Chris Godwin

Week 2 at Carolina Panthers

Chris Godwin led the Bucs in targets (6) last week as he finished 3-53-1 in a game where Jameis Winston struggled. He was one of the few productive players in Tampa Bay's offense and it provided some support to the hype that surrounded him throughout the offseason.

He should be good to go again this week against the Panthers. He played well against Carolina a year ago, finishing 5-101-1. The Panthers aren't a particularly tough matchup, so we like Godwin as a solid WR2 option this week.

Fantasy Upside
There’s a lot of talk in the fantasy community about Chris Godwin, and for good reason. After not doing a whole lot as a rookie (525 yards), Godwin had a minor breakout season in 2018. He finished with 59 receptions for 842 yards and seven touchdowns. He had some big games, including three 100-yard performances. He caught everyone’s attention early in the season when he started off scoring four times in the first five games. With DeSean Jackson and Adam Humphries out of the lineup, Godwin can finally jump up the depth chart and get some added playing time.

Fantasy Downside
Godwin started off hot in 2018, but then cooled down later in the season. He had a three-game stretch where he finished with a total of four receptions for 52 yards. A potential negative with Godwin is that he’s receiving so much hype, his ADP has risen pretty high. We haven’t seen Godwin play a full season with an increased role, so you’re paying a high price for a player who hasn’t really proven himself quite yet. He’s behind Mike Evans and O.J. Howard in the pecking order of receivers, so keep expectations limited.

2019 Bottom Line
There’s a lot to like about Godwin this season. Pretty much everything is in line for him to have a breakout year. Most of his bad games last season were just a result of Humphries or Jackson being in the way. Bruce Arians says Godwin “is going to be close to a 100-catch guy.” While those are lofty goals, it shows he’s definitely in line for a better season. Look at him as a strong WR2 choice with a high ceiling.

Week 16 at Dallas Cowboys

Chris Godwin has one catch in his last two games combined as he dropped a fat goose egg last week (on three targets). He's scored just once in his last nine games after starting the season by scoring in four of his first five. He's just not as involved in the offense as he used to be and with DeSean Jackson's return as well as a tough matchup, it's hard to see him as anything more than a WR4.