Chris Godwin Fantasy outlook, stats and Week 7 start/sit for 2026
- Age
- 30
- Height / weight
- 6'1", 209 lb
- Experience
- 10th season
- Drafted
- 2017 R3, #84
2026 Season
- PPR PPG
- 7.7
- Pos rank
- WR61
- Rostered
- 64%
Week 7 at Panthers, Sun Oct 25, 1:00 PM ET 25th vs. WRs, tough
Chris Godwin Fantasy Football
WR, Tampa Bay Buccaneers
Chris Godwin's 2026 Season, Week by Week
6 games played: six busts. The next four matchups include two of the league's softest pass defenses.
- Week 4, vs GB,9.1, WR47,Loss
- Week 5, at DAL,7.0, WR51,Win
- Week 6, vs PIT,7.7, WR48,Loss
- Up next. Week 7, at CAR,25th vs WR,Tough
- Week 8, vs ATL,6th vs WR,Favorable
- Week 9, at CHI,20th vs WR,Neutral
- Week 10,Bye,No game
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?
Godwin is a bench stash. He is WR61 at 7.7 PPR PPG, supported by a 95th-percentile catch rate but limited by 33rd-percentile yards per target. His best upcoming spot is the Lions in Week 11, while the Panthers in Week 7 is a tougher matchup.
Target share
15.6%35th percentile, below average
Yards per target
7.433rd percentile, below average
Catch rate
79.3%95th percentile, above average
Fantasy points per target
1.6041st percentile, about average
Chris Godwin 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 |
| Total | 1–5 | 46.4 | WR61 |
Career Fantasy Stats by Season
| Season | Team | GP | Tgt | Rec | Rec yds | Rec TD | FPTS | PPG | Finish |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | TB | 6 | 29 | 23 | 216 | 0 | 46.4 | 7.7 | - |
| 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 | 126 | 897 | 635 | 7,842 | 41 | 1682.4 | 13.4 |
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 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
Latest analysis on Chris Godwin
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Chris Godwin Fantasy Football FAQ
Should I start Chris Godwin in Week 7?
Chris Godwin is depth in most leagues for Week 7 at the Panthers, as the WR61 in PPR points per game this season (7.7 a game). The Panthers rank 25th in PPR points allowed to WRs, a tough matchup. Get the start/sit call for Godwin.
How many fantasy points is Chris Godwin averaging in 2026?
Chris Godwin is averaging 7.7 PPR fantasy points per game in 2026, 46.4 points across 6 games. His last game produced 7.7 points.
Where does Chris Godwin rank in fantasy football in 2026?
Chris Godwin ranks WR61 in PPR points per game in 2026 and WR52 in total points, through 6 games. That makes him depth in most leagues. View his complete season statistics.
Is Chris Godwin worth rostering in fantasy football?
Mostly not: Chris Godwin is waiver-wire material in 12-team PPR, 10-team PPR and half-PPR leagues. He is rostered in 64% of leagues.
What is Chris Godwin's fantasy football role?
Chris Godwin is the Buccaneers' starting WR, with Kameron Johnson behind him. He is averaging 4.8 targets a game, on 84% of the offensive snaps in 2026.
What are Chris Godwin's upcoming fantasy football matchups?
Chris Godwin's next three games are Week 7 at the Panthers (25th in PPR points allowed to WRs, tough), Week 8 vs. the Falcons (6th in PPR points allowed to WRs, favorable) and Week 9 at the Bears (20th in PPR points allowed to WRs, neutral). One of them is favorable by points allowed to the position.
How consistent has Chris Godwin been in fantasy football this season?
Chris Godwin has finished as a top-12 WR in 0 of his 6 games this season and outside the top 36 in 6. His weekly scoring has a standard deviation of 1.3 points around his 7.7-point average.
What is Chris Godwin's fantasy floor and ceiling?
This season Chris Godwin's floor has been 5.5 PPR points (Week 3, WR71) and his ceiling 9.1 (Week 4, WR47). His median week has been 8.0 points. See Godwin's full game log.
Chris Godwin 2026 Stats
He hasn't scored a touchdown yet, so all of his fantasy production has come from volume.
- Receptions
- 23
- 29 Targets
- Rec yards
- 216
- 9.4 Y/R
- Rec TD
- 0
- Catch %
- 79.3%
- Rushing
- 18
- 3 Att · 6.0 Y/C
Chris Godwin Receiving Stats
Short-area target · Moderate volume · Above-average efficiency
Efficiency
- Yards per target - 68th of 108 WRs7.468th of 108
- Fantasy points per target - 84th of 108 WRs0.8184th of 108
- YAC per reception - 15th of 108 WRs6.415th of 108
- Catch rate - 4th of 108 WRs79.3%4th of 108
Usage
- Target share - 46th of 108 WRs15.5%46th of 108
- Snap share - 16th of 107 WRs83.8%16th of 107
- Air-yards share - 95th of 108 WRs8.7%95th of 108
- Red-zone targets - 85th of 108 WRs185th of 108
Style
- Average depth of target - Deeper than 1% of WRs4.4107th of 108
Ranks: 2026 through Week 6 among 108 qualified WRs.
Receiving profile
Godwin plays most snaps, but gets few red-zone targets and sees few air yards.
Fantasy impact
His floor is his volume: 4.8 targets a game this season. Efficiency decides how much of it becomes points.
Fantasy Points per Game, Every Season
13.5
Career PPG
125 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 has averaged 13.5 fantasy points per game over 125 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 7.7 per game, down 1.5 from 2025. His volume has held at about 4.8 targets a game, so the change is efficiency and scoring. His quarterback this season has been Jalon Daniels.
Career numbers describe the past; for what he is worth from here, see Godwin's rest-of-season rank and trade value in Redraft Command.
Career highs
- 1,333Rec yards2019
- 9Rec TD2019
- 276.1Fantasy pts2019 · WR2
- 7,842Career rec yds2017–2026
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Chris Godwin Stats FAQ
How many fantasy points does Chris Godwin have in 2026?
Chris Godwin has 46.4 PPR fantasy points in 2026 through Week 6, 7.7 per game across 6 games. That total ranks WR52 at the position. See how those numbers break down week by week.
How many receiving yards does Chris Godwin have this season?
Chris Godwin has 216 receiving yards in 2026 through Week 6, on 23 catches and 29 targets. His high was 46 yards, in Week 2 against the Browns.
How many receptions does Chris Godwin have this season?
Chris Godwin has 23 receptions in 2026 through Week 6, 3.8 a game, on 29 targets. His high was 6 catches, in Week 4 against the Packers.
How many targets does Chris Godwin have this season?
Chris Godwin has drawn 29 targets in 2026 through Week 6, 4.8 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 have this season?
Chris Godwin has no receiving touchdowns in 2026 through Week 6.
How many receiving yards per game is Chris Godwin averaging?
Chris Godwin is averaging 36.0 receiving yards per game in 2026, 216 yards across 6 games.
How many yards per reception is Chris Godwin averaging?
Chris Godwin is averaging 9.4 yards per reception in 2026, 216 yards on 23 catches.
How many games has Chris Godwin played in 2026?
Chris Godwin has played 6 games in the 2026 season through Week 6.
What were Chris Godwin's stats last season?
In 2025, Chris Godwin 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's career NFL stats?
Across 10 seasons and 126 games, Chris Godwin has 635 catches for 7,842 yards and 41 touchdowns, for 1682.4 PPR fantasy points (13.4 per game).
How many touchdowns does Chris Godwin have in his career?
Chris Godwin has 43 touchdowns in his NFL career: 2 rushing and 41 receiving, over 126 games.
How many career receiving yards does Chris Godwin have?
Chris Godwin has 7,842 career receiving yards over 10 seasons, on 635 catches.
Chris Godwin Game Log 2026
| Wk | Opp | Result | FPTS | TGT | REC | REC YDS | REC TD | YPR | CAR | RUSH YDS | RUSH TD | Finish |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | CIN21st | 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 | GB13th | 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 | DAL12th | 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 | PIT22nd | 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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| Avg | 6 games | 1-5 | 7.7 | 4.8 | 3.8 | 36.0 | 0.0 | 9.4 | 0.5 | 3.0 | 0.0 | WR51 |
Opponent rank is fantasy points allowed to WRs across 2026: 1st allows the most, 32nd the fewest.
Where His Weeks Finished
6 busts
Also: Wk 4 (WR47), Wk 5 (WR51)
Game-by-Game Breakdown
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 Carolina Panthers
View matchup - Tampa Bay Buccaneers vs Atlanta Falcons
View matchup - Tampa Bay Buccaneers vs Chicago Bears
View matchup - Tampa Bay Buccaneers vs Detroit Lions
Chris Godwin Career Stats by Season
| Season | GP | Tgt | Rec | Rec yds | Rec TD | Rush yds | FPTS | PPG | Finish |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026to date | 6 | 29 | 23 | 216 | 0 | 18 | 46.4 | 7.7 | WR61 |
| 2025 | 9 | 51 | 33 | 360 | 2 | 0 | 83.0 | 9.2 | WR78 |
| 2024 | 7 | 62 | 50 | 576 | 5 | 2 | 137.8 | 19.7 | WR53 |
| 2023 | 17 | 130 | 83 | 1,024 | 2 | 38 | 209.2 | 12.3 | WR28 |
| 2022 | 15 | 142 | 104 | 1,023 | 3 | 5 | 222.8 | 14.8 | WR19 |
| 2021 | 14 | 128 | 98 | 1,103 | 5 | 21 | 240.4 | 17.2 | WR16 |
| 2020 | 12 | 84 | 65 | 840 | 7 | 0 | 190.0 | 15.8 | WR31 |
| 2019 | 14 | 121 | 86 | 1,333 | 9 | 8 | 276.1 | 19.7 | WR2 |
| 2018 | 16 | 95 | 59 | 842 | 7 | 0 | 181.2 | 11.3 | WR29 |
| 2017 | 16 | 55 | 34 | 525 | 1 | 0 | 95.5 | 6.0 | WR67 |
| Career | 126 | 897 | 635 | 7,842 | 41 | 92 | 1682.4 | 13.4 | - |
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Chris Godwin Game Log FAQ
How did Chris Godwin do in his last game?
Chris Godwin scored 7.7 PPR points in Week 6 against the Steelers, a 26–19 loss, a WR48 finish. He caught 4 of 8 targets for 37 yards. View his 2026 season totals.
How many fantasy points did Chris Godwin score in his last game?
Chris Godwin scored 7.7 PPR fantasy points in his last game, Week 6 against the Steelers, a WR48 finish for the week. That was right at his season average of 7.7.
How many receiving yards did Chris Godwin have in his last game?
Chris Godwin had 37 receiving yards on 4 catches in Week 6 against the Steelers, from 8 targets.
How many touchdowns did Chris Godwin score in his last game?
Chris Godwin did not score a touchdown in Week 6 against the Steelers; his 7.7 points came from yardage and catches.
How many receptions did Chris Godwin have in his last game?
Chris Godwin caught 4 of 8 targets for 37 yards in Week 6 against the Steelers.
What were Chris Godwin's stats in Week 5?
In Week 5 at the Cowboys, a 24–16 win, Chris Godwin caught 3 of 3 targets for 37 yards, and ran for 3 yards. That was 7.0 PPR points, a WR51 finish.
What was Chris Godwin's best game this season?
Chris Godwin'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's worst game this season?
Chris Godwin'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 scored a touchdown in this season?
Chris Godwin has scored a touchdown in 0 of his 6 games this season.
Can I see Chris Godwin's game logs from previous seasons?
Yes. The season selector above the game log switches it to Godwin's weekly results from any season from 2017 through 2025.
Chris Godwin Rest-of-Season Outlook
Through 6 games he's WR61 at 7.7 PPR points per game, against 9.2 over 9 games last season (WR78). He's running behind last season's pace.
Through Week 6 he ranks 41st of 108 in target volume (15.5% target share) and 83rd of 108 in downfield role (8.7% air-yards share). Downfield role is the soft spot. Jalon Daniels 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 matchups are the Falcons in Week 8 (6th against WRs) and 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 6 among the 108 receivers who have played at least five games. Each bar is one receiver, best on the left; his is highlighted.
Target volume
Downfield role
- Average depth of target
- 4.4
- Drop rate
- 0.0%
- Red-zone targets
- 1
- YAC per reception
- 6.4
What Could Change His Value
Upside
- A soft stretchThe Falcons in Week 8 and the Lions in Week 11 are top-10 matchups for WRs.Wk 7 CAR, 25thWk 8 ATL, 6thWk 9 CHI, 20thWk 11 DET, 2nd
Risk
- Job securityKameron Johnson is next on the depth chart; a benching or injury hands him the job.
- Limited downfield role8.7% air-yards share, 83rd of 108 WRs in 2026.
- A tough matchupThe Panthers in Week 7 (25th) is among the stingiest defenses against WRs.
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Chris Godwin Fantasy Outlook FAQ
What is Chris Godwin's fantasy outlook for the rest of the 2026 season?
Chris Godwin 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 (8.7% air-yards share, 83rd of 108 WRs in 2026) holds him back. See his live rank in Redraft Command.
What is Chris Godwin's rest-of-season fantasy ranking?
Chris Godwin is the WR61 in PPR points per game through Week 6. That puts him in depth WR territory, waiver-wire material in 10-team PPR leagues.
What is Chris Godwin's projected role going forward?
Chris Godwin 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 get more targets?
Chris Godwin's targets are holding steady: 5.5 a game over his last two games against 4.8 for the season. His share of the offense is what his fantasy value rides on.
What is Chris Godwin's fantasy football upside?
Chris Godwin's upside: his ceiling this season is 9.1 PPR points (Week 4, WR47) and the Falcons in Week 8 and the Lions in Week 11 are top-10 matchups for WRs.
What could hurt Chris Godwin's fantasy value?
Chris Godwin's risks: Kameron Johnson is next on the depth chart if he is benched or hurt, his downfield role (8.7% air-yards share, 83rd of 108 WRs in 2026) limits his scoring and the Panthers in Week 7 is a tough matchup. See his injury status and history.
How difficult is Chris Godwin's remaining fantasy schedule?
About average: of his next seven games, 3 come against a top-10 matchup for WRs and 3 against one of the stingiest defenses, by PPR points allowed to the position.
Chris Godwin Injury Update & History
Is Chris Godwin injured?
Practice participation
Final report: Friday, Oct 23| Week | Injury | Wed | Thu | Fri | Game status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Week 7@ CAR, Oct 25 | - | - | DNP | Full | No status |
| 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 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 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 misses time.
Who else it affects
His absence would move work to the rest of the offense, and Jalon Daniels would lose one of his main options.
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Chris Godwin Injury FAQ
Is Chris Godwin injured?
No. As of October 24, 2026, Chris Godwin is active with no injury designation. He has played every game in 2026.
Is Chris Godwin playing this week?
Chris Godwin has no injury designation for Week 7 at the Panthers on Sunday, October 25, so he is on track to play. Should you start him?
Did Chris Godwin practice this week?
Chris Godwin's Week 7 practice report: Thu did not practice, Fri full.
Has Chris Godwin missed any games this season?
No. Chris Godwin has played in every Buccaneers game in 2026, 6 games so far.
What is Chris Godwin's injury history?
Chris Godwin 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's most recent injury?
Chris Godwin'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 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's worst injury?
Chris Godwin'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 News & Updates
Latest update
Godwin struggles vs. Pittsburgh
7.7 FPTS
L 19–26 vs PITFantasy impact: Floor game4 REC · 37 YDS · 8 TGT
The Steelers kept Godwin out of the end zone and under his average.
Season Timeline
Week 6Oct 18L 19–26 vs PIT
Fantasy impact: Neutral. Four touches in Week 5 win (opens in new tab)
Managed just four touches in the Week 5 victory, limiting fantasy value.
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He played in Week 6: 7.7 PPR points, a WR48 finish.
Week 5Oct 8W 24–16 @ DAL
Fantasy impact: Negative. Godwin 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 struggles vs. Green Bay
9.1 FPTS · 6 REC · 31 YDS · 7 TGT
The Packers kept Godwin out of the end zone and under his average.
Finish: WR47FloorView Game RecapFantasy impact: Neutral. Returns to practice Thursday (opens in new tab)
Back at practice Thursday, trending toward a return to the field.
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He played in Week 4: 9.1 PPR points, a WR47 finish.
Week 3Sep 27L 16–23 vs MIN
Fantasy impact: Negative. Godwin struggles vs. Minnesota
5.5 FPTS · 3 REC · 25 YDS · 4 TGT
The Vikings kept Godwin out of the end zone and under his average.
Finish: WR71FloorView Game RecapWeek 2Sep 20L 19–23 vs CLE
Fantasy impact: Negative. Godwin 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 struggles at Cincinnati
8.3 FPTS · 4 REC · 40 YDS · 4 TGT
The Bengals kept Godwin 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's quarterback and target competition.
- 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
- Emeka Egbuka: Misses Wednesday's practice (opens in new tab)Emeka Egbuka, WR. 49 targets this season. Via Dynasty CommandNeutral
- Jalon Daniels: Notable improvement in second start (opens in new tab)Jalon Daniels, QB. 98 pass attempts this season. Via Dynasty CommandNeutral
- Emeka Egbuka: Seven touches, one TD in win (opens in new tab)Emeka Egbuka, WR. 49 targets this season. Via Dynasty CommandNeutral
- Emeka Egbuka: Ready for Sunday (opens in new tab)Emeka Egbuka, WR. 49 targets this season. Via Dynasty CommandNeutral
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Chris Godwin News FAQ
What is the latest news on Chris Godwin?
The latest Godwin update, from October 18: Godwin struggles vs. Pittsburgh. Godwin caught 4 of 8 targets for 37 yards in the 26–19 loss vs. Pittsburgh. That was 20% of the team's targets.
How does the latest Chris Godwin news affect his fantasy value?
Negatively: he scored 7.7 fantasy points, a WR48 finish, right at his 7.7 average. See the updated fantasy outlook.
Chris Godwin Bio
Chris Godwin is a wide receiver for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, where he wears No. 14. Born February 27, 1996, in Philadelphia, PA, 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 125 regular-season games since 2017, he has caught 635 passes for 7,842 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 108 of 126 games. Member of the Super Bowl LV champion Buccaneers.
College: Penn State
Transactions
- ActivatedActivated by the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.
- ContractAgreed to a new three-year, $66 million contract with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.
- ActivatedActivated by the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.
- Placed on IRPlaced on injured reserve by the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.
- ContractSigned a three-year, $60 million contract with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.
- TenderFranchise tag placed for a second time with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.
- ActivatedActivated by the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.
- Placed on IRPlaced on injured reserve by the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.
- SignedSigned the franchise tender with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.
- TenderFranchise tag placed with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.
- SignedSigned rookie contract with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.
- DraftedSelected by the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in round 3, pick 84.
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About Chris Godwin: Bio FAQ
How old is Chris Godwin?
Chris Godwin is 30 years old. He was born on February 27, 1996. 2026 is his 10th NFL season.
How tall is Chris Godwin?
Chris Godwin 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 weigh?
Chris Godwin weighs 209 pounds, his listed weight on the Tampa Bay Buccaneers roster. He is listed at 6'1".
What number does Chris Godwin wear?
Chris Godwin wears number 14 for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. He plays wide receiver.
What position does Chris Godwin play?
Chris Godwin plays wide receiver for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, wearing number 14. 2026 is his 10th season in the NFL.
What team does Chris Godwin play for?
Chris Godwin plays for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers as a wide receiver. He has been with the Buccaneers since 2017.
Where did Chris Godwin go to college?
Chris Godwin 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 drafted?
The Tampa Bay Buccaneers selected Chris Godwin in the third round of the 2017 NFL Draft with the 84th overall pick, out of Penn State.
What round was Chris Godwin drafted in?
Chris Godwin was a third-round pick in the 2017 NFL Draft, taken 84th overall by the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.
What pick was Chris Godwin in the NFL Draft?
Chris Godwin was the 84th overall pick of the 2017 NFL Draft, selected by the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in the third round.
Where is Chris Godwin from?
Chris Godwin went to high school in Delaware, at Middletown, before playing college football at Penn State.
When is Chris Godwin's birthday?
Chris Godwin's birthday is February 27. He was born on February 27, 1996 and is 30 years old.
How long has Chris Godwin been in the NFL?
2026 is Chris Godwin'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 played for?
Chris Godwin has played for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. View his career statistics.
Has Chris Godwin won a Super Bowl?
Yes. Chris Godwin was a member of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers team that won Super Bowl LV after the 2020 season.