ESPN analyst Eric Moody forecasts a significant resurgence for Tampa Bay Buccaneers veteran wide receiver Chris Godwin in the 2026 fantasy football season, positioning him among the top‑30 receivers.
Godwin’s 2024 ankle injury limited his 2025 campaign to nine games, with 33 receptions on 51 targets, 360 yards and two touchdowns, well below his pre‑injury average of 19.6 fantasy points per game.
A glimpse of his potential emerged in Week 17 of the 2025 season, when he caught seven of eight targets for 108 yards and a touchdown, delivering 23.8 PPR fantasy points—the highest of the year and a promising indicator of a full‑speed return.
Projected Role in the Buccaneers' Offense
Moody expects Godwin to assume the second‑most target share among Buccaneers receivers in 2026, trailing only rookie Emeka Egbuka, a development that could make him a reliable weekly option for fantasy managers.
The projection places Godwin squarely in the conversation for fantasy drafts, where his pre‑injury production and the anticipated increased workload could translate into a top‑30 finish.
For the Buccaneers, a healthy Godwin would add versatility to a receiving corps that already includes Egbuka and other emerging talents, potentially easing the burden on the quarterback and expanding play‑calling options.