Chris Godwin Fantasy outlook, stats and Week 4 start/sit for 2026
- Age
- 30
- Height / weight
- 6'1", 209 lb
- Experience
- 10th season
- Drafted
- 2017 R3, #84
2026 Season
- PPR PPG
- 7.5
- Pos rank
- WR54
- Rostered
- 74%
Week 4 vs. Packers, Sun Oct 4, 1:00 PM ET 10th vs. WRs, favorable
Chris Godwin Fantasy Football Stats & Analysis
Scoring rate
7.5 PPG
Played
3 games
Role
Depth
Trend
Stable
Chris Godwin's 2026 Season, Week by Week
3 games played: three busts. The next four matchups include one of the league's softest pass defenses.
- Week 1, Loss,at CIN,8.3,WR46
- Week 2, Loss,vs CLE,8.8,WR40
- Week 3, Loss,vs MIN,5.5,WR71
- Up next. Week 4, Oct 4,vs GB,FavorablePackers vs. WRs
- Week 5, Oct 8,at DAL,NeutralCowboys vs. WRs
- Week 6, Oct 18,vs PIT,NeutralSteelers vs. WRs
- Week 7, Oct 25,at CAR,ToughPanthers vs. WRs
Matchup rank is PPR points allowed to WRs through Week 4. 1st allows the most, 32nd the fewest.
Should You Start or Roster Chris Godwin?
Godwin is averaging 7.5 PPR points per game through 3 games, with 10 catches for 111 yards and 0 TD on 11 targets. That ranks WR54, which makes him a bench stash in most leagues.
He has caught 90.9% of his targets at 10.1 yards per target. His quarterback has been Baker Mayfield.
His best week was WR40 in Week 2 against the Browns (8.8 points); his worst, WR71 in Week 3 against the Vikings (5.5). Two favorable matchups are coming: the Packers (10th vs. WRs) in Week 4 and the Falcons (3rd vs. WRs) in Week 8.
For the season-long call, whether to hold, trade or start him, check where Godwin ranks among all WRs in Redraft Command.
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 |
| Total | 0–3 | 22.6 | WR54 |
Career Fantasy Stats by Season
| Season | Team | GP | Tgt | Rec | Rec yds | Rec TD | FPTS | PPG | Finish |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | TB | 3 | 11 | 10 | 111 | 0 | 22.6 | 7.5 | — |
| 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 | 123 | 879 | 622 | 7,737 | 41 | 1658.6 | 13.5 |
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. Career games missed to injury: 24. Injury history
- 2025ankle4 games
- 2024left ankle11 games
- 2021right knee3 games
- 2020left wrist1 game
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Chris Godwin Fantasy Football FAQ
Should I start Chris Godwin in Week 4?
Chris Godwin is depth in most leagues for Week 4 against the Packers, as the WR54 in PPR total points this season (7.5 a game). The Packers rank 10th in PPR points allowed to WRs, a favorable matchup. Get the start/sit call for Godwin.
How many fantasy points is Chris Godwin averaging in 2026?
Chris Godwin is averaging 7.5 PPR fantasy points per game in 2026, 22.6 points across 3 games. His last game produced 5.5 points.
Where does Chris Godwin rank in fantasy football in 2026?
Chris Godwin ranks WR54 in PPR total points in 2026, through 3 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 74% of Sleeper leagues.
What is Chris Godwin's fantasy football role?
Chris Godwin is the Buccaneers' starting WR, with Kameron Johnson behind him. He is averaging 3.7 targets a game, on 77% of the offensive snaps in 2026.
What are Chris Godwin's upcoming fantasy football matchups?
Chris Godwin's next three games are Week 4 vs. the Packers (10th in PPR points allowed to WRs, favorable), Week 5 at the Cowboys (17th in PPR points allowed to WRs, neutral) and Week 6 vs. the Steelers (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 3 games this season and outside the top 36 in 3. His weekly scoring has a standard deviation of 1.8 points around his 7.5-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 8.8 (Week 2, WR40). His median week has been 8.3 points. See Godwin's full game log.
Chris Godwin 2026 Stats
2026 through Week 4 · Tampa Bay BuccaneersHe hasn't scored a touchdown yet, so all of his fantasy production has come from volume.
Receiving
- Rec
- 10
- Yards
- 111
- TD
- 0
- Targets
- 11
11.1 Y/R90.9% Catch %
Rushing
- Yards
- 15
- TD
- 0
2 Att7.5 Y/C
Fantasy (PPR)
- Points
- 22.6
- Pos rank
- WR54
8.8 Best Week 2 vs CLE5.5 Worst Week 3 vs MIN
Advanced Receiving Stats
Godwin is a short-area target (7.1 yards per target last season), with a 11.6% target share this season.
| Stat | 2026 Thru Wk 4 | 2025 8 games | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Efficiency | ||||
| Yards per target | 10.1 | 68th | 7.0 | 31st |
| Fantasy points per target | 1.15 | 58th | 0.98 | 32nd |
| Yards per route run | — | — | 1.54 | 48th |
| YAC per reception | 6.8 | 86th | 6.3 | 94th |
| Catch rate | 90.9% | 99th | 64.0% | 57th |
| Usage | ||||
| Target share | 11.6% | 32nd | 9.6% | 34th |
| Snap share | 78.0% | 68th | 71.0% | 61st |
| Air-yards share | 5.4% | 5th | 8.1% | 14th |
| Red-zone targets | 0 | 0th | 7 | 40th |
| Route participation | — | — | 39.9% | 22nd |
| Style | ||||
| Average depth of target | 4.7 | 5th | 7.1 | 10th |
Percentiles: 2026 through Week 4 among 102 qualified WRs · 2025 (8 games, weeks 1–17) among 116. Grey bars describe style, not quality.
Profile: Godwin adds yards after the catch, but gets few red-zone targets and sees few air yards.
For fantasy: his floor is his volume, 3.7 targets a game this season; efficiency decides how much of it becomes points.
Fantasy Points per Game, Every Season
7.5
Fantasy PPG
3.7
Targets/g
37
Rec yds/g
Chris Godwin career stats by season
| Season | GP | Tgt | Rec | Rec yds | Rec TD | Rush yds | FPTS | PPG | Finish |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026to date | 3 | 11 | 10 | 111 | 0 | 15 | 22.6 | 7.5 | — |
| 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 | 123 | 879 | 622 | 7,737 | 41 | 89 | 1658.6 | 13.5 | — |
What His Career Numbers Say
13.6
Career PPG
122 games over 10 seasons
80%
Availability
Share of team games he played
37%
Top-24 weeks
Share of his games as a top-24 WR
8.2
Weekly swing
Standard deviation, moderate
Godwin has averaged 13.6 fantasy points per game over 122 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, 6.6 in the two without it.
So far in 2026 he is at 7.5 per game, down 1.7 from 2025. Volume is the driver: 3.7 targets a game against 5.7. His quarterback this season has been Baker Mayfield.
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
- 7,737Career rec yds2017–2026
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Chris Godwin Stats FAQ
How many fantasy points does Chris Godwin have in 2026?
Chris Godwin has 22.6 PPR fantasy points in 2026 through Week 4, 7.5 per game across 3 games. That total ranks WR54 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 111 receiving yards in 2026 through Week 4, on 10 catches and 11 targets. His high was 46 yards, in Week 2 against the Browns.
How many receptions does Chris Godwin have this season?
Chris Godwin has 10 receptions in 2026 through Week 4, 3.3 a game, on 11 targets. His high was 4 catches, in Week 1 at the Bengals.
How many targets does Chris Godwin have this season?
Chris Godwin has drawn 11 targets in 2026 through Week 4, 3.7 a game, and caught 91% of them. His high was 4 targets, in Week 1 at the Bengals.
How many receiving touchdowns does Chris Godwin have this season?
Chris Godwin has no receiving touchdowns in 2026 through Week 4.
How many receiving yards per game is Chris Godwin averaging?
Chris Godwin is averaging 37.0 receiving yards per game in 2026, 111 yards across 3 games.
How many yards per reception is Chris Godwin averaging?
Chris Godwin is averaging 11.1 yards per reception in 2026, 111 yards on 10 catches.
How many games has Chris Godwin played in 2026?
Chris Godwin has played 3 games in the 2026 season through Week 4.
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 123 games, Chris Godwin has 622 catches for 7,737 yards and 41 touchdowns, for 1658.6 PPR fantasy points (13.5 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 123 games.
How many career receiving yards does Chris Godwin have?
Chris Godwin has 7,737 career receiving yards over 10 seasons, on 622 catches.
Chris Godwin Game Log 2026
Games played
3
FPTS/G (PPR)
7.5
Targets/g
3.7
Rec/g
3.3
Rec yds/g
37.0
Yds/rec
11.1
Across 3 games in 2026, Chris Godwin has averaged 3.7 targets, 3.3 receptions and 7.5 PPR fantasy points per game. Chris Godwin has finished as a top-12 WR in 0 of those weeks, and inside the top 24 in 0. The best week was Week 2 against CLE (8.8 points); the lowest was Week 3 against MIN (5.5).
| Wk | Opp | Result | FPTS | TGT | REC | REC YDS | REC TD | YPR | CAR | RUSH YDS | RUSH TD | Finish |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | CIN18th | 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 | CLE12th | 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 | MIN14th | 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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Opponent rank is fantasy points allowed to WRs across 2026: 1st allows the most, 32nd the fewest.
Where His Weeks Finished
All three weeks outside the top 36. For a wide receiver ranked WR54 overall, the spread matters more than the average: you get a WR40 ceiling and a waiver-wire floor.
Game-by-Game Breakdown
Shut down by Minnesota
3/4, 25 yds.
Just 6.3 yards per target. 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 well above his season average.
Fantasy Points By Week
- Weekly points
- Season average (7.5)
Upcoming Matchups
View matchup — Tampa Bay Buccaneers vs Green Bay Packers
View matchup — Tampa Bay Buccaneers vs Dallas Cowboys
View matchup — Tampa Bay Buccaneers vs Pittsburgh Steelers
View matchup — Tampa Bay Buccaneers vs Carolina Panthers
Chris Godwin Game Log 2019
Games played
14
FPTS/G (PPR)
19.7
Targets/g
8.6
Rec/g
6.1
Rec yds/g
95.2
Yds/rec
15.5
Across 14 games in 2019, Chris Godwin has averaged 8.6 targets, 6.1 receptions and 19.7 PPR fantasy points per game. Chris Godwin has finished as a top-12 WR in 5 of those weeks, and inside the top 24 in 9. The best week was Week 4 against LAR (41.2 points); the lowest was Week 3 against NYG (7.0).
| Wk | Opp | FPTS | TGT | REC | REC YDS | REC TD | YPR | CAR | RUSH YDS | RUSH TD | Finish |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | SF28th | 14.3 | 6 | 3 | 53 | 1 | 17.7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | WR32 |
Week 1 · SF · 14.3 pts
How the 14.3 points scored (PPR)
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| 2 | CAR18th | 26.1 | 9 | 8 | 121 | 1 | 15.1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | WR5 |
Week 2 · CAR · 26.1 pts
How the 26.1 points scored (PPR)
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| 3 | NYG6th | 7.0 | 5 | 3 | 40 | 0 | 13.3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | WR62 |
Week 3 · NYG · 7.0 pts
How the 7.0 points scored (PPR)
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| 4 | LAR24th | 41.2 | 14 | 12 | 172 | 2 | 14.3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | WR1 |
Week 4 · LAR · 41.2 pts
How the 41.2 points scored (PPR)
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| 5 | NO13th | 31.5 | 9 | 7 | 125 | 2 | 17.9 | 0 | 0 | 0 | WR6 |
Week 5 · NO · 31.5 pts
How the 31.5 points scored (PPR)
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| 6 | CAR18th | 25.1 | 12 | 10 | 151 | 0 | 15.1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | WR3 |
Week 6 · CAR · 25.1 pts
How the 25.1 points scored (PPR)
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| 7 | Did not play | ||||||||||
| 8 | TEN9th | 10.3 | 8 | 4 | 43 | 0 | 10.8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | WR41 |
Week 8 · TEN · 10.3 pts
How the 10.3 points scored (PPR)
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| 9 | SEA15th | 13.9 | 9 | 7 | 61 | 0 | 8.7 | 1 | 8 | 0 | WR24 |
Week 9 · SEA · 13.9 pts
How the 13.9 points scored (PPR)
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| 10 | ARI8th | 13.4 | 12 | 6 | 74 | 0 | 12.3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | WR25 |
Week 10 · ARI · 13.4 pts
How the 13.4 points scored (PPR)
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| 11 | NO13th | 13.7 | 6 | 3 | 47 | 1 | 15.7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | WR21 |
Week 11 · NO · 13.7 pts
How the 13.7 points scored (PPR)
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| 12 | ATL10th | 37.4 | 8 | 7 | 184 | 2 | 26.3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | WR1 |
Week 12 · ATL · 37.4 pts
How the 37.4 points scored (PPR)
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| 13 | JAX17th | 9.0 | 6 | 4 | 50 | 0 | 12.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | WR51 |
Week 13 · JAX · 9.0 pts
How the 9.0 points scored (PPR)
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| 14 | IND14th | 16.1 | 9 | 7 | 91 | 0 | 13.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | WR22 |
Week 14 · IND · 16.1 pts
How the 16.1 points scored (PPR)
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| 15 | DET3rd | 17.1 | 8 | 5 | 121 | 0 | 24.2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | WR21 |
Week 15 · DET · 17.1 pts
How the 17.1 points scored (PPR)
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| 16 | Did not play | ||||||||||
| 17 | Did not play | ||||||||||
Opponent rank is fantasy points allowed to WRs across 2019: 1st allows the most, 32nd the fewest.
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Chris Godwin Game Log FAQ
How did Chris Godwin do in his last game?
Chris Godwin scored 5.5 PPR points in Week 3 against the Vikings, a 23–16 loss, a WR71 finish. He caught 3 of 4 targets for 25 yards. View his 2026 season totals.
How many fantasy points did Chris Godwin score in his last game?
Chris Godwin scored 5.5 PPR fantasy points in his last game, Week 3 against the Vikings, a WR71 finish for the week. That was 2.0 below his season average of 7.5.
How many receiving yards did Chris Godwin have in his last game?
Chris Godwin had 25 receiving yards on 3 catches in Week 3 against the Vikings, from 4 targets.
How many touchdowns did Chris Godwin score in his last game?
Chris Godwin did not score a touchdown in Week 3 against the Vikings; his 5.5 points came from yardage and catches.
How many receptions did Chris Godwin have in his last game?
Chris Godwin caught 3 of 4 targets for 25 yards in Week 3 against the Vikings.
What were Chris Godwin's stats in Week 2?
In Week 2 against the Browns, a 23–19 loss, Chris Godwin caught 3 of 3 targets for 46 yards, and ran for 12 yards. That was 8.8 PPR points, a WR40 finish.
What was Chris Godwin's best game this season?
Chris Godwin's best 2026 game was Week 2 against the Browns: 8.8 PPR points, a WR40 finish. He caught 3 of 3 targets for 46 yards, and ran for 12 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 3 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
depth WR for deep leagues only
Preseason Projection vs. Reality
He finished WR78 last season at 9.2 points per game.
Our Take After Week 4
Through 3 games he's WR54 at 7.5 PPR points per game, against 9.2 over 9 games last season (WR78). He's running behind last season's pace.
Last season he ranked 74th of 142 in target volume (9.4% target share), 95th of 142 in downfield role (8.0% air-yards share) and 65th of 142 in efficiency (1.49 yards per route run). 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 Packers in Week 4 (10th 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 2025 rank among the 142 receivers who played at least six games. Each bar is one receiver, best on the left; his is highlighted.
Target volume
Downfield role
Efficiency
- Average depth of target
- 7.1
- Drop rate
- 2.0%
- Red-zone targets
- 7
- Route participation
- 40.5%
- YAC per reception
- 6.2
What Could Change His Value
Upside
- A soft spotThe Packers in Week 4 is a top-10 matchup for WRs.Wk 4 GB, 10thWk 5 DAL, 17thWk 6 PIT, 20thWk 7 CAR, 31st
Risk
- Job securityKameron Johnson is next on the depth chart; a benching or injury hands him the job.
- A tough matchupThe Panthers in Week 7 (31st) 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 (8.0% air-yards share, 95th of 142 WRs in 2025) holds him back. See his live rank in Redraft Command.
What is Chris Godwin's rest-of-season fantasy ranking?
Chris Godwin is the WR54 in PPR points per game through Week 4. 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: 3.5 a game over his last two games against 3.7 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 8.8 PPR points (Week 2, WR40) and the Packers in Week 4 is a top-10 matchup 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 (8.0% air-yards share, 95th of 142 WRs in 2025) 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?
Favorable: of his next seven games, 3 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 Injury Update & History
Practice participation
Final report: Friday, Oct 2| Week | Injury | Wed | Thu | Fri | Game status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Week 4vs GB, Oct 4 | — | — | — | Full | No status |
Injury History at a Glance
Seven logged injuries in ten seasons, including two hamstring 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 | 1 | 11 |
| Hamstring | 2 | 4 |
| Calf / shin | 1 | 4 |
| Knee | 1 | 3 |
| Concussion | 1 | 1 |
| Hand / thumb | 1 | 1 |
| Total | 7 | 24 |
Injury risk profile: High
- Hamstring injuries in 2019 and 2020
- Fibula in 2025, 4 games missed
- 24 games in 10 seasons, 11 of them in 2024
- 7 injuries spread across 6 body parts
Chris Godwin Injury History
Every logged injury, most recent first. Games missed are regular-season games.
- 2026
Healthy 0 games missed
No injury has cost Godwin a game this season.
- 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 Baker Mayfield would lose one of his main options.
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Chris Godwin Injury FAQ
Is Chris Godwin injured?
No. As of October 2, 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 4 against the Packers on Sunday, October 4, so he is on track to play. Should you start him?
Did Chris Godwin practice this week?
Chris Godwin's Week 4 practice report: Fri full.
Has Chris Godwin missed any games this season?
No. Chris Godwin has played in every Buccaneers game in 2026, 3 games so far.
What is Chris Godwin's injury history?
Chris Godwin has 7 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 a fibula injury in Week 6 of 2025. It cost him 4 games.
Does Chris Godwin have any recurring injuries?
Yes: 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
Godwin struggles vs. Minnesota
3 REC, 25 YDS (4 TGT)
5.5 fantasy points · WR71
Godwin caught 3 of 4 targets for 25 yards in the 23–16 loss vs. Minnesota. That was 11% of the team's targets.
Season Timeline
Every update this season, grouped by week, newest first.
Week 4Oct 4
Fantasy impact: Neutral. Returns to practice Thursday (opens in new tab)
Back at practice Thursday, trending toward a return to the field.
Fantasy take: Practice and camp notes are context; his usage in games is what moves his value.
Read full report (opens in new tab)Week 2Sep 20L 19–23 vs CLE
Fantasy impact: Negative. Godwin struggles vs. Cleveland
8.8 fantasy points · WR40 · 1.3 above his 7.5 average
Godwin caught 3 of 3 targets for 46 yards in the 23–19 loss vs. Cleveland. That was 9% of the team's targets.
Game logWeek 1Sep 13L 27–33 @ CIN
Fantasy impact: Negative. Godwin struggles at Cincinnati
8.3 fantasy points · WR46 · 0.8 above his 7.5 average
Godwin caught 4 of 4 targets for 40 yards in the 33–27 loss at Cincinnati. That was 15% of the team's targets.
Game log
No updates of this type yet this season.
Buccaneers Teammates News
Updates on Godwin's quarterback and target competition.
- Baker Mayfield: Hurts hand late against Vikings (opens in new tab)Baker Mayfield, QB. 96 pass attempts this season. Via Dynasty CommandNegative
- Emeka Egbuka: Ready for Sunday (opens in new tab)Emeka Egbuka, WR. 20 targets this season. Via Dynasty CommandNeutral
- Emeka Egbuka: Looks to be practicing fully Wednesday (opens in new tab)Emeka Egbuka, WR. 20 targets this season. Via Dynasty CommandNeutral
- Baker Mayfield: Lands $165M extension with Bucs (opens in new tab)Baker Mayfield, QB. 96 pass attempts this season. Via Dynasty CommandNeutral
- Emeka Egbuka: Getting work Monday (opens in new tab)Emeka Egbuka, WR. 20 targets this season. Via Dynasty CommandNeutral
- Emeka Egbuka: Stting out Tuesday's practice (opens in new tab)Emeka Egbuka, WR. 20 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 September 27: Godwin struggles vs. Minnesota. Godwin caught 3 of 4 targets for 25 yards in the 23–16 loss vs. Minnesota. That was 11% of the team's targets.
How does the latest Chris Godwin news affect his fantasy value?
Negatively: he scored 5.5 fantasy points, a WR71 finish, 2.0 below his 7.5 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 122 regular-season games since 2017, he has caught 622 passes for 7,737 yards and 41 touchdowns.
Career Timeline
1 stop with 1 team in 10 seasons. Each block's width is the time he spent there.
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 105 of 123 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.