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NFL Week 7 Detroit Lions vs Tampa Bay Buccaneers Injury Report – Chris Godwin Jr. Out, Mike Evans Questionable, and Zach Cunningham Unspecified

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The Detroit Lions (4-2), reeling from a narrow Week 6 defeat to the Kansas City Chiefs, return home to Ford Field for a marquee Monday Night Football showdown against the NFC-leading Tampa Bay Buccaneers (5-1). Both squads have navigated brutal injury tides to sustain elite scoring outputs, turning this Week 7 clash into a test of depth and resolve. Lions coach Dan Campbell eyes a rebound, leveraging home-field advantage to counter Tampa’ road prowess.

The Buccaneers, fresh off a gritty 30-19 victory over the San Francisco 49ers, roll in with Baker Mayfield orchestrating a resilient attack despite sidelined stars like Chris Godwin and Bucky Irving. Mike Evans remains a game-time call with his nagging issue. Detroit’s secondary, hammered by absences plus Brian Branch’s looming suspension, faces similar scrutiny. Yet both rosters boast elite offense and defense, promising a chess match of scheming and adaptation under the prime-time glare.

Detroit Lions Injury Update for Week 7 Game vs Tampa Bay Buccaneers

Player	Postion	Injury	Status
Kerby Joseph	SAF	Knee	Out
Avonte Maddox	CB	Hamstring	Out
Sione Vaki	RB	Groin	Out
Terrion Arnold	CB	Shoulder	Out
Taylor Decker	OT	Shoulder	Questionable
Alim McNeill	DT	Knee	Questionable
DJ Reader	DE	Back	Questionable
Zach Cunningham	ILB	Hamstring	(-)
Kalif Raymond	WR	Personal	(-)

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The Lions have 9 players listed on the injury report, with majority of the players being their defense. Kerby Joseph, Avonte Maddox, Sione Vaki, and Terrion Arnold are out for the game against the Buccaneers. With Taylor Decker, Alim McNeill, and DJ Reader listed as questionable, and Zach Cunningham and Kalif Raymond unspecified for now.

Tampa Bay Buccaneers Injury Update for Week 7 Game vs Detroit Lions

Players	Position	Injury	Status
Lavonte David	LB	Knee/Rib	Questionable
Riley Dixon	P	Personal	(-)
Emeka Egbuka	WR	Hamstring	Questionable
Mike Evans	WR	Hamstring	Questionable
Chris Godwin Jr.	WR	Fibula	Out
Luke Haggard	T	Shoulder	Out
Bucky Irving	RB	Foot/Shoulder	Out
Zyon McCollum	CB	Thumb	(-)
Benjamin Morrison	CB	Hamstring	(-)
Josh Williams	RB	Concussion	Out
Teddy Bridgewater	QB	Illness	Questionable

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers have 11 players listed on the injury report, and some of their most important offensive players are either out for the game or questionable. Chris Godwin Jr., Luke Haggard, Bucky Irving, and Josh Williams will not play against Detroit. Emeka Egbuka was limited at practice on Saturday and is questionable, while Mike Evans was a full participant for Saturday’s practice, but his status is still questionable for the game.

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Is Mike Evans Playing Against the Lions?

According to the latest report from Bucs Wire.com Mike Evans is set to return going against the Detroit Lions.

Is Emeka Egbuka Playing Against the Lions?

Emeka Egbuka is still listed as questionable and his status for the game might be a game time decision.

Is Bucky Irving Playing Against the Lions?

Bucky Irving will miss the game against the Lions in Week 7, as he is dealing with a foot and shoulder injury.

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