Baker Mayfield has a sprained AC join in his left shoulder, but the Buccaneers quarterback may still play Sunday vs. the Cardinals.
The Rams destroyed the Buccaneers on Sunday Night Football 34-7. The only loss worse was starting quarterback Baker Mayfield who left the game with a sprained AC joining in his left shoulder.
The Buccaneers have hope that the injury isn’t as serious as first projected with the hopes that Mayfield could play this Sunday vs. the Cardinals. An MRI will provide more clarity. Teddy Bridgewater would likely get the spot start. Consider Buccaneers skill position players as downgraded should Mayfield miss time.
Author: Jeremiah Retzlaff (@coachretzlaff1)
Tampa Bay Buccaneers head coach Todd Bowles said that wide ...
Tampa Bay Buccaneers wide receiver Chris Godwin (fibula) is...
Tampa Bay Buccaneers wide receiver Chris Godwin (leg) ...
Wide receiver Chris Godwin is ready to make his second attempt at returning from injury for the Bucs this week
Chris Godwin, who suffered a gruesome lower-leg (fibula) injury in 2024, is ready to join the Tampa Bay Bucs’ lineup on Sunday, when they take on the Los Angeles Rams on “Sunday Night Football.”
This will be Godwin’s second attempt at returning from the injury. He tried early in the season, playing in Weeks 4 and 5 before it was determined that he wasn’t yet fully healed. Subsequently, Godwin has been missing in action for the last six weeks (five games). Per The Athletic‘s Dianna Russini, a source confirmed to her on Friday that the wide receiver will be ready to suit up this weekend.
Godwin will return to his typical position in the slot as a mid-field target for quarterback Baker Mayfield. There has been no mention of him being limited in any way, including a snap count.
Fantasy lowdown: Assuming Godwin is fully healthy this time, he’ll be a sight for sore eyes for managers who have rostered him throughout the process. In Weeks 4 and 5, the wideout totaled just six catches for 52 yards. Mayfield should look for him far more often this time around.
The odd man out is likely to be Sterling Shepard, who has played in the slot when Emeka Egbuka’s role expanded due to the absence of Mike Evans. Tez Johnson should continue to see meaningful snaps on the wing as the offense’s deep threat.
Author: Samwise (@BuyAndSellYou)
ESPN’s Jeremy Fowler hints at Week 4 return for Buccaneers wide receiver Chris Godwin.
As the 2025 NFL Draft wrapped up, the Tampa Bay Buccaneers appeared to be blessed with a massive amount of depth at the wide receiver position. With Chris Godwin nursing injuries through the offseason and into the season, the Buccaneers offense hasn’t been as full of firepower as in 2024.
The Buccaneers have just skated past the Falcons and Texans in the first 2 weeks and could really use Chris Godwin. With injuries to their offensive line, Godwin would be helpful for quick hitting routes. Godwin had 3 top-8 WR finishes in 7 games played last season.
The Buccaneers get the defending Super Bowl Champion Philadelphia Eagles in Week 4. Despite the need for Godwin, Bakery Mayfield has managed well. To the delight of Emeka Egbuka fantasy managers, Godwin’s absence has allowed Egbuka to rise as a fantasy asset.
Author: Jeremiah Retzlaff (@coachretzlaff1)
Tampa Bay Buccaneers rookie wide receiver Emeka Egbuka puts on a sterling performance in Week 1.
Emeka Egbuka soared up draft boards as the summer heated up. All offseason, quarterback Baker Mayfield praised the rookie for his ability to do everything right.
Without Chris Godwin, Egbuka thrived in his debut. Egbuka had 4 receptions on 6 targets for 67 receiving yards. While this isn’t massive volume, it is an indicator of things to come. He was efficient and scored 2 touchdowns. Most notable, is the fact that Baker trusted Egbuka late targeting him with the game winning touchdown.
Egbuka enters Monday Night Football as the WR4 on the week with 23.60 fantasy points. He’ll get a good weather matchup at the Houston Texans in Week 2. Fire him up with confidence!
Author: Jeremiah Retzlaff (@coachretzlaff1)
Tampa Bay Buccaneers general manager Jason Licht says he expects wide receiver Chris Godwin to make his return in week five at the earliest.
Tampa Bay Buccaneers wide receiver Chris Godwin is returning from a dislocated ankle and won’t be placed on Injured Reserve, but still isn’t expected on the field in the first four weeks of the season. General manager Jason Licht believes Godwin could return in week five or later.
Godwin isn’t the only Bucs wide receiver that will miss time to open the season, second year wide out Jalen McMillan was placed on IR with a neck injury. With Godwin and McMillan out for at least the first four weeks of the season first round rookie Emeka Egbuka will have to step up alongside Mike Evans in the Tampa Bay passing attack.
What was once considered their deepest position, wide receiver depth is now a question for the Buccaneers. Expect Baker Mayfield’s targets to consolidate around Evans and Egbuka for the opening weeks of the season.
Author: David Leonard (@RealDelcoDave)
Buccaneers 2nd year wide out, Jalen McMillan could be out until Week 10.
The Tampa Bay Buccaneers got bad news for their receiver room. Second year player, Jalen McMillan has suffered a sprained neck after falling on the back of his head in a preseason matchup with the Pittsburgh Steelers.
The injury could keep McMillan out past the team’s Week 9 bye. With Chris Godwin not looking like a lock to start the season healthy, what was once a major depth piece for the Buccaneers is now becoming somewhat thinner. Fortunately, rookie Ohio State phenom Emeka Egbuka will be able to fill in. Egbuka has drawn high praise from starting quarterback Baker Mayfield and scored a touchdown in the matchup with the Steelers.
Egbuka is going in the middle of round 6 on Underdog and should see his ADP continue to rise. Mike Evans who is a near lock for 1,000 yards receiving every year can be drafted in the early part of round 4. Expect Godwin’s ADP to fall into the 9th round while McMillan will be lucky to be drafted at this point between now and the start of the season (current round 15 ADP).
Author: Jeremiah Retzlaff (@coachretzlaff1)
