The Buccaneers have lost a handful of starters with injuries, but fortunately most of those players will return this season. Last week, Tampa Bay was without Doug Martin, Gerald McCoy, Clinton McDonald and Robert Ayers, just to name a few. Those four account for three of four starters on the defensive line and the NFL’s No. 2 rusher from 2015. With Jacquies Smith on injured reserve, all four of the Bucs' starters on the defensive line from a year ago didn't play. Those players could very well return for the Bucs after the bye, though. Buc fans saw how strong this team can be when they’re healthy; Tampa Bay defeated Atlanta in Week 1, becoming the only team to beat them this season.
4 Takeaways Before the Bye Week
