Tampa Bay Times writer Rick Stroud believes Chris Godwin will be the one opposite Mike Evans on the outside of the starting lineup.

Stroud cites his run blocking edge over Jackson as part of a more complete package and notes that Jackson has been working out of the slot more and more this summer.

Related players: Adam Humphries

HC Dirk Koetter had good things to say about Godwin, including that he's playing well right now. Koetter also feels that the team has four starting-quality receivers, but as the story says, it looks like Godwin has passed Humphries at this point.

Buccaneers GM Jason Licht says Chris Godwin has earned the right for a bigger role in 2018. Says he represents what they want in a Bucs player. Smart, hard working and unselfish.

Godwin played 70%+ of the snaps three times last season and averaged 5.0 catches for 92 yards and 0.33 touchdowns. He'll probably need an injury to Mike Evans or DeSean Jackson to become a fantasy starter, but he's definitely a player who should be on the draft radar in the later rounds.

Buccaneers Inactives
Robert Ayers DE
Devante Bond LB
Adam Gettis OG
Ryan Griffin QB
DeSean Jackson WR
Pat O'Connor DE
David Rivers CB

Related players: Chris Godwin

Godwin will get the start opposite of Mike Evans for Week 17.

Wide receiver DeSean Jackson was lost to ankle injuries in Week 15.

Related players: Adam Humphries, Chris Godwin

Reports say Jackson was in a walking boot following the game so his status for Week 16 is in some doubt. If he can't go, Humphries and Godwin would likely see a bump up in workload.

Official: Buccaneers WR Mike Evans had his suspension appeal denied. He's out Sunday versus the Jets.

Related players: DeSean Jackson, Adam Humphries, Chris Godwin, Ryan Fitzpatrick

The good news is the Bucs play the Jets but the bad news is they will be without their starting QB in Jameis Winston, and now their top WR. Normally boom-or-bust Jackson could see a few more looks with Humphries and Godwin possibly getting more involved.