*Chris Godwin – Noteworthy
WR Chris Godwin, who started in place of an injured DeSean Jackson (thumb), had his third career 100-yard game with five catches for 101 yards against Carolina on Sunday.
Demar Dotson – Noteworthy – Injury
RT Demar Dotson (knee and hamstring) missed Sunday’s game against Carolina, which means the Buccaneers fielded a different starting offensive-line quintet for the first time this season. Third-year lineman Leonard Wester made his first career start in Dotson’s absence.
DeSean Jackson – Noteworthy – Injury
WR DeSean Jackson missed Sunday’s game because of a thumb injury. Multiple reports out of Tampa indicate Jackson is out for the season and his career with the Buccaneers is likely over.
Jason Pierre-Paul – Noteworthy
DE Jason Pierre-Paul’s 11.5 sacks are tied for third-most in the NFL this season.
Lavonte David – Noteworthy
LB Lavonte David played Sunday after missing the previous two games with an MCL injury and he excelled with 12 tackles (10 solo) with a sack and a pass defensed.