Who Should I Start? Chris Godwin or Marvin Mims Jr.

Thursday, September 4, 7:32 PM

Tampa Bay Buccaneers wide receiver Chris Godwin (ankle) remained absent from practice for the second straight day on Thursday heading into the Week 1 season opener this Sunday against the division-rival Atlanta Falcons. Although Godwin avoided the Physically Unable to Perform list to open the regular season, he will inevitably be ruled out for Week 1 on Friday and may not be able to make his 2025 debut until Week 5 or later after disclocating his ankle in Week 7 of last year. The 29-year-old figures to be a big part of Tampa's passing attack whenever he makes his way back, which makes him worth stashing in an IR spot in all fantasy formats, but it's probably going to be a while before we see Godwin back on the field. In the meantime, rookie first-rounder Emeka Egbuka should be an every-week starter in fantasy as the WR2 behind Mike Evans.

Wednesday, September 3, 7:13 PM

Denver Broncos wide receiver Marvin Mims Jr. (thigh) was listed as a full participant in the team's first official injury report on Wednesday ahead of their Week 1 contest on Sunday against the Tennessee Titans, according to Aric DiLalla of DenverBroncos.com. Mims left practice early last Thursday but was able to return to the field on Monday. Barring a setback, the 23-year-old should be just fine for the season opener in Denver this weekend. The former second-rounder became a much bigger part of the Broncos' offense in the second half of last year and finished with 39 receptions on 52 targets for 503 yards and six touchdowns in 17 regular-season games (two starts). Mims is lined up to open the year as the WR2 behind Courtland Sutton, but tight end Evan Engram, rookie receiver Pat Bryant and Troy Franklin will all be vying for targets. Mims is a boom/bust WR5/flex in deeper fantasy leagues.