Just days before the New England Patriots head to Tampa to take on the Bucs in Week 10, they are dealing with multiple injuries on offense that will hopefully not become an issue in their quest to extend their six-game win streak. It's not great that it looks like they will be without WR Kayshon Boutte and RB Rhamondre Stevenson, but they should have the right talent to step up in their place.
Their opponent is also dealing with injuries across their offense, including WR Chris Godwin and RB Bucky Irving. With Mike Evans already sidelined with an injury, losing explosive and reliable weapons like them would be devastating for QB Baker Mayfield.
It wouldn't be that way for the Patriots' defense, however, and their absence from Thursday's practice, after already missing Wednesday's practice, too, is a good sign that they won't be available for Sunday's game.
Much the same at Bucs practice — Luke Goedeke looks to be without any limitations, but still no Chris Godwin, Bucky Irving or Haason Reddick. Reasonable to think those three are all out for Sunday. pic.twitter.com/9vhOEP1v1g
— Greg Auman (@gregauman) November 6, 2025
Considering just how much firepower Mayfield has to work with when his teammates are healthy, it's a massive blow to their lineup to be without Godwin and Irving this week.
The Bucs might be without two of their biggest offensive stars in Week 10 against the Patriots
Ahead of their Week 10 game, the Patriots are already being doubted to come out on top. Some of that has to do with the MVP campaign by Mayfield, who has helped lead the Bucs to a 6-2 record, but it also stems from a dominant defensive line and an impressive offensive roster.
Beyond their quarterback, and even without Godwin and Irving, the Bucs have an impressive rookie receiver in Emeka Egbuka, who has set the league ablaze so far. He will undoubtedly be the one to step up in the veteran's absence, and could be a major problem for the Patriots' secondary, similar to what we saw from Drake London last week.
Their backup running back, Rachaad White, is not the same caliber of player as Irving, but he has recorded four rushing touchdowns so far, so he is still a threat that the Patriots will need to account for.
Running backs haven't been a problem for the defensive line this year, as they have continued to be the best team in the league in shutting the backfield down and not allowing any player to rush for 50+ yards through nine games.
That could easily continue this week, but they cannot overlook White just because Irving is out. So they will still need to play at a high level to avoid him from taking over the game.