Tampa Bay Buccaneers wide receiver Chris Godwin Jr. (leg) is getting healthier following a fractured fibula that he suffered back in Week 5. Godwin returned from his fibula injury in the Week 12 loss to the Los Angeles Rams to catch two of his four targets for just nine yards. The 29-year-old saw the field more in last week's win over the Arizona Cardinals and caught three of five targets for a season-high 78 yards. He was still limited with his leg injury in Wednesday's practice, but he upgraded to a full practice on Thursday and should continue to see his role grow as he heads into the Week 14 divisional game against the New Orleans Saints. Godwin has WR3/flex appeal for fantasy managers in his third game back, although his target share could be negatively affected if Mike Evans (collarbone) comes off IR to play for the first time since breaking his collarbone in Week 7.
Dec 4, 2025 6:06 PM EST
Tampa Bay Buccaneers wide receiver Chris Godwin Jr. (leg) looked much better in his second game back from a fibula fracture in Week 13, hauling in three of five targets for 78 yards in the 20-17 victory over the Arizona Cardinals. Godwin suffered a gruesome leg injury in 2024, which affected his early-season play in 2025. The veteran receiver took some time to recover and get back to his normal self before the playoffs, and it paid off in Week 13. With injuries ravaging the Buccaneers' receiving corps, including Godwin, Mike Evans, and Jalen McMillan, the door is open for Godwin to have a role in fantasy lineups this week. The Buccaneers face the New Orleans Saints in Week 14, who Godwin has tormented in his NFL career. In Godwin's last six games against the Saints, he's averaged 95 receiving yards and 20.9 PPR fantasy points per game. With an improved target share moving forward, Godwin is shaping up to be a starting option in Week 14.
Dec 4, 2025 10:30 AM EST
Tampa Bay Buccaneers wide receiver Chris Godwin Jr. (leg) remains on the team's injury report and was listed as limited in practice on Wednesday, according to FOX Sports' Greg Auman. Godwin may stay on the injury report the rest of the year for maintenance purposes as he comes back from a fractured fibula that he suffered back in Week 5. The 29-year-old pass-catcher returned in Week 12 and has five catches on nine targets for 87 yards in his two games back. He was on the field more in last week's win over the Arizona Cardinals and had three catches on five targets for a season-high 78 yards. Although Mike Evans' (collarbone) impending return from Injured Reserve will take a little steam out of Godwin's rest-of-season outlook, he should still be a pretty key weapon for quarterback Baker Mayfield in the passing game. Consider him a viable WR3/flex option in fantasy for a Week 14 battle against the division-rival New Orleans Saints.
Dec 3, 2025 6:38 PM EST
Tampa Bay Buccaneers wide receiver Chris Godwin Jr. saw a steady increase in workload during Week 13's 20-17 win over the visiting Arizona Cardinals, reeling in 3-of-5 passes for 78 yards. The veteran saw a decent uptick in snap share this past weekend, eclipsing 50% of plays, and notching a team- and season-high with his yardage total. It's an encouraging outing for Godwin Jr., who has spent most of the season battling ankle and fibula injuries. He should continue to see his involvement rise over the coming weeks as he's further removed from the latter, and may hold some fantasy value yet down the stretch. The Penn State product's roster percentage is at one of its lowest rates in years, so now is a good time for fantasy managers to buy back in, particularly with a solid matchup in the New Orleans Saints slated for Week 14.
Dec 1, 2025 12:09 PM EST
Tampa Bay Buccaneers wide receiver Chris Godwin Jr. (leg) will suit up for the second straight week after missing five games due to a leg injury. Godwin was limited last week as he played only 36 percent of the offensive snaps. During that time, Godwin hauled in two of his four targets for nine yards in the loss to the Los Angeles Rams. The expectation is that Godwin will see a larger workload going forward. However, it's unknown how well the Bucs will do passing the ball with Baker Mayfield (shoulder) dealing with an AC joint injury. Godwin wasn't impressive when he was healthy earlier in the season. Fantasy managers should put him on the flex radar for this upcoming matchup against the Arizona Cardinals.
Nov 29, 2025 9:12 AM EST
Tampa Bay Buccaneers wide receiver Chris Godwin (leg) was a limited participant in practice on Friday but has been cleared from the final Week 13 injury report and will play on Sunday against the visiting Arizona Cardinals, according to the team's official website. The Buccaneers still have Godwin on their injury report after he returned in Week 12 for the first time since fracturing his fibula in Week 5. The 29-year-old only played 36% of the offensive snaps and caught two passes for nine yards in the Sunday night loss to the Los Angeles Rams as the team eased him back into the offense. He was limited on Wednesday and Friday but had a full session on Thursday. Tampa is expected to get Godwin more involved this weekend in a good matchup against Arizona, making him a more palatable, albeit still risky WR4/flex for fantasy managers in Week 13.
Nov 28, 2025 7:24 PM EST
Tampa Bay Buccaneers wide receiver Chris Godwin (leg) was listed as a limited practice participant on Wednesday, according to Rick Stroud of the Tampa Bay Times. Godwin returned in Sunday night's loss to the Los Angeles Rams for the first time since suffering a fractured fibula in Week 5, but he's still being limited in practice as a precaution. In his first game back, Godwin played only 36% of the offensive snaps and caught two of four targets for nine yards. The 29-year-old shouldn't be in any real danger of missing this Sunday's Week 13 contest against the visiting Arizona Cardinals, and he should see more playing time in his second game back. However, Godwin should be viewed as more of a WR4/5 for fantasy purposes as he gets his legs underneath him, and he'll be a receiver to fade for a second straight week if quarterback Baker Mayfield (shoulder) is unable to play.
Nov 26, 2025 5:48 PM EST
Tampa Bay Buccaneers wide receiver Chris Godwin (leg) looked "fine" in practice on Wednesday, according to Greg Auman of Fox Sports. The 29-year-old returned in Week 12 from a long injury layoff due to a leg injury and recorded two catches for nine yards on four targets in his team's blowout loss to the Los Angeles Rams. Godwin played just 36% of Tampa Bay's offensive snaps against the Rams, but Buccaneers head coach Todd Bowles said earlier this week that the team plans to ramp up his usage going forward. Across the three games he's been healthy for this season, Godwin has recorded eight catches for 61 yards on 18 targets. He's dealt with persistent lower-body issues since suffering a dislocated ankle in October 2024, so it's wise for fantasy managers to proceed with caution until Godwin proves he can maintain health for an extended stretch. Godwin remains tough to trust heading into the Buccaneers' Week 13 matchup against the Arizona Cardinals, particularly with starting Bucs quarterback Baker Mayfield's (shoulder) status in question due to a shoulder injury.
Nov 26, 2025 11:43 AM EST
Tampa Bay Buccaneers head coach Todd Bowles said that wide receiver Chris Godwin came out of Sunday night's loss to the Los Angeles Rams fine, and the plan is to "ramp up his usage" for the next game in Week 13 against the Arizona Cardinals, according to Scott Smith of Buccaneers.com. Godwin played on Sunday night for the first time since fracturing his fibula back in Week 5. The 29-year-old pass-catcher was eased in, playing only 36% of the offensive snaps while catching two of his four targets for just nine yards. It's good news for his fantasy managers that his role will grow moving forward, but the problem is that starting quarterback Baker Mayfield might have to miss time with an AC joint sprain in his left shoulder. The Bucs have a good matchup upcoming against Arizona, but Godwin will be tough to trust in fantasy on Sunday if Mayfield is out.
Nov 24, 2025 4:02 PM EST
Tampa Bay Buccaneers wide receiver Chris Godwin (fibula) is officially active for Sunday Night Football against the Los Angeles Rams in Week 12. He had been listed as questionable after practicing in a limited capacity this past Friday. Godwin has appeared in just two games this season, registering three catches for 26 yards in each of them. His latest absence spanned five games, but he's returning at a perfect time for the Bucs, who'll need all the help they can get against a strong Rams defense. Los Angeles has allowed the fourth-fewest touchdowns and 12th-fewest fantasy points to wide receivers in 2025. Godwin ranks as an RB3/flex in his role behind Emeka Egbuka.
Nov 23, 2025 8:02 PM EST
Tampa Bay Buccaneers wide receiver Chris Godwin (leg) will return to action for just his third game of the season during Sunday's Week 12 contest against the Los Angeles Rams. Godwin reportedly suffered a hairline fibula fracture back in Week 5, resulting in a five-game absence. He's now back in action for Sunday's game and will operate as the Bucs' No. 2 receiver alongside Emeka Egbuka. Godwin has just six catches for 52 yards across his two healthy games earlier this season, so he'll look to return to his 2024 form from before his season-ending ankle injuries. He was off to an otherworldly start last year, catching 50 passes for 576 yards and five touchdowns over seven games. If Godwin can return to that level of play, he'll be a weekly top-10 receiver in fantasy football. For now, though, he ranks as the overall WR48 in RotoBaller's Week 12 fantasy rankings.
Nov 23, 2025 10:18 AM EST
Tampa Bay Buccaneers wide receiver Chris Godwin (leg) is anticipated to have his snap count limited for Sunday's road matchup with the Los Angeles Rams, according to Jeremy Fowler of ESPN. Fowler notes that the Pennsylvania native "will likely be on something of a pitch count," as the team manages his reps following a five-game layoff. It makes sense that Tampa Bay would be cautious with the veteran's playing time, considering he's only appeared in two games thus far while working back from ankle and fibula injuries. For this week at least, teammates Tez Johnson and Sterling Shepard will run behind Emeka Egbuka for the majority of snaps. If everything goes to plan, one, if not both, Johnson and Shepard would see a decrease in playing time moving forward as Godwin puts time between him and his injury. He's a shaky play in his first game back.
Nov 23, 2025 12:30 AM EST
Tampa Bay Buccaneers wide receiver Chris Godwin (leg) is expected to play in Sunday's Week 12 contest against the Los Angeles Rams, according to Dianna Russini of The Athletic. The 29-year-old has missed a total of eight games this season, including five in a row. Through two contests, he has 14 targets, but just six receptions for 52 yards. Upon his return, Godwin will step into a high-volume role alongside rookie standout Emeka Egbuka. Both have mid-range WR1 upside against the Rams, but it remains to be seen whether they can co-exist in this Bucs offense. Godwin underperformed in the two games for which he was healthy, and he was the No. 2 receiver in both of those games, too. He should be viewed as a low-end WR3/flex play this week.
Nov 22, 2025 10:13 AM EST
Tampa Bay Buccaneers wide receiver Chris Godwin (leg) is currently considered questionable for the Week 12 matchup against the Los Angeles Rams. It sounds like Godwin is trending in the right direction ahead of this Sunday night matchup. Godwin has missed the last five games due a fibula injury. The organization has already said that Godwin is going to be limited, assuming he does suit up. That being said, Godwin will be a risky start in fantasy formats this weekend. It's uncertain how much he's going to play or be involved in the passing attack. When healthy, Godwin can be a viable contributor to this offense, especially with Mike Evans (collarbone) likely done for the season. At best, Godwin is a low-end flex option for Week 12, but fantasy managers should continue to stay tuned for more updates on his health.
Nov 21, 2025 5:41 PM EST
Tampa Bay Buccaneers wide receiver Chris Godwin (leg) is officially listed as questionable to play in Sunday night's game against the hosting Los Angeles Rams, according to Scott Smith of Buccaneers.com. Godwin returned to practice last week for the first time since injuring his fibula in Week 5. This week, he had a full practice on Thursday sandwiched between two limited showings on Wednesday and Friday. Head coach Todd Bowles said on Friday that the 29-year-old is on track to make his return in Week 12. Godwin only played in seven games last year due to a gruesome dislocated ankle he suffered in Week 7, and he's only played in two games in 2025, so if he does return on Sunday night, his snaps are going to be limited. It makes Godwin a fade candidate if he's active, but he deserves to be stashed in most fantasy leagues with four 1,000-yard seasons under his belt in his NFL career.
Nov 21, 2025 5:36 PM EST
Tampa Bay Buccaneers head coach Todd Bowles said that wide receiver Chris Godwin (leg) is trending toward playing on Sunday night against the Los Angeles Rams in Week 12, according to Greg Auman of FOX Sports. Godwin has not played since injuring his fibula in Week 5, but he was able to practice in full on Thursday and appears ready to return this weekend. The 29-year-old has only played in two games in 2025 after suffering a serious ankle dislocation in Week 7 of the 2024 season. The Bucs have already said that Godwin will have his snaps limited in his first game back after the long layoff, so we wouldn't recommend starting him in fantasy if he's active on Sunday night in a tough matchup on the road. Still, fantasy managers should have Godwin rostered in most leagues for the stretch run, as he figures to be a key target for quarterback Baker Mayfield with Mike Evans (collarbone) likely done for the year.
Nov 21, 2025 1:07 PM EST
Tampa Bay Buccaneers wide receiver Chris Godwin (leg) notched another practice session on Friday as he and the team prepare for a Sunday night matchup with the hosting Los Angeles Rams in Week 12. The 29-year-old logged a full practice on Thursday for the first time since Week 5 as he attempts to make his way back from a fibula injury that's caused him to miss their last five games. While Godwin's status for Friday's session wasn't detailed, another uncapped practice would presumably put him on track to suit up, barring any setbacks over the next two days. The Buccaneers may limit his snaps on Sunday, but it'd be hard to sit the veteran if he's active, considering he'd be an instant boost to the team's pass attack. We'll know more about his designation for this weekend over the coming hours.
Nov 21, 2025 11:26 AM EST
Tampa Bay Buccaneers wide receiver Chris Godwin (leg) practiced in full on Thursday and could play on Sunday night against the Los Angeles Rams, according to Rick Stroud of the Tampa Bay Times. It is the first time that Godwin has been a full participant in practice since injuring his fibula way back in Week 5. He returned to practice for the first time last week, putting in three limited sessions, before being ruled out for the Week 11 loss to the Buffalo Bills. The Bucs could be getting both Godwin and running back Bucky Irving (foot, shoulder) back for a big game this weekend in L.A., but if they return, they will both have their snaps limited due to their long absences. The 29-year-old Godwin should eventually be a top target for quarterback Baker Mayfield, especially with Mike Evans (collarbone) likely done for the regular season, but it might take him a week or two to get back up to full speed.
Nov 20, 2025 6:54 PM EST
Tampa Bay Buccaneers wide receiver Chris Godwin (leg) was spotted at Thursday's practice, per FOX Sports' Greg Auman. The veteran's practice status was not detailed. Although Godwin was not seen at Wednesday's session, he was out there in a limited capacity, a trend that's continued since he hit the field ahead of their Week 11 loss to Buffalo. As it stands, it's unknown if the ninth-year pro will be active for this Sunday's road outing with the Los Angeles Rams. Considering how the Buccaneers have handled him thus far in the season, it's fair to wonder if he came back from his 2024 ankle injury at too expedited a pace. If he can't suit up again, fantasy managers can expect Emeka Egbuka (illness), Tez Johnson, and Sterling Shepard (shoulder) to remain the team's top three wideouts.
Nov 20, 2025 12:12 PM EST
Tampa Bay Buccaneers wide receiver Chris Godwin (leg) was given a limited tag in Wednesday's practice. Godwin wasn't seen during the portion of practice open to the media, but he eventually got in some work as he continues to work his way back from a fibular injury that has kept him out since Week 5. The 29-year-old was also limited in three practices last week before he was ruled out for the Week 11 loss to the Buffalo Bills. Head coach Todd Bowles said earlier this week that Godwin was "ramping up" his activity level, but he's probably going to need to upgrade to a full practice on Thursday or Friday to have a realistic chance at returning to action on Sunday night against the Los Angeles Rams. With only two games played so far in 2025, Godwin will most likely be eased back into the offense when he's cleared, which might not be for another couple of weeks.
Nov 19, 2025 8:11 PM EST
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