The Bucs head into their Week 9 game against the Bears at Soldier Field in relatively good health. The official gameday inactives list reflects that, with outside linebacker Yaya Diaby the lone impact player who is set to miss Sunday night’s primetime contest in chilly Chicago.

That, of course, comes as no surprise. News broke early in the week that Diaby has a Grade 2 MCL sprain, which will cost him some time. Tampa Bay then officially ruled Diaby out on its final injury report of the week.

In Diaby’s absence, the Bucs will rely more heavily on the rotation of Rueben Bain Jr., David Walker, Al-Quadin Muhammad and Anthony Nelson.

In better news for Tampa Bay, second-year wide receiver Emeka Egbuka will return to action, as expected, after missing the team’s wins over Carolina and Atlanta.

Bucs WR Emeka Egbuka – Photo by: Cliff Welch/PR

That means quarterback Baker Mayfield will have his full complement of weapons as he and offensive coordinator Zac Robinson try to get the passing game on track in an effort to bring some balance to the offense. Egbuka wasn’t off to the most productive start before his foot injury and concussion cost him two games, but he’s only 3 yards behind Chris Godwin Jr. for the team lead.

Through six games, Egbuka has a team-high 28 catches on 49 targets (also a team high, by some margin) for 240 yards (8.6 avg.) and a team-best two touchdowns. In his absence, Mayfield attempted only 11 passes in a win over the Panthers before an 0-for-3 day in the rainy win over the Falcons a week ago.

The Bucs will also have All-Pro left tackle Tristan Wirfs for Sunday night’s game against the Bears. He landed on the injury report Thursday afternoon with a toe injury and logged a limited practice Friday. Thankfully for Tampa Bay, though, he didn’t carry an injury designation into the weekend and is set to make his 100th regular season start with the team in primetime.

Here’s the full list of inactives for the Bucs in Week 9:

Bears Missing Key CB, No. 2 Running Back In Week 9 vs. Bucs

The Bears weren’t as fortunate as far as injury news ahead of Sunday night’s game at Soldier Field. After NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport reported earlier Sunday that rookie cornerback Malik Muhammad II was set to return to action after missing last Monday night’s game in Seattle with a toe injury, it turns out that won’t be the case after all.

Muhammad was included among Chicago’s inactives for Sunday’s game, and given that he was reportedly set to return, this comes as somewhat of a surprise and signals that he may not have been feeling good enough during pregame warmups to suit up for this one.

Muhammad had been off to a good start in his rookie season with 21 tackles (13 solo), a sack, two tackles for loss, five passes defensed and an interception through seven games.

Tyrique Stevenson Sr., who will be relied on more heavily in Muhammad’s absence, is wearing a splint on his injured thumb.

Chicago will also be without No. 2 running back Kyle Monangai. He is missing his fifth straight game with thumb and toe injuries. Through the first four weeks, he had rushed 60 times for 324 yards (5.4 avg.) and three touchdowns.

Kickoff for Sunday night’s game between the 3-5 Bucs and 6-2 Bears at Soldier Field is set for 8:20 p.m. ET.