One big name is back while another is out. We knew ahead of today that the Buccaneers would be without tight end O.J. Howard but will welcome back defensive end Jason Pierre-Paul.
Tight end Tanner Hudson is going to be active for the first time this season in Howard’s absence as the Bucs will face the 29th ranked defense against the tight end.
The Buccaneers will also be without guard Alex Cappa for the second straight game as he continues to recover from a broken arm suffered against the Saints in week five.