TAMPA, Fla. (AP) — The Tampa Bay Buccaneers are rested and refreshed after a bye week that came at the right time with several players dealing with injuries.

They still might not have a few key starters back against New England.

Running back Bucky Irving, wide receiver Chris Godwin Jr. and edge rusher Haason Reddick didn’t practice Wednesday. Right guard Luke Goedeke was limited after the team opened his 21-day practice window earlier in the week.

Irving has missed the last four games with a foot and shoulder injury. Godwin has missed three straight with a fibula injury. Reddick sat out the last game with ankle and knee injuries. The team is without star wideout Mike Evans after he broke his clavicle on Oct. 20.

But the time off helped other players heal up, including quarterback Baker

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