If the reality of how bad the injuries suffered by Tampa Bay Buccaneers stars Bucky Irving and Chris Godwin were, this might be the week that finally seals the deal.
Irving and Godwin were ruled out for a massive Week 11 road game against the Buffalo Bills on Friday, marking Tampa Bay’s eighth game without Godwin this season due to a fibula injury and their sixth game without Irving due to a shoulder injury.
“Bucs coach Todd Bowles told reporters that RB Bucky Irving and WR Chris Godwin are both out for Sunday,” NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport wrote on his official X account on Friday, November 14. “But progress this week … “
The Buccaneers are 6-3 and still in first place in the NFC South Division but staring down a killer string of road games against Super Bowl contenders, and doing so right after a disappointing, 28-23 home loss to the New England Patriots in Week 10.
After facing the Bills, the Buccaneers head to the West Coast to face the Los Angeles Rams — arguably the NFC favorite at this point in the season
“Despite logging three straight days of practice, Buccaneers RB Bucky Irving (shoulder) has been ruled OUT and won’t play Sunday vs the Bills,” NFL reporter Arye Pulli wrote on his official X account. “Chris Godwin has also been ruled out once again.”
Anyone unlucky enough to see Godwin’s gruesome injury on Monday Night Football against the Baltimore Ravens 13 months ago probably knew right then it was going to be awhile before he saw a football field again.
Godwin underwent surgery on his dislocated left ankle and things checked out afterward to the point that not only did the Buccaneers sign him to a new, 3-year, $66 million contract in March but the Patriots went so far as to try and sign Godwin for a deal worth a reported $90 million.
Problems started to arise when news broke Godwin needed a second surgery to fix the ankle — further extending the amount of time he needed to recover. Still, the Buccaneers brought him back for a Week 4 loss to the Philadelphia Eagles and a Week 5 win over the Seattle Seahawks before putting him back on the shelf after “irritation” with that same injury.
Godwin’s injury has now cost him 19 combined regular season and playoff games — 2 more than a whole regular season.
The big questions that remain are what went wrong with the surgeries, why the Buccaneers still signed Godwin to such a large contract if there were problems and why did they bring him back so early instead of just putting him on injured reserve?
Irving’s injury recovery process got off to a weird start, which included him not coming clean that he was hurt when he should have.
“Turns out that Buccaneers RB Bucky Irving’s shoulder injury, which he did not report to the team until Tuesday last week, is more of an issue than his sprained foot, per sources,” ESPN’s Adam Schefter wrote on his official X account on October 5. “Irving is dealing with a shoulder subluxation that is expected to sideline him at least two weeks. Irving will not play today vs.
By Owen Crisafulli | November 14, 2025
LOS ANGELES, CA — The Los Angeles Rams are about to be hit by a bombshell that could change the course of their season — and it has nothing to do with their play on the field. Alaric Jackson, the Rams’ key starting left tackle, has found himself embroiled in a scandal that’s sending shockwaves through the NFL. A lawsuit was filed on Thursday alleging Jackson secretly filmed a woman during a private encounter — and now the Rams are scrambling to address the potential fallout.
McVay’s Jaw-Dropping Response to Lawsuit
In an exclusive statement, Rams head coach Sean McVay revealed he was “shocked” by the legal drama surrounding Jackson, calling it “the most bizarre situation I’ve ever dealt with.” McVay, typically calm under pressure, couldn’t hide his concern as he told reporters: “This isn’t just a legal issue, this is personal. I can’t talk about everything, but this is something we’ve been forced to handle privately. Let’s just say, not everything is as it seems.” The comment left many wondering if there was more to this story than meets the eye.
Rams’ Star Tackle Under Fire — Will He Be Sidelined for Week 11?
Despite the lawsuit, McVay hinted that Jackson will still start in Week 11 against the Seattle Seahawks, one of the most important games of the season. But insiders suggest the decision might not be that simple. “If Jackson is distracted or this lawsuit affects him mentally, it could be catastrophic for the team,” an anonymous source close to the Rams told us. “Seattle’s defense could eat him alive if his head’s not in the game.”
Jackson, who signed a massive $57 million extension earlier this year, has been one of the league’s most reliable linemen, but this off-field mess raises serious questions about his future in Los Angeles. And fans are starting to wonder: will McVay’s faith in Jackson cost the Rams a chance at the playoffs?
The Truth Behind the Scandal — What We Know So Far
The lawsuit against Jackson alleges that he secretly filmed a woman during a private moment and later taunted her with the video. The incident comes just a year after Jackson was suspended for violating the NFL’s personal conduct policy. Now, with this new bombshell, could Jackson face even more severe punishment? The NFL has remained tight-lipped, but rumors are swirling that the league may step in again — and Jackson’s future in the league could be on the line.
Is Alaric Jackson’s Career in Jeopardy?
Sources close to the situation claim Jackson is “absolutely shaken” by the legal battle and that his future with the Rams is uncertain. Will the team stick by their star lineman, or is this the beginning of the end for his career in Los Angeles?
The Rams have yet to make any further comments, but the situation continues to unfold. Could this scandal be the secret weapon Seattle needs to knock the Rams out of playoff contention?
The NFL world is watching. Stay tuned.