Buccaneers vs Saints week 17 inactives

TAMPA, FL - NOVEMBER 12: Wide receiver DeSean Jackson #11 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers runs for a first down during the first quarter of an NFL football game against the New York Jets on November 12, 2017 at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa, Florida. (Photo by Brian Blanco/Getty Images)
TAMPA, FL - NOVEMBER 12: Wide receiver DeSean Jackson #11 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers runs for a first down during the first quarter of an NFL football game against the New York Jets on November 12, 2017 at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa, Florida. (Photo by Brian Blanco/Getty Images)

Here are the full list of inactive players for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and New Orleans Saints in the week seventeen match-up.

The final go round for the 2017 Tampa Bay Buccaneers will be without some familiar faces. As they prepare to take on a New Orleans Saints team still fighting for a division title and playoff seeding, the Buccaneers will be without star receiver DeSean Jackson for the second consecutive week.

Here are the full inactives from each team;

Tampa Bay Buccaneers

Quarterback – Ryan Griffin

Wide Receiver – DeSean Jackson

Defensive End – Robert Ayers

Cornerback – David Rivers

Linebacker – Devante Bond

Defensive End – Patrick O’Connor

Guard – Adam Gettis

New Orleans Saints

Defensive End – Trey Hendrickson

Offensive Tackle – Terron Armstead

Tight End – Michael Hoomanawanui

Center – Cameron Tom

Running Back – Jonathan Williams

Wide Receiver – Austin Carr

Defensive End – Kasim Edebali

Wide receiver Chris Godwin will fill in for DeSean Jackson while Will Clarke Jr. will take the place of Robert Ayers. Godwin along with Ryan Russell and Cameron Brate were all questionable heading into the weekend but will play whereas Jackson was questionable and the coaches apparently felt it was best to let him sit out this one with the ankle injury.

Look for Godwin to once again get an increase in targets and receptions as his chemistry with quarterback Jameis Winston has grown since Winston’s return to the field.

Clarke has stepped up in his limited play, getting eight tackles and one-and-a-half sacks in his last four games. We’ve likely seen the last of Robert Ayers in a Buccaneers jersey as he hasn’t helped the pass rush as much as the Bucs expected – or hoped – over the last two seasons.

Next: Game Day Spotlight - Jameis Winston

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers and New Orleans Saints kick off the final regular season game of the 2017 season at 4:25 p.m. est at Raymond James Stadium.

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