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Tampa Bay Buccaneers' Mike Evans, Leonard Fournette active; Julio Jones inactive

Tampa Bay Buccaneers wide receiver Mike Evans (calf) and running back Leonard Fournette (hamstring), who both were listed as questionable, are active Sunday against the New Orleans Saints.

Wide receiver Julio Jones (knee), however, is inactive.

Offensive tackle Donovan Smith, nursing an elbow injury, also is inactive, but fellow OT Tristan Wirfs (abdominal) is active.

Smith suffered a hyperextended right elbow against the Dallas Cowboys last week, leaving the game in the second quarter. Backup swing tackle Josh Wells, who has been practicing in Smith's spot all week, was set to start as Smith missed his third contest in 112 career games.

Wide receiver Chris Godwin had previously been ruled out due to a hamstring injury he suffered against Dallas.

The Buccaneers haven't won in New Orleans in the regular season since Dec. 31, 2017. In their seven consecutive regular-season losses to the Saints, they have been outscored 210-108. The Buccaneers' lone win in that span came during the 2020 postseason, when they defeated the Saints 30-20 in the NFC divisional playoff.

ESPN's Jenna Laine contributed to this report.