The news finally crystallized on Saturday when head coach Todd Bowles delivered the update, dashing hopes for a Week 2 miracle. Chris Godwin’ s celebrated comeback would have to be put on hold for at least another week. This final decision landed just days after Greg Auman of Fox Sports reported Coach Bowles’s initial, cautious stance: “ Bowles says Monday is in play for Godwin and Wirfs, depending on how they recover from practices this week.”

The reality of recovery, however, shut the door on that possibility. ESPN’s Adam Schefter tweeted the official word: “Bucs officially ruled out WR Chris Godwin and OT Tristan Wirfs for Monday night’s game in Houston.” This ruling from the team facility came just days after a flicker of hope emerged that Godwin managed limited participa

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