The Tampa Bay Buccaneers began the 2025 season with back-to-back nail biters. The Bucs pulled off last-second wins against the Atlanta Falcons and the Houston Texans to improve to 2-0 heading into Week 3’s matchup against the New York Jets. And, while Tampa Bay won’t be at full strength, Baker Mayfield avoided an injury designation and rookie phenom Emeka Egbuka is expected to play despite a questionable tag.

Chris Godwin and Tristin Wirfs were ruled out for the Jets game as both players will have to wait to make their 2025 debuts. But their returns could be sooner than expected.

Both Godwin and Wirfs are believed to have a “strong chance” to debut for the Buccaneers in Week 4 against the Philadelphia Eagles, according to ESPN’s Adam Schefter.

“Godwin and Wirfs are expected to st

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