The Tampa Bay Buccaneers sit at the top of the NFC South with a solid 6-2 record. But things inside the locker room aren’t as smooth as they look on paper. Head coach Todd Bowles’ squad has been through the wringer, especially on offense. And now, coming out of the bye week, the challenge doesn’t get any easier, with the New England Patriots lined up next.

Now, there’s a glimmer of hope for the QB Baker Mayfield- led offense. Two big names could soon be back in the mix. Wide receiver Chris Godwin and running back Bucky Irving . Bowles hinted at some good news that might come sooner than later. And for the Bucs’ offense, any bit of help right now feels like a boost.

“Where they’re at and if there’s a possibility of their practices to go,” Bowles said about Godwin, Irving, and H

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