The Tampa Bay Buccaneers will be without wide receiver Sterling Shepard for their upcoming game against the Carolina Panthers due to hamstring and foot injuries. Shepard has been a key player in the slot since Chris Godwin's injury, averaging 4.6 targets per game over the last eight games. His absence opens up opportunities for other players on the team, particularly wide receivers Mike Evans and Jalen McMillan, as well as running backs Bucky Irving and Rachaad White.