Week 14 at San Francisco 49ers
Chris Godwin saw a team-high 13 targets last week, finishing 8-63. He nearly extended his touchdown streak to three games as he caught a late touchdown in the game, only for it to be called back due to a hold on the offensive line. Godwin has maintained a solid role as a reception-heavy option in this Bucs offense. In the nine games he's played since returning from injury in Week 4, Godwin has seen 10 or more targets in seven of them with an average of 7.2 receptions in that span. He should continue to see similar usage in a favorable matchup vs. the 49ers (28th aFPA) this week. Godwin will be a high-end WR2 play in Week 14 with WR1 appeal in full PPR formats.
Week 13 vs. New Orleans Saints
It seemed like nearly every pass from Tom Brady last week was going towards Chris Godwin, and that's not even hyperbole. Brady completed 29 passes, and 12 of them went to Godwin, who finished with 110 yards and a touchdown (13 targets). Godwin has now scored in back-to-back games, which is encouraging news for Godwin owners as that was the one thing holding him back from being a true WR1. Godwin will face the Saints (18th aFPA) this week, which should be a good matchup for him. New Orleans has given up the 10th-most total receptions to WRs this season. Godwin should continue to be a reception magnet, and should be viewed as a solid WR1 play, especially in PPR formats.
Week 12 at Cleveland Browns
Chris Godwin had one of his more productive games in Week 10, finishing 6-71-1 on eight targets. It was notably his first touchdown of the season, and the third time this year he's topped 70 receiving yards. In games where he's healthy this year, Godwin has finished with at least six receptions in every single game, which is incredible consistency. We'll see if that can continue in Week 12 against the Browns, who have given up the fifth-fewest total receptions to wide receivers this season. Godwin should be viewed as a solid WR2 play in Week 12.
Week 10 vs. Seattle Seahawks in Germany
Chris Godwin saw 10 targets last week, finishing with the interesting stat line of 7-36-0. The Bucs seem incapable of throwing Godwin anything remotely deep this season as he has a career-low 9.6 yards per reception. Godwin also still hasn't scored a touchdown this season. Godwin's been useful in PPR formats as he continues to rack up the receptions, averaging 6.6 in games where he's been healthy. But his ceiling is capped considering his lower yardage totals and lack of scores. He should be viewed as a mid-tier WR2 option this week in a tough matchup against the Seahawks (5th aFPA).
Week 9 vs. Los Angeles Rams
Chris Godwin had a familiar stat line as he finished 6-75-0 on 11 targets. Godwin has been held without a score all season long, but he continues to get plenty of looks. In the four games he's played 80% of the offensive snaps or more, he's seen at least 10 targets. He should continue to have similar production as he gets a middle-of-the-road matchup this week against the Rams. Godwin will be a strong WR2 play in standard leagues and a low-end WR1 play in PPR formats for Week 9.
Week 8 vs. Baltimore Ravens
Chris Godwin saw 13 targets last week, finishing 7-43-0. He also had a carry for two yards. Godwin has seen at least 10 targets in three of his five games this season, and the two games he didn't are the only games he's played below 60% of the offensive snaps. In other words, when Godwin is healthy, he's going to get looks. Unfortunately, Godwin hasn't done a whole lot with those looks. He has no touchdowns on the season, and his 58.6 yards per game is 20 yards less than what he averaged a season ago. Still, it's rare to have a receiver get so many targets, so it feels like he's due for a big game at some point. It could come this week in a favorable matchup vs. the Ravens, who are 6th in aFPA to wide receivers. Godwin should be viewed as a strong WR2 play in Week 8.
Week 7 at Carolina Panthers
Chris Godwin looks like he's getting back to his usual self. He saw a team-high 12 targets last week, finishing 6-95. He also played a season-high 89% of the offensive snaps as it looks like he's finally getting healthy after a number of injuries this year. He's fully off the injury report as he heads into a favorable Week 7 matchup against the Panthers. In his last four games against the Panthers, Godwin has averaged 116.2 receiving yards. Godwin should be a strong option in Week 7 as a lower-end WR1 play.
Week 6 at Pittsburgh Steelers
Chris Godwin looked solid last week, finishing 6-61 on six targets while also getting a carry for two yards. Although he may not be fully healthy yet as his snaps were limited. Godwin played on 52% of the offensive snaps in Week 5 after playing 83% in Week 4. He was listed on the team's injury report this week with a hip/knee injury, which is notable considering the hip injury is new. Considering he's played the last two weeks, we'd expect Godwin to be fine and ready to go for Week 6, although it will be worth monitoring. Assuming he's active, he'll be a strong play in a favorable matchup against the Steelers. Pittsburgh has allowed the most average fantasy points to wide receivers so far this season. Godwin is a low-end WR1 or strong WR2 play this week.
Week 5 vs. Atlanta Falcons
Chris Godwin finally returned from injury last week, and he looked pretty good. He finished 7-59 while seeing a team-high (tied) 10 targets. One thing worth noting, though, is that Godwin missed Week 2 and Week 3 with a hamstring injury. But this week he's listed on the injury report with a knee injury, which is somewhat concerning considering he's recovering from a torn ACL late last season. We'd expect him to play in Week 5 since he played in Week 4, but his health will be worth monitoring. If he does play, he'll draw a favorable matchup vs. the Falcons, who are giving up the 7th-most average fantasy points to wide receivers this year. Godwin should be viewed as a solid WR2 play with upside in Week 5.
Week 1 at Dallas Cowboys
Chris Godwin may end up being the steal of fantasy drafts this year as there's a chance he can play in Week 1. His status will be worth monitoring throughout the week as he was a full participant in practice on Wednesday before sitting out Thursday. Given the rest, there's a chance Godwin remains on a snap count in Week 1. After all, he did tear his ACL in Week 15 last year. Godwin is a top-tier option when fully healthy, but his injury adds some risk to playing him in Week 1. He does get a good matchup against the Cowboys, a team he finished 9-105-1 against last season. He should be viewed as a risky WR3 heading into Week 1.
