Ahead of the Sunday clash against the Saints, the Bucs coach Todd Bowles and legendary QB Tom Brady are in a dilemma. Five of their players are doubtful starters. WR Chris Godwin is already ruled out with an injury. RB Leonard Fournette and WRs Mike Evans, Julio Jones, Russel Gage, and Breshad Perriman are also questionable for Super Sunday. 

An injury setback of this sort is a worrying signal for the coach and the GOAT. However, the duo will pin hopes on the youngsters as they face the Dennis Allen-coached Saints. The Bucs cannot take the opponents lightly as they won the NFL championship in 2010. 

How the Bucs players got injured 

At the AdventHealth Training Center, wide receiver Mike Evans suffered a calf strain. Hence, he abstained from taking part in the practice. He tried hands-on training on Wednesday but it went in vain, as per the team’s medical reports. 

Receiver Julio Jones suffered a knee injury, and he did not take part in the training program on Thursday. Two other major members, Chris Godwin and left tackle Donovan Smith, suffer from hamstring and elbow injuries, and are unlikely to take part in the Week 2 game.

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The Saints are also affected by a few injury issues. Their main running back, Alvin Kamara (ribs), and cornerback Paulson Adebo (ankle) are doubtful beginners, as they did not come for the training on Thursday. 

Tom Brady and his tactics ahead of the match

An NFL veteran of 23 seasons, Tom Brady believes injuries are a significant part of the game. He is not worried about the injury concerns. The MVP and coach Todd Bowles are planning to provide more opportunities for the youngsters on their side ahead of the Sunday clash. 

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The Bucs are not alone in the injury battle. Aaron Rodgers and the Packers are another NFL franchise that is hit with player injuries. They have not found ideal replacements yet for the missed players. However, TB12 and Bowles can take a cue from their performance in the last match where they came out smiling as the winners. 

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