Bucs expect Antoine Winfield, Lavonte David to play Monday night

Tampa Bay Buccaneers injury updates

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers are expected to get a boost to their defense on Monday night when they host the New Orleans Saints. Cornerback Antoine Winfield Jr. and linebacker Lavonte David are both expected to play after missing last week's game with injuries.

Winfield's status

Winfield has been dealing with a hamstring injury, but he practiced in full on Friday and is expected to be ready to go against the Saints. He is a key part of the Buccaneers' defense, and his return will be a big boost.

David's status

David has been dealing with an ankle injury, but he also practiced in full on Friday and is expected to play. He is one of the best linebackers in the NFL, and his return will be a big boost to the Buccaneers' defense.

Other injuries

The Buccaneers are also expected to be without wide receiver Julio Jones (knee) and running back Leonard Fournette (foot) on Monday night. Both players missed last week's game, and they are still not ready to return.

Outlook for the game

The Buccaneers are favored to beat the Saints on Monday night, even with the injuries to Jones and Fournette. The Saints are a struggling team, and the Buccaneers should be able to win if they can get enough pressure on quarterback Andy Dalton.