Chris Godwin Fantasy

Tampa Bay Buccaneers wide receiver Chris Godwin (knee) has done well in his recovery and rehab from a torn ACL, but the team refuses to say when they expect him back, and The Athletic's Greg Auman wouldn't be surprised if Godwin opened the regular season on the Physically Unable to Perform list. If that happens, Godwin would miss the first six weeks of the season, and Russell Gage would be the clear No 2. pass-catcher behind Mike Evans. Tampa has made a big investment in Godwin long term, so the priority will be to get him back to 100% rather than getting him back quickly. Because of the uncertainty around Godwin's availability to open the season, he's become a risky WR3 in fantasy drafts. Meanwhile, Gage's stock is rising as an upside WR4/flex.

Jun. 22nd • 2:58 PM

Tampa Bay Buccaneers head coach Todd Bowles said that there remains no timetable for wide receiver Chris Godwin's (knee) return. "Better than where he was but not where he needs to be we don't put a timetable on it," Bowles said. As expected, Godwin isn't available for offseason team activities on Tuesday after tearing his ACL in Week 15 last year. As long as he doesn't suffer any setbacks in his rehab or at training camp this summer, Godwin is expected to be ready for the start of the regular season. When healthy, Godwin is one of quarterback Tom Brady's favorite targets and should return to being a WR2, but he could get off to a slow start. If he's not ready for the start of the season, Russell Gage will be a popular fantasy play in Tampa's pass-first offense.

May. 17th • 2:21 PM

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers reached an agreement on a three-year, $60 million contract extension with franchise-tagged wide receiver Chris Godwin on Wednesday, according to sources. The deal includes $40 million guaranteed at signing. Godwin will not be playing on the franchise tag for the second straight season. The 26-year-old is recovering from a torn ACL and sprained MCL that he suffered in Week 15 last year, and there's a good chance he won't be ready to go for Week 1 of the 2022 season. Godwin had his second 1,000-yard season in 2021 with 98 catches for 1,103 yards and five touchdowns in 14 games, but his knee injury will keep his price down this fall. He could also have more competition for target with Russell Gage now in town, but it's nice to know that quarterback Tom Brady will be back.

Mar. 16th • 9:52 PM