Tampa Bay Buccaneers Inactives List for Week 1 Game Against Commanders

Key Players Ruled Out

Tampa Bay Buccaneers will be without some key players in their Week 1 matchup against the Washington Commanders. The team announced the following inactives for the game:

• WR Chris Godwin
• WR Julio Jones
• CB Sean Murphy-Bunting
• LB Lavonte David
• T Donovan Smith

Godwin and Jones Sidelined with Injuries

Chris Godwin is still recovering from a torn ACL he suffered during the 2021 season. The wide receiver was expected to miss the first few weeks of the regular season. Julio Jones is also out with a knee injury that has limited him in practice.

Murphy-Bunting, David, and Smith Also Unavailable

Tampa Bay's defense will be without cornerback Sean Murphy-Bunting, who is dealing with a concussion. Linebacker Lavonte David and tackle Donovan Smith are both inactive due to ankle injuries.

Impact on Buccaneers' Game Plan

The absence of these key players could have a significant impact on the Buccaneers' game plan. Chris Godwin and Julio Jones are two of the team's top pass-catching options, and their absence will put more pressure on Mike Evans and Russell Gage. Sean Murphy-Bunting and Lavonte David are key members of the defense, and their absence could make it more difficult to stop the Commanders' offense.

Next Up for Buccaneers

The Buccaneers will open the regular season on Sunday, September 11th, against the Washington Commanders. The game will be played at FedExField in Landover, Maryland.