The Tampa Bay Buccaneers were doing well, but the team's stay in the win column was short-lived after a 20-34 loss to the Atlanta Falcons. Once again, the offense largely struggled all afternoon as they have throughout the 2017 NFL season.
That said, the Bucs would still be remiss if any of their key starters were unable to go this week. Fortunately, they will not have to worry about that with both wide receiver DeSean Jackson and tight end Cameron Brate expected to play against the Green Bay Packers, according to ESPN NFL Insider Adam Schefter:
Buccaneers WR DeSean Jackson (foot) and TE Cameron Brate (hip), both questionable for Sunday vs. Packers, are expected to play, per sources.
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) December 3, 2017
Desean Jackson had been nursing a foot injury likely sustained during Sunday's tilt versus the Falcons. While it is encouraging to see the speedy wideout on track to play, he has had a difficult time accumulating a steady role in this struggling offense. However, after several lackluster games, Jackson bounced back last week by catching eight passes on 11 targets albeit for just 60 yards.
Meanwhile, Cameron Brate has seen a massive dip in usage over the past four weeks. The fourth-year tight end has registered just four catches for 37 yards and zero touchdowns during that span. However, he could look to finally bounce back against what has proven to be an exploitable Green Bay secondary all year long.
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