Buccaneers' Chris Godwin: Active in Week 18, despite illness
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Godwin (illness) is listed as active Saturday against the Panthers, Scott Smith of the Buccaneers' official site reports.
Per Adam Schefter of ESPN, Tampa Bay added Godwin to its Week 18 injury report Saturday due to an illness but at the same time didn't give him a game status, implying that he was expected to play. Now that that has been confirmed, Godwin will be available as the Bucs seek a win, plus a Falcons loss or tie to the Saints on Sunday, to officially win the NFC South and thus the No. 4 playoff seed in the conference. He's logged between 64 and 96 percent of the offensive snaps over the last five games en route to a 24-291-2 line on 32 targets during that span.
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Buccaneers' Chris Godwin: Under the weather, playing Saturday
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Godwin was added to the Buccaneers' injury report due to an illness but does not have an injury status heading into Saturday's NFC South clash against the Panthers, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports.
The illness won't prevent Godwin from playing in Saturday's regular-season finale, which will determine who wins the NFC South division title and enters the playoffs as the conference's fourth seed. If Godwin's playing time is limited due to the illness, then Jalen McMillan and Emeka Egbuka would be in line to see more snaps on offense alongside Mike Evans. Godwin is coming off his best performance of the season in a Week 17 loss to the Dolphins, catching seven passes (on eight targets) for 108 yards and a touchdown.
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Buccaneers' Chris Godwin: Sleeper WRs
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Godwin was great in Week 17 at Miami with seven catches for 108 yards and a touchdown on eight targets, and he has now scored at least 14 PPR points in two of his past three games. He struggled in Week 16 at Carolina with five catches for 30 yards on six targets, but Godwin is worth using as a low-end starter in all leagues in this matchup. The Panthers have allowed six receivers to score at least 13.2 PPR points in their past five games, including Mike Evans in Week 16. And Evans has a great history against Carolina with 41 catches for 637 yards and eight touchdowns in his past six games against the Panthers. I'd also consider Jalen McMillan as a sleeper since he just had seven catches for 114 yards on nine targets against the Dolphins. The only receiver I would like to avoid is Emeka Egbuka, who has averaged 8.3 PPR points per game over his final 11 outings, including just one catch for 40 yards on two targets against Carolina in Week 16.
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Buccaneers' Chris Godwin: Ready for Sunday
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Godwin (fibula) doesn't have a designation for Sunday's game in Miami.
Godwin opened Week 17 prep Wednesday with a limited session due to his lingering fibula injury before being listed as a DNP for rest purposes on Thursday's estimated practice report. He then logged a full practice Friday, clearing him to suit up this weekend. Godwin has earned at least a 60 percent snap share in four straight games, a stretch in which he's tallied a 17-183-1 line on 24 targets.
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Buccaneers' Chris Godwin: Gets rest day Thursday
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Godwin (fibula/rest) was listed as a non-participant on Thursday's estimated injury report, per Brianna Dix of the Buccaneers' official site.
After Godwin was limited at Wednesday's practice due to his lingering fibula injury, he received a rest day one day later. Friday's practice report will reveal if he's able to enter the weekend without a designation for Sunday's game at Miami. Godwin has compiled a modest 19-192-1 line on 28 targets over the last five contests after sitting out Weeks 6-11.
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Buccaneers' Chris Godwin: Salvages night with TD
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Godwin brought in four of five targets for 20 yards and a touchdown in the Buccaneers' 29-28 loss to the Falcons on Thursday night. He also recorded a two-point conversion catch.
Godwin tied for second in receptions on the night for the Buccaneers, even with both Mike Evans and Jalen McMillan being active, and despite his very modest yardage total, he still delivered a serviceable fantasy night thanks to his three-yard TD grab and ensuing two-point conversion catch early in the fourth quarter. The TD was Godwin's first of the season, and he's now accumulated nine receptions over his last two games heading into a Week 16 road matchup against the Panthers on Sunday, Dec. 21.
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Buccaneers' Chris Godwin: Full participant Tuesday
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Godwin (fibula) was a full participant at the Buccaneers' walkthrough practice Tuesday.
Godwin opened the week getting listed as limited on the team's initial practice estimate Monday. The wide receiver caught a season-high five passes on eight targets for 55 yards in the team's 24-20 loss to the Saints on Sunday, and he'll look to keep it up during Thursday Night Football against Atlanta.
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Buccaneers' Chris Godwin: Limited on practice estimate
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Godwin (fibula) was listed as a limited participant on Monday's practice estimate, Greg Auman of Fox Sports reports.
Godwin continues to manage a fibula issue, but with no reported setbacks in Sunday's 24-20 loss to the Saints, the wideout's listed limitations Monday were presumably maintenance-related. Added context regarding Godwin's status for Thursday night's game against the Falcons will arrive Tuesday, but at this stage there's no reason to believe that his Week 15 availability is in danger.
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Buccaneers' Chris Godwin: Paces pass catchers in loss
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Godwin brought in five of eight targets for 55 yards in the Buccaneers' 24-20 loss to the Saints on Sunday.
Godwin led the Buccaneers in receptions, receiving yards and targets on an afternoon when Baker Mayfield threw for just 122 yards. The highlight of the veteran wideout's day came on a 32-yard reception in the first half, and Godwin now has an 8-133-0 line on 13 targets over the last two games after a quiet Week 12 return from a long absence against the Rams. Godwin will next face off with the Falcons' talented secondary in a Week 15 home matchup on Thursday night.
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Buccaneers' Chris Godwin: Full practice Thursday
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Godwin (fibula) practiced fully Thursday.
Godwin followed up Wednesday's limited walkthrough with no practice restrictions one day later, thereby clearing him for Sunday's contest against the Saints. The same can be said for QB Baker Mayfield (left shoulder) and RB Bucky Irving (shoulder), while Mike Evans (collarbone) and Jalen McMillan (neck) remained limited after the Buccaneers designated both for return from IR this week. There's a chance that one or both of Evans and McMillan are able to suit up this weekend, but if neither of them are activated, Godwin would continue to operate as one of Mayfield's top targets along with rookie WR Emeka Egbuka and TE Cade Otton, among others.
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Buccaneers' Chris Godwin: Limited walkthrough
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Godwin (fibula) was a limited participant at Wednesday's walkthrough.
At this point, Godwin's practice restrictions are merely related to maintenance as he tends to a lingering fibula injury. He's coming off his best performance of the season (3-78-0 on five targets) this past Sunday against the Cardinals, and he may soon be joined by one or both of Mike Evans (collarbone) and Jalen McMillan (neck) in the receiving corps after they were limited Wednesday after being designated for return from injured reserve. Friday's injury report will reveal if either of them have a chance to play Sunday against the Saints, while Godwin himself likely will be cleared before that point.
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Buccaneers' Chris Godwin: Best game of season Sunday
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Godwin brought in three of five targets for 78 yards in the Buccaneers' 20-17 win over the Cardinals on Sunday.
Godwin led the Buccaneers in receiving yards with a total that also served as a season high. The veteran wideout had a much more subdued performance in his Week 12 return from a five-game absence due to a fibula injury, but an increase in snaps and the ability of Baker Mayfield to play a full game helped Godwin's cause Sunday. Godwin, who also dropped a very catchable would-be touchdown pass from Baker Mayfield, should be in line for even more opportunity during a Week 14 home matchup against the Saints next Sunday.
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Buccaneers' Chris Godwin: Full listing Thursday
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Godwin (fibula) was listed as full on Thursday's injury report.
Godwin followed up Wednesday's limited walkthrough with all listed activity a day later, thereby paving the way for him to continue being a part of the Buccaneers' passing game Sunday versus the Cardinals. In his first action since Week 5 this past Sunday at the Rams after dealing with a fibula injury, Godwin operated with restrictions on his way to two catches (on four targets) for nine yards on a 36 percent snap share.
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Buccaneers' Chris Godwin: Limited at walkthrough
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Godwin (fibula) was a limited participant at Wednesday's walkthrough.
In his return to action this past Sunday at the Rams, Godwin took on a smaller workload than normal, logging a 34 percent snap share on his way to two catches (on four targets) for nine yards. His fibula injury continues to bother him, as evidenced by that and Wednesday's capped session, with Friday's injury report set to reveal if he has a designation for Sunday's game versus the Cardinals.
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Buccaneers' Chris Godwin: Two catches in return
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Godwin recorded two receptions on four targets for nine yards in Sunday's 34-7 loss to the Rams.
Godwin was active for only the third time this season and for the first time since Week 5. He had an underwhelming stat line, though the entire Tampa Bay offense was stifled. Godwin could see improved results in a Week 13 matchup against Arizona, though that will be very dependent on the ability of Baker Mayfield (shoulder) to suit up.
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Buccaneers' Chris Godwin: Returns to action Sunday
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Godwin (fibula) is listed as active Sunday at the Rams, Scott Smith of the Buccaneers' official site reports.
Godwin had a delayed start to the season due to his recovery from last season's dislocated left ankle, and after playing Weeks 4 and 5, he's since been sidelined due to a fibula injury. He finally capped Week 12 prep with back-to-back full practices, after which the Buccaneers cleared him to return to action. On Saturday evening, Jeremy Fowler of ESPN.com reported that Godwin was set to operate with restrictions on his workload Sunday, so he'll likely play second fiddle, at least, to rookie first-round pick Emeka Egbuka in Tampa Bay's receiving corps. In his two appearances this season, Godwin wasn't efficient with his 14 targets, gathering in just six of them for 52 yards and no touchdowns.
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Buccaneers' Chris Godwin: Set to play with restrictions
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Godwin (fibula), who is officially questionable to play in Sunday's game against the Rams, is expected to suit up but will "likely be on something of a pitch count," Jeremy Fowler of ESPN.com reports.
Assuming the Buccaneers officially clear Godwin when they release their inactive list 90 minutes prior to Sunday's 8:20 p.m. ET kickoff, the wideout will be in line for his first game action since Week 5 after missing five consecutive games due to a hairline fracture of his fibula. His return will provide a boost to Tampa Bay's receiving corps, which will still be without Mike Evans (collarbone) and Jalen McMillan (neck). Even so, fantasy managers should take note of Godwin likely being on a snap count Sunday, with the potential limitations coupled with a tough matchup versus the Rams perhaps suppressing his production. Godwin -- who also missed the first three games of the campaign while recovering from left ankle surgery -- tallied six catches for 52 yards on 14 targets over two games prior to sitting out due to the fractured fibula.
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Buccaneers' Chris Godwin: Expected to return Week 12
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Godwin (fibula) is expected to be play in Sunday night's game against the Rams, Dianna Russini of The Athletic reports.
Godwin drew the questionable tag for Sunday's game after posting an LP-FP-LP practice log during Week 12 prep, but the veteran wide receiver is on track to return from a five-game absence due to a fibula injury. It's unclear whether he will operate on a snap count Sunday, but his return would mean less targets to go around for Tez Johnson, Sterling Shepard and Cade Otton. Godwin has appeared in just two regular-season games in 2025, recording six catches (on 14 targets) for 52 yards.
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Buccaneers' Chris Godwin: Officially questionable
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Godwin (fibula) is listed as questionable for Sunday's game against the Rams after logging a limited practice Friday, Scott Smith of the Buccaneers' official site reports.
Earlier Friday, Bucs coach Todd Bowles said Godwin is on track to play Sunday night. The veteran wideout upgraded to full practice participation Thursday, before dropping back to 'limited' Friday to close out the week. It sounds like that was just maintenance, not indicative of any setback, but fantasy managers should still keep an eye on the situation ahead of an 8:20 p.m. ET kickoff this Sunday
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Buccaneers' Chris Godwin: Trending toward playing
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Buccaneers coach Todd Bowles confirmed Friday that Godwin (fibula) is on track to play Sunday against the Rams, Greg Auman of Fox Sports reports.
It nonetheless remains to be seen if Godwin will avoid a game designation on the final injury report. He was a full practice participant Thursday for the first time since early October.
