Buccaneers news: Tom Brady, Tampa Bay handed brutal Chris Godwin injury update

Chris Godwin receives a brutal injury update that brings concerns to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and Tom Brady...

In rare fashion, the Tampa Bay Buccaneers got shut out by the New Orleans Saints on Sunday night. It was an ugly performance for all involved. However, Tom Brady and the offense will be without Chris Godwin, as he's dealing with a knee injury at the moment.

According to Ian Rapoport, Chris Godwin has suffered an MCL sprain. The injury is not as serious as previously perceived, but it's still not ideal. The Buccaneers will be without Godwin for the remainder of the regular season.

#Bucs WR Chris Godwin, who suffered an MCL sprain, is expected to miss the rest of the regular season, source said. With three games left, Injured Reserve makes sense. Godwin should be able to return for the playoffs, which obviously is most important.

— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) December 20, 2021

The good news is that Godwin is likely to return in the playoffs. This is the best-case scenario for the Buccaneers, as they'll have their powerful offense on the field in the postseason. However, things will get interesting as Godwin's presence will be missed in these final three games.

Godwin fell awkwardly during the Sunday Night Football game against the Saints. The Buccaneers star receiver was hit in the legs, causing him to flip over. At first, many believed it was a head injury due to the odd landing. However, it was the hit on his knee that caused the injury.

The Buccaneers might be in trouble right now, as Mike Evans and Leonard Fournette also fell to injury on Sunday. Tom Brady struggled mightily without his co-stars. If none of them can play in Week 16, things could spiral out of control for Tampa Bay. Luckily for them, they didn't cut Antonio Brown for his COVID-19 identification antics.

It'll be interesting to see how it plays out, as the playoff race is incredibly close. The Buccaneers need to step up if they hope to remain atop the NFC. Look for Tom Brady to bounce back in Week 16, as Antonio Brown will return at the perfect time. Keep an eye on Chris Godwin, as his recovery is crucial for Tampa Bay's Super Bowl run.