A whopping 17 players were listed on the Buccaneers injury report. That doesn't include Mike Evans, who won't play against the Saints due to an injury

On Thursday for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Vita Vea (foot), Haason Reddick (ankle/knee), Bucky Irving (foot/shoulder), Teddy Bridgewater (teeth) and Chris Godwin Jr. (fibula) did not participate in practice. In addition, six players upgraded to limited participation after not practicing on Wednesday, including Emeka Egbuka and Antoine Winfield Jr.

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers are coming off just their second loss of the season, this one coming to the Detroit Lions on the road. They have a chance to bounce back against the New Orleans Saints in Week 8. The team has a good record of dealing with the Saints in recent years, but anything is possible given the health of the team this year.

For the first time this season, the New Orleans Saints don’t have any player listed as questionable or out on the injury report.

The Saints upgraded almost all five players on their initial injury report. It's not so positive for the Buccaneers, who listed 18 players on Thursday

The Buccaneers listed 17 players on Wednesday’s injury report. Emerging star wide receiver Emeka Egbuka missed practice while dealing with a hamstring injury. Quarterback Baker Mayfield was limited as he deals with a knee injury.

Three key New Orleans Saints players were not present during Wednesday’s practice ahead of the team’s Week 8 game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.

Chris Godwin -- last in action in Week 5 -- and the Tampa Bay Buccaneers face the New Orleans Saints in Week 8, on Sunday at 4:05 p.m. ET. His numbers in his previous game: 3 receptions, 26 yards. Game Time: 4:05 p.m.