The Buccaneers , who still lead the NFC South but have dropped two of their past three games, continue to deal with injuries as running back Bucky Irving and receiver Chris Godwin Jr . were ruled out Friday for the game Sunday against the Buffalo Bills .

Irving, dealing with foot and shoulder injuries, will miss a sixth straight game. Godwin suffered a fibula injury Oct. 5 against the Seahawks.

"We want those guys to take their time and come back the right way, not rush things," coach Todd Bowles said Thursday after they returned to practice. "I think that would be a big boost for our offense. Like I said, we want those guys to be healthy and want them down the stretch."

The moves leave the Bucs going with the tandem of Rachaad White and Sean Tucker against a Bills defense

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