Buccaneers vs. Falcons 2013, Week 7: Live coverage, score updates and more

Tampa Bay Buccaneers running back Doug Martin is likely out for the season with a torn labrum in his shoulder, according to Mike Garafolo of FOX Sports.

Martin was injured Sunday in Tampa Bay’s loss to the Atlanta Falcons when he fell awkwardly on his shoulder in the end zone. Martin had an MRI on Monday morning which has apparently revealed the worse case scenario for Martin and the Buccaneers, who are still searching for their first win this season under embattled coach Greg Schiano.

The second-year running back left Sunday’s game against the Atlanta Falcons when he was hit in the end zone and fell hard on his elbow. That put pressure on his shoulder, and Martin was forced out of the game. He did not return.

Starting Martin before he’s fully healed could be a dangerous move on short rest because of how instrumental he is to the future success of the team, but it might be a necessity given the desperation the 0-6 Buccaneers find themselves in.

The Bucs got the ball to start the second half and drove down the field, getting a big fourth down conversion inside the 5-yard line. Glennon hooked up with Jackson once again to cut Atlanta’s lead down to 24-17. Rodgers extended the Falcons lead with his second touchdown of the game. That was good enough for the Falcons to hold on as the Bucs drop to 0-7 on the season.

Harry Douglas was a big waiver pickup this week and did not disappoint, grabbing seven catches for 149 yards and a touchdown. On the other side, Vincent Jackson had a monster performance with 10 catches for 138 yards and two touchdowns.

Martin leaped for a jump ball in the end zone before falling on his arm after being struck in the shoulder by Falcons’ safety William Moore. Initially the defender received a penalty on the play, but referees reversed the decision on review. Martin went to the locker room and has been officially listed as “questionable” to return.

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At halftime, Douglas is shredding the Buccaneers’ defense, recording six catches for 140 yards and a touchdown. His big first half was highlighted by a 37-yard score, in which he broke wide open and made an easy catch from Matt Ryan.

Douglas has spent several years serving as Atlanta’s No. 3 receiver behind Jones and White, and has never had a real chance to step up until this week. He may not continue this torrid pace with the Falcons nursing a 24-10 lead, but they are sure to be pleased with his efforts on Sunday.

Here is the complete inactive list:

WR Roddy White, RB Steven Jackson, LT Sam Baker, TE Chase Coffman, SS Kemal Ishmael, OL Harland Gunn, DT Travian Robertson

And they’ll each have their own massive holes to fill when making a pick that could be in the top 10 next season.

The Bucs travel to Atlanta looking for their first win of the year, and if there’s a team that could blow a chance to beat an 0-5 team, it might be the Falcons. Which team comes out with a slightly brighter glimmer of hope, and which comes out with just more questions to answer for the fans?

Game Date/Time and Location: Sunday, Oct. 20, 1 p.m. ET at the Georgia Dome, Atlanta

TV schedule and distribution map: Fox; The506.com

Hampered by the ankle injury, White has failed to show the dominant receiving abilities he’s become known for in recent seasons. Through five games he has just 14 receptions, 129 yards and has yet to find the end zone.

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