Buccaneers WRs Scotty Miller and Justin Watson have seemed to solidify themselves as the favorites for snaps and opportunities behind Mike Evans and Chris Godwin.

The team has been excited about both receivers getting in shape and making the most of their opportunities, a spot many had fifth-round rookie Tyler Johnson penciled in at after the team selected him back in April. Quarterback Tom Brady has developed a nice rapport with both receivers. Miller fared pretty well in place of an injured Evans and Godwin at the end of the 2019 season opposite Breshad Perriman, who is now with the Jets. It will be a good battle throughout the rest of the preseason and into the regular season.

Brady announced earlier today that he was leaving the Patriots, and word broke later that the Chargers didn't feel that they were in the running anymore. The Bucs offer a good set of weapons -- Chris Godwin, Mike Evans and O.J. Howard, whose career may get a jumpstart with Brady under center -- so Brady could be very fantasy relevant in 2020. However, the Bucs were third in passing yards, seventh in completions and third in passing touchdowns, so Godwin and Evans will be hard-pressed to match their numbers from last year even if the overall efficiency of the Tampa offense improves. Jarrett Stidham currently sits atop the New England depth chart.

Buccaneers WR Chris Godwin (hamstring) did not practice Thursday.

That's two straight missed practices this week for Godwin. There's no reason for the Buccaneers to play him on Sunday with the team at 7-8 and nothing to play for another than second place in the NFC South. It's looking like another showcase game for Breshad Perriman after he went for over 100 yards in Week 16.

Buccaneers WR Chris Godwin (hamstring) will not play in Week 16 against the Texans.

Not surprising with the Buccaneers on a bit of a short week, playing on Saturday, and the likelihood is that Godwin’s season is effectively over. Since most leagues don’t play in Week 17, and even if they do, Godwin is droppable in standard leagues. Breshad Perriman will be the top option for Jameis Winston, with Mike Evans and Scotty Miller on injured reserve.

Bucs WRs Chris Godwin, Mike Evans, Scotty Miller are not practicing. QB Jameis Winston is limited and did not throw in the portion opened to the media.

Godwin and Miller suffered hamstring injuries during Week 15. For Godwin, it's a similar situation to Evans where the team said the injury doesn't look good. He's not expected to play along with Evans. Miller was just placed on IR making Winston a much more risky play than owners would like for Week 16.

I asked Bruce Arians about Chris Godwin’s hamstring: “It doesn’t look good,” he said. He said similar about Mike Evans.

Related players: Jameis Winston

It's another potential big blow to the Bucs offense and Godwin owners should probably prepare to be without Godwin for Week 16, and possibly the rest of the season if your league uses Week 17. It's also a hit to Winston's fantasy value for Week 16.

Chris Godwin, who went over 1,300 yards receiving for the season Sunday, left the game with a hamstring injury.

Related players: Scott Miller, Breshad Perriman, Justin Watson

Godwin was having a nice day before exiting, catching five balls for 121 yards. The concern now for owners is for Week 16, so we'll keep you posted this week on his status. If Godwin can't go, Miller, Perriman and Watson are left on the depth chart. Miller also left with a hamstring injury in Week 15.