Who Should I Start? Chris Godwin or Ricky Pearsall

Monday, November 17, 12:57 PM

Tampa Bay Buccaneers head coach Todd Bowles said on Monday that wide receiver Chris Godwin (leg) will be worked in more in practice this week and will be re-evaluated at the end of the week, according to the Pewter Report. Is it possible that Godwin will be ready to play in Week 12 versus the Los Angeles Rams? Potentially, but the Bucs will make that determination later in the week, depending on how much the 29-year-old can do and how he responds to more physical activity. He didn't make his 2025 debut until Week 4 following a season-ending ankle dislocation in Week 7 of last year, and then he injured his fibula in Week 5 of this year. Godwin should have a big role in Tampa's passing attack when he's cleared to return, next to rookies Emeka Egbuka and Tez Johnson, but the team is taking a cautious approach. Don't be surprised if Godwin misses another week.

Saturday, November 15, 5:11 AM

San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Ricky Pearsall (knee) has no designation on the team's final injury report ahead of their divisional clash with the Arizona Cardinals in Week 11. When San Francisco last faced Arizona, in Week 3, Pearsall had his most productive game of the season, catching eight of 11 targets for 117 receiving yards. Jauan Jennings and George Kittle both missed that game due to injury, making Pearsall the focus of the 49ers' passing attack. With all three pass-catchers now healthy, there will be less work for Pearsall, but he could see better production as the defense won't be able to focus their efforts on any one player. Pearsall's return coincides with that of Brock Purdy (toe), who provides a slight bump to the prospects of San Francisco's skill players. Pearsall projects as a borderline WR3/4 in Week 11 with the upside that comes with being his team's preferred deep threat.