Two Crucial Bucs Defenders Set to Play Monday vs. Chiefs

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers will have Lavonte David and Antoine Winfield Jr. in play against the Kansas City Chiefs.

Nov 29, 2020; Tampa, Florida, USA; Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver Tyreek Hill (10) runs the ball against Tampa Bay Buccaneers strong safety Antoine Winfield Jr. (31) and inside linebacker Lavonte David (54) during the first half at Raymond James Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement-Imagn Images / Kim Klement-Imagn Images

Things looked a little dire for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during the week, but two players they definitely need to have will in fact be playing on Monday.

Buccaneers head coach spoke to the media on Saturday ahead of Tampa Bay's Monday Night Football game against the Kansas City Chiefs on the road at Arrowhead Stadium, and he had some great news for Bucs fans. Lavonte David and Antoine Winfield Jr. — two defenders who had injury problems this week — are set to play on Monday. Winfield Jr., appeared to re-aggrivate a foot injury in Friday's practice and David did not practice on Thursday and Friday due to an ankle and chest injury.

Bowles confirmed that the only players out will be wide receiver Mike Evans (hamstring), defensive tackle Greg Gaines (calf) and longsnapper Evan Deckers (hamstring).

Todd Bowles says that both Antoine Winfield Jr. and Lavonte David will be ready to go and will play Monday. Only ruled out players are Greg Gaines and Mike Evans pic.twitter.com/eNCrETFFHX

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Bucs defensive back Tykee Smith cleared concussion protocol on Saturday morning and is thus set to play against the Kansas City Chiefs. Running back Bucky Irving, nursing a toe injury, practiced on Saturday after taking Thursday and Friday off and should play as well.

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