The Tampa Bay Buccaneers have made a last-minute decision to sit another key starter against the Pittsburgh Steelers. This article originally appeared on Steelers Now: Buccaneers to Sit Another Key Starter vs.

Dec 29, 2024; Tampa, Florida, USA; Tampa Bay Buccaneers wide receiver Mike Evans (13) celebrates after catching a pass for a two point conversion against the Carolina Panthers in the second quarter at Raymond James Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Nathan Ray Seebeck-Imagn Images / Nathan Ray Seebeck-Imagn Images

Outside of those three, the rest of the starters are expected to play. Star wide receiver Chris Godwin and offensive tackle Tristan Wires are hurt, so they will not play, either. The Steelers will trot out mostly backups, opting to sit their starters for the second straight week.

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