Who Should I Start? Chris Godwin Jr. or Puka Nacua

Thursday, December 4, 6:06 PM

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.

Sunday, December 7, 8:18 PM

Los Angeles Rams wide receiver Puka Nacua caught seven of his 11 targets for 167 yards and two touchdowns during Sunday's Week 14 win over the Arizona Cardinals. Nacua looked terrific in this divisional battle, scoring touchdowns of 28 and 31 yards. This was his first multi-touchdown game of the year, and he finished just three yards shy of his season-high in receiving yards. The 24-year-old is a top-three fantasy receiver in 2025 despite dealing with an injury near the middle of the season. He's known for being a high-yardage, high-volume receiver, but he's a major touchdown threat, so Sunday's explosive game was a welcome surprise. He should continue to be deployed as a high-end WR1 in all leagues ahead of Week 15 against the Detroit Lions, which will be a revenge game opportunity for Rams quarterback Matthew Stafford.