Tampa Bay Buccaneers wide receiver Mike Evans is set to make his return to the lineup in Week 12 against the New York Giants after missing the last month with a hamstring injury. However, the Bucs will be without Pro Bowl left tackle Tristan Wirfs, who is dealing with an ankle injury.
Tampa Bay Buccaneers wide receiver Mike Evans is expected to return to action for the first time since his season-ending injury during the Week 9 game against the Rams. Evans has missed the previous two games with a hamstring injury but looks to make his return this Sunday as the Buccaneers host the Giants at Raymond James Stadium.
With Evans returning to the lineup, the Bucs will be looking to get back on track offensively after struggling in recent weeks. Tampa Bay has lost two straight games since Evans went down and has failed to score more than 21 points in either contest.
Evans Returns, Wirfs Out as Bucs Prepare for Giants
The return of Evans is a major boost for the Bucs, who have been without their top wide receiver for the past month. Evans is one of the most productive wideouts in the NFL, having racked up over 1,000 receiving yards in each of the past eight seasons.
However, the Bucs will be without Pro Bowl left tackle Tristan Wirfs, who is dealing with an ankle injury. Wirfs is one of the best young offensive linemen in the NFL and his absence will be a significant blow to the Bucs' offensive line.
In addition to Evans and Wirfs, the Bucs will also be without several other key players on Sunday, including cornerback Carlton Davis (hip), safety Mike Edwards (hamstring), and linebacker Shaq Barrett (knee).
Despite the injuries, the Bucs are still favored to beat the Giants, who are 3-8 on the season. The Giants have lost three straight games and are coming off a disappointing loss to the Detroit Lions last week.
The Bucs will be looking to get back on track and improve their record to 6-5 with a win over the Giants. A victory would keep them in the hunt for a playoff berth in the NFC South.
Here is a complete list of the Bucs' inactives for Week 12:
* OT Tristan Wirfs (ankle)
* CB Carlton Davis (hip)
* S Mike Edwards (hamstring)
* LB Shaq Barrett (knee)
* DE Akiem Hicks (foot)
* CB Dee Delaney (concussion)
* WR Breshad Perriman (knee)
