Tampa Bay Buccaneers tight end Austin Seferian-Jenkins is reportedly not expected to play Sunday due to a shoulder injury, according to Michael Fabiano of NFL Network.
The Buccaneers face the New York Giants on Sunday and will look to former Giants tight end Brandon Myers to step up in his absence. Seferian-Jenkins is officially listed as questionable and is unlikely to play Sunday, but a source has stated that the coaches want to test him pregame before ruling him out, according to ESPN's Adam Schefter.
The Buccaneers will look to move the ball over the field, as the Giants have the worst pass defense in the NFL. Seferian-Jenkins logged a full practice Friday, but it looks like the team will play it safe with their top tight end.
The second year tight end is a big weapon for quarterback Jameis Winston and already has 139 receiving yards and two touchdowns this season. Myers has seen little action with the Buccaneers, but he has nine catches on the season and will look to add a couple more receptions Sunday afternoon.
The Buccaneers will also be without top wide receiver Vincent Jackson for a second consecutive game this weekend. With both Jackson and Seferian-Jenkins out, look for Tampa Bay to target wide receiver Mike Evans, as he is their biggest playmaker left on the field Sunday.
While the Buccaneers will be without some key pieces, Giants wide receiver Rueben Randle will reportedly play, according to NFL reporter Ian Rapoport. Randle was listed as questionable with a hamstring injury, but it looks like their second receiver will suit up for Sunday's game.
