Tristan Wirfs Injured, Buccaneers Face Challenges

Tampa Bay Buccaneers' left tackle Tristan Wirfs sustained a knee injury during their Week 10 game against the San Francisco 49ers, believed to be an MCL sprain, as reported by multiple sources including Ian Rapoport of NFL Network and ESPN's Jeremy Fowler. Initial fears of a more severe injury were alleviated, but Wirfs will undergo further testing, including an MRI, to confirm the diagnosis. Despite being ruled out for the remainder of the game, the Buccaneers are hopeful that the injury will not sideline him for long, potentially allowing for a return after their Week 11 bye. The injury occurred while Wirfs was blocking 49ers' defensive end Nick Bosa. His absence poses a significant challenge for a Buccaneers team already struggling with a four-game losing streak and several other injuries, including those of wide receivers Chris Godwin and Mike Evans. Justin Skule stepped in as a temporary replacement for Wirfs during the game.