Jalen McMillan lined up out wide on 7 of his 10 snaps on Sunday — good news for his potential to start early in three-WR sets.

Related players: Chris Godwin, Mike Evans, Trey Palmer, Sterling Shepard

With Evans on the outside and Godwin expected to be back in a full-time slot role this season, it leaves the other outside position up for grabs. Palmer flashed at times last season in the WR3 role, but, McMillan was drafted this past spring and looks to have a serious shot at taking that outside role, which would give him a boost in value heading into drafts.

Bucs have said they’ll use Chris Godwin in the slot, after shifting him outside last year with an eye on avoiding injuries. It’s the role Cooper Kupp had with the Rams when Coen was there.

Related Players: Mike Evans, Trey Palmer, Jalen McMillan

Godwin had been around the 70% slot range over the previous three seasons before logging only 37% of his snaps from inside last year. If he returns to that role in 2024, we might not see a ton from rookie Jalen McMillan to begin the season. Through four years at Washington, McMillan lined up in the slot nearly two-thirds of the time, including a 92% rate in '22.

Godwin's explosive games have lessened recently, but he still makes an intriguing low-end WR3 in fantasy.

The Buccaneers have agreed to terms with veteran WR Sterling Shepard on a one-year deal. Following eight seasons with the Giants, who drafted him in the second round in 2016, Shepard reunites with his former Oklahoma QB Baker Mayfield in Tampa.

Related Players: Mike Evans, Chris Godwin, Trey Palmer, Jalen McMillan

Shepard adds some depth to the wide receiver room as they head into the summer months but will have a difficult time producing in fantasy if he makes the final roster.

Buccaneers WR Chris Godwin (knee) is a game-time decision.

Related Players: Mike Evans, Trey Palmer, Deven Thompkins, Cade Otten

Mike Evans could end up getting fed a ton in Week 15, while TE Cade Otton could get a small boost in target rate as well, making him a streaming candidate.

Bucs WR Chris Godwin had a very important rushing TD yesterday, but it was the only touch he had in the game.

HC Todd Bowles answered how surprising it was that he didn’t have a catch in the contest, according to the post, and added, “We were subbing him out a lot. Obviously he’s a little nicked up so he’s not totally 100%.” Godwin was questionable coming into the game with a neck injury and saved owners from a goose egg with his TD run. Owners may want to think about their options during the finals weeks of the season until Godwin can show a little more or prove to be healthy. The Bucs play an early game at the Falcons in Week 14.

Here’s today’s injury report for Bucs and Panthers. Chris Godwin dealing with a neck injury, top three inside linebackers all limited or not practicing.

Related Players: Mike Evans, Trey Palmer, Deven Thompkins

A limited practice before Friday is a good sign that Goodwin will be suiting up for Week 13. Assuming no reaggravation, he should be considered a WR3 in what could be a difficult matchup against the Panthers.

Mike Evans was listed with a quad injury Wednesday. Just working with a trainer early today, but he’s usually a guy to push through injury whenever possible. Something to watch.

Related Players: Chris Godwin, Trey Palmer, Deven Thompkins

The target tree has been quite succinct in Tampa Bay this year, with Evans, Godwin, and Cade Otton being the biggest beneficiaries. Godwin could have a throwback target hog performance if Evans were to miss Week 11.

Buccaneers QB Baker Mayfield (knee) and WR Chris Godwin (neck) — both listed as questionable — will play tonight against the Bills.

DT Vita Vea (groin) is also questionable and will be a true game-day decision.

Good news for the Buccaneers offense in general, but Mayfield doesn't need to be in consideration for a fantasy start this week. Godwin can be considered a WR2.

Buccaneers WR Mike Evans is “full go” for Sunday, coach Todd Bowles said.

Related Players: Chris Godwin, Deven Thompkins

The Bye Week clearly did Evans some good, and he should make a great 1-2 punch for Baker Mayfield in the team's highly-projected contest against the Lions.

Mike Evans has set a Week 1 deadline to receive a new contract from the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, with his representation indicating the wide receiver will look to play elsewhere in 2024 if no deal is reached.

Related Players: Chris Godwin

This is a bit of odd timing, as we are one week away from the regular season kickoff. There were rumors during the beginning of the offseason about the team possibly looking to trade Evans or Chris Godwin and eye a rebuild, but those died down quickly.
Deal or no deal, all signs point towards Evans suiting up for the Bucs in Week 1 and throughout the 2023 season.