The veteran wideout carried a questionable tag into the game due to a lingering neck issue, and Godwin didn't appear to be 100 percent as he failed to catch a pass in a game he played in for the first time since 2018. However, he salvaged his day with a jet sweep in the red zone early in the fourth quarter for just the second rushing TD of Godwin's career. He'll look to rebound as a pass catcher Week 14 against the Falcons.
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Receiving
| Year | Team | GP | REC | TGTS | YDS | AVG | TDS | LNG | YAC | YDS/G |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | TB | 12 | 53 | 85 | 606 | 11 | 1 | 42 | 226 | 51 |
| 2022 | TB | 15 | 104 | 142 | 1,023 | 10 | 3 | 44 | 527 | 68 |
| 2021 | TB | 14 | 98 | 127 | 1,103 | 11 | 5 | 44 | 586 | 79 |
| 2020 | TB | 12 | 65 | 84 | 840 | 13 | 7 | 47 | 280 | 70 |
Rushing
The veteran wideout carried a questionable tag into the game due to a lingering neck issue, and Godwin didn't appear to be 100 percent as he failed to catch a pass in a game he played in for the first time since 2018. However, he salvaged his day with a jet sweep in the red zone early in the fourth quarter for just the second rushing TD of Godwin's career. He'll look to rebound as a pass catcher Week 14 against the Falcons.
Early Sunday reports indicated Godwin, who drew a questionable tag after missing Friday's practice, was expected to suit up as long as he checked out fine during pregame warmups. With that hurdle now cleared, the veteran wideout will aim to boost his production back up after posting just 13 receptions for 138 yards on 20 targets over his last three games, failing to top 54 receiving yards in any of the contests during that span.
Godwin is officially listed as questionable due to a neck injury, but as long as all goes well in his pregame workout, he's expected to take the field versus Carolina. Following Friday's practice, head coach Todd Bowles labeled the 27-year-old as a game-time decision for the Week 13 contest, but at this point, it would be surprising if Godwin ends up on the inactive list, which will be released 90 minutes prior to Sunday's 4:05 p.m. ET kickoff.
Godwin was a limited participant during practice Thursday before sitting out Friday's session due to a neck injury. The 27-year-old was deemed a game-time decision by Todd Bowles on Friday. While his status will still come down to his performance in pregame warmups, it appears Godwin should be good to go for Sunday's 4:05 p.m. ET kickoff.
Godwin was a midweek addition to Tampa Bay's Week 13 injury report, showing up as limited Thursday due to a neck issue. He followed it up with an absence from Friday's session, after which coach Todd Bowles called Godwin a game-time decision, per Greg Auman of Fox Sports. Godwin's status won't be clarified until about 90 minutes before Sunday's 4:05 p.m. ET kickoff, so there will be fewer wide receivers to pivot to if he's unable to suit up. Buccaneers that would stand to benefit behind Mike Evans if that happens are WRs Trey Palmer and Deven Thompkins and TE Cade Otton.
The Bucs added Godwin to their injury report Thursday as a limited participant, then held him out of practice entirely Friday. He apparently has a chance to play nonetheless, with Bowles suggesting Friday afternoon that the wide receiver's status is uncertain heading into a 1:00 p.m. ET kickoff. Godwin likely will be listed as questionable on the final injury report, with a Sunday absence meaning more playing time for Deven Thompkins and increased target-share projections for WRs Mike Evans and Trey Palmer and TE Cade Otton.
It's a poor sign for his Week 13 availability after he was a mid-week addition to the injury report, listed as limited in Thursday's practice. If Godwin can't play Sunday against the Panthers, his absence presumably would lead to more playing time for No. 4 WR Deven Thompkins, and possibly more targets for starters Mike Evans and Trey Palmer.
Since he wasn't included on the initial Week 13 injury report released Wednesday, Godwin may have hurt his neck at some point during Thursday's practice session. Godwin will have one more opportunity to practice Friday before the Buccaneers potentially hand him an injury designation for Sunday's game against the Panthers.
Godwin tied for second in receiving yards and was the runner-up in targets on the afternoon for Tampa Bay, but his numbers have to once again be considered a disappointment. The seven-year veteran nearly came down with a touchdown grab in the right corner of the end zone on Kyle Trask's one pass attempt, but he's now gone without a score in four consecutive contests. Godwin has failed to top 54 receiving yards in five straight games as well, dampening his fantasy outlook heading into a Week 13 home matchup against the Panthers.
Team
Tampa Bay Buccaneers
Birthdate
2/27/1996 (27)
Status
Active
HT/WT
6'1", 209 lbs
Draft Info
2017: Rd 3; Pk 84 (TB)
Birthplace
Philadelphia, PA, USA
Position
WR
College
Penn State
Experience
7th season
Career History
Tampa Bay Buccaneers
2017 - Present
(7 seasons)
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