Sep 8, 2024; Tampa, Florida, USA; Tampa Bay Buccaneers wide receiver Chris Godwin (14) greets the fans after they beat the Washington Commanders at Raymond James Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement Neitzel-Imagn Images

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Buccaneers vs. Commanders Wild Card Injury Report: Who’s In, Who’s Out?

Key injuries for Buccaneers vs. Commanders Wild Card game.

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers (10-7) are gearing up to face the Washington Commanders (12-5) in a high-stakes NFC Wild Card matchup on Sunday, January 12, 2025, at 8 p.m. ET at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa, Florida. Both teams are navigating significant injuries, which could play a pivotal role in this playoff showdown. Below is a comprehensive breakdown of the injury report and its potential impact on the game.

Buccaneers vs. Commanders Injury Report

Game Time: Sunday, Jan. 12, 8 p.m. ET

Buccaneers Injuries

Troy Hill (CB): Full Participation (Knee)
Jamel Dean (CB): Questionable, Limited Participation (Knee)
Antoine Winfield Jr. (S): Questionable, Full Participation (Knee)
Mike Edwards (S): Questionable, Limited Participation (Quadricep)
Cade Otton (TE): Questionable, Limited Participation (Knee)
Logan Hall (DL): Limited Participation (Groin)
Mike Evans (WR): Did Not Participate (Rest)
Sterling Shepard (WR): Full Participation (Foot)
Lavonte David (LB): Full Participation (Knee)
Bucky Irving (RB): Full Participation (Shoulder)

The Buccaneers face a significant challenge in their secondary, with cornerbacks Jamel Dean and Troy Hill both limited in practice. Meanwhile, Washington’s star receiver Terry McLaurin did not practice, raising questions about the Commanders’ passing game.

Commanders Injuries

Colson Yankoff (TE): Out (Hamstring)
Jamison Crowder (WR): Questionable, Limited Participation (Groin)
Marshon Lattimore (CB): Did Not Participate (Hamstring)
Frankie Luvu (LB): Limited Participation (Shoulder)
Terry McLaurin (WR): Did Not Participate (Rest)
Jayden Daniels (QB): Full Participation (Quad)

For the Commanders, the status of quarterback Jayden Daniels is a positive sign, but the absence of Marshon Lattimore could leave them vulnerable to Mike Evans’ big-play potential.

Washington Commanders Injury Report

Player	Position	Wed
John Bates	TE	FP
Tyler Biadasz	C	LP
Jeremy Chinn	S	LP
Brandon Coleman	OT	LP
Jamison Crowder	WR	LP
Jayden Daniels	QB	FP
Zach Ertz	TE	DNP
Clelin Ferrell	DE	DNP
Dante Fowler Jr.	OLB	DNP
Marshon Lattimore	CB	FP
Cornelius Lucas	OT	LP
Frankie Luvu	OLB	FP
Jordan Magee	LB	FP
Quan Martin	FS	FP
Terry McLaurin	WR	DNP
Colson Yankoff	TE	FP

Tampa Bay Buccaneers Injury Report

Player	Position	Injury	Wed	Thu	Fri
Devin Culp	TE	Ribs	FP	FP	FP
Lavonte David	LB	Knee	LP	FP	FP
Jamel Dean	CB	Knee	LP	LP	FP
Mike Edwards	S	Quadriceps	LP	LP	FP
Mike Evans	WR	Rest	LP	DNP	DNP
William Gholston	DL	Knee	FP	LP	DNP
Logan Hall	DL	Groin	DNP	LP	LP
Josh Hayes	DB	Ribs	FP	FP	FP
Troy Hill	CB	Knee/Foot	FP	FP	FP
Bucky Irving	RB	Shoulder/Shin	FP	FP	FP
Jalen McMillan	WR	Finger	FP	FP	FP
Cade Otton	TE	Knee	LP	FP	FP
Sterling Shepard	WR	Foot/Knee	LP	LP	FP
Tykee Smith	S	Personal	DNP	FP	FP
Antoine Winfield Jr.	S	Knee	FP	FP	FP
Tristan Wirfs	T	Quadriceps	LP	LP	LP
Graham Barton	C	Illness	(-)	(-)	FP

How to Watch Buccaneers vs. Commanders

Here’s everything you need to know to catch the Tampa Bay Buccaneers vs. Washington Commanders Wild Card game live:

Date: Sunday, January 12, 2025
Time: 8 p.m. ET
TV Channel: NBC
Streaming Options: Peacock

Image: Imagn Images

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