Chris Godwin Jr. 2026 fantasy outlook and rest-of-season projection
- 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. 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.
Keep researching Chris Godwin Jr
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Chris Godwin Jr. Fantasy Outlook FAQ
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.