Chris Godwin Fantasy Football Week 12 Scouting Report

Chris Godwin
WR
, Tampa Bay Buccaneers

Age: 28
Weight: 209 lbs
Height: 6' 1"
College: Penn State

ADP: 74
Depth Chart Ranking: N/A

Pts	RecYds	RecTD	Rec	RuYds
87.8	576	5	50	2

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by Jordan Heck

· Oct 06, 2022 · 3:49 PM EDT

TB WR Chris Godwin - Week 5 Fantasy Football Outlook

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.

by Jordan Heck

· Sep 08, 2022 · 5:57 PM EDT

TB WR Chris Godwin - Week 1 Fantasy Football Outlook

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.

by Jordan Heck

· Jul 18, 2022 · 12:45 PM EDT

TB WR Chris Godwin - 2022 Fantasy Football Outlook

2022 Fantasy Upside
Among WRs to play at least 10 games, Chris Godwin finished as WR10, WR15, and WR2 in average scoring (half-PPR) the past three seasons. He saw some of his numbers dip with the arrival of Antonio Brown, but AB is gone now, and so is Rob Gronkowski. But Tom Brady is back, so Tampa Bay remains one of the league’s most explosive offenses. With Brown gone, we wouldn’t be surprised if Godwin’s target share increases compared to the previous two seasons. And Godwin was already a target monster, averaging 9.1 targets per game last season. When healthy, Godwin is capable of putting up WR1 numbers in this offense.

2022 Fantasy Downside
The obvious (and really only) downside to Godwin is the fact he’s recovering from a torn ACL and MCL. Not only that, but he suffered the injury in Week 15 of last season, meaning it’ll be a while before he returns. He’s expected to start the season on the PUP list, but the question is how long he’ll be out. A PUP list designation would be a bare minimum four week absence, but it’s likely he misses more than that. The Bucs brought Godwin back on a long-term deal (3-year, $60M), so they won’t want to rush their WR back. Tampa Bay will also want Godwin more for the stretch run of the season rather than the start.

2022 Bottom Line
Godwin is one of the worst value picks when you compare his current ADP to 4for4’s positional rankings. He’s around the 25th WR off the board, but he’s closer to WR60 in our rankings. There’s no question about his talent when he’s healthy. When Godwin returns, he’ll likely put up WR1 numbers with nearly 10 targets a game. But at his current ADP, you’re passing on a lot of talented WRs who are going to play the entire year. You’ll have to feel really comfortable with letting Godwin sit on your team’s IR for the early part of the season. It’s too difficult to recommend drafting Godwin at his current ADP.

by Jordan Heck

· Dec 17, 2021 · 11:18 AM EST

TB WR Chris Godwin - Week 15 Fantasy Football Outlook

Week 15 vs. New Orleans Saints

Tom Brady just keeps throwing the ball to Chris Godwin as the WR has an absurd 32 targets in the last two games. And it's a working strategy as Godwin has posted back-to-back 100-yard games. Godwin finished 15-143 in Week 13 and 10-105 in Week 14. He didn't score a touchdown in either game, but fantasy owners in PPR leagues probably don't mind. We wouldn't be shocked if Godwin sees 10+ targets again this week in a favorable matchup vs. the Saints. Godwin played well against New Orleans earlier in the year, finishing 8-140-1 on 12 targets. Given Godwin's recent production and his previous success against New Orleans, he should be trusted as a strong WR1 play this week.

by Jordan Heck

· Dec 10, 2021 · 12:33 PM EST

TB WR Chris Godwin - Week 14 Fantasy Football Outlook

Week 14 @ Buffalo Bills

Chris Godwin had an absurd game last week, finishing with 15 receptions for 143 yards. It's the sixth-most receptions in a single game (not including repeats). It's quite the turnaround from his 4-24 performance just one game prior. We wouldn't expect that many receptions again in Week 14, especially in a tough matchup against the Bills. In fact, Buffalo has allowed the fewest receptions to wide receivers all year. But with Antonio Brown sidelined, Godwin is the main receiver to eat up those shorter routes, so he should still get plenty of targets. We wouldn't expect a monster game from Godwin given the tough matchup, but he should still be viewed as a WR1 heading into Week 14.

by Jordan Heck

· Dec 03, 2021 · 10:52 AM EST

TB WR Chris Godwin - Week 13 Fantasy Football Outlook

Week 13 at Atlanta Falcons

Chris Godwin set a season-low in receiving yards last week, finishing 4-24 on five targets. To make matters worse, he lost a fumble which essentially wiped away the minimal points he earned in receiving yards. It was an unfortunate down game for Godwin, but those are bound to happen throughout the year. We wouldn't expect it to continue, especially in a favorable matchup this week against the Falcons. Atlanta has given up the 6th-most average fantasy points to opposing receivers. Godwin had a strong outing against Atlanta earlier in the year, finishing 4-62-1 on five targets. And that was with Antonio Brown still in the lineup. With Brown set to miss time due to a suspension, some of those targets will head Godwin's way. Godwin should be trusted as a strong WR1 in Week 13.

by Jordan Heck

· Nov 26, 2021 · 12:03 PM EST

TB WR Chris Godwin - Week 12 Fantasy Football Outlook

Week 12 at Indianapolis Colts

Chris Godwin hauled in all six of his targets last week to finish 6-65-1. Godwin has been pretty productive with Antonio Brown being out of the lineup. Brown left in Week 6 and in the four games since, Godwin has scored a touchdown in three of them while averaging 7.3 receptions for 93.3 yards. Brown has been sidelined in practice this week, so we'd expect him to miss Week 12. That sets up Godwin to have another productive game in a favorable matchup vs. the Colts, who have given up the most receiving touchdowns (17) to wide receivers this year. Godwin should be viewed as a strong WR1 play this week, assuming Brown is out. Even if Brown returns, Godwin will still be a strong start.