The Tampa Bay Buccaneers are preparing to win consecutive games for the first time since Weeks 1 and 2 of the year. Those w

See who's in and who's out for the Week 13 matchup between the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and Carolina Panthers on December 1, 2024.

On Friday, safety Jordan Whitehead (pectoral), defensive back Tykee Smith (knee) and outside linebacker Markees Watts (hamstring) were ruled out of Sunday's matchup against the Panthers. In addition, outside linebacker Joe Tryon-Shoyinka (ankle) was listed as doubtful.

The team announced on Friday that wide receiver Jalen Coker and tight end Ja’Tavion Sanders are out for Sunday’s matchup against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. Coker injured his quadriceps ahead of last week’s loss to the Kansas City Chiefs while Sanders (neck) exited the game after landing on his head at the end of a 10-yard reception.

See who's in and who's out for the Week 12 matchup between the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and New York Giants on November 24, 2024.

On Thursday for the Buccaneers, three players did not participate in the walk-through: Defensive back Tykee Smith (knee), safety Jordan Whitehead (pectoral) and cornerback Troy Hill (ankle/foot). In addition, outside linebacker Joe Tryon-Shoyinka (ankle) upgraded to limited participation.

Receiver Malik Nabers was added to the injury report on Friday and listed as having a groin issue that kept him out of practice. Although he received a questionable designation, there is early optimism that he will play Sunday.

The Bucs lead 7-3 in the Panthers' first game without Frank Reich as their head coach. Bucs running back Rachaad White scored the only touchdown on a 1-yard run with 6:08 remaining in the first quarter.

For the first time in nearly a month, the Carolina Panthers won't be wearing their popular black helmets when they take the field this weekend. But they are wearing something that's somewhat fresh. As announced on Friday evening,