Will Chris Godwin and Bucky Irving play in Week 12? Bucs give interesting update

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All eyes have been on Tampa Bay Buccaneers injured pair Chris Godwin and Bucky Irving as they ramp up their potential returns.

Having hit the practice field last week, and continuing on their way as head coach Todd Bowles said the duo would be involved more at practice this week, it appears that things are trending in a positive direction for the pair.

But is there enough evidence that the duo will take their place on Sunday night against the Los Angeles Rams? 

Offensive coordinator Josh Grizzard isn't there yet.

"Yeah, they're both getting better,” Grizzard said. “See them out there and really compared to last week and see the strides they made even over a week. I'd say it's still a little early in terms of knowing going into the week, where you're definitely going to get that guy to be able to have game plan plays for them.

"But it is something that I feel like is getting closer, and seeing these guys running. So, it's great to see them and the energy they bring, and the juice they have is really good.”

More: Bucs fans will love Josh Grizzard's quote on Sean Tucker entering Week 12

Sean Tucker playing key role in Irving absense

With Bucky missing the past handful of games, lately, it has been Sean Tucker who has been picking up the slack with his performance against the Buffalo Bills enough for Grizzard to state he deserves more carries.

Tucker rushed for 106 yards and two touchdowns while also having 34 yards and a touchdown as a receiver to put the pressure on the coaching staff to give him more carries.

And that will likely be forthcoming in Week 12 against the Rams, especially if Irving can't go, which, right now, feels likely. But in Tucker, the Buccaneers will no doubt feel content with him leading the run game and Rachaad White as the backup.

Irving and Godwin aren't quite there yet for Grizzard, but in Tucker, he's got a young, hungry back who is ready to lead the way in L.A.

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