Chris Godwin set for No. 1 duties again Week 8 vs. Falcons
Godwin will be the Bucs' de facto top receiver with Emeka Egbuka inactive, per RotoWire.
Chris Godwin is set to be the Tampa Bay Buccaneers’ de facto No. 1 receiver again in Sunday’s Week 8 matchup against the Atlanta Falcons, as Emeka Egbuka is inactive due to a concussion and foot issue, per Scott Smith of the team’s official site via RotoWire.
Context
Godwin has 53.1 PPR points this season through seven games, with 34 targets, 27 receptions, and 243 receiving yards. He is averaging 7.6 PPR points per game and is projected for 11.6 PPR points in Week 8. On the depth chart, Godwin is listed as SWR1.
Ted Hurst III is the RWR2 behind Godwin with 33.8 PPR points this season. Tez Johnson is SWR3 with 34.8 PPR points. Both are available as secondary options.
Timeline
- Oct. 21: Egbuka did not practice Wednesday due to a concussion and a foot issue, as reported by Fantasy Football Desk.
- Oct. 26: Baker Mayfield was active for Week 7 against the Panthers after missing three games with a thumb injury.
Depth chart
If Godwin were to miss time, Ted Hurst III (RWR2) and Tez Johnson (SWR3) are the next receivers up. Hurst has 23 targets and 11 receptions for 168 yards and one touchdown this season. Johnson has 15 targets for nine receptions and 178 yards with one touchdown.
What’s next
The Buccaneers host the Atlanta Falcons on Sunday, November 1 in Week 8. Egbuka is inactive for the contest.
🏈 Fantasy impact
Godwin’s value gets a boost with Egbuka out. As the de facto No. 1, Godwin should see a healthy target share against the Falcons. His season line is 34 targets, 27 receptions, 243 yards, and no touchdowns through seven games, but he’s projected for 11.6 PPR points this week. With Egbuka’s 49 targets and 240 yards out of the lineup, Godwin has room for more volume. Ted Hurst III and Tez Johnson could see more looks as secondary receivers, but Godwin remains the top option. Start Godwin as a WR2 with upside this week.
Quick answers
Will Chris Godwin be the Buccaneers' No. 1 receiver in Week 8?
Yes, Godwin is set to operate as the de facto No. 1 receiver again with Emeka Egbuka inactive, per RotoWire.
Is Emeka Egbuka playing in Week 8?
No, Egbuka is inactive for Sunday's game against the Falcons due to a concussion and foot issue.