Evans, Irving Sit Out as Buccaneers’ Week 6 Status Remains in Flux vs. 49ers

Tampa Bay's top playmakers remain uncertain, increasing San Francisco's potential edge.

Overview

Mike Evans and Bucky Irving were not spotted at Wednesday’s practice and were expected to be listed as non-participants, per team reporting.
Todd Bowles said Evans is healing and working to return but offered no timetable for the wide receiver’s comeback.
The Sporting News reports Irving’s foot and shoulder injuries are expected to sideline him for at least two weeks.
The Buccaneers scored 38 in a Week 5 win over Seattle without Evans, Chris Godwin, or Irving, with Emeka Egbuka (7 catches, 163 yards, TD) and Cade Otton (81 yards) leading the receiving effort.
Wednesday’s report also listed Godwin as DNP, with Lavonte David, Jamel Dean, Christian Izien, and Tristan Wirfs limited, adding broader uncertainty to Tampa Bay’s lineup.