bowles said Godwin (hamstring) will be a game-time decision Sunday against the Chiefs, Jenna Laine of ESPN.comreports.

Impact Bowles said the same is true for Julio Jones, who was a limited practice participant all week after missing the past two games with a hip injury. Breshad Perriman, meanwhile, will be listed as doubtful with a hamstring issue, though he might've been sliding back to a depth role this week even if he'd remained healthy. Godwin appears truly questionable entering the weekend and likely will be listed as such on the final injury report.

SEPTEMBER 30, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

NFL odds Week 4: Best bets on Chiefs-Buccaneers, Cardinals-Panthers, more

Read FOX Sports analyst Geoff Schwartz' best bets for NFL Week 4, including who he likes in the big Chiefs-Bucs battle.

SEPTEMBER 30, 2022

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SEPTEMBER 29, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Breshad Perriman - No practice Thursday Perriman (knee/hamstring) didn't practice Thursday.

Impact Perriman was able to play through a knee injury Weeks 2 and 3 en route to a cumulative 6-89-1 line on nine targets. Even if he's able to make himself available Sunday against the Chiefs, he has yet to practice this week, while all of Chris Godwin (hamstring), Julio Jones (knee) and Russell Gage (hamstring) have managed at least one capped session. As a result, Perriman seems like the least likely of the aforementioned wide receivers to be available this weekend, which could be confirmed as of the release of Friday's injury report.

SEPTEMBER 29, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Russell Gage - Another limited showing Gage (hamstring) practiced in a limited capacity Thursday.

Impact Both Gage and Julio Jones (knee) had a cap on their reps in the second session of Week 4 prep, while Chris Godwin (hamstring) was given a veteran rest day Thursday, and Breshad Perriman (knee/hamstring) has yet to practice this week. Among the quartet, Gage and Jones seem like the best bets to work alongside Mike Evans on Sunday against the Chiefs, but Friday's injury report may clear up the overall situation upon its release.

SEPTEMBER 29, 2022 • ROTOWIRE