"It was known that veteran WR Mike Evans was set to miss the game with a hamstring injury. Evans did not practice on Wednesday or Thursday for Tampa Bay. On Friday, ESPN's Jeremy Fowler reported that WR Chris Godwin will also be out in Week 6. He is dealing with a fibula injury. The Bucs will be without their top two wideouts vs. San Francisco."
"He was not placed on the IR and was reported to miss three to four weeks. Tampa Bay's matchup on Sunday will be Evans' third consecutive game missed due to injury. In three games, Evans has 14 catches for 140 yards and one touchdown. Additionally, the Buccaneers will be without WR Chris Godwin in Week 6. NFL insiders reported Godwin is dealing with a fibula injury. The 29-year-old had offseason surgery after dislocating his ankle in Week 7 of 2024."
Tampa Bay is 4-1 and leading the NFC South despite offensive injuries. Mike Evans suffered a hamstring injury in Week 3, has missed consecutive games, was not placed on injured reserve, and was expected to miss three to four weeks; he totaled 14 catches for 140 yards and one touchdown in three games. Chris Godwin is dealing with a fibula injury and is not expected to play in Week 6 after offseason surgery for a dislocated ankle sustained in 2024. The Buccaneers will be without multiple key offensive weapons in Week 6, while rookie Emek is emerging as a potential breakout receiver.
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