Fantasy football: Where to draft Tampa Bay Buccaneers WR Chris Godwin

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Tampa Bay Buccaneers WR Chris Godwin seems like he has been around forever, but remember, he is still just 27 years old. He also has reached the 1,000-yard mark in each of his last 2 seasons, and 3 of the previous 4.

Of course, Godwin also stepped up his game dramatically following the arrival of future Hall of Fame QB Tom Brady, now retired, averaging 101 receptions across the last 2 NFL campaigns.

It remains to be seen if Godwin will have anywhere near that kind of success and rapport with QB Baker Mayfield. While the “Bake Show” has a Heisman Trophy, something TB12 never attained, that’s about where the accolades and comparisons stop. Brady is much more accomplished, and Mayfield has become more of a journeyman in recent seasons. This could be the QB’s last chance.

As far as Godwin is concerned, he’ll be working with a new offensive coordinator in Dave Canales, and the plan is to use Godwin in multiple ways, from downfield threat to use out of the slot. Godwin’s targets should be plentiful, and his production will be great, too, as long as Mayfield can get him the ball.

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Chris Godwin’s ADP: 56.99

(ADP data courtesy of MyFantasyLeague.com; last updated at time of this publishing – ADPs continually change as more drafts occur)

Godwin is a very safe fantasy play. You know what you’re going to get, as he is a regular 1,000-yard contributor, he can score plenty, and he is consistent. In addition, Godwin has been fairly durable over his career, too, averaging 14.5 games played per season in his 6 NFL campaigns.

Among wide receivers, Godwin’s ADP in redraft leagues is 23rd, just behind the Tennessee Titans’ DeAndre Hopkins (48.82), Green Bay Packers’ Christian Watson (48.62) and Chicago Bears’ DJ Moore (53.05).

Godwin’s ADP puts him just ahead of a bunched up group which includes Jacksonville Jaguars’ Christian Kirk (64.63), Atlanta Falcons’ Drake London (60.63), teammate Mike Evans (60.93), San Francisco 49ers’ Brandon Aiyuk (65.53), Seattle Seahawks’ Tyler Lockett (64.25) and the Los Angeles Chargers’ Mike Williams (65.21).

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Chris Godwin’s 2022 stats

Games: 15

Receptions | targets: 104 | 142

Receiving yards: 1,023

Receiving touchdowns: 3

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Where should you draft Godwin?

The good news for Godwin is that he set career bests in receptions and targets last season. The bad news is that he averaged only 9.8 yards per reception, a career low, and his 3 TD grabs were his lowest since finding the end zone just once during his rookie campaign of 2017.

While that sounds like a lot of concern, and Godwin will also be working with Mayfield and not Brady, there is still plenty to love about the veteran pass catcher.

Again, Godwin is durable, dependable and he’ll see a high volume of targets and catches again in 2023. The new OC loves Godwin’s versatility, and we should see him line up in a number of different places, as the Bucs try to get him the ball.

While Godwin still has to contend with Evans for targets, he’ll remain a solid WR2 in all fantasy leagues of 12 or more teams. If you grab Godwin as early as the end of Round 5, no one can fault you for that. In PPR leagues, he will go off the board slightly higher, perhaps as early as the middle of Round 5.

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