The Tampa Bay Buccaneers didn't just lose to the Baltimore Ravens on Monday Night Football.
Star receiver Mike Evans left the field early after re-aggravating his hamstring injury, while his counterpart Chris Godwin suffered a serious ankle injury and was forced off the field with 43 seconds left, ESPN broadcast. refused to be rebroadcast.
Buccaneers head coach Todd Bowles revealed that Godwin suffered a dislocated ankle and that the normal recovery schedule for such injuries would keep him out for the remainder of the season.
CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COM
Tampa Bay Buccaneers wide receiver Chris Godwin, 14, hits Tampa Bay Buccaneers running back Sean Backfield after a reception during the first half of an NFL football game on Monday, October 21, 2024 in Tampa, Florida. Tucker stops him. (AP Photo/Chris O’Meara)
It was trash time for the Buccaneers, who were losing 41-31 and facing third-and-17. Quarterback Baker Mayfield found Godwin in the middle of the field, and the receiver turned it upfield for a first down.
However, while doing so, Ravens linebacker Patrick Queen rolled over Godwin's foot and found that the direction of his left foot was not the direction it should have been.
Godwin was clearly in pain, and trainers and teammates quickly flocked to him for support. He was placed in an air cast on the field and transported on a cart.
Tom Brady's Week 6 3-star players include Ravens' Derrick Henry
Godwin completed seven of nine targets for 65 yards that night, giving him 576 receiving yards on the year. This is the second-most in the NFL behind Cincinnati Bengals star Ja'Marr Chase.
Godwin was a true target for Mayfield, who entered this game leading the NFL with 15 touchdown passes, five of which went to Godwin.
Had the offensive hold not been called back, Godwin would have had another touchdown grab tonight in the first half.
Tampa Bay Buccaneers wide receiver Chris Godwin, 14, is injured and dragged off the field during the second half of an NFL football game against the Baltimore Ravens on Monday, October 21, 2024 in Tampa, Florida. . (AP Photo/Chris O’Meara)
However, Evans found the end zone on Mayfield's 25-yard strike for Tampa Bay's first. However, he played the game through a hamstring problem and limped along the sideline.
Two drives later, Evans was unable to pull in a touchdown pass from Mayfield and was tackled by Brandon Stevens, who was also injured on the play, causing Evans to immediately grab his right hamstring, causing his symptoms to fully flare up again. did.
ESPN reported that trainers walking with the Bucks down the tunnel to the locker room were too sore to even put their shoes back on.
Evans' injury could be serious going forward, but the Bucks have a good chance of having him back at some point.
Tampa Bay Buccaneers wide receiver Chris Godwin, 14, is pressured by Baltimore Ravens cornerback Marlon Humphrey, 44, during the second quarter at Raymond James Stadium. (Nathan Ray Seebeck Iman Images)
CLICK HERE TO GET THE FOX NEWS APP
Godwin, on the other hand, may have just played his final game as a Buccaneer, as he is set to become a free agent after the 2024 campaign.
Follow Fox News Digital X sports broadcastplease subscribe Fox News Sports Huddle Newsletter.
