Tampa Bay Buccaneers wide receiver Chris Godwin has missed two straight games with a fibula injury after being ruled out for the Week 7 contest against the Detroit Lions. Here's what we know about his possible return timeline.

Tampa Bay Buccaneers running back Bucky Irving and wide receiver Chris Godwin are off to bad starts to the week, as neither player is present for practice on Wednesday.

And unfortunately for the Buccaneers, they won't have a full stable of their best players.

Chris Godwin is "week-to-week," according to head coach Todd Bowles. He has not been an official participant in any practice since his injury in Week 5. The Bucs didn't place Godwin on Injured Reserve, which would've forced him to miss four games. The lack of IR spot means Godwin could, conceptually, return in Week 8.

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.

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Tampa Bay Buccaneers rule out Bucky Irving and Chris Godwin Jr. for Monday Night Football Week 7 matchup vs. Detroit Lions.

Chris Godwin’s return from a dislocated ankle turned out to be short-lived. The receiver played against the Eagles and Seahawks the past two weeks, but a fibula injury will keep him out of Sunday’s game against the 49ers.

Despite being without Mike Evans for Sunday's marquee matchup against the Philadelphia Eagles, the Tampa Bay Buccaneers are anticipating Chris Godwin will make his season debut.