The Tampa Bay Buccaneers have said they plan to use wide receiver Chris Godwin more in the slot in 2024 after shifting him outside last year with an eye on avoiding injuries. It's the same role Cooper Kupp had with the Los Angeles Rams when Liam Coen was running the offense in LA. Godwin did manage to stay healthy last year, and in so doing he posted his third straight 1,000-yard season with 83 receptions on 130 targets, although he disappointed by scoring just two touchdowns in 17 starts. The 28-year-old has been more effective in his career while operating out of the slot and he'll have continuity at quarterback with Baker Mayfield re-signing this offseason. Injuries are always a concern when it comes to Godwin, but with a move back to the slot in 2024, he'll certainly be an attractive fantasy selection as a low-end WR3/high-end WR4/flex this fall.
Tampa Bay Buccaneers wide receiver Chris Godwin is moving back into the slot receiver role in 2024, according to his position coach, Bryan McClendon. Godwin, who has posted at least 1,000 receiving yards in four of his last five seasons, played just 32.1% of his snaps in the slot last year. In 2022, he lined up in the slot 57.6% of the time. The 28-year-old's 7.6 targets per game was his lowest clip since 2020, so perhaps a move back to his more natural position will see that figure come back toward the 9.0 per game range. Mike Evans remains in the X-role, while Trey Palmer and third-round rookie Jalen McMillan will compete to start in three-wide sets.
New Tampa Bay Buccaneers offensive coordinator Liam Coen said that he sees wide receiver Chris Godwin moving back inside into the slot position in 2024. The Buccaneers got away from that last year with the thought that it may preserve him from a health standpoint. Godwin saw much less time in the slot in 2023 compared to the previous year, but the 27-year-old pass-catcher was still targeted a fair amount (130 times) by quarterback Baker Mayfield. Godwin just wasn't very efficient and finished with career-low averages of 4.9 receptions per game and 60.2 receiving yards per game. It may be slightly worse for Godwin's health, but a return to the slot should be good news overall for his fantasy value, especially if Mike Evans doesn't return in free agency.
Tampa Bay Buccaneers wide receiver Chris Godwin looked to be the top option for this offense during the month of December. However, Godwin quickly ceded his role as top wideout to Mike Evans in the playoffs. On Sunday, Godwin hauled in four of his eight targets for 40 yards in the loss to the Detroit Lions. It was a fitting end for Godwin who was non-explosive throughout most of the season. He managed to finish his season with 83 receptions for over 1,000 receiving yards, but only found the end zone twice. Evans is a free agent this offseason, which means Godwin could end up as the No. 1 option for Tampa Bay next season.
Tampa Bay Buccaneers wide receiver Chris Godwin (knee, personal) will play in Sunday's playoff game against the Detroit Lions despite missing two practices this week. He has stepped up during the second half of the season. In fact, Godwin has registered 50 receiving yards or more in five of his last six games. Throughout most of the first half of the season, Godwin was playing second fiddle to fellow wideout Mike Evans. Now, Godwin is actually getting more involved in the offense. Last week, Godwin hauled in four of his five targets for 45 yards and a touchdown in the victory over the Philadelphia Eagles. Godwin has surprisingly found the end zone in two of his last three games. He has played well enough lately that the Bucs should continue to look his way during this weekend's game against the Lions.
Tampa Bay Buccaneers wide receiver Chris Godwin (knee) returned to a limited practice session on Thursday after he was deemed a non-participant on Wednesday. Godwin was most likely just being rested in the first practice of the week on Wednesday, so he should be fully ready to go for Sunday's Divisional Round game against the Detroit Lions in a great matchup. The 27-year-old took a back seat to teammate Mike Evans over the majority of the 2023 regular season, but he stood out in Monday night's wild-card win over the Philadelphia Eagles, catching four of his five targets for 45 yards and a touchdown in the 32-9 rout. The Lions defense allowed the third-most half-PPR fantasy points to opposing receivers during the regular season, so Godwin is a solid DFS target at his current $6,300 DraftKings salary for this weekend's slate.
Tampa Bay Buccaneers wide receiver Chris Godwin (knee) did not take part in the team's walkthrough practice on Wednesday. The Buccaneers are most likely giving Godwin some extra rest to begin the practice week. If the 27-year-old is still sidelined for Thursday's practice, then we'll be a bit more worried about his knee injury heading into Sunday's Divisional Round playoff game versus the Detroit Lions. He was able to catch four of his five targets for 45 yards and a touchdown in Monday night's wild-card win over the Philadelphia Eagles. If he plays, Godwin will have another great matchup in which to do damage in the dome in Detroit against a suspect secondary in a game that could feature plenty of points on both sides.
Chris Godwin Racks Up 45 Yards, Scores Touchdown Against Eagles
Tampa Bay Buccaneers wide receiver Chris Godwin caught four of his five targets for 45 yards and a touchdown in the Wild Card victory over the Philadelphia Eagles. It wasn't Godwin's most productive game of the year, but he delivered in the end and put the final touchdown on the board to put the defending NFC Champions away. The 27-year-old will have a chance at a monster game in the NFC Divisional Round against the Detroit Lions, who have surrendered the third-most fantasy points per game to wide receivers.
Tampa Bay Buccaneers wide receiver Chris Godwin had a slow start to the season, but picked it up towards the end of the regular season. The veteran wideout saw 10 or more targets in three of his last five games. Godwin finished his regular season with 1,024 receiving yards, which is one yard more than his previous campaign. However, Godwin was only able to find the end zone twice through the air, which is what hurt his fantasy value. The expectation is that the Bucs are going to continue attacking through the air against the shaky Philadelphia Eagles secondary on Monday. The lack of scoring makes Godwin less of an appealing DFS option, but he should still stay involved in the passing game.
Tampa Bay Buccaneers wide receiver Chris Godwin has turned it up a notch over the last month or so. The veteran wideout was quiet through the first half of the season, but has recorded 25 receptions over his last four games. On Sunday, Godwin hauled in six of his seven targets for 51 yards in the win over the Carolina Panthers. Godwin made the most of his chances in a game where quarterback Baker Mayfield (ribs, ankle) struggled to get the ball to his receivers. Godwin finished the day as the Bucs' leading receiver and will be crucial to this team's postseason success.
