Is Rachaad White playing vs Saints? Buccaneers RB's status revealed for Week 6 divisional clash

On Sunday, Rachaad White and the Tampa Bay Buccaneers travel to the Mercedes-Benz Superdome to take on NFC South rivals New Orleans Saints. It's a massive game for the visitors, who are not only looking to keep pace with but potentially usurp the Atlanta Falcons, who are atop the division standings.

The Buccaneers are coming off a disappointing 36-30 overtime loss to the Falcons. They are looking to bounce back with a win over the Saints but will likely have to do it without Rachaad White.

The running back's name showed up on the team's extensive injury report on Wednesday, as he's reportedly battling a foot injury.

Per recent reports, though, White has been listed as inactive for the Week 6 game.

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Will Rachaad White play in Week 6 vs. the Saints?

According to the Buccaneers' injury report, Rachaad White was a limited participant in practice on Wednesday and didn't participate on Thursday and Friday. His injury seemingly exacerbated, and his status for the game against the Saints was listed as doubtful at the time of writing.

He will fly to New Orleans with the team and will likely undergo a fitness test in the morning to determine whether he can suit up and play. While he may be fit enough to play limited snaps, the Buccaneers will likely avoid the risk of his injury worsening and him missing multiple games.

It's a massive blow to Tampa Bay, who have the 13th-fewest rushing yards in the league and will be up against the eighth-best run defense in the league without its first-choice running back.

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Rachaad White stats: RB's injury depletes struggling rushing attack

Through five games, White has 51 ball carries for 187 rushing yards but is yet to get in the endzone. Rookie Bucky Irving has posted better numbers — 247 rushing yards and one touchdown on 44 carries in five outings — but the team has shown more faith in the 25-year-old.

If White misses the game on Sunday, the onus will be on Irving to carry the rushing unit. It'll also put pressure on Baker Mayfield, who will likely have to do the bulk of the work and win the game with his arm.

How the Buccaneers cope with White's potential absence remains to be seen.