Chris Godwin Jr. Fantasy outlook, stats and Week 8 start/sit for 2026
- Age
- 30
- Height / weight
- 6'1", 209 lb
- Experience
- 10th season
- Drafted
- 2017 R3, #84
2026 Season
- PPR PPG
- 7.6
- Pos rank
- WR61
- Rostered
- 73%
Week 8 vs. Falcons, Sun Nov 1, 1:00 PM ET 11th vs. WRs, neutral
Chris Godwin Jr. Fantasy Football
WR, Tampa Bay Buccaneers
Chris Godwin Jr.'s 2026 Season, Week by Week
7 games played: seven busts. The next four matchups include one of the league's softest pass defenses.
- Week 5, at DAL,7.0, WR51,Win
- Week 6, vs PIT,7.7, WR48,Loss
- Week 7, at CAR,6.7, WR42,Win
- Up next. Week 8, vs ATL,11th vs WR,Neutral
- Week 9, at CHI,19th vs WR,Neutral
- Week 10,Bye,No game
- Week 11, at DET,2nd vs WR,Favorable
Matchup rank is PPR points allowed to WRs through Week 7. 1st allows the most, 32nd the fewest.
Should You Start or Roster Chris Godwin Jr.?
Godwin Jr. is a bench stash. He is WR61 at 7.6 PPR PPG, supported by a 96th-percentile catch rate but limited by 27th-percentile yards per target. His best upcoming spot is the Lions in Week 11, while the Panthers in Week 12 is a tougher matchup.
Target share
17.3%40th percentile, about average
Yards per target
7.127th percentile, below average
Catch rate
79.4%96th percentile, above average
Fantasy points per target
1.5637th percentile, below average
Chris Godwin Jr. 2026 Game Log
| Wk | Opp | Result | FPTS | Finish |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | @ Bengals | L 27–33 | 8.3 | WR46 |
| 2 | vs Browns | L 19–23 | 8.8 | WR40 |
| 3 | vs Vikings | L 16–23 | 5.5 | WR71 |
| 4 | vs Packers | L 14–17 | 9.1 | WR47 |
| 5 | @ Cowboys | W 24–16 | 7.0 | WR51 |
| 6 | vs Steelers | L 19–26 | 7.7 | WR48 |
| 7 | @ Panthers | W 43–13 | 6.7 | WR42 |
| Total | 2–5 | 53.1 | WR61 |
Career Fantasy Stats by Season
| Season | Team | GP | Tgt | Rec | Rec yds | Rec TD | FPTS | PPG | Finish |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | TB | 7 | 34 | 27 | 243 | 0 | 53.1 | 7.6 | - |
| 2025 | TB | 9 | 51 | 33 | 360 | 2 | 83.0 | 9.2 | WR78 |
| 2024 | TB | 7 | 62 | 50 | 576 | 5 | 137.8 | 19.7 | WR53 |
| 2023 | TB | 17 | 130 | 83 | 1,024 | 2 | 209.2 | 12.3 | WR28 |
| 2022 | TB | 15 | 142 | 104 | 1,023 | 3 | 222.8 | 14.8 | WR19 |
| Career | 127 | 902 | 639 | 7,869 | 41 | 1689.1 | 13.3 |
Rest-of-Season Outlook and Availability
Outlook
The bull case rests on opportunity. With Mike Evans no longer commanding targets, Godwin inherits the clearest path to volume he's had in years, and his 2023 line of 130 targets and 1,024 yards proves the ceiling exists when healthy. He converted seven red-zone looks into limited scoring last year, so touchdown upside lingers. Behind him on the depth chart: Kameron Johnson. Full outlook
Injury status
Active, no designation
He has not missed a game this season. He played through a ankle issue in Week 4. Career games missed to injury: 24. Injury history
- 2026anklePlayed through
- 2025ankle4 games
- 2024left ankle11 games
- 2021right knee3 games
More on Chris Godwin Jr and the Buccaneers
- Buccaneers depth chartWho starts, who backs up, and who is next man upOpen
- Buccaneers scheduleEvery remaining opponent and the fantasy matchupOpen
- WR rest-of-season rankingsWhere every WR ranks for the rest of 2026Open
- WR strength of scheduleWhich defenses WRs face the rest of the wayOpen
- WR projectionsWeekly and rest-of-season WR projectionsOpen
- Trade value chartWhat every player is worth in a redraft tradeOpen
- Buccaneers usage reportSnap share, targets and touches by playerOpen
- Dynasty WR rankingsLong-term WR values for dynasty leaguesOpen
- Redraft rankings2026 redraft rankings across all positionsOpen
- Dynasty rankingsDynasty Command consensus valuesOpen
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WR61You are hereChris Godwin Jr.Buccaneers7.6 PPG
WR62Jordan AddisonVikings7.5 PPG
WR63Tre' HarrisChargers7.5 PPG
WR64Antonio WilliamsCommanders7.4 PPG
Chris Godwin Jr. Fantasy Football FAQ
Should I start Chris Godwin Jr. in Week 8?
Chris Godwin Jr. is depth in most leagues for Week 8 against the Falcons, as the WR61 in PPR points per game this season (7.6 a game). The Falcons rank 11th in PPR points allowed to WRs, a neutral matchup. Get the start/sit call for Godwin Jr..
How many fantasy points is Chris Godwin Jr. averaging in 2026?
Chris Godwin Jr. is averaging 7.6 PPR fantasy points per game in 2026, 53.1 points across 7 games. His last game produced 6.7 points.
Where does Chris Godwin Jr. rank in fantasy football in 2026?
Chris Godwin Jr. ranks WR61 in PPR points per game in 2026 and WR52 in total points, through 7 games. That makes him depth in most leagues. View his complete season statistics.
Is Chris Godwin Jr. worth rostering in fantasy football?
Mostly not: Chris Godwin Jr. is waiver-wire material in 12-team PPR, 10-team PPR and half-PPR leagues. He is rostered in 73% of leagues.
What is Chris Godwin Jr.'s fantasy football role?
Chris Godwin Jr. is the Buccaneers' starting WR, with Kameron Johnson behind him. He is averaging 4.9 targets a game, on 82% of the offensive snaps in 2026.
What are Chris Godwin Jr.'s upcoming fantasy football matchups?
Chris Godwin Jr.'s next three games are Week 8 vs. the Falcons (11th in PPR points allowed to WRs, neutral), Week 9 at the Bears (19th in PPR points allowed to WRs, neutral) and Week 11 at the Lions (2nd in PPR points allowed to WRs, favorable). One of them is favorable by points allowed to the position.
How consistent has Chris Godwin Jr. been in fantasy football this season?
Chris Godwin Jr. has finished as a top-12 WR in 0 of his 7 games this season and outside the top 36 in 7. His weekly scoring has a standard deviation of 1.3 points around his 7.6-point average.
What is Chris Godwin Jr.'s fantasy floor and ceiling?
This season Chris Godwin Jr.'s floor has been 5.5 PPR points (Week 3, WR71) and his ceiling 9.1 (Week 4, WR47). His median week has been 7.7 points. See Godwin Jr.'s full game log.
Chris Godwin Jr. 2026 Stats
He hasn't scored a touchdown yet, so all of his fantasy production has come from volume.
- Receptions
- 27
- 34 Targets
- Rec yards
- 243
- 9.0 Y/R
- Rec TD
- 0
- Catch %
- 79.4%
- Rushing
- 18
- 3 Att · 6.0 Y/C
Chris Godwin Jr. Receiving Stats
Short-area target · Moderate volume · Above-average efficiency
Efficiency
- Yards per target - 74th of 111 WRs7.174th of 111
- Fantasy points per target - 83rd of 111 WRs0.7783rd of 111
- YAC per reception - 11th of 111 WRs6.711th of 111
- Catch rate - 6th of 111 WRs79.4%6th of 111
Usage
- Target share - 41st of 111 WRs17.2%41st of 111
- Snap share - 18th of 110 WRs82.3%18th of 110
- Air-yards share - 100th of 111 WRs8.0%100th of 111
- Red-zone targets - 61st of 111 WRs361st of 111
Style
- Average depth of target - Deeper than 2% of WRs3.5109th of 111
Ranks: 2026 through Week 7 among 111 qualified WRs.
Receiving profile
Godwin Jr. plays most snaps, but sees few air yards and scores little per target.
Fantasy impact
His floor is his volume: 4.9 targets a game this season. Efficiency decides how much of it becomes points.
Fantasy Points per Game, Every Season
13.4
Career PPG
126 games, 10 seasons
81%
Availability
Share of team games played
36%
Top-24 weeks
Top-24 WR finishes
8.2
Weekly swing
Moderate week-to-week
What His Career Numbers Say
Godwin Jr. has averaged 13.4 fantasy points per game over 126 games and 10 seasons, with one top-12 finish (2019). The average hides two careers: 14.8 a game in his eight seasons with a starter's volume, 6.8 in the two without it.
So far in 2026 he is at 7.6 per game, down 1.6 from 2025. His volume has held at about 4.9 targets a game, so the change is efficiency and scoring. His quarterback this season has been Baker Mayfield.
Career numbers describe the past; for what he is worth from here, see Godwin Jr.'s rest-of-season rank and trade value in Redraft Command.
Career highs
- 1,333Rec yards2019
- 9Rec TD2019
- 276.1Fantasy pts2019 · WR2
- 7,869Career rec yds2017–2026
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How many fantasy points does Chris Godwin Jr. have in 2026?
Chris Godwin Jr. has 53.1 PPR fantasy points in 2026 through Week 7, 7.6 per game across 7 games. That total ranks WR52 at the position. See how those numbers break down week by week.
How many receiving yards does Chris Godwin Jr. have this season?
Chris Godwin Jr. has 243 receiving yards in 2026 through Week 7, on 27 catches and 34 targets. His high was 46 yards, in Week 2 against the Browns.
How many receptions does Chris Godwin Jr. have this season?
Chris Godwin Jr. has 27 receptions in 2026 through Week 7, 3.9 a game, on 34 targets. His high was 6 catches, in Week 4 against the Packers.
How many targets does Chris Godwin Jr. have this season?
Chris Godwin Jr. has drawn 34 targets in 2026 through Week 7, 4.9 a game, and caught 79% of them. His high was 8 targets, in Week 6 against the Steelers.
How many receiving touchdowns does Chris Godwin Jr. have this season?
Chris Godwin Jr. has no receiving touchdowns in 2026 through Week 7.
How many receiving yards per game is Chris Godwin Jr. averaging?
Chris Godwin Jr. is averaging 34.7 receiving yards per game in 2026, 243 yards across 7 games.
How many yards per reception is Chris Godwin Jr. averaging?
Chris Godwin Jr. is averaging 9.0 yards per reception in 2026, 243 yards on 27 catches.
How many games has Chris Godwin Jr. played in 2026?
Chris Godwin Jr. has played 7 games in the 2026 season through Week 7.
What were Chris Godwin Jr.'s stats last season?
In 2025, Chris Godwin Jr. caught 33 of 51 targets for 360 yards and 2 touchdowns in 9 games. That was 83.0 PPR points (9.2 per game), a WR78 finish.
What are Chris Godwin Jr.'s career NFL stats?
Across 10 seasons and 127 games, Chris Godwin Jr. has 639 catches for 7,869 yards and 41 touchdowns, for 1689.1 PPR fantasy points (13.3 per game).
How many touchdowns does Chris Godwin Jr. have in his career?
Chris Godwin Jr. has 43 touchdowns in his NFL career: 2 rushing and 41 receiving, over 127 games.
How many career receiving yards does Chris Godwin Jr. have?
Chris Godwin Jr. has 7,869 career receiving yards over 10 seasons, on 639 catches.
Chris Godwin Jr. Game Log 2026
| Wk | Opp | Result | FPTS | TGT | REC | REC YDS | REC TD | YPR | CAR | RUSH YDS | RUSH TD | Finish |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | CIN15th | L 27-33 | 8.3 | 4 | 4 | 40 | 0 | 10.0 | 1 | 3 | 0 | WR46 |
Week 1 · CIN · L 27-33 · 8.3 pts
How the 8.3 points scored (PPR)
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| 2 | CLE17th | L 19-23 | 8.8 | 3 | 3 | 46 | 0 | 15.3 | 1 | 12 | 0 | WR40 |
Week 2 · CLE · L 19-23 · 8.8 pts
How the 8.8 points scored (PPR)
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| 3 | MIN29th | L 16-23 | 5.5 | 4 | 3 | 25 | 0 | 8.3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | WR71 |
Week 3 · MIN · L 16-23 · 5.5 pts
How the 5.5 points scored (PPR)
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| 4 | GB7th | L 14-17 | 9.1 | 7 | 6 | 31 | 0 | 5.2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | WR47 |
Week 4 · GB · L 14-17 · 9.1 pts
How the 9.1 points scored (PPR)
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| 5 | DAL10th | W 24-16 | 7.0 | 3 | 3 | 37 | 0 | 12.3 | 1 | 3 | 0 | WR51 |
Week 5 · DAL · W 24-16 · 7.0 pts
How the 7.0 points scored (PPR)
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| 6 | PIT19th | L 19-26 | 7.7 | 8 | 4 | 37 | 0 | 9.3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | WR48 |
Week 6 · PIT · L 19-26 · 7.7 pts
How the 7.7 points scored (PPR)
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| 7 | CAR28th | W 43-13 | 6.7 | 5 | 4 | 27 | 0 | 6.8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | WR42 |
Week 7 · CAR · W 43-13 · 6.7 pts
How the 6.7 points scored (PPR)
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| Avg | 7 games | 2-5 | 7.6 | 4.9 | 3.9 | 34.7 | 0.0 | 9.0 | 0.4 | 2.6 | 0.0 | WR49 |
Opponent rank is fantasy points allowed to WRs across 2026: 1st allows the most, 32nd the fewest.
Where His Weeks Finished
7 busts
Also: Wk 1 (WR46), Wk 4 (WR47)
Game-by-Game Breakdown
Held in check by Carolina
4/5, 27 yds.
Just 5.4 yards per target. A clean, mistake-free game that landed well below his season average.
Shut down by Pittsburgh
4/8, 37 yds.
Just 4.6 yards per target. A clean, mistake-free game that landed right at his current season average.
Held in check by Dallas
3/3, 37 yds. 1 carry, 3 rush yds.
A clean, mistake-free game that landed right at his current season average.
Shut down by Green Bay
6/7, 31 yds.
Just 4.4 yards per target. A clean, mistake-free game that landed well above his season average.
Shut down by Minnesota
3/4, 25 yds.
A clean, mistake-free game that landed well below his season average.
Shut down by Cleveland
3/3, 46 yds. 1 carry, 12 rush yds.
A clean, mistake-free game that landed well above his season average.
Shut down by Cincinnati
4/4, 40 yds. 1 carry, 3 rush yds.
A clean, mistake-free game that landed right at his current season average.
Upcoming Matchups
View matchup - Tampa Bay Buccaneers vs Atlanta Falcons
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Chris Godwin Jr. Game Log 2025
| Wk | Opp | Result | FPTS | TGT | REC | REC YDS | REC TD | YPR | Finish |
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| 1 | Did not play (inactive) | ||||||||
| 2 | Did not play (inactive) | ||||||||
| 3 | Did not play (inactive) | ||||||||
| 4 | PHI24th | L 25-31 | 5.6 | 10 | 3 | 26 | 0 | 8.7 | WR65 |
Week 4 · PHI · L 25-31 · 5.6 pts
How the 5.6 points scored (PPR)
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| 5 | SEA26th | W 38-35 | 5.6 | 4 | 3 | 26 | 0 | 8.7 | WR65 |
Week 5 · SEA · W 38-35 · 5.6 pts
How the 5.6 points scored (PPR)
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| 6 | Did not play (ankle) | ||||||||
| 7 | Did not play (ankle) | ||||||||
| 8 | Bye week | ||||||||
| 9 | Did not play (ankle) | ||||||||
| 10 | Did not play (ankle) | ||||||||
| 11 | Did not play (inactive) | ||||||||
| 12 | LAR5th | L 7-34 | 2.9 | 4 | 2 | 9 | 0 | 4.5 | WR75 |
Week 12 · LAR · L 7-34 · 2.9 pts
How the 2.9 points scored (PPR)
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| 13 | ARI18th | W 20-17 | 10.8 | 5 | 3 | 78 | 0 | 26.0 | WR33 |
Week 13 · ARI · W 20-17 · 10.8 pts
How the 10.8 points scored (PPR)
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| 14 | NO22nd | L 20-24 | 10.5 | 8 | 5 | 55 | 0 | 11.0 | WR28 |
Week 14 · NO · L 20-24 · 10.5 pts
How the 10.5 points scored (PPR)
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| 15 | ATL11th | L 28-29 | 14.0 | 5 | 4 | 20 | 1 | 5.0 | WR24 |
Week 15 · ATL · L 28-29 · 14.0 pts
How the 14.0 points scored (PPR)
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| 16 | CAR27th | L 20-23 | 8.0 | 6 | 5 | 30 | 0 | 6.0 | WR51 |
Week 16 · CAR · L 20-23 · 8.0 pts
How the 8.0 points scored (PPR)
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| 17 | MIA20th | L 17-20 | 23.8 | 8 | 7 | 108 | 1 | 15.4 | WR4 |
Week 17 · MIA · L 17-20 · 23.8 pts
How the 23.8 points scored (PPR)
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| 18 | CAR27th | W 16-14 | 1.8 | 1 | 1 | 8 | 0 | 8.0 | WR89 |
Week 18 · CAR · W 16-14 · 1.8 pts
How the 1.8 points scored (PPR)
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| Avg | 9 games | 3-6 | 9.2 | 5.7 | 3.7 | 40.0 | 0.2 | 10.9 | WR48 |
Opponent rank is fantasy points allowed to WRs across 2025: 1st allows the most, 32nd the fewest.
Where His Weeks Finished
2 WR1 · 2 WR2 · 5 busts
Also: Wk 12 (WR75), Wk 18 (WR89)
Game-by-Game Breakdown
Held in check by Carolina
1/1, 8 yds.
A clean, mistake-free game that landed well below his season average.
Season high in a loss
7/8, 108 yds, 1 TD.
A clean, mistake-free game that landed well above his season average.
Shut down by Carolina
5/6, 30 yds.
Just 5.0 yards per target. A clean, mistake-free game that landed well below his season average.
WR1 week vs. Atlanta
4/5, 20 yds, 1 TD.
Just 4.0 yards per target. A clean, mistake-free game that landed well above his season average.
Steady in a loss vs. New Orleans
5/8, 55 yds.
A clean, mistake-free game that landed well above his season average.
Efficient in a home win
3/5, 78 yds.
A clean, mistake-free game that landed well above his season average.
Shut down by the Rams
2/4, 9 yds.
Just 2.3 yards per target. A clean, mistake-free game that landed well below his season average.
Held in check by Seattle
3/4, 26 yds.
A clean, mistake-free game that landed well below his season average.
Shut down by Philadelphia
3/10, 26 yds.
Just 2.6 yards per target. A clean, mistake-free game that landed well below his season average.
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How did Chris Godwin Jr. do in his last game?
Chris Godwin Jr. scored 6.7 PPR points in Week 7 at the Panthers, a 43–13 win, a WR42 finish. He caught 4 of 5 targets for 27 yards. View his 2026 season totals.
How many fantasy points did Chris Godwin Jr. score in his last game?
Chris Godwin Jr. scored 6.7 PPR fantasy points in his last game, Week 7 at the Panthers, a WR42 finish for the week. That was 0.9 below his season average of 7.6.
How many receiving yards did Chris Godwin Jr. have in his last game?
Chris Godwin Jr. had 27 receiving yards on 4 catches in Week 7 at the Panthers, from 5 targets.
How many touchdowns did Chris Godwin Jr. score in his last game?
Chris Godwin Jr. did not score a touchdown in Week 7 at the Panthers; his 6.7 points came from yardage and catches.
How many receptions did Chris Godwin Jr. have in his last game?
Chris Godwin Jr. caught 4 of 5 targets for 27 yards in Week 7 at the Panthers.
What were Chris Godwin Jr.'s stats in Week 6?
In Week 6 against the Steelers, a 26–19 loss, Chris Godwin Jr. caught 4 of 8 targets for 37 yards. That was 7.7 PPR points, a WR48 finish.
What was Chris Godwin Jr.'s best game this season?
Chris Godwin Jr.'s best 2026 game was Week 4 against the Packers: 9.1 PPR points, a WR47 finish. He caught 6 of 7 targets for 31 yards.
What was Chris Godwin Jr.'s worst game this season?
Chris Godwin Jr.'s lowest-scoring 2026 game was Week 3 against the Vikings: 5.5 PPR points, a WR71 finish. He caught 3 of 4 targets for 25 yards.
How many games has Chris Godwin Jr. scored a touchdown in this season?
Chris Godwin Jr. has scored a touchdown in 0 of his 7 games this season.
Can I see Chris Godwin Jr.'s game logs from previous seasons?
Yes. The season selector above the game log switches it to Godwin Jr.'s weekly results from any season from 2017 through 2025.
Chris Godwin Jr. Rest-of-Season Outlook
Through 7 games he's WR61 at 7.6 PPR points per game, against 9.2 over 9 games last season (WR78). He's running behind last season's pace.
Through Week 7 he ranks 36th of 96 in target volume (17.2% target share) and 75th of 96 in downfield role (8.0% air-yards share). Downfield role is the soft spot. Baker Mayfield is his quarterback.
The main risk is the job itself. He's the listed starter with Kameron Johnson next on the depth chart, and a benching or an injury would take his value to zero overnight.
The next favorable matchup is the Lions in Week 11 (2nd against WRs).
Read our preseason outlook (June 2026)
Published June 17, 2026. Kept for reference; the take above replaces it.
The numbers tell a worrying story. Godwin managed just nine games in 2025, his efficiency cratering to a 0.268 EPA per play and 9.4% target share after posting a robust 0.573 EPA and 11% share across seven games in 2024. His 7.08 air yards per target signals a shrinking, underneath-focused role, and his 1.49 yards per route run was less than half the 2.48 mark he hit the prior year. At age 29 entering 2026, two straight injury-shortened campaigns make the age-related slide a real concern rather than noise.
The bull case rests on opportunity. With Mike Evans no longer commanding targets, Godwin inherits the clearest path to volume he's had in years, and his 2023 line of 130 targets and 1,024 yards proves the ceiling exists when healthy. He converted seven red-zone looks into limited scoring last year, so touchdown upside lingers. He's a mid-round dart throw: real league-winning equity if the body holds, with genuine bust risk if it doesn't.
What Drives His Outlook
His 2026 rank through Week 7 among the 96 receivers who have played at least six games. Each bar is one receiver, best on the left; his is highlighted.
Target volume
Downfield role
- Average depth of target
- 3.5
- Drop rate
- 2.9%
- Red-zone targets
- 3
- YAC per reception
- 6.7
What Could Change His Value
Upside
- A soft spotThe Lions in Week 11 is a top-10 matchup for WRs.Wk 8 ATL, 11thWk 9 CHI, 19thWk 11 DET, 2ndWk 12 CAR, 26th
Risk
- Job securityKameron Johnson is next on the depth chart; a benching or injury hands him the job.
- Limited downfield role8.0% air-yards share, 75th of 96 WRs in 2026.
- A tough matchupThe Panthers in Week 12 (26th) is among the stingiest defenses against WRs.
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What is Chris Godwin Jr.'s fantasy outlook for the rest of the 2026 season?
Chris Godwin Jr. projects as a depth WR for deep leagues only for the rest of the 2026 season: waiver-wire material in 12-team PPR, 10-team PPR and half-PPR leagues. His downfield role (8.0% air-yards share, 75th of 96 WRs in 2026) holds him back. See his live rank in Redraft Command.
What is Chris Godwin Jr.'s rest-of-season fantasy ranking?
Chris Godwin Jr. is the WR61 in PPR points per game through Week 7. That puts him in depth WR territory, waiver-wire material in 10-team PPR leagues.
What is Chris Godwin Jr.'s projected role going forward?
Chris Godwin Jr. is the listed starting WR, with Kameron Johnson next on the depth chart. Nothing on the chart threatens the job, so the role is his to lose on performance.
Will Chris Godwin Jr. get more targets?
Chris Godwin Jr.'s targets are trending up: 6.5 a game over his last two games against 4.9 for the season. His share of the offense is what his fantasy value rides on.
What is Chris Godwin Jr.'s fantasy football upside?
Chris Godwin Jr.'s upside: his ceiling this season is 9.1 PPR points (Week 4, WR47) and the Lions in Week 11 is a top-10 matchup for WRs.
What could hurt Chris Godwin Jr.'s fantasy value?
Chris Godwin Jr.'s risks: Kameron Johnson is next on the depth chart if he is benched or hurt, his downfield role (8.0% air-yards share, 75th of 96 WRs in 2026) limits his scoring and the Panthers in Week 12 is a tough matchup. See his injury status and history.
How difficult is Chris Godwin Jr.'s remaining fantasy schedule?
About average: of his next seven games, 2 come against a top-10 matchup for WRs and 2 against one of the stingiest defenses, by PPR points allowed to the position.
Chris Godwin Jr. Injury Update & History
Is Chris Godwin Jr. injured?
Practice participation
Week 8 reports: Wed, Thu, Fri| Week | Injury | Wed | Thu | Fri | Game status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Week 8vs ATL, Nov 1 | - | Oct 28 | Oct 29 | Oct 30 | Due Fri |
| Week 7@ CAR, Oct 25 | - | - | DNP | Full | Played |
| Week 6vs PIT, Oct 18 | - | DNP | Full | Full | Played |
| Week 4vs GB, Oct 4 | - | - | - | Full | Played |
Injury History at a Glance
Eight logged injuries in ten seasons, including two ankle injuries. His lost time is spread out: the most any one injury cost was 11 games.
Durability
45/100
Games missed
Injuries
Longest absence
Dislocated ankle · 2024
Where He's Been Hurt
Marker size shows games missed. A dashed ring means he played through it.
| Body part | Injuries | Games missed |
|---|---|---|
| Ankle | 2 | 11 |
| Hamstring | 2 | 4 |
| Calf / shin | 1 | 4 |
| Knee | 1 | 3 |
| Concussion | 1 | 1 |
| Hand / thumb | 1 | 1 |
| Total | 8 | 24 |
Injury risk profile: High
- Hamstring injuries in 2019 and 2020
- Ankle in 2026; played through
- 24 games in 10 seasons, 11 of them in 2024
- 8 injuries spread across 6 body parts
Chris Godwin Jr. Injury History
Every logged injury, most recent first. Games missed are regular-season games.
- 2026
Ankle Played through
Listed on the injury report with an ankle injury from Week 4 and played through it without missing time.
- Wk 4 Full · no designation
- 2025
Fibula 4 games
Godwin suffered a fibula injury that was reported to be in a different area than the fracture from his 2024 ankle dislocation, causing him to be week-to-week.
- 2024
Dislocated Ankle · Left 11 games
Godwin suffered a season-ending dislocated left ankle in the final minute of a Week 7 loss to the Baltimore Ravens.
- 2021
ACL and MCL Tear · Right 3 games
Godwin tore his ACL and MCL in his right knee during a Week 15 game against the New Orleans Saints, ending his season.
- 2020
Fractured Finger, surgery · Left 1 game
Godwin fractured his left index finger in Week 9, requiring surgery and causing him to miss one game.
- 2020
Hamstring Strain · Left 2 games
Godwin sustained a left hamstring strain in Week 4, which caused him to miss the next two games.
- 2020
Concussion 1 game
Godwin suffered a concussion in the season opener against the New Orleans Saints and missed the following week's game.
- 2019
Hamstring Strain · Right 2 games
A right hamstring strain suffered in Week 15 against the Detroit Lions prematurely ended Godwin's breakout season.
If Godwin Jr. Misses Time
Next man up: Kameron Johnson
Kameron Johnson is next on the Buccaneers depth chart at wide receiver. The targets would likely spread across the offense rather than pass to one player, so he's a waiver add only if Godwin Jr. misses time.
Who else it affects
His absence would move work to the rest of the offense, and Baker Mayfield would lose one of his main options.
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WR58Pat BryantBroncos8.0 PPGWR59Ladd McConkeyChargers7.8 PPGWR60Xavier HutchinsonTexans7.8 PPGWR61You are hereChris Godwin Jr.Buccaneers7.6 PPGWR62Jordan AddisonVikings7.5 PPGWR63Tre' HarrisChargers7.5 PPGWR64Antonio WilliamsCommanders7.4 PPGChris Godwin Jr. Injury FAQ
Is Chris Godwin Jr. injured?
No. As of October 28, 2026, Chris Godwin Jr. is active with no injury designation. He has played every game in 2026.
Is Chris Godwin Jr. playing this week?
Chris Godwin Jr. has no injury designation for Week 8 against the Falcons on Sunday, November 1, so he is on track to play. Godwin Jr. was on the Week 7 report, practiced in full on Friday and played. Should you start him?
Has Chris Godwin Jr. missed any games this season?
No. Chris Godwin Jr. has played in every Buccaneers game in 2026, 7 games so far.
What is Chris Godwin Jr.'s injury history?
Chris Godwin Jr. has 8 logged NFL injuries, which have cost him 24 games in all: 11 for a left dislocated ankle in 2024, 4 for a fibula injury in 2025, 3 for a right ACL and MCL tear in 2021, 2 for a left hamstring strain in 2020, 2 for a right hamstring strain in 2019, 1 for a left fractured finger in 2020 and 1 for a concussion in 2020.
What was Chris Godwin Jr.'s most recent injury?
Chris Godwin Jr.'s most recent logged injury was an ankle injury in Week 4 of 2026. He played through it and missed no regular-season games.
Does Chris Godwin Jr. have any recurring injuries?
Yes: ankle injuries in 2024 and 2026 (11 games missed) and hamstring injuries in 2019 and 2020 (4 games missed).
What was Chris Godwin Jr.'s worst injury?
Chris Godwin Jr.'s longest absence came from a left dislocated ankle in 2024, which cost him 11 games of the 24 he has missed in his career.
Latest Chris Godwin Jr. News & Updates
Latest update
Godwin Jr. struggles at Carolina
6.7 FPTS
W 43–13 @ CARFantasy impact: Floor game4 REC · 27 YDS · 5 TGT
The Panthers kept Godwin Jr. out of the end zone and under his average.
Season Timeline
Week 6Oct 18L 19–26 vs PIT
Fantasy impact: Negative. Godwin Jr. struggles vs. Pittsburgh
7.7 FPTS · 4 REC · 37 YDS · 8 TGT
The Steelers kept Godwin Jr. out of the end zone and under his average.
Finish: WR48FloorView Game RecapWeek 5Oct 8W 24–16 @ DAL
Fantasy impact: Negative. Godwin Jr. struggles at Dallas
7.0 FPTS · 3 REC · 37 YDS · 3 TGT
The volume dried up: 3 targets, down from 5.2 in his other games.
Finish: WR51FloorView Game RecapWeek 4Oct 4L 14–17 vs GB
Fantasy impact: Negative. Godwin Jr. struggles vs. Green Bay
9.1 FPTS · 6 REC · 31 YDS · 7 TGT
The Packers kept Godwin Jr. out of the end zone and under his average.
Finish: WR47FloorView Game RecapWeek 3Sep 27L 16–23 vs MIN
Fantasy impact: Negative. Godwin Jr. struggles vs. Minnesota
5.5 FPTS · 3 REC · 25 YDS · 4 TGT
The Vikings kept Godwin Jr. out of the end zone and under his average.
Finish: WR71FloorView Game RecapWeek 2Sep 20L 19–23 vs CLE
Fantasy impact: Negative. Godwin Jr. struggles vs. Cleveland
8.8 FPTS · 3 REC · 46 YDS · 3 TGT
The volume dried up: 3 targets, down from 5.2 in his other games.
Finish: WR40FloorView Game RecapWeek 1Sep 13L 27–33 @ CIN
Fantasy impact: Negative. Godwin Jr. struggles at Cincinnati
8.3 FPTS · 4 REC · 40 YDS · 4 TGT
The Bengals kept Godwin Jr. out of the end zone and under his average.
Finish: WR46FloorView Game Recap
No updates of this type yet this season.
Around the Buccaneers
Buccaneers Teammates News
Updates on Godwin Jr.'s quarterback and target competition.
- Baker Mayfield: Extremely light workload in return (opens in new tab)Baker Mayfield, QB. 107 pass attempts this season. Via Dynasty CommandNeutral
- Baker Mayfield: Cleared to start Week 7 (opens in new tab)Baker Mayfield, QB. 107 pass attempts this season. Via Dynasty CommandNeutral
- Emeka Egbuka: Practicing Friday (opens in new tab)Emeka Egbuka, WR. 49 targets this season. Via Dynasty CommandNeutral
- Emeka Egbuka: Officially non-participant Thursday (opens in new tab)Emeka Egbuka, WR. 49 targets this season. Via Dynasty CommandNeutral
- Baker Mayfield: Logs full practice Wednesday (opens in new tab)Baker Mayfield, QB. 107 pass attempts this season. Via Dynasty CommandNeutral
- Emeka Egbuka: Misses Wednesday's practice (opens in new tab)Emeka Egbuka, WR. 49 targets this season. Via Dynasty CommandNeutral
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WR58Pat BryantBroncos8.0 PPGWR59Ladd McConkeyChargers7.8 PPGWR60Xavier HutchinsonTexans7.8 PPGWR61You are hereChris Godwin Jr.Buccaneers7.6 PPGWR62Jordan AddisonVikings7.5 PPGWR63Tre' HarrisChargers7.5 PPGWR64Antonio WilliamsCommanders7.4 PPGChris Godwin Jr. News FAQ
What is the latest news on Chris Godwin Jr.?
The latest Godwin Jr. update, from October 25: Godwin Jr. struggles at Carolina. Godwin Jr. caught 4 of 5 targets for 27 yards in the 43–13 win at Carolina. That was 45% of the team's targets.
How does the latest Chris Godwin Jr. news affect his fantasy value?
Negatively: he scored 6.7 fantasy points, a WR42 finish, 0.9 below his 7.6 average. See the updated fantasy outlook.
Chris Godwin Jr. Bio
Chris Godwin Jr. is a wide receiver for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, where he wears No. 14. Born February 27, 1996, he attended Middletown and played college football at Penn State.
The Tampa Bay Buccaneers selected Godwin in round 3, pick 84, of the 2017 NFL Draft.
In 126 regular-season games since 2017, he has caught 639 passes for 7,869 yards and 41 touchdowns.
Career Timeline
What happened at each stop
Tampa Bay Buccaneers Current team2017–present
Selected in round 3, pick 84, of the 2017 NFL Draft. He was a starter, playing at least half the offensive snaps in 109 of 127 games. Member of the Super Bowl LV champion Buccaneers.
College: Penn State
Trades and Team Changes
- DraftedSelected by the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in round 3, pick 84.
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WR58Pat BryantBroncos8.0 PPGWR59Ladd McConkeyChargers7.8 PPGWR60Xavier HutchinsonTexans7.8 PPGWR61You are hereChris Godwin Jr.Buccaneers7.6 PPGWR62Jordan AddisonVikings7.5 PPGWR63Tre' HarrisChargers7.5 PPGWR64Antonio WilliamsCommanders7.4 PPGAbout Chris Godwin Jr.: Bio FAQ
How old is Chris Godwin Jr.?
Chris Godwin Jr. is 30 years old. He was born on February 27, 1996. 2026 is his 10th NFL season.
How tall is Chris Godwin Jr.?
Chris Godwin Jr. is 6 feet 1 inch tall (6'1"), listed at 209 pounds, and plays wide receiver for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.
How much does Chris Godwin Jr. weigh?
Chris Godwin Jr. weighs 209 pounds, his listed weight on the Tampa Bay Buccaneers roster. He is listed at 6'1".
What number does Chris Godwin Jr. wear?
Chris Godwin Jr. wears number 14 for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. He plays wide receiver.
What position does Chris Godwin Jr. play?
Chris Godwin Jr. plays wide receiver for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, wearing number 14. 2026 is his 10th season in the NFL.
What team does Chris Godwin Jr. play for?
Chris Godwin Jr. plays for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers as a wide receiver. He has been with the Buccaneers since 2017.
Where did Chris Godwin Jr. go to college?
Chris Godwin Jr. played college football at Penn State, after attending Middletown (DE). The Tampa Bay Buccaneers drafted him out of Penn State in 2017.
When was Chris Godwin Jr. drafted?
The Tampa Bay Buccaneers selected Chris Godwin Jr. in the third round of the 2017 NFL Draft with the 84th overall pick, out of Penn State.
What round was Chris Godwin Jr. drafted in?
Chris Godwin Jr. was a third-round pick in the 2017 NFL Draft, taken 84th overall by the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.
What pick was Chris Godwin Jr. in the NFL Draft?
Chris Godwin Jr. was the 84th overall pick of the 2017 NFL Draft, selected by the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in the third round.
Where is Chris Godwin Jr. from?
Chris Godwin Jr. went to high school in Delaware, at Middletown, before playing college football at Penn State.
When is Chris Godwin Jr.'s birthday?
Chris Godwin Jr.'s birthday is February 27. He was born on February 27, 1996 and is 30 years old.
How long has Chris Godwin Jr. been in the NFL?
2026 is Chris Godwin Jr.'s 10th NFL season; he entered the league in 2017 as a third-round pick of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. View his career statistics.
What teams has Chris Godwin Jr. played for?
Chris Godwin Jr. has played for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. View his career statistics.
Has Chris Godwin Jr. won a Super Bowl?
Yes. Chris Godwin Jr. was a member of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers team that won Super Bowl LV after the 2020 season.