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Bucs will be without Eric Wright

Steve Smith, Eric Wright

Carolina Panthers’ Steve Smith (89) runs after a catch as Tampa Bay Buccaneers’ Eric Wright (21) defends during the first half of an NFL football game in Charlotte, N.C., Sunday, Nov. 18, 2012. (AP Photo/Bob Leverone)

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The Bucs figured to have matchup problems against the Falcons pass offense anyway, and now they’ll be without thier best corner.

ESPN’s Sal Paolantonio reports that Bucs cornerback Eric Wright won’t play this week because of a sore Achilles.

So even with Julio Jones at less than 100 percent, the Bucs will have coverage issues.

E.J. Biggers is the lone remaining starter, with Leonard Johnson and LeQuan Lewis required to carry a heavier load today.