The Tampa Bay Buccaneers were off to an extremely impressive start to the season, and quarterback Baker Mayfield seemed to be playing himself into the MVP conversation.

Then, the Bucs ran into the Detroit Lions and got completely outclassed.

Following the defeat, Tampa Bay bounced back with a win over a division rival in the New Orleans Saints, but some pundits still aren’t sold on the Buccaneers’ legitimacy as contenders.

However, this weekend’s matchup with the New England Patriots will be a great opportunity for the Bucs to show the rest of the league how serious they are.

Unfortunately, it may be tough sledding for Mayfield come Sunday, as one prominent league insider is confirming that two of his most important offensive weapons are in danger of missing the game.

“Buccaneers RB Bucky Irving and WR Chris Godwin were not spotted at practice today, raising questions about the availability of both for Sunday’s game against the Patriots,” reported ESPN’s senior NFL insider Adam Schefter.
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