Tampa Bay received encouraging injury updates on several key players as the Buccaneers prepare for a pivotal matchup with Carolina.

A concussion, hamstring injury and broken collarbone have limited Mike Evans to five games this season, making the 1,000-yard mark unreachable with three weeks to play. It's a reality the Bucs WR knew was coming.

Unfortunately for the Bucs though, they didn't walk away with the win and that's because they totally imploded in a stunning 29-28 loss that knocked them into second place in the NFC South. The Falcons committed a franchise-record 19 penalties, they missed TWO two-point conversions in the fourth quarter, and yet, they somehow still won.

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers are still in control of their destiny to win the NFC South after losing two close games against the New Orleans Saints and Atlanta Falcons.

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers are a National Football League team that plays in the NFC South division. The Buccaneers have won one Super Bowl title over the course of their history.

Amid another lost season for the Falcons, Kirk Cousins delivered a night he and his team won't soon forget. Atlanta rallied from 14 points down in the fourth quarter for a stunning 29-28 win over the Buccaneers. Zane Gonzalez nailed a 43-yard field goal as time expired to cap an incredible rally.

Losing to the Falcons was a tough blow for Tampa Bay's playoff hopes. There is still time to work back into the playoff picture, but the Buccaneers are going to need to beat the Carolina Panthers. They will face the Panthers twice in the final four games of the regular season.

Tampa Bay Buccaneers defensive end Calijah Kancey reveals whether or not he can return this season from a torn pectoral injury in this one-on-one interview.