Bucs and Lions Face Monday Night Football with Key Players Back in Action

Buccaneers' Key Players

Offense

• Mike Evans: Returns from a three-game absence due to a hamstring injury.
• Emeka Egbuka: Rookie standout with 27 receptions, 469 yards, and 5 touchdowns this season. Missed the second half of a recent game due to a hamstring issue.

Notable Absences

• Chris Godwin: Out for the second straight game with a fibula injury.
• Bucky Irving: Sidelined for three games due to foot and shoulder injuries.
• Luke Haggard: Inactive with a shoulder injury after starting the past four games.

Defense

• Zyon McCollum: Active after missing one game due to a left thumb procedure.
• Benjamin Morrison: Returns after a two-game absence due to a hamstring injury.

Detroit Lions' Key Absences

• Terrion Arnold: Out with a shoulder injury.
• Avonte Maddox: Sidelined with a hamstring injury.
• Kerby Joseph: All-Pro safety out with a knee injury.
• Brian Branch: Serving a one-game suspension.

Other Inactives

• Running Back: Sione Vaki
• Defensive Linemen: Quinton Jefferson, Mekhi Wingo
• Safety: Jammie Robinson

Game Preview

Both teams are dealing with injuries and suspensions, making Monday night's showdown an intriguing test of adaptability and performance.