Chris Godwin
28-Year-Old
2023 Receiving Stats
REC
83
YDS
1024
TD
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AVG
12.3
TAR
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2024 Projections
2024 Fantasy Outlook
Godwin has a three-year streak of 1,000-yard seasons and six in a row with at least 840 yards, despite missing two-to-four games each year from 2019 to 2022. Last season was his first time avoiding absences since he became a full-time starter in 2019, but it was also his worst effort in the five-year stretch for per-game production. Godwin averaged 4.9 catches for 60.2 yards per game, down from 6.9 for 68.2 the year before and 7.0 for 78.8 in 2021. He also scored just three touchdowns (including one on the ground) for a second straight season, and had 10 receiving TDs and two rushing TDs in 46 regular-season appearances over the past three years. Known for his excellent work out of the slot combined with a physical profile (6-1, 209, 4.42 40) that allows him to also succeed on the perimeter, Godwin surprisingly took took just 32 percent of his snaps inside last year, down from 60 percent in 2022 and 53 percent in 2021. The Bucs attributed it to an effort to keep him healthy, though new offensive coordinator Liam Coen has already said he's moving the 28-year-old back to a primary slot role. That's the first piece of good news, with the other being that the Bucs are bringing back QB Baker Mayfield and didn't acquire significant new target competition for Godwin and Mike Evans in free agency. Whoever ends up in the No. 3 role -- be it Trey Palmer or someone new -- figures to spend more time on the perimeter, allowing Godwin to align in the slot where both his target rate and catch rate tend to be higher. Read Past Outlooks
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Bucs running it back on offense
Godwin will benefit from offensive stability with Tampa Bay slated to re-sign quarterback Baker Mayfield to a three-year, $100 million contract and Mike Evans having returned via a two-year, $52 million contract, Jeremy Fowler of ESPN.com reports.
ANALYSIS
Godwin at one point looked like he'd have to adapt to another change under center while potentially also having to line up with Evans elsewhere for the first time in his career, but the Buccaneers' early offseason moves instead have secured impressive offensive stability. The retention of both Mayfield and Evans should provide fantasy managers real confidence that Godwin's involvement on offense will remain effective and core to Tampa Bay's game plan, especially with new offensive coordinator Liam Coen having stated that he envisions the 28-year-old wideout moving back to the slot. Godwin has put together three consecutive 1,000-yard receiving campaigns, and it's possible the passing game could take a real step forward in 2024 with Mayfield more comfortable in Year 2.
Godwin at one point looked like he'd have to adapt to another change under center while potentially also having to line up with Evans elsewhere for the first time in his career, but the Buccaneers' early offseason moves instead have secured impressive offensive stability. The retention of both Mayfield and Evans should provide fantasy managers real confidence that Godwin's involvement on offense will remain effective and core to Tampa Bay's game plan, especially with new offensive coordinator Liam Coen having stated that he envisions the 28-year-old wideout moving back to the slot. Godwin has put together three consecutive 1,000-yard receiving campaigns, and it's possible the passing game could take a real step forward in 2024 with Mayfield more comfortable in Year 2.
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Air Yards Per Game
75.7Air Yards Per Snap
1.52% Team Air Yards
27.2%% Team Targets
24.1%Avg Depth of Target
9.7 YdsCatch Rate
63.8%Drop Rate
3.1%Avg Yds After Catch
4.9% Targeted On Route
22.0%Avg Yds Per Route Run
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2023 Chris Godwin Split Stats
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Measurables Review
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6' 1"Weight
208 lbs40-Yard Dash
4.42 secShuttle Time
4.00 secCone Drill
7.01 secVertical Jump
36.0 inBroad Jump
126 inBench Press
19 repsHand Length
9.13 inArm Length
31.63 in
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Coach suggests more touches coming
Head coach Todd Bowles said Wednesday that getting Godwin the ball will be a point of focus for Tampa Bay's offense moving forward, Brianna Dix of the Buccaneers' official site reports.
ANALYSIS
Godwin and Mike Evans both topped 1,000 receiving yards in both of the previous two seasons, and while Evans has already surpassed that threshold again, Godwin has just 606 yards heading into Week 14. The 27-year-old Godwin is still a dynamic playmaker with the ball in his hands, and he scored a 19-yard rushing touchdown on just his second carry of the season in this past Sunday's win over Carolina. However, Godwin was held without a catch on three targets against the Panthers. Bowles' comments suggest more targets could be coming Godwin's way moving forward.
Godwin and Mike Evans both topped 1,000 receiving yards in both of the previous two seasons, and while Evans has already surpassed that threshold again, Godwin has just 606 yards heading into Week 14. The 27-year-old Godwin is still a dynamic playmaker with the ball in his hands, and he scored a 19-yard rushing touchdown on just his second carry of the season in this past Sunday's win over Carolina. However, Godwin was held without a catch on three targets against the Panthers. Bowles' comments suggest more targets could be coming Godwin's way moving forward.
Past Fantasy Outlooks
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Godwin's well-rounded skillset and primary slot role would seem to make him relatively QB-proof compared to other wide receivers, but the Bucs may be pushing it with their upcoming QB battle between veteran retread Baker Mayfield and 2021 second-round pick Kyle Trask. While last year's highly disappointing season for the Bucs didn't prevent Godwin from catching 100 passes for the first time, it did contribute to a career lows in yards per catch (9.8) and yards per target (7.2) as well as a miserly total of three touchdowns. As did a perhaps quick return from a 2021 ACL injury. Mike Evans held up somewhat better from an efficiency standpoint, buoyed by one massive game, though he finished with 15 fewer targets than Godwin in the same number of games (15). Target competition improved for Godwin in August when Russell Gage suffered a season-ending injury in training camp, but it's the quality of the targets that truly concerns for Godwin's age-27 season ahead.
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Likely returning to slot
New Bucs offensive coordinator Liam Coen said Tuesday that he anticipates moving Godwin back inside to the slot, Rick Stroud of the Tampa Bay Times reports.
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Four receptions in playoff defeat
Godwin brought in four of eight targets for 40 yards in the Buccaneers' 31-23 divisional-round loss to the Lions on Sunday.
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Clear for divisional round
Godwin (knee/personal) doesn't have a designation for Sunday's divisional-round game at Detroit.
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Limited in Thursday's walkthrough
Godwin (knee) was limited at Thursday's walkthrough.
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Sits out walk-through practice
Godwin (knee) was listed as a non-participant in Wednesday's walk-through practice, Brianna Dix of the Buccaneers' official site reports.
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