Who Should I Start? Chris Godwin or Caleb Williams

Thursday, October 9, 12:29 PM

Tampa Bay Buccaneers wide receiver Chris Godwin (leg) was not seen at Thursday's portion of practice open to the media, according to River Wells of Bucs Gameday. Godwin also sat out the first practice of the week on Wednesday with a fibula injury, putting his status for Sunday's contest against the San Francisco 49ers in Week 6 in question. Mike Evans (hamstring) remains sidelined and is expected to miss another game this weekend, so if Godwin is out as well, Sterling Shepard would be the clear WR2 for quarterback Baker Mayfield behind impressive rookie first-rounder Emeka Egbuka. In addition to Shepard seeing an increased role, Tez Johnson and Ryan Miller would be in line for more offensive snaps if Godwin cannot play in Week 6. Godwin didn't make his 2025 debut until Week 4 after recovering from a dislocated ankle in Week 7 of last year. In his first two games this season, he has caught six of 14 targets for 52 scoreless yards.

Saturday, September 27, 11:58 AM

Chicago Bears quarterback Caleb Williams is off to a scorching start in his sophomore season. Williams is averaging 23.8 fantasy points per game, ranking as the QB3 behind only Lamar Jackson and Josh Allen. The arrival of head coach Ben Johnson has transformed the Bears' offense, and Williams is thriving in the system. Week 4 sets up as another strong spot. The Bears face the Las Vegas Raiders, who allowed the eighth-most fantasy points to quarterbacks in 2024. This year, they've already surrendered a 115+ QBR in back-to-back weeks, most recently getting lit up by Marcus Mariota and the Commanders for 41 points on offense. With elite efficiency, rushing upside, and a favorable matchup, Williams is locked in as a high-end QB1 for Week 4. Expect his early-season dominance to continue in Las Vegas.