The Tampa Bay Buccaneers might be sitting pretty at 5-1, but their biggest challenge is staying healthy. As they prepare for Monday Night Football against the Detroit Lions , their wide receiver depth is taking a hit. Still, there’s a glimmer of hope amidst the injuries.

Head coach Todd Bowles shared on Thursday that rookie receiver Emeka Egbuka has a strained hamstring, which means he’s out for sometime. This is a tough break for a group that’s already missing Chris Godwin , who’s dealing with a fibula injury. With so few healthy targets, Baker Mayfield is once again relying on the team’s depth. On a brighter note, Mike Evans has returned to practice for the first time since Week 3.

The veteran wide receiver has been sidelined for three games due to a hamstring issue

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