Tampa Bay Buccaneers kicker Matt Bryant is expected to play against the Green Bay Packers on Sunday despite the death of his young son earlier this week.

Bryant is officially listed as questionable, but the St Petersburg Times reported on its website on Saturday that the 33-year-old veteran is expected to play.

Bryant's wife, Melissa, found their three-month-old son, Matthew Tryson Bryant, unresponsive on Wednesday morning.

"Melissa and I are overcome with the amount of support we have received from the community during this difficult time," Matt Bryant noted in a statement earlier this week.

"Tryson enriched our lives for the short time that he was with us and we will never forget his smile. We know Tryson's death has deeply touched the community and we appreciate the love and prayers from our Buccaneers fans."

It is unclear who will kick for the Buccaneers if Bryant opts not to play, as he is the only place kicker on the current roster.