CHRIS GODWIN NEWS

Cleared for Sunday Godwin (hip/knee) doesn't have an injury designation for Sunday's game in Pittsburgh.

Impact Godwin progressed from non-participation Wednesday to limited activity Thursday to full participation Friday. It's worth noting that his playing time was scaled way back last week after the Buccaneers jumped out to a 21-0 lead over the Falcons, with Scotty Miller getting more playing time than Godwin after halftime. A full workload is possible now that Godwin is further removed from both last year's ACL tear and his more recent hamstring injury, but there's also some change he's scaled back again, especially if the Buccaneers jump out to a big lead against the Steelers, who are heavy home underdogs. Godwin, Mike Evans and Russell Gage will be the top three wide receivers this week, while Julio Jones (knee) is listed as doubtful after missing three straight practice.

OCTOBER 14, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

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OCTOBER 13, 2022 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Gets day off Thursday Godwin (hip/knee) logged a veteran rest day Thursday.

Impact On Wednesday, Godwin added a hip issue to his list of health concerns this season, practicing on a limited basis. After Thursday's day off, he'll aim to do enough at Friday's session to be cleared for game action. Even if he enters the weekend with a designation, though, there hasn't been any inkling that his status is in danger for Sunday's game at Pittsburgh. As for the rest of the receiving corps, Julio Jones (knee) also didn't practice, Russell Gage (ankle) was limited, and Breshad Perriman (knee/hamstring) and Jaelon Darden (tooth) practiced in full Thursday, so the group as a whole seems to be a bit healthier than most weeks to date.

OCTOBER 13, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Now dealing with hip issue Godwin (hip/knee) was a limited participant in practice Wednesday.

Impact Previously, Godwin tended to hamstring and knee injuries this season, so the addition of a hip issue is a new reality for the sixth-year pro. The Buccaneers' receiving corps remains banged up, as Julio Jones (knee), Russell Gage (ankle) and Jaelon Darden (tooth) all didn't practice Wednesday. Godwin has gutted through his health concerns the last two games en route to 14 touches for 122 yards from scrimmage, and he'll look to do the same Sunday at Pittsburgh, assuming he gains clearance to play.

OCTOBER 12, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Brady: Buccaneers improving offense still a work in progress

There’s one true barometer of success for a Tom Brady-led offense and that’s whether the Tampa Bay Buccaneers score enough points to win on a particular day

OCTOBER 10, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Seven total touches in win Godwin secured all six targets for 61 yards and rushed once for two yards in the Buccaneers' 21-15 win over the Falcons on Sunday.

Impact Godwin tied for second on the team in receptions and checked in third in receiving yards on the afternoon, and just as importantly, he made it through a second consecutive game with his health intact. Godwin has been busy, albeit in a shorter-area role, over the last two games, leading to a 13-120 line on 16 targets. Godwin draws a favorable matchup against a vulnerable and injury-hampered Steelers secondary on the road in Week 6.

OCTOBER 9, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Chris Godwin's Grueling Journey to a Triumphant Return An in-depth look at the rehabilitation process post-ACL reconstructive surgery through the lens of Chris Godwin and his wife, Mariah

OCTOBER 8, 2022 • BUCCANEERS.COM

Cleared to play Godwin (knee) doesn't have an injury designation for Sunday's game against Atlanta, Greg Auman of The Athletic reports.

Impact Neither does Russell Gage, who was listed as questionable with a hamstring injury for each of the team's first four games (playing in all four). Godwin, on the other hand, missed two games with a hamstring injury, returning Week 4 with a 7-59-0 receiving line on 10 targets and 83 percent of snaps in a 41-31 loss to the Chiefs. He could have a similar role this weekend against a Falcons defense that's cycled a few defensive backs through the slot this year while keeping starting CBs A.J. Terrell and Casey Heyward on the perimeter.

OCTOBER 7, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Brady, Bucs look to end 2-game skid against improved Falcons

Chris Godwin looks at the Atlanta Falcons and doesn’t see the same NFC South rival the Tampa Bay Buccaneers have had their way with lately

OCTOBER 6, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Still limited Thursday Godwin (knee) practiced in a limited capacity Thursday.

Impact The Buccaneers' receiving corps continues to boast a handful of banged-up players, with all of Godwin, Julio Jones (knee), Russell Gage (hamstring) and Breshad Perriman (knee/hamstring) having a cap in their reps this week. With regard to Godwin, he's coming of a 7-59-0 performance on 10 targets in the team's Week 4 loss to the Chiefs, so he'd be in line for a large target share Sunday against the Falcons if he's available. Friday's injury report could clear up his status entering the weekend.

OCTOBER 6, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Buccaneers host Falcons, looking to end 2-game home skid

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers will try to stop a two-game losing streak when they host NFC South rival Atlanta

OCTOBER 6, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Chris Godwin: We're All Fighting For First Place in Division | Press Conference Wide receiver Chris Godwin spoke to the media on Wednesday ahead of the Week 5 matchup with the Atlanta Falcons.

OCTOBER 5, 2022 • BUCCANEERS.COM

Tending to knee issue Godwin (knee) was limited at practice Wednesday.

Impact Godwin sat out Weeks 2 and 3 due to a strained hamstring, only to return this past Sunday against the Chiefs. After hauling in seven of 10 targets for 59 yards in the 41-31 loss, he now is tending to a knee issue, which may be the same body part that endured a torn ACL last December. In any case, Godwin was joined by Julio Jones (knee), Russell Gage (hamstring) and Breshad Perriman (knee/hamstring) as limited participants Wednesday, so murkiness again surrounds the Bucs' receiving corps and who may be available on game day.

OCTOBER 5, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Week 5 Stat Projections: Wide Receiver Rankings Chris Godwin returns to the top 10 wide receiver rankings after making his return from injury last week.

OCTOBER 5, 2022 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Week 5 Stat Projections: Wide Receiver Rankings Chris Godwin returns to the top 10 wide receiver rankings after making his return from injury last week.

OCTOBER 5, 2022 • KANSASCITY.COM

Analysis: NFL isn't passing the eye test on head injuries

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OCTOBER 4, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Bucs: TE Brate initially complained of shoulder discomfort

Tampa Bay coach Todd Bowles says tight end Cameron Brate experienced delayed symptoms of a concussion after initially complaining about shoulder discomfort following a collision wi...

OCTOBER 3, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Buccaneers searching for answers to run game struggles

There was nothing wrong with Tampa Bay’s passing attack that the return of some of Tom Brady’s top playmakers didn’t fix

OCTOBER 3, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Todd Bowles on Chemistry with Tom Brady, Mike Evans & Chris Godwin | Press Conference Head coach Todd Bowles spoke to the media on Monday morning ahead of week 5 vs. the Atlanta Falcons.

OCTOBER 3, 2022 • BUCCANEERS.COM

Bucs TE Brate allowed to re-enter game after concussion

Tampa Bay Buccaneers tight end Cameron Brate sat out the second half of Sunday night’s 41-31 loss to the Kansas City Chiefs with a concussion after earlier colliding with a teammat...

OCTOBER 3, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Tom Brady gets Bucs offense going, defense struggles

Tom Brady looked more like himself, carrying Tampa Bay’s offense with his arm

OCTOBER 3, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Gritty performance in SNF loss Godwin (hamstring) had seven receptions (10 targets) for 59 yards in Sunday's 41-31 loss to the Chiefs.

Impact Godwin came into the game on a hobbled leg and suffered another injury scare late in the third quarter, according to JC Allen of the Pewter Report. The talented wideout was able to return to the game after a brief absence, and it appeared that he was favoring his midsection as opposed to it being his ailing hamstring acting up. Godwin appeared to have escaped the game without a serious setback heading into a matchup against the Falcons next Sunday.

OCTOBER 3, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Mahomes throws for 3 TDs, Chiefs overwhelm Buccaneers 41-31

Patrick Mahomes threw for 249 yards and three touchdowns to lead the Kansas City Chiefs to a 41-31 victory over Tom Brady and the Tampa Bay Buccaneers

OCTOBER 3, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Returns to action Sunday Godwin (hamstring) is listed as active Sunday versus the Chiefs.

Impact Godwin sandwiched a rest day Thursday around a pair of limited sessions, officially entering the weekend as questionable to play for the first time since straining his hamstring Week 1. Now that he's back in the lineup, he'll join Mike Evans at the top of the depth chart, while Julio Jones (knee) and Russell Gage (hamstring) mix into the passing game and Breshad Perriman (knee) and Scotty Miller (coach's decision) sit out. Godwin may be on a snap count in his return, but his rapport with Tom Brady is notable, so he could make an impact, even with limited targets.

OCTOBER 2, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Optimism for Sunday Godwin (hamstring) is expected to suit up for Sunday's game against the Chiefs but remains a game-time decision, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports.

Impact Godwin and Julio Jones (knee) are both listed as questionable but expected to suit up Sunday, as long as things go well in pregame warmups. However, the timing of Sunday's 8:20 p.m. E.T. kickoff still poses a challenge for fantasy managers making lineup decisions, especially as Godwin and Julio appear to be true game-time decisions. It's additionally possible that Godwin's reps could be limited as a precaution, even if he is cleared to take the field.

OCTOBER 2, 2022 • ROTOWIRE