<!DOCTYPE html PUBLIC "-//W3C//DTD XHTML 1.0 Transitional//EN" "http://www.w3.org/TR/xhtml1/DTD/xhtml1-transitional.dtd"><html xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml" xml:lang="en" lang="en">    <head>        <script>   (function(i, s, o, g, r, a, m) {     i["GoogleAnalyticsObject"] = r;     i[r] = i[r] || function() {       (i[r].q = i[r].q || []).push(arguments)     }, i[r].l = 1 * new Date();     a = s.createElement(o),       m = s.getElementsByTagName(o)[0];     a.async = 1;     a.src = g;     m.parentNode.insertBefore(a, m)   })(window, document, "script", "https://www.google-analytics.com/analytics.js", "ga");   ga('create', 'UA-66147751-16', {     'storage': 'none',     'clientId': localStorage.getItem('ga:clientId')   });   ga(function(tracker) {     localStorage.setItem('ga:clientId', tracker.get('clientId'));   });   ga('set', 'checkProtocolTask', null);      ga('set', 'page', '/nfl/tampa-bay-buccaneers/buccaneers-news-bucky-irving-chris-godwin-expected-miss-saints-game');   ga('set', 'title', 'Buccaneers’ Bucky Irving, Chris Godwin expected to miss Saints game');   ga('send', 'pageview');</script>        <style type="text/css" media="all">            body {    background: transparent;    margin: 0px;}h1, h2, h3 {    color: #DDDDDD;    font-family: "SFUIText-Semibold";    margin: 30px 15px 15px 15px;    font-size: 21px;    line-height: 125%;    letter-spacing: -0.41px;}header {    margin: 0px;    height: 0px;    display: none;}p {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 15px 15px 15px 15px;    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}p > img {    margin-left: -15px;    width: calc(100% + 30px);}a {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;    text-decoration: underline;}ul {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 3px 10px 3px 10px;    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}ol {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}img {    margin: 0px;    width: 100%;    height: auto;}blockquote {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);    font-family: "SFUIText-Medium";    margin: 30px 15px 30px 15px;    font-size: 19px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.41px;}blockquote p {    margin: 0px;}.op-tracker, .op-ad {    display: none;    height: 0px;}article > figure {    margin: 0px;}figcaption {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 10px 15px 30px 15px;    font-size: 13px;}iframe {    width: __SCREEN_SIZE_WIDTH__;    margin: 0px;    border: 0;}.vine-embed {    height: __SCREEN_SIZE_WIDTH__;}.twitter-tweet, .instagram-media {    margin-left: 15px !important;    margin-right: 15px !important;    width: __SCREEN_CONTENT_SIZE_WIDTH__ !important;}.clutchpoints-widget {    /*margin: 10px 15px 10px 15px !important;*/    /*margin-top: 1px !important;*/    padding-top: 10px;    /*margin-left: 15px !important;*/    /*margin-right: 15px !important;*/    /*width: __SCREEN_CONTENT_SIZE_WIDTH__ !important;*/}        </style>        <meta http-equiv="Content-Type" content="text/html; charset=UTF-8" />    </head>    <body>        <article id="mvp-content-main"><header><figure><img src="https://wp.clutchpoints.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/Irving-runs.jpg"><figcaption>Kim Klement Neitzel-Imagn Images</figcaption></figure><h1>Buccaneers’ Bucky Irving, Chris Godwin expected to miss Saints game</h1><time class="op-published" datetime="2025-10-22T10:18:24-07:00">October 22nd, 10:18am</time><time class="op-modified" datetime="2025-10-22T10:18:24-07:00">October 22nd, 10:18am</time><address><a>Jackson Stone</a>Jackson Stone is a Mercer University alum from Atlanta who graduated with a BA in communications. A lifelong sports lover, Jackson is a die-hard fan of all Atlanta teams. He joined ClutchPoints in 2023.</address><h3 class="op-kicker">NFL</h3><figure class="op-ad"></figure></header><p>On Monday evening, the <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/nfl/tampa-bay-buccaneers/buccaneers-news-fans-livid-controversial-lions-interception">Tampa Bay Buccaneers came crashing</a> back down to Earth with a 24-9 road <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/nfl/tampa-bay-buccaneers/buccaneers-most-blame-humbling-loss-lions-week-7-2025">loss to the Detroit Lions.</a> It was the first truly bad game of the year for quarterback Baker Mayfield, and the team also got an unfortunate update when wide receiver Mike Evans had to leave the field due to a collarbone injury.</p><p>The Buccaneers will next hit the field on Sunday against the New Orleans Saints, and the <a href="https://x.com/AdamSchefter/status/1981042213082587596" rel="noopener">injury updates have continued</a> to mount ahead of that matchup.</p><p>“Bucs HC Todd Bowles told reporters that RB Bucky Irving (foot/shoulder) and WR Chris Godwin (fibula) will be out for Sunday’s game vs the Saints,” reported ESPN NFL insider Adam Schefter on X, formerly Twitter.</p><p>Schefter also noted that the Buccaneers’ bye will come after that game, which will certainly be a relief for the players as the ailments the team is dealing with continue to mount.</p><h2><b>A banged-up Buccaneers team</b></h2><figure><img src="https://wp.clutchpoints.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/Buccaneers-news-Baker-Mayfield-sends-sincere-message-on-Mike-Evans-injury.jpg"><figcaption>Junfu Han / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images</figcaption></figure><p>Neither Godwin nor Irving played in the Buccaneers’ recent loss to the Lions, and once Evans went out, Mayfield was left essentially depleted from an offensive weapon perspective. Even standout rookie Emeka Egbuka was playing through injury and clearly not at 100%.</p><p>Still, injuries are a part of the game, and are something that Mayfield and the Buccaneers have grown accustomed to dealing with over the last few seasons.</p><p>Mayfield came out this season on fire, leading Tampa Bay on several game-winning drives throughout the first few weeks of the campaign, and vaulting himself toward the front of the NFL MVP conversation in the process.</p><p>Although those MVP talks took a hit with his performance on Monday, voters are likely to (hopefully) consider the amount of injuries the team is dealing with in their decision-making process.</p><p>In any case, the one-win Saints present the opportunity for the Buccaneers to have something of a get-right game, and then they’ll be able to enjoy the bye weeks and hopefully get healthy. The Buccaneers and Saints are set to kick off on Sunday at 1:05 PM ET from New Orleans.</p><figure class="op-tracker"></figure></article>    </body></html>

Buccaneers’ Bucky Irving, Chris Godwin expected to miss Saints game

<!DOCTYPE html PUBLIC "-//W3C//DTD XHTML 1.0 Transitional//EN" "http://www.w3.org/TR/xhtml1/DTD/xhtml1-transitional.dtd"><html xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml" xml:lang="en" lang="en">    <head>        <script>   (function(i, s, o, g, r, a, m) {     i["GoogleAnalyticsObject"] = r;     i[r] = i[r] || function() {       (i[r].q = i[r].q || []).push(arguments)     }, i[r].l = 1 * new Date();     a = s.createElement(o),       m = s.getElementsByTagName(o)[0];     a.async = 1;     a.src = g;     m.parentNode.insertBefore(a, m)   })(window, document, "script", "https://www.google-analytics.com/analytics.js", "ga");   ga('create', 'UA-66147751-16', {     'storage': 'none',     'clientId': localStorage.getItem('ga:clientId')   });   ga(function(tracker) {     localStorage.setItem('ga:clientId', tracker.get('clientId'));   });   ga('set', 'checkProtocolTask', null);      ga('set', 'page', '/nfl/tampa-bay-buccaneers/buccaneers-news-tampa-bay-rules-out-bucky-irving-chris-godwin-monday-night-football');   ga('set', 'title', 'Buccaneers rule out Bucky Irving, Chris Godwin for Monday Night Football');   ga('send', 'pageview');</script>        <style type="text/css" media="all">            body {    background: transparent;    margin: 0px;}h1, h2, h3 {    color: #DDDDDD;    font-family: "SFUIText-Semibold";    margin: 30px 15px 15px 15px;    font-size: 21px;    line-height: 125%;    letter-spacing: -0.41px;}header {    margin: 0px;    height: 0px;    display: none;}p {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 15px 15px 15px 15px;    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}p > img {    margin-left: -15px;    width: calc(100% + 30px);}a {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;    text-decoration: underline;}ul {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 3px 10px 3px 10px;    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}ol {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}img {    margin: 0px;    width: 100%;    height: auto;}blockquote {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);    font-family: "SFUIText-Medium";    margin: 30px 15px 30px 15px;    font-size: 19px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.41px;}blockquote p {    margin: 0px;}.op-tracker, .op-ad {    display: none;    height: 0px;}article > figure {    margin: 0px;}figcaption {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 10px 15px 30px 15px;    font-size: 13px;}iframe {    width: __SCREEN_SIZE_WIDTH__;    margin: 0px;    border: 0;}.vine-embed {    height: __SCREEN_SIZE_WIDTH__;}.twitter-tweet, .instagram-media {    margin-left: 15px !important;    margin-right: 15px !important;    width: __SCREEN_CONTENT_SIZE_WIDTH__ !important;}.clutchpoints-widget {    /*margin: 10px 15px 10px 15px !important;*/    /*margin-top: 1px !important;*/    padding-top: 10px;    /*margin-left: 15px !important;*/    /*margin-right: 15px !important;*/    /*width: __SCREEN_CONTENT_SIZE_WIDTH__ !important;*/}        </style>        <meta http-equiv="Content-Type" content="text/html; charset=UTF-8" />    </head>    <body>        <article id="mvp-content-main"><header><figure><img src="https://wp.clutchpoints.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/buccaneers.jpg"><figcaption>ClutchPoints</figcaption></figure><h1>Buccaneers rule out Bucky Irving, Chris Godwin for Monday Night Football</h1><time class="op-published" datetime="2025-10-18T10:31:26-07:00">October 18th, 10:31am</time><time class="op-modified" datetime="2025-10-18T10:33:12-07:00">October 18th, 10:33am</time><address><a>Julian Ojeda</a>Julian Ojeda is an Orlando-based sports journalist with 3 years of professional writing under his belt, specializing in both NBA and NFL coverage. A devoted Orlando Magic fan, he deftly balances fervent fandom with insightful reporting, possessing a keen eye for compelling narratives.</address><h3 class="op-kicker">Mini-Editorials</h3><figure class="op-ad"></figure></header><p>The Tampa Bay Buccaneers have <a href="https://x.com/AdamSchefter/status/1979585785302307153" rel="noopener">officially ruled</a> out running back Bucky Irving and wide receiver Chris Godwin Jr. for their <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/nfl/tampa-bay-buccaneers/buccaneers-news-tampa-bay-baker-mayfield-contract-extension-talks">Monday Night Football matchup against the Detroit Lions</a>, according to ESPN’s Adam Schefter.</p><p>The update was shared Saturday on X, formerly known as Twitter, as the 5-1 Buccaneers prepare to face a 4-2 Lions team in Detroit.</p><p><a href="https://clutchpoints.com/nfl/tampa-bay-buccaneers/buccaneers-news-bucky-irvings-shoulder-injury-bigger-deal-than-foot">Irving has not played since sustaining a shoulder subluxation</a> and foot sprain during <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/nfl/tampa-bay-buccaneers/buccaneers-blame-blowout-week-4-loss-eagles">Tampa Bay’s Week 4 loss to the Philadelphia Eagles</a>. The second-year back was effective before the injury, totaling 63 rushing yards on 15 carries and catching all five of his targets for 102 receiving yards and a touchdown. He also fumbled in the contest.</p><h2><b>Buccaneers rule out Bucky Irving, Chris Godwin Jr. ahead of Week 7 matchup</b></h2><figure><img src="https://wp.clutchpoints.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/Buccaneers-RB-Bucky-Irving-carries-the-ball.jpg"><figcaption>Brett Davis-Imagn Images</figcaption></figure><p>Through four games, Irving has totaled 237 rushing yards on 71 carries and added 193 receiving yards on 19 catches. All 19 of his targets have been completed, and he has scored two total touchdowns while losing one fumble. His dual-threat ability was a key component of Tampa Bay’s early offensive success.</p><p>Godwin Jr., who made his season debut in Week 4 against Philadelphia, will also be unavailable. The veteran receiver had returned from a devastating 2024 injury that included a dislocated ankle, fibula fracture, and deltoid ligament tear suffered in a Week 7 loss to the Baltimore Ravens.</p><p>Since his return, Godwin Jr. has appeared in two games. He posted three receptions for 26 yards on 10 targets against the Eagles and followed it with three catches for another 26 yards on four targets in the team’s Week 5 win over the Seattle Seahawks. His <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/nfl/tampa-bay-buccaneers/buccaneers-news-bucky-irving-chris-godwin-all-but-ruled-out-injuries-lions-clash">fibula issue resurfaced</a> ahead of this week’s preparation.</p><h2><b>Emeka Egbuka’s status uncertain while Mike Evans nears return for MNF clash vs. Lions</b></h2><figure><img src="https://wp.clutchpoints.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/Emeka-Egbuka-is-off-to-a-sharp-start-in-his-NFL-career.jpg"><figcaption>Mandatory Credit: Brett Davis-Imagn Images</figcaption></figure><p>The Bucs could also be without rookie standout <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/nfl/tampa-bay-buccaneers/buccaneers-rumors-emeka-egbuka-hamstring-injury-mike-evans">Emeka Egbuka, who suffered a hamstring injury in last week’s 30-19 win</a> over the San Francisco 49ers. Schefter reported that Egbuka returned to practice this week but will be evaluated closer to game time.</p><p>The first-round pick has played a significant role in Tampa Bay’s receiving corps, recording 27 receptions for 469 yards and five touchdowns across six games. He leads the team with 17.4 yards per reception and has added nine rushing yards on two carries.</p><p>On a positive note, star wideout <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/nfl/tampa-bay-buccaneers/buccaneers-news-mike-evans-return-practice-much-needed-time">Mike Evans appears to be on track to return</a>. He has missed the last two games with a hamstring injury suffered in Week 3 against the New York Jets, a 29-27 win.</p><p>Rick Stroud of the Tampa Bay Times confirmed Thursday that Evans returned to practice. Logan B. Robinson of BucsGameday posted a video showing Evans moving well during drills, with Rick Ross’ “I’m a Boss” playing in the background. Evans, who has recorded 1,000 yards in each of his 11 NFL seasons, has 140 receiving yards and one touchdown through three games in 2025.</p><figure class="op-interactive"><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p dir="ltr" lang="en">Mike Evans returns to Bucs practice with Rick Ross’ “I’m a Boss” playing in the background 🔥 <a href="https://t.co/XLs6C4ilff">pic.twitter.com/XLs6C4ilff</a></p><p>— Logan B. Robinson (@LogansTwitty) <a href="https://twitter.com/LogansTwitty/status/1978847403923894556?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">October 16, 2025</a></p></blockquote><p><script async="" src="https://instagram.com/embed.js"></script></p></figure><p>The Buccaneers may be catching the Lions at an opportune time. Detroit is expected to be without cornerbacks Terrion Arnold and D.J. Reed, both still recovering from injuries. In addition, safety <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/nfl/detroit-lions/lions-news-brian-branch-suspension-upheld-week-7">Brian Branch is suspended following an altercation with JuJu Smith-Schuster</a> during Detroit’s 30-17 win over the Kansas City Chiefs in Week 6.</p><p>The Week 7 matchup between the Buccaneers and Lions kicks off Monday, October 20, at 7:00 p.m. ET. The game will be broadcast on ESPN and ABC.</p><figure class="op-tracker"></figure></article>    </body></html>

Buccaneers rule out Bucky Irving, Chris Godwin for Monday Night Football

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He grew up in a New York sports-heavy region in Connecticut and earned his journalism degree at the University of Rhode Island. His in-depth knowledge of two of the most passionate and raucous fan bases in the country gives him a truly unique writing voice.</address><h3 class="op-kicker">NFL</h3><figure class="op-ad"></figure></header><p>The Book of Baker Mayfield gets more improbable by the page, with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback overcoming a slew of injuries to the offense and leading his team to a 5-1 record following Sunday’s 30-19 victory over the San Francisco 49ers. <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/nfl/tampa-bay-buccaneers/buccaneers-news-fans-love-baker-mayfield-reaction-mvp-chants">The early MVP contender</a> is exhibiting splendid rapport with players who were previously in the background, and judging by the latest injury news, that may have to continue heading into Week 7.</p><p>Bucs head coach Todd Bowles told reporters on Monday that running back Bucky Irving and wide receiver Chris Godwin are <a href="https://x.com/ECloskyWTSP/status/1977774410162422215" rel="noopener">highly unlikely to play</a> against the Detroit Lions (4-2) next Monday night, per Evan Closky. Outstanding rookie Emeka Egbuka will have an MRI on Tuesday after suffering <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/nfl/tampa-bay-buccaneers/buccaneers-rumors-emeka-egbuka-hamstring-injury-mike-evans">a hamstring injury</a> versus the 49ers. The hope is that franchise great Mike Evans can return to practice this week after missing the last three games with his own hamstring issue.</p><p>Godwin is nursing a fibula injury, and Irving has yet to suit up in October due to shoulder and foot ailments. The Buccaneers can only survive this level of misfortune for so long, but the team has perfected the art of shattering expectations again and again.</p><h2><b>Can the Buccaneers stay strong?</b></h2><p>There was a time when it would have been absurd to picture a scenario where Tom Brady left the New England Patriots for another franchise. The American sports icon chose Tampa Bay and immediately helped the squad win its first championship in 18 years. Few people believed that Mayfield could keep the Bucs interesting after No. 12’s retirement. He resuscitated his career and is now flourishing after consecutive divisional titles and Pro Bowl appearances.</p><p>Skepticism has remained during the 2025-26 campaign. They said four game-winning drives in five weeks was not a sustainable way to succeed in the NFL, and they said trouble could befall them when their most important skills position players landed on the shelf. These were logical claims to make, but that’s just it. The Buccaneers defy logic.</p><p>Based on their present circumstances, they will need to keep doing so in order to maintain their <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/editorials/2-truths-2-lies-nfl-standings-sundays-week-6-games">first-place standing</a> in the NFC. Rolling out a painfully shorthanded offense in Detroit sounds quite demanding, but it seems mighty risky to doubt them now.</p><figure class="op-tracker"></figure></article>    </body></html>

Buccaneers’ Bucky Irving, Chris Godwin all but ruled out for Lions clash

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After graduating from Central Connecticut State University with a bachelor's degree in journalism, he has covered every sport from fencing to football in the online and print medium. Dan hopes to see his beloved Bears win a Super Bowl someday.</address><h3 class="op-kicker">NFL</h3><figure class="op-ad"></figure></header><p>The Tampa Bay Buccaneers were <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/nfl/tampa-bay-buccaneers/buccaneers-news-chris-godwin-tristan-wirfs-chance-debut-week-4-eagles">forced to wait for Chris Godwin to make his 2025 debut</a> as his battled back from a serious ankle injury. Now, another worrying ailment is set to send Godwin back to the bench.</p><p>The wide receiver <a href="https://x.com/JFowlerESPN/status/1976648527435514022" rel="noopener">is not expected to play</a> in Week 6 due to his fibula injury, via Jeremy Fowler of ESPN. Godwin has been unable to practice all week, giving Tampa Bay little choice in terms of making him inactive.</p><p>When <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/nfl/tampa-bay-buccaneers/buccaneers-news-buccaneers-gm-drops-encouraging-chris-godwin-injury-update">Godwin suffered his ankle injury</a> in 2024, he also fractured his fibula. The Buccaneers listed him out with the ankle injury to start the season, seemingly the bigger issue of the injuries. But clearly Godwin’s fibula is still bothering him, and it’ll take at least one more week for it to get sorted out.</p><p>Godwin was able to make his return in Week 4 against the Philadelphia Eagles and played in Week 5 against the Seattle Seahawks. Overall, he has made six receptions for 52 scoreless yards. While his numbers don’t jump off the page, Godwin was still get re-acclimated into the offense. But now, his fibula injury will create a speed bump in those plans.</p><p>The Buccaneers have found a real playmaker in rookie Emeka Egbuka. However, alongside Godwin, Mike Evans is dealing with a hamstring injury that took him out of Week 5 action. And that’s on top of Jalen McMillan dealing with a long-term neck injury.</p><p>Tampa Bay has managed to stay afloat, entering Week 6 with a 4-1 record. However, it’ll be more difficult for Baker Mayfield and the offense to move the ball forward without Godwin on the field.</p><figure class="op-tracker"></figure></article>    </body></html>

Buccaneers’ Chris Godwin not expected to play in Week 6

<!DOCTYPE html PUBLIC "-//W3C//DTD XHTML 1.0 Transitional//EN" "http://www.w3.org/TR/xhtml1/DTD/xhtml1-transitional.dtd"><html xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml" xml:lang="en" lang="en">    <head>        <script>   (function(i, s, o, g, r, a, m) {     i["GoogleAnalyticsObject"] = r;     i[r] = i[r] || function() {       (i[r].q = i[r].q || []).push(arguments)     }, i[r].l = 1 * new Date();     a = s.createElement(o),       m = s.getElementsByTagName(o)[0];     a.async = 1;     a.src = g;     m.parentNode.insertBefore(a, m)   })(window, document, "script", "https://www.google-analytics.com/analytics.js", "ga");   ga('create', 'UA-66147751-16', {     'storage': 'none',     'clientId': localStorage.getItem('ga:clientId')   });   ga(function(tracker) {     localStorage.setItem('ga:clientId', tracker.get('clientId'));   });   ga('set', 'checkProtocolTask', null);      ga('set', 'page', '/fantasy-sports/concerning-fantasy-football-bad-beats-chris-godwin-alvin-kamara-and-more');   ga('set', 'title', 'Concerning Fantasy Football bad beats: Chris Godwin, Alvin Kamara and more');   ga('send', 'pageview');</script>        <style type="text/css" media="all">            body {    background: transparent;    margin: 0px;}h1, h2, h3 {    color: #DDDDDD;    font-family: "SFUIText-Semibold";    margin: 30px 15px 15px 15px;    font-size: 21px;    line-height: 125%;    letter-spacing: -0.41px;}header {    margin: 0px;    height: 0px;    display: none;}p {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 15px 15px 15px 15px;    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}p > img {    margin-left: -15px;    width: calc(100% + 30px);}a {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;    text-decoration: underline;}ul {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 3px 10px 3px 10px;    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}ol {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}img {    margin: 0px;    width: 100%;    height: auto;}blockquote {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);    font-family: "SFUIText-Medium";    margin: 30px 15px 30px 15px;    font-size: 19px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.41px;}blockquote p {    margin: 0px;}.op-tracker, .op-ad {    display: none;    height: 0px;}article > figure {    margin: 0px;}figcaption {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 10px 15px 30px 15px;    font-size: 13px;}iframe {    width: __SCREEN_SIZE_WIDTH__;    margin: 0px;    border: 0;}.vine-embed {    height: __SCREEN_SIZE_WIDTH__;}.twitter-tweet, .instagram-media {    margin-left: 15px !important;    margin-right: 15px !important;    width: __SCREEN_CONTENT_SIZE_WIDTH__ !important;}.clutchpoints-widget {    /*margin: 10px 15px 10px 15px !important;*/    /*margin-top: 1px !important;*/    padding-top: 10px;    /*margin-left: 15px !important;*/    /*margin-right: 15px !important;*/    /*width: __SCREEN_CONTENT_SIZE_WIDTH__ !important;*/}        </style>        <meta http-equiv="Content-Type" content="text/html; charset=UTF-8" />    </head>    <body>        <article id="mvp-content-main"><header><figure><img src="https://wp.clutchpoints.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/Chris-Godwin-Alvin-Kamara-and-more.jpg"></figure><h1>Concerning Fantasy Football bad beats: Chris Godwin, Alvin Kamara and more</h1><time class="op-published" datetime="2025-10-08T13:26:57-07:00">October 8th, 1:26pm</time><time class="op-modified" datetime="2025-10-08T13:26:57-07:00">October 8th, 1:26pm</time><address><a>Ben Strauss</a>Ben Strauss is an Associate Editor at ClutchPoints. He is a die-hard NFL fan who cheers for the Detroit Lions. He has previously written fantasy football content for IDPGuys and ImportantNonsense.com.</address><h3 class="op-kicker">Editorials</h3><figure class="op-ad"></figure></header><p>The 2025 NFL season has already seen a number of terrible injuries for fantasy football. <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/nfl/cincinnati-bengals/bengals-news-joe-burrow-diagnosed-turf-toe-jaguars-game-injury">Joe Burrow’s turf toe injury</a> will sideline him for the rest of the fantasy season. Meanwhile, <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/nfl/new-york-giants/giants-news-malik-nabers-have-surgery-torn-acl-meniscus">Malik Nabers suffered a season-ending injury</a> during what looked to be a breakout sophomore campaign. Each of those injuries has an impact on the rest of that player’s offense. Especially Burrow, <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/fantasy-sports/bengals-news-jamarr-chase-fantasy-football-disaster-jake-browning">whose absence has seen Ja’Marr Chase struggle</a> in most of his matchups.</p><p>Injuries are part of the game in fantasy football. But they are not the only reason why players can suddenly see their value change for the worse.</p><p>Other players breaking out can steal carries from established starters. New coaching staffs can torpedo player value, or give too many touches to undeserving players. And sometimes, aging veterans simply run out of juice.</p><p>It can be difficult to sort out which of these situations are temporary and which ones will last the rest of the season.</p><p>Now may be the time to give up on a few brand name players who have disappointed throughout the first five weeks of the season.</p><p>Below we will explore three fantasy football players who you may want to be concerned about heading into Week 6.</p><h2><b>Is Alvin Kamara finally declining in his age 30 season?</b></h2><figure><img src="https://wp.clutchpoints.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/Alvin-Kamara-during-a-joint-practice.jpg"><figcaption>© Kirby Lee-Imagn Images</figcaption></figure><p>Let’s be real, the explosive plays simply have not been there for Kamara in 2025.</p><p><a href="https://clutchpoints.com/fantasy-sports/alvin-kamara-fantasy-football-outlook-2025-nfl-season">Kamara has been solid, but many fantasy managers expected more</a> from him. Especially after the hiring of Kellen Moore at head coach.</p><p>But Kamara is in a truly unique situation as it relates to fantasy football.</p><p>Kamara is still the lead back in New Orleans and gets plenty involved in the passing game. He should still have solid value in most leagues because of his relatively high floor and reliability.</p><p>But consistency is really all that Kamara is bringing to the table anymore.</p><p>Now that’s not necessarily a bad thing. After all, consistency is a great trait for any player in fantasy football. But that is a disappointing return for Kamara if you took him close to his preseason ADP in redraft.</p><p>To be clear, Kamara is still a solid RB2 in the right formats. But his best days are clearly behind him.</p><p>If you can move off Kamara in fantasy, try to get all the value you can in return. Otherwise, it might make sense to simply ride out the rest of the season.</p><h2><b>Derrick Henry cannot overcome Baltimore’s nightmare season</b></h2><p><a href="https://clutchpoints.com/nfl/baltimore-ravens/ravens-news-derrick-henry-past-jim-brown-nfl-list">Henry’s monster game against the Bills</a> feels like it happens ages ago. And perhaps more worrisome, it’s starting to look like the exception and not the standard for King Henry.</p><p>The 31-year-old running back rumbled for 169 yards and two touchdowns in Week 1. But his season has been a disaster ever since.</p><p>In the four games since, Henry has only managed 148 rushing yards and two touchdowns. Yes, he’s failed to live up to that big game in the next four games <i>combined</i>.</p><p>There are multiple factors at play here.</p><p>First, it is okay to recognize that Henry is not <i>exactly</i> the same player that he was during his prime. He is still one of the most imposing running backs in the NFL. However, it is a known fact that running backs decline by their late 20s and after.</p><p>I’m not trying to say that Henry is washed. But he clearly cannot singlehandedly will the Ravens to victory like he used to with the Titans.</p><p>But the bigger issue is the supporting cast around Henry.</p><p>Obviously <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/nfl/baltimore-ravens/ravens-news-lamar-jackson-misses-practice-4th-straight-day">Lamar Jackson’s recent injury struggles</a> are one of the team’s biggest hurdles. Opposing defenses know they can sell out to stop Henry when Baltimore’s passing game is not at full power.</p><p>But the Ravens also have a mountain of defensive injuries that make it difficult for Baltimore to play complementary football.</p><p>Simply put, the Ravens are in the middle of a nightmare season. And even an aging superstar like King Henry cannot save them.</p><p>Henry remains a touchdown-dependent running back in fantasy football for the rest of the season.</p><p>It’s hard to say that about <i>the </i>Derrick Henry, but it’s true.</p><h2><b>Does Chris Godwin stink, or is Emeka Egbuka just too good?</b></h2><figure><img src="https://wp.clutchpoints.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/Chris-Godwin_a6690a.jpg"><figcaption>Kim Klement Neitzel-Imagn Images</figcaption></figure><p>Honestly, I think both of those statements are probably true.</p><p>Godwin has been a huge disappointment in fantasy this season. He has the same stat line in both of his games this year – three receptions for 26 yards. Oof.</p><p>To be fair, <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/nfl/tampa-bay-buccaneers/buccaneers-rumors-chris-godwins-injury-return-target-date-revealed">Godwin is coming off a serious ankle injury</a> and he may need some time to get back to his old self.</p><p>But that excuse won’t do anything for fantasy manager who drafted Godwin for the 2025 season.</p><p>Plus, there’s <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/nfl/tampa-bay-buccaneers/buccaneers-news-emeka-egbuka-baker-mayfield-torching-seahawks">the Emeka Egbuka of it all</a>.</p><p>The superstar rookie is having a fabulous season. He’s already hauled in 25 receptions for 445 receiving yards and five touchdowns. It is clear that part of Godwin’s problem is playing second fiddle to Egbuka.</p><p>Godwin also worries me because Mike Evans will eventually return from injury. I would be shocked if that doesn’t have a negative impact on Godwin’s short-term fantasy value too.</p><p>I recommend benching Godwin until further notice.</p><figure class="op-tracker"></figure></article>    </body></html>

Concerning Fantasy Football bad beats: Chris Godwin, Alvin Kamara and more

<!DOCTYPE html PUBLIC "-//W3C//DTD XHTML 1.0 Transitional//EN" "http://www.w3.org/TR/xhtml1/DTD/xhtml1-transitional.dtd"><html xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml" xml:lang="en" lang="en">    <head>        <script>   (function(i, s, o, g, r, a, m) {     i["GoogleAnalyticsObject"] = r;     i[r] = i[r] || function() {       (i[r].q = i[r].q || []).push(arguments)     }, i[r].l = 1 * new Date();     a = s.createElement(o),       m = s.getElementsByTagName(o)[0];     a.async = 1;     a.src = g;     m.parentNode.insertBefore(a, m)   })(window, document, "script", "https://www.google-analytics.com/analytics.js", "ga");   ga('create', 'UA-66147751-16', {     'storage': 'none',     'clientId': localStorage.getItem('ga:clientId')   });   ga(function(tracker) {     localStorage.setItem('ga:clientId', tracker.get('clientId'));   });   ga('set', 'checkProtocolTask', null);      ga('set', 'page', '/nfl/tampa-bay-buccaneers/buccaneers-news-baker-mayfield-chris-godwin-likely-eagles');   ga('set', 'title', 'Buccaneers’ Baker Mayfield, Chris Godwin likely to play vs. Eagles');   ga('send', 'pageview');</script>        <style type="text/css" media="all">            body {    background: transparent;    margin: 0px;}h1, h2, h3 {    color: #DDDDDD;    font-family: "SFUIText-Semibold";    margin: 30px 15px 15px 15px;    font-size: 21px;    line-height: 125%;    letter-spacing: -0.41px;}header {    margin: 0px;    height: 0px;    display: none;}p {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 15px 15px 15px 15px;    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}p > img {    margin-left: -15px;    width: calc(100% + 30px);}a {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;    text-decoration: underline;}ul {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 3px 10px 3px 10px;    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}ol {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}img {    margin: 0px;    width: 100%;    height: auto;}blockquote {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);    font-family: "SFUIText-Medium";    margin: 30px 15px 30px 15px;    font-size: 19px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.41px;}blockquote p {    margin: 0px;}.op-tracker, .op-ad {    display: none;    height: 0px;}article > figure {    margin: 0px;}figcaption {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 10px 15px 30px 15px;    font-size: 13px;}iframe {    width: __SCREEN_SIZE_WIDTH__;    margin: 0px;    border: 0;}.vine-embed {    height: __SCREEN_SIZE_WIDTH__;}.twitter-tweet, .instagram-media {    margin-left: 15px !important;    margin-right: 15px !important;    width: __SCREEN_CONTENT_SIZE_WIDTH__ !important;}.clutchpoints-widget {    /*margin: 10px 15px 10px 15px !important;*/    /*margin-top: 1px !important;*/    padding-top: 10px;    /*margin-left: 15px !important;*/    /*margin-right: 15px !important;*/    /*width: __SCREEN_CONTENT_SIZE_WIDTH__ !important;*/}        </style>        <meta http-equiv="Content-Type" content="text/html; charset=UTF-8" />    </head>    <body>        <article id="mvp-content-main"><header><figure><img src="https://wp.clutchpoints.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/Baker-Mayfield-and-Chris-Godwin.jpg"><figcaption>Kim Klement Neitzel-Imagn Images</figcaption></figure><h1>Buccaneers’ Baker Mayfield, Chris Godwin likely to play vs. Eagles</h1><time class="op-published" datetime="2025-09-27T06:31:54-07:00">September 27th, 6:31am</time><time class="op-modified" datetime="2025-09-27T06:31:54-07:00">September 27th, 6:31am</time><address><a>Jaren Kawada</a>Jaren Kawada is a former full-time sports bettor and is now a NFL, College Football and Betting Associate Editor at ClutchPoints. Kawada was born and raised in Honolulu, Hawaii, but now resides in Indianapolis, Indiana, after graduating from Butler University with a B.A. in sports media. Aside from football, Kawada is an avid combat sports and basketball bettor.</address><h3 class="op-kicker">NFL</h3><figure class="op-ad"></figure></header><p>The <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/nfl/tampa-bay-buccaneers/buccaneers-news-chris-godwin-tristan-wirfs-trending-right-direction-week-4">Tampa Bay Buccaneers are on track to receive two huge boosts</a> against the Philadelphia Eagles. After being listed as questionable throughout the week, Baker Mayfield and Chris Godwin are on track to play through their injury concerns in Week 4.</p><p>Mayfield and Godwin are still listed as questionable, but, as of Saturday, they are <a href="https://x.com/AdamSchefter/status/1971923134535303371" rel="noopener">expected to play</a>, ESPN’s Adam Schefter reported. The team also believes that star left tackle Tristan Wirfs is trending toward making his debut against the Eagles.</p><p>Godwin and Wirfs have both been sidelined to begin the year, but have avoided injured reserve designations, making them eligible to return in Week 4. Godwin has been out since suffering a nasty leg injury in Week 7 of the 2024 season, while Wirfs had been recovering from offseason knee surgery.</p><p>Mayfield has not missed a game yet in 2025, but <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/nfl/tampa-bay-buccaneers/buccaneers-news-mike-evans-out-baker-mayfield-questionable-week-4-vs-eagles">was listed as questionable</a> after a right biceps injury held him to limited practice sessions throughout the week.</p><p>Having all three players active in Week 4 is a massive relief for the Buccaneers, who will be shorthanded against the Eagles regardless. The team has already ruled out starting wideouts Mike Evans and Jalen McMillan, as well as offensive linemen Cody Mauch and Luke Goedeke.</p><h2><b>Buccaneers look to remain undefeated against Eagles</b></h2><figure><img src="https://wp.clutchpoints.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/Buccaneers-QB-Baker-Mayfield_0be441.jpg"><figcaption>Nathan Ray Seebeck-Imagn Images</figcaption></figure><p>Despite the absences, the Buccaneers have been arguably the most exciting team to watch in the league thus far. Tampa Bay has gotten off to a strong 3-0 start, with each win coming by an average of two points.</p><p>Each of their games has been close and competitive down to the wire. The Buccaneers have managed to win each of their first three games on game-winning drives, adding to the drama of their victories.</p><p>The Eagles also enter Week 4 undefeated, with each of their victories also coming by a single score. Philadelphia managed to remain unbeaten with the play of the week against the Los Angeles Rams when <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/nfl/philadelphia-eagles/eagles-news-philly-rams-blocked-game-winning-field-goal-attempt-td">Jordan Davis blocked Joshua Karty’s game-winning kick</a> attempt and returned it 61 yards for a cherry-on-top touchdown.</p><p>With both teams engaging in neck-and-neck battles to begin the year, Vegas expects another tight affair in Week 4. The Eagles enter the game as slight favorites and are favored to win by a field goal.</p><figure class="op-tracker"></figure></article>    </body></html>

Buccaneers’ Baker Mayfield, Chris Godwin likely to play vs. Eagles

<!DOCTYPE html PUBLIC "-//W3C//DTD XHTML 1.0 Transitional//EN" "http://www.w3.org/TR/xhtml1/DTD/xhtml1-transitional.dtd"><html xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml" xml:lang="en" lang="en">    <head>        <script>   (function(i, s, o, g, r, a, m) {     i["GoogleAnalyticsObject"] = r;     i[r] = i[r] || function() {       (i[r].q = i[r].q || []).push(arguments)     }, i[r].l = 1 * new Date();     a = s.createElement(o),       m = s.getElementsByTagName(o)[0];     a.async = 1;     a.src = g;     m.parentNode.insertBefore(a, m)   })(window, document, "script", "https://www.google-analytics.com/analytics.js", "ga");   ga('create', 'UA-66147751-16', {     'storage': 'none',     'clientId': localStorage.getItem('ga:clientId')   });   ga(function(tracker) {     localStorage.setItem('ga:clientId', tracker.get('clientId'));   });   ga('set', 'checkProtocolTask', null);      ga('set', 'page', '/nfl/tampa-bay-buccaneers/buccaneers-news-chris-godwin-tristan-wirfs-trending-right-direction-week-4');   ga('set', 'title', 'Buccaneers’ Chris Godwin, Tristan Wirfs trending in right direction for Week 4');   ga('send', 'pageview');</script>        <style type="text/css" media="all">            body {    background: transparent;    margin: 0px;}h1, h2, h3 {    color: #DDDDDD;    font-family: "SFUIText-Semibold";    margin: 30px 15px 15px 15px;    font-size: 21px;    line-height: 125%;    letter-spacing: -0.41px;}header {    margin: 0px;    height: 0px;    display: none;}p {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 15px 15px 15px 15px;    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}p > img {    margin-left: -15px;    width: calc(100% + 30px);}a {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;    text-decoration: underline;}ul {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 3px 10px 3px 10px;    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}ol {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}img {    margin: 0px;    width: 100%;    height: auto;}blockquote {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);    font-family: "SFUIText-Medium";    margin: 30px 15px 30px 15px;    font-size: 19px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.41px;}blockquote p {    margin: 0px;}.op-tracker, .op-ad {    display: none;    height: 0px;}article > figure {    margin: 0px;}figcaption {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 10px 15px 30px 15px;    font-size: 13px;}iframe {    width: __SCREEN_SIZE_WIDTH__;    margin: 0px;    border: 0;}.vine-embed {    height: __SCREEN_SIZE_WIDTH__;}.twitter-tweet, .instagram-media {    margin-left: 15px !important;    margin-right: 15px !important;    width: __SCREEN_CONTENT_SIZE_WIDTH__ !important;}.clutchpoints-widget {    /*margin: 10px 15px 10px 15px !important;*/    /*margin-top: 1px !important;*/    padding-top: 10px;    /*margin-left: 15px !important;*/    /*margin-right: 15px !important;*/    /*width: __SCREEN_CONTENT_SIZE_WIDTH__ !important;*/}        </style>        <meta http-equiv="Content-Type" content="text/html; charset=UTF-8" />    </head>    <body>        <article id="mvp-content-main"><header><figure><img src="https://wp.clutchpoints.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/Buccaneers-WR-Chris-Godwin-1.jpg"><figcaption>Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images</figcaption></figure><h1>Buccaneers’ Chris Godwin, Tristan Wirfs trending in right direction for Week 4</h1><time class="op-published" datetime="2025-09-26T10:24:47-07:00">September 26th, 10:24am</time><time class="op-modified" datetime="2025-09-26T10:24:47-07:00">September 26th, 10:24am</time><address><a>Malik Brown</a>Malik Brown is a multimedia reporter based in Atlanta who covers the Hawks and Dream for ClutchPoints. Malik has worked in entertainment and sports, and he specializes in the NBA and NFL.</address><h3 class="op-kicker">NFL</h3><figure class="op-ad"></figure></header><p>The Tampa Bay <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/nfl/tampa-bay-buccaneers/buccaneers-news-chris-godwin-great-news-week-4-vs-eagles">Buccaneers have dealt with injuries early</a> in the season, but things might be looking up for them in their Week 4 matchup against the Philadelphia Eagles. Chris Godwin and Tristan Wirfs <a href="https://x.com/gregauman/status/1971610992074522674" rel="noopener">have yet to play</a> this season, and it looks like they have a good chance of doing so soon, according to Greg Auman of FOX Sports.</p><p>“Bowles says Chris Godwin and Tristan Wirfs will both be listed as questionable for Sunday vs. Eagles, as will QB Baker Mayfield, but all trending in the right direction,” Auman wrote on X, formerly Twitter.</p><p>Godwin has been trying to work back from an ankle injury that he suffered last season and has been in recovery mode since. The Buccaneers have been able to manage without him, as Emeka Egbuka has emerged as a key receiver early in his rookie season. Mike Evans has also played well, but they’ll be without him for a few weeks because of a hamstring injury.</p><p>As for Wirfs, he suffered an injury during the offseason, and getting him back will be a boost for the offensive line. The Buccaneers have already been playing well without both Godwin and Wirfs, but getting them back will just improve their team even more.</p><h2><b>Buccaneers face big test in Week 4 against Eagles</b></h2><p>The Buccaneers are getting healthy at the right time, and they have a matchup against the defending champions in Week 4. Both teams are undefeated heading into the game, and some think that the <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/nfl/tampa-bay-buccaneers/buccaneers-news-peter-schrager-eagles-should-worry-tampa-bay">Eagles will have their hands full</a> with the Buccaneers, including Peter Schrager.</p><p>“The Tampa Bay Buccaneers, who, oh by the way, are also undefeated right now,” Schrager said on NFL on ESPN. “Who also never waver. And who also have three game-winning drives in the last minute of three different games. And, oh by the way, the last two times they’ve played the Eagles, the Buccaneers have beaten them.</p><p>“The rest of the NFC shakes in fear of the Eagles, the Buccaneers do not. And you’ll see it this weekend.”</p><p>So far this season, the Buccaneers have shown resiliency in each game they’ve played, coming back and winning in the final minutes. That’s by the help of Baker Mayfield, who has led three game-winning drives for the Eagles. Of course, the Buccaneers don’t want to be in that situation every game, but it’s good to know that they have the ability to make plays when they matter.</p><figure class="op-tracker"></figure></article>    </body></html>

Buccaneers’ Chris Godwin, Tristan Wirfs trending in right direction for Week 4

<!DOCTYPE html PUBLIC "-//W3C//DTD XHTML 1.0 Transitional//EN" "http://www.w3.org/TR/xhtml1/DTD/xhtml1-transitional.dtd"><html xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml" xml:lang="en" lang="en">    <head>        <script>   (function(i, s, o, g, r, a, m) {     i["GoogleAnalyticsObject"] = r;     i[r] = i[r] || function() {       (i[r].q = i[r].q || []).push(arguments)     }, i[r].l = 1 * new Date();     a = s.createElement(o),       m = s.getElementsByTagName(o)[0];     a.async = 1;     a.src = g;     m.parentNode.insertBefore(a, m)   })(window, document, "script", "https://www.google-analytics.com/analytics.js", "ga");   ga('create', 'UA-66147751-16', {     'storage': 'none',     'clientId': localStorage.getItem('ga:clientId')   });   ga(function(tracker) {     localStorage.setItem('ga:clientId', tracker.get('clientId'));   });   ga('set', 'checkProtocolTask', null);      ga('set', 'page', '/nfl/tampa-bay-buccaneers/buccaneers-news-chris-godwin-great-news-week-4-vs-eagles');   ga('set', 'title', 'Buccaneers’ Chris Godwin gets great news before Week 4 vs. Eagles');   ga('send', 'pageview');</script>        <style type="text/css" media="all">            body {    background: transparent;    margin: 0px;}h1, h2, h3 {    color: #DDDDDD;    font-family: "SFUIText-Semibold";    margin: 30px 15px 15px 15px;    font-size: 21px;    line-height: 125%;    letter-spacing: -0.41px;}header {    margin: 0px;    height: 0px;    display: none;}p {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 15px 15px 15px 15px;    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}p > img {    margin-left: -15px;    width: calc(100% + 30px);}a {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;    text-decoration: underline;}ul {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 3px 10px 3px 10px;    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}ol {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}img {    margin: 0px;    width: 100%;    height: auto;}blockquote {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);    font-family: "SFUIText-Medium";    margin: 30px 15px 30px 15px;    font-size: 19px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.41px;}blockquote p {    margin: 0px;}.op-tracker, .op-ad {    display: none;    height: 0px;}article > figure {    margin: 0px;}figcaption {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 10px 15px 30px 15px;    font-size: 13px;}iframe {    width: __SCREEN_SIZE_WIDTH__;    margin: 0px;    border: 0;}.vine-embed {    height: __SCREEN_SIZE_WIDTH__;}.twitter-tweet, .instagram-media {    margin-left: 15px !important;    margin-right: 15px !important;    width: __SCREEN_CONTENT_SIZE_WIDTH__ !important;}.clutchpoints-widget {    /*margin: 10px 15px 10px 15px !important;*/    /*margin-top: 1px !important;*/    padding-top: 10px;    /*margin-left: 15px !important;*/    /*margin-right: 15px !important;*/    /*width: __SCREEN_CONTENT_SIZE_WIDTH__ !important;*/}        </style>        <meta http-equiv="Content-Type" content="text/html; charset=UTF-8" />    </head>    <body>        <article id="mvp-content-main"><header><figure><img src="https://wp.clutchpoints.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/Buccaneers-WR-Chris-Godwin_ac53ca.jpg"><figcaption>© Nathan Ray Seebeck-Imagn Images</figcaption></figure><h1>Buccaneers’ Chris Godwin gets great news before Week 4 vs. Eagles</h1><time class="op-published" datetime="2025-09-24T16:21:41-07:00">September 24th, 4:21pm</time><time class="op-modified" datetime="2025-09-24T16:21:41-07:00">September 24th, 4:21pm</time><address><a>Kendall Capps</a>Kendall Capps is a multi-media journalist and editor who is overly passionate about all sports (to his wife's dismay). He's a Senior Editor at ClutchPoints who previously managed SB Nation's golf vertical. He has also done work for FantasyPros and co-hosted the Lay The Points podcast as part of a decade-long career in sports entertainment.</address><h3 class="op-kicker">NFL</h3><figure class="op-ad"></figure></header><p>The Tampa Bay Buccaneers are off to a 3-0 start to their 2025 season. They held off a <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/nfl/new-york-jets/jets-news-will-mcdonald-field-goal-block-td-ruined-baker-mayfield-heroics">wild rally from the New York Jets</a> in Week 3, but did not come out of the game unscathed.</p><p>Buccaneers’ Pro Bowl wide receiver <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/nfl/tampa-bay-buccaneers/buccaneers-news-mike-evans-expected-miss-multiple-weeks-hamstring-injury">Mike Evans suffered a hamstring injury</a>, with some reports expecting him to miss 3-4 weeks. That will leave quarterback Baker Mayfield with one less weapon as they host the defending Super Bowl champion Philadelphia Eagles.</p><p>But on Wednesday, they got some really good news.</p><p>Chris Godwin was able to <a href="https://x.com/AdamSchefter/status/1970976792539431206" rel="noopener">participate fully in practice,</a> according to ESPN’s Adam Schefter. It is the first time this season that Godwin received a ‘full participation’ tag since suffering a dislocated ankle last October.</p><p>That is a really good sign that the former Pro Bowl receiver will suit up this week.</p><p>But he is not alone.</p><p>Buccaneers’ offensive tackle Tristan Wirfs is also practicing. He has not played this season after undergoing knee surgery during the offseason. Knowing what the Eagles’ defensive front brings, Wirfs could provide a calming presence on the line.</p><p>One bright spot for Tampa Bay this season has been rookie wide receiver Emeka Egbuka.</p><p>The former Ohio State standout has 14 catches for 181 yards and three touchdowns already. The 6-foot-1, 210-pound receiver will likely continue to be relied on heavily in Evans’ absence. If Godwin can join him on the field, that should make things a little easier for Baker Mayfield.</p><p>Another thing worth noting is the absence of Eagles’ linebacker Zach Baun at Wednesday’s practice. Baun has become a playmaker for the ball-hawking Eagles defense.</p><p>Philadelphia has won 15 of its last 17 games. However, one of those losses came at the hands of the Buccaneers last year. The Bucs beat the Eagles, 33-16, with Godwin reeling in six catches for 69 yards. Mayfield had a stellar day, tossing for 347 yards and a couple of touchdowns.</p><figure class="op-tracker"></figure></article>    </body></html>

Buccaneers’ Chris Godwin gets great news before Week 4 vs. Eagles

<!DOCTYPE html PUBLIC "-//W3C//DTD XHTML 1.0 Transitional//EN" "http://www.w3.org/TR/xhtml1/DTD/xhtml1-transitional.dtd"><html xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml" xml:lang="en" lang="en">    <head>        <script>   (function(i, s, o, g, r, a, m) {     i["GoogleAnalyticsObject"] = r;     i[r] = i[r] || function() {       (i[r].q = i[r].q || []).push(arguments)     }, i[r].l = 1 * new Date();     a = s.createElement(o),       m = s.getElementsByTagName(o)[0];     a.async = 1;     a.src = g;     m.parentNode.insertBefore(a, m)   })(window, document, "script", "https://www.google-analytics.com/analytics.js", "ga");   ga('create', 'UA-66147751-16', {     'storage': 'none',     'clientId': localStorage.getItem('ga:clientId')   });   ga(function(tracker) {     localStorage.setItem('ga:clientId', tracker.get('clientId'));   });   ga('set', 'checkProtocolTask', null);      ga('set', 'page', '/nfl/tampa-bay-buccaneers/buccaneers-news-chris-godwin-spotted-at-practice-as-he-aims-for-week-4-injury-return');   ga('set', 'title', 'Buccaneers’ Chris Godwin spotted at practice as he aims for Week 4 injury return');   ga('send', 'pageview');</script>        <style type="text/css" media="all">            body {    background: transparent;    margin: 0px;}h1, h2, h3 {    color: #DDDDDD;    font-family: "SFUIText-Semibold";    margin: 30px 15px 15px 15px;    font-size: 21px;    line-height: 125%;    letter-spacing: -0.41px;}header {    margin: 0px;    height: 0px;    display: none;}p {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 15px 15px 15px 15px;    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}p > img {    margin-left: -15px;    width: calc(100% + 30px);}a {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;    text-decoration: underline;}ul {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 3px 10px 3px 10px;    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}ol {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}img {    margin: 0px;    width: 100%;    height: auto;}blockquote {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);    font-family: "SFUIText-Medium";    margin: 30px 15px 30px 15px;    font-size: 19px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.41px;}blockquote p {    margin: 0px;}.op-tracker, .op-ad {    display: none;    height: 0px;}article > figure {    margin: 0px;}figcaption {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 10px 15px 30px 15px;    font-size: 13px;}iframe {    width: __SCREEN_SIZE_WIDTH__;    margin: 0px;    border: 0;}.vine-embed {    height: __SCREEN_SIZE_WIDTH__;}.twitter-tweet, .instagram-media {    margin-left: 15px !important;    margin-right: 15px !important;    width: __SCREEN_CONTENT_SIZE_WIDTH__ !important;}.clutchpoints-widget {    /*margin: 10px 15px 10px 15px !important;*/    /*margin-top: 1px !important;*/    padding-top: 10px;    /*margin-left: 15px !important;*/    /*margin-right: 15px !important;*/    /*width: __SCREEN_CONTENT_SIZE_WIDTH__ !important;*/}        </style>        <meta http-equiv="Content-Type" content="text/html; charset=UTF-8" />    </head>    <body>        <article id="mvp-content-main"><header><figure><img src="https://wp.clutchpoints.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/Buccaneers-WR-Chris-Godwin.jpg?w=1024"><figcaption>Mandatory Credit: Matthew Hinton-Imagn Images</figcaption></figure><h1>Buccaneers’ Chris Godwin spotted at practice as he aims for Week 4 injury return</h1><time class="op-published" datetime="2025-09-24T09:55:05-07:00">September 24th, 9:55am</time><time class="op-modified" datetime="2025-09-24T09:55:05-07:00">September 24th, 9:55am</time><address><a href="https://linktr.ee/jordan.llanes">Jordan Llanes</a>Jordan Llanes is a sports writer and reporter based in Florida. In addition to ClutchPoints, he writes for a few other publications covering the NFL, college sports and Tottenham Hotspur. When he's not writing, Jordan enjoys spending time with his fiancée, cats, family and friends, as well as catching the latest TV shows and movies, and traveling.</address><h3 class="op-kicker">NFL</h3><figure class="op-ad"></figure></header><p>Three weeks into the 2025 NFL season, and the <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/nfl/tampa-bay-buccaneers/buccaneers-news-tampa-bay-finally-good-injury-update">Tampa Bay Buccaneers are 3-0.</a> While each of those wins is the result of a last-minute go-ahead score, the result is the only thing that matters. Now, the Buccaneers are preparing to host another undefeated team this coming Sunday, as the Philadelphia Eagles will visit Raymond James Stadium. Ahead of the highly anticipated clash, Bucs beat reporter Rick Stroud reported the presence of veteran receiver Chris Godwin <a href="https://x.com/NFLSTROUD/status/1970876162046840885" rel="noopener">at Wednesday’s practice session</a> via X, formerly Twitter.</p><figure class="op-interactive"><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p dir="ltr" lang="en">Bucs WR Chris Godwin arrives at practice Wednesday. Plan is for him to get reps with the staters and if all goes well, he could play Sunday vs. Philadelphia. <a href="https://t.co/CRBOcgADr2">pic.twitter.com/CRBOcgADr2</a></p><p>— Rick Stroud (@NFLSTROUD) <a href="https://twitter.com/NFLSTROUD/status/1970876162046840885?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">September 24, 2025</a></p></blockquote><p><script async="" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></p></figure><p>“Bucs WR Chris Godwin arrives at practice Wednesday,” Stroud reported. “Plan is for him to get reps with the staters and if all goes well, he could play Sunday vs. Philadelphia.”</p><p>Despite the undefeated start, the Buccaneers are dealing with a plethora of injuries. On offense alone, Tampa Bay has eight players dealing with different ailments. Five of those players are currently on the IR. In Sunday’s 29-27 win over the New York Jets, number one wide receiver <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/nfl/tampa-bay-buccaneers/buccaneers-news-mike-evans-expected-miss-multiple-weeks-hamstring-injury">Mike Evans left the game</a> with a hamstring injury. Now, he’ll miss a few weeks, according to reports. The timing is perfect for Godwin to make his return. Will the former Pro Bowler finally make his comeback at Raymond James this coming Sunday?</p><h2><b>Can Buccaneers sustain undefeated start versus Eagles on Sunday?</b></h2><figure><img src="https://wp.clutchpoints.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/uccaneers-WR-Mike-Evans.jpg"><figcaption>Mandatory Credit: Nathan Ray Seebeck-Imagn Images</figcaption></figure><p>While Evans and sophomore receiver Jalen McMillan will be out for Sunday’s matchup, <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/nfl/tampa-bay-buccaneers/buccaneers-news-injury-emeka-egbuka-healthy-1-handed-catch-sauce-gardner">rookie sensation Emeka Egbuka looks</a> to be ready to go. Despite having his playing time monitored during the Jets’ win, the first-round pick continued to show off his impressive skillset. If Egbuka is fully ready to go, then getting Godwin back will give quarterback Baker Mayfield two of his best targets once again.</p><p>With <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/nfl/tampa-bay-buccaneers/buccaneers-news-chris-godwin-tristan-wirfs-chance-debut-week-4-eagles">Godwin and All-Pro offensive tackle</a> Tristan Wirfs nearing returns, the Buccaneers offense will be closer to full strength. Starting linemen Cody Mauch and Luke Goedecke will still miss significant time, but Evans and McMillan are expected back later this season. Will Godwin, Egbuka, and Mayfield be enough to push the Bucs’ passing attack past the Eagles? If so, a 4-0 start awaits the reigning NFC South champions.</p><figure class="op-tracker"></figure></article>    </body></html>

Buccaneers’ Chris Godwin spotted at practice as he aims for Week 4 injury return

<!DOCTYPE html PUBLIC "-//W3C//DTD XHTML 1.0 Transitional//EN" "http://www.w3.org/TR/xhtml1/DTD/xhtml1-transitional.dtd"><html xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml" xml:lang="en" lang="en">    <head>        <script>   (function(i, s, o, g, r, a, m) {     i["GoogleAnalyticsObject"] = r;     i[r] = i[r] || function() {       (i[r].q = i[r].q || []).push(arguments)     }, i[r].l = 1 * new Date();     a = s.createElement(o),       m = s.getElementsByTagName(o)[0];     a.async = 1;     a.src = g;     m.parentNode.insertBefore(a, m)   })(window, document, "script", "https://www.google-analytics.com/analytics.js", "ga");   ga('create', 'UA-66147751-16', {     'storage': 'none',     'clientId': localStorage.getItem('ga:clientId')   });   ga(function(tracker) {     localStorage.setItem('ga:clientId', tracker.get('clientId'));   });   ga('set', 'checkProtocolTask', null);      ga('set', 'page', '/nfl/tampa-bay-buccaneers/buccaneers-news-chris-godwin-tristan-wirfs-chance-debut-week-4-eagles');   ga('set', 'title', 'Chris Godwin, Tristan Wirfs have ‘strong chance’ to debut in Week 4 vs. Eagles');   ga('send', 'pageview');</script>        <style type="text/css" media="all">            body {    background: transparent;    margin: 0px;}h1, h2, h3 {    color: #DDDDDD;    font-family: "SFUIText-Semibold";    margin: 30px 15px 15px 15px;    font-size: 21px;    line-height: 125%;    letter-spacing: -0.41px;}header {    margin: 0px;    height: 0px;    display: none;}p {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 15px 15px 15px 15px;    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}p > img {    margin-left: -15px;    width: calc(100% + 30px);}a {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;    text-decoration: underline;}ul {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 3px 10px 3px 10px;    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}ol {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}img {    margin: 0px;    width: 100%;    height: auto;}blockquote {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);    font-family: "SFUIText-Medium";    margin: 30px 15px 30px 15px;    font-size: 19px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.41px;}blockquote p {    margin: 0px;}.op-tracker, .op-ad {    display: none;    height: 0px;}article > figure {    margin: 0px;}figcaption {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 10px 15px 30px 15px;    font-size: 13px;}iframe {    width: __SCREEN_SIZE_WIDTH__;    margin: 0px;    border: 0;}.vine-embed {    height: __SCREEN_SIZE_WIDTH__;}.twitter-tweet, .instagram-media {    margin-left: 15px !important;    margin-right: 15px !important;    width: __SCREEN_CONTENT_SIZE_WIDTH__ !important;}.clutchpoints-widget {    /*margin: 10px 15px 10px 15px !important;*/    /*margin-top: 1px !important;*/    padding-top: 10px;    /*margin-left: 15px !important;*/    /*margin-right: 15px !important;*/    /*width: __SCREEN_CONTENT_SIZE_WIDTH__ !important;*/}        </style>        <meta http-equiv="Content-Type" content="text/html; charset=UTF-8" />    </head>    <body>        <article id="mvp-content-main"><header><figure><img src="https://wp.clutchpoints.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/Chris-Godwi.jpg"><figcaption>Kim Klement Neitzel-Imagn Images</figcaption></figure><h1>Chris Godwin, Tristan Wirfs have ‘strong chance’ to debut in Week 4 vs. Eagles</h1><time class="op-published" datetime="2025-09-20T23:47:47-07:00">September 20th, 11:47pm</time><time class="op-modified" datetime="2025-09-20T23:59:42-07:00">September 20th, 11:59pm</time><address><a>Mike Gianakos</a>Mike Gianakos is the former editor-in-chief of High Times magazine, where he also spearheaded the video department and event production. He is a longtime podcaster and even longer suffering NY Jets fan.</address><h3 class="op-kicker">NFL</h3><figure class="op-ad"></figure></header><p>The Tampa Bay Buccaneers began the 2025 season with back-to-back nail biters. The Bucs pulled off last-second wins against the Atlanta Falcons and the Houston Texans to improve to 2-0 heading into Week 3’s matchup against the New York Jets. And, while Tampa Bay won’t be at full strength, Baker Mayfield avoided an injury designation and rookie phenom <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/nfl/tampa-bay-buccaneers/buccaneers-news-emeka-egbuka-expected-play-jets-questionable-tag">Emeka Egbuka is expected to play</a> despite a questionable tag.</p><p><a href="https://clutchpoints.com/nfl/tampa-bay-buccaneers/buccaneers-news-chris-godwin-tristin-wirfs-unexpected-play-vs-jets">Chris Godwin and Tristin Wirfs were ruled out</a> for the Jets game as both players will have to wait to make their 2025 debuts. But their returns could be sooner than expected.</p><p>Both Godwin and Wirfs <a href="https://x.com/AdamSchefter/status/1969608312594313354" rel="noopener">are believed</a> to have a “strong chance” to debut for the Buccaneers in Week 4 against the Philadelphia Eagles, according to ESPN’s Adam Schefter.</p><p>“Godwin and Wirfs are expected to start practice reps this week with the starters and, if all goes well and there are no setbacks, they are expected to play next Sunday,” Schefter wrote.</p><h2><b>Buccaneers could get offensive boost for Week 4</b></h2><figure><img src="https://wp.clutchpoints.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/Tristan-Wirfs.jpg"><figcaption>Nathan Ray Seebeck-Imagn Images</figcaption></figure><p><a href="https://clutchpoints.com/nfl/tampa-bay-buccaneers/buccaneers-news-baker-mayfield-admission-chris-godwin-brutal-injury">Godwin suffered a brutal season-ending injury</a> in 2024. The Pro Bowl wideout dislocated his left ankle in Week 7. He underwent surgery to repair the damage but has been sidelined since the injury. The ninth-year veteran will miss his 13th-straight game when the Buccaneers take on the Jets Sunday.</p><p>In his absence, Egbuka has flourished. The first-round rookie has quickly established himself as a key target for Mayfield. Egbuka leads the Bucs with three touchdown receptions and he’s second on the team in receiving yards, behind Mike Evans.</p><p>When Godwin is healthy enough to rejoin the team, Tampa Bay will boast one of the league’s best wide receiver corps.</p><p>Of course, the Buccaneers’ wideouts can only be effective if the team can protect Mayfield. The Pro Bowl passer took four sacks in Tampa Bay’s Week 2 win. And he was listed with a foot/toe injury during the practice week.</p><p>Mayfield will play in Week 2. But the Bucs’ offensive line is in shambles. Right tackle <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/nfl/tampa-bay-buccaneers/buccaneers-news-luke-goedeke-could-miss-multiple-weeks-foot-injury">Luke Goedeke will be sidelined for multiple games</a> with a foot injury. And guard Cody Mauch is set to undergo season-ending knee surgery.</p><p>The Buccaneers desperately need Wirfs to return. The All-Pro left tackle will miss the first three weeks of 2025 recovering from offseason knee surgery. If the <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/nfl/tampa-bay-buccaneers/buccaneers-news-chris-long-places-tampa-bay-in-super-bowl-conversation">Bucs hope to contend for a championship</a>, they’ll need Wirfs on the field.</p><figure class="op-tracker"></figure></article>    </body></html>

Chris Godwin, Tristan Wirfs have ‘strong chance’ to debut in Week 4 vs. Eagles

<!DOCTYPE html PUBLIC "-//W3C//DTD XHTML 1.0 Transitional//EN" "http://www.w3.org/TR/xhtml1/DTD/xhtml1-transitional.dtd"><html xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml" xml:lang="en" lang="en">    <head>        <script>   (function(i, s, o, g, r, a, m) {     i["GoogleAnalyticsObject"] = r;     i[r] = i[r] || function() {       (i[r].q = i[r].q || []).push(arguments)     }, i[r].l = 1 * new Date();     a = s.createElement(o),       m = s.getElementsByTagName(o)[0];     a.async = 1;     a.src = g;     m.parentNode.insertBefore(a, m)   })(window, document, "script", "https://www.google-analytics.com/analytics.js", "ga");   ga('create', 'UA-66147751-16', {     'storage': 'none',     'clientId': localStorage.getItem('ga:clientId')   });   ga(function(tracker) {     localStorage.setItem('ga:clientId', tracker.get('clientId'));   });   ga('set', 'checkProtocolTask', null);      ga('set', 'page', '/nfl/tampa-bay-buccaneers/buccaneers-news-emeka-egbuka-chris-godwin-injury-update-week-3-jets');   ga('set', 'title', 'Emeka Egbuka, Chris Godwin get mixed injury update before Week 3 vs. Jets');   ga('send', 'pageview');</script>        <style type="text/css" media="all">            body {    background: transparent;    margin: 0px;}h1, h2, h3 {    color: #DDDDDD;    font-family: "SFUIText-Semibold";    margin: 30px 15px 15px 15px;    font-size: 21px;    line-height: 125%;    letter-spacing: -0.41px;}header {    margin: 0px;    height: 0px;    display: none;}p {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 15px 15px 15px 15px;    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}p > img {    margin-left: -15px;    width: calc(100% + 30px);}a {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;    text-decoration: underline;}ul {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 3px 10px 3px 10px;    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}ol {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}img {    margin: 0px;    width: 100%;    height: auto;}blockquote {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);    font-family: "SFUIText-Medium";    margin: 30px 15px 30px 15px;    font-size: 19px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.41px;}blockquote p {    margin: 0px;}.op-tracker, .op-ad {    display: none;    height: 0px;}article > figure {    margin: 0px;}figcaption {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 10px 15px 30px 15px;    font-size: 13px;}iframe {    width: __SCREEN_SIZE_WIDTH__;    margin: 0px;    border: 0;}.vine-embed {    height: __SCREEN_SIZE_WIDTH__;}.twitter-tweet, .instagram-media {    margin-left: 15px !important;    margin-right: 15px !important;    width: __SCREEN_CONTENT_SIZE_WIDTH__ !important;}.clutchpoints-widget {    /*margin: 10px 15px 10px 15px !important;*/    /*margin-top: 1px !important;*/    padding-top: 10px;    /*margin-left: 15px !important;*/    /*margin-right: 15px !important;*/    /*width: __SCREEN_CONTENT_SIZE_WIDTH__ !important;*/}        </style>        <meta http-equiv="Content-Type" content="text/html; charset=UTF-8" />    </head>    <body>        <article id="mvp-content-main"><header><figure><img src="https://wp.clutchpoints.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/Emeka-Egbuka.jpg"><figcaption>Brett Davis-Imagn Images</figcaption></figure><h1>Emeka Egbuka, Chris Godwin get mixed injury update before Week 3 vs. Jets</h1><time class="op-published" datetime="2025-09-19T15:46:37-07:00">September 19th, 3:46pm</time><time class="op-modified" datetime="2025-09-19T16:11:38-07:00">September 19th, 4:11pm</time><address><a>Mike Gianakos</a>Mike Gianakos is the former editor-in-chief of High Times magazine, where he also spearheaded the video department and event production. He is a longtime podcaster and even longer suffering NY Jets fan.</address><h3 class="op-kicker">New York Jets</h3><figure class="op-ad"></figure></header><p>Rookie wideout Emeka Egbuka burst onto the scene, catching the game-winning touchdown against the Atlanta Falcons in his NFL debut. The Tampa Bay Buccaneers’ first-round draft pick has impressed in his first two games as a pro. But an injury could jeopardize his availability for Week 3. <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/nfl/tampa-bay-buccaneers/buccaneers-news-emeka-egbuka-surprisingly-misses-practice-with-injury-from-texans-game">Egbuka missed practice</a> on Wednesday as the Buccaneers prepare to host the New York Jets.</p><p>Egbuka was able to return to practice on Friday. He’s <a href="https://x.com/TomPelissero/status/1969130926966751523" rel="noopener">officially listed</a> as questionable for Week 3 with a hip/groin injury, per Tom Pelissero. While the Bucs are hopeful Egbuka will play, fellow receiver Chris Godwin Jr. has been ruled out for the Jets game.</p><p><a href="https://clutchpoints.com/nfl/tampa-bay-buccaneers/buccaneers-news-baker-mayfield-admission-chris-godwin-brutal-injury">Godwin suffered a gruesome injury</a> in Week 7 last season. The ninth-year wideout underwent surgery after dislocating his left ankle in a game against the Baltimore Ravens. While there was some hope he’d make his 2025 debut against the Jets, Tampa Bay will have to wait at least one more week for the Pro Bowl receiver’s return.</p><h2><b>Buccaneers await Chris Godwin Jr.’s return</b></h2><figure><img src="https://wp.clutchpoints.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/Chris-Godwin_a6690a.jpg"><figcaption>Kim Klement Neitzel-Imagn Images</figcaption></figure><p>When Godwin is healthy enough to play, the Buccaneers will boast one of the NFL’s best wide receiver groups. Mike Evans is off to another strong start in his 12th season and <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/nfl/tampa-bay-buccaneers/rethinking-buccaneers-emeka-egbukas-offensive-rookie-of-the-year-chances-after-stellar-nfl-debut">Egbuka is in the Rookie of the Year conversation</a>.</p><p>The first-year wideout has caught three of Baker Mayfield’s five touchdown passes this season. He’s second on the team with 96 receiving yards after two weeks.</p><p>Mayfield absorbed four sacks in the Buccaneers’ Week 2 win. The veteran quarterback was banged up after orchestrating a dramatic comeback victory over the Houston Texans. He’s listed with foot/toe ailments but <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/nfl/tampa-bay-buccaneers/buccaneers-news-baker-mayfield-injury-concerns-beating-texans">Mayfield will play in Week 3 despite the injury concerns</a>.</p><p>However, left tackle Tristan Wirfs was ruled out for the Jets game. The Bucs’ All-Pro offensive lineman is still recovering from offseason knee surgery and will be sidelined for the third-straight week.</p><p>Tampa Bay is eager for Wirfs’ return as the offensive line has been decimated by injuries. Right tackle Luke Goedeke is set to miss multiple games with a foot ailment and guard Cody Mauch requires season-ending knee surgery.</p><p>The <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/nfl/tampa-bay-buccaneers/buccaneers-news-chris-long-places-tampa-bay-in-super-bowl-conversation">Buccaneers are considered Super Bowl contenders</a> after their 2-0 start. However, the team has yet to hit its stride, escaping the first two weeks of the season with dramatic comeback wins. The Jets present an opportunity for a convincing victory despite Tampa Bay’s numerous injuries.</p><figure class="op-tracker"></figure></article>    </body></html>

Emeka Egbuka, Chris Godwin get mixed injury update before Week 3 vs. Jets

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Kawada was born and raised in Honolulu, Hawaii, but now resides in Indianapolis, Indiana, after graduating from Butler University with a B.A. in sports media. Aside from football, Kawada is an avid combat sports and basketball bettor.</address><h3 class="op-kicker">NFL</h3><figure class="op-ad"></figure></header><p>Through two games, the Tampa Bay Buccaneers have <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/nfl/tampa-bay-buccaneers/buccaneers-news-tampa-bay-makes-tristan-wirfs-chris-godwin-injury-moves">yet to have either Chris Godwin or Tristan Wirfs</a> on the field in 2025. While both players have continuously ramped up their activity, neither will <a href="https://x.com/AdamSchefter/status/1969083636017176662" rel="noopener">make their season debut</a> in the team’s Week 3 matchup with the New York Jets.</p><p>ESPN’s Adam Schefter reported, “Bucs WR Chris Godwin and OT Tristan Wirfs are nearing their returns, but neither will play Sunday vs. the Jets.”</p><p>Godwin and Wirfs both <a href="https://x.com/NFLSTROUD/status/1969054622468763805" rel="noopener">practiced with the team</a> on Friday, according to Rick Stroud of the Tampa Bay Times. Both players are eligible to make their debuts — neither has been placed on injured reserve — but the Buccaneers are content to give each player another week of rest.</p><figure class="op-interactive"><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p dir="ltr" lang="en">Good news for <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Bucs?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Bucs</a>. WR Emeka Egbuka has returned to practice. WR Chris Godwin and T Tristan Wirfs also working but not expected to play. <a href="https://t.co/YX4TFeF4zO">pic.twitter.com/YX4TFeF4zO</a></p><p>— Rick Stroud (@NFLSTROUD) <a href="https://twitter.com/NFLSTROUD/status/1969054622468763805?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">September 19, 2025</a></p></blockquote><p><script async="" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></p></figure><p>Godwin has been out since Week 7 of the 2024 season, when he suffered a gruesome leg injury against the Baltimore Ravens. Despite the injury, he signed a new deal to stick with the Buccaneers in the offseason. Godwin’s limited sessions on Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday are his first consecutive practice days since the injury.</p><p>Wirfs has remained out since he underwent knee surgery in the summer to address a lingering issue. Since the procedure, he has maintained a similar return timeline as Godwin.</p><h2><b>Shorthanded Buccaneers look to remain hot in Week 3</b></h2><figure><img src="https://wp.clutchpoints.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/Buccaneers-OT-Tristan-Wirfs.jpg"><figcaption>Kim Klement Neitzel-Imagn Images</figcaption></figure><p>Despite missing Chris Godwin and Tristan Wirfs, the Buccaneers have started the 2025 season with a 2-0 record. Tampa Bay has picked up a pair of close victories to begin the year, backing up a 23-20 win over the Atlanta Falcons with a 20-19 nod over the Houston Texans in Week 2.</p><p>Godwin’s injury has given more opportunities to rookie Emeka Egbuka, who ended up being the Week 1 hero. <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/nfl/tampa-bay-buccaneers/buccaneers-news-emeka-egbuka-practices-amid-hip-and-groin-injuries">Egbuka popped up on the Week 3 injury report</a>, but appears likely to play after practicing on Friday.</p><p>Wirfs’ injury is the most significant, due to the hobbled nature of the Buccaneers’ offensive line. Since its Week 2 win over the Texans, Tampa Bay placed Luke Goedeke and <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/nfl/tampa-bay-buccaneers/baker-mayfield-protector-hit-with-season-ending-injury-update">Cody Mauch on injured reserve</a>. Goedeke and Mauch have started each of the team’s first two games, with Mauch playing 100 percent of the team’s offensive snaps thus far.</p><p>Assuming Wirfs spends another game on the sidelines, the Buccaneers will be forced to roll out a skeleton crew up front against the Jets. Interior linemen Ben Bredeson and Mike Jordan are the two last men standing, with Charlie Heck, Elijah Klein, and Graham Barton expected to help fill the voids.</p><p>Even with the bevy of injuries, the Buccaneers are still favored to beat the Jets by a touchdown.</p><figure class="op-tracker"></figure></article>    </body></html>

Buccaneers’ Chris Godwin, Tristin Wirfs out for Jets matchup

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He has contributed to online outlets and reported on major international tournaments, building a strong background in sports journalism and digital media while displaying his passion about storytelling and sports.</address><h3 class="op-kicker">NFL</h3><figure class="op-ad"></figure></header><p>The Tampa Bay Buccaneers opened the year without one of their most reliable weapons. Wide receiver <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/nfl/tampa-bay-buccaneers/buccaneers-rumors-chris-godwins-injury-return-target-date-revealed">Chris Godwin has been sidelined since ankle surgery</a>, and the team initially targeted a Week 5 return for him.</p><p>That timeline gave Tampa Bay a chance to manage his recovery carefully while leaning on Mike Evans and a group of younger receivers in the early weeks of the season.</p><p>Still, optimism is building around Chris Godwin’s injury status. According to ESPN’s Jeremy Fowler, the veteran wideout has made <a href="https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/46282822/nfl-week-3-buzz-news-updates-fantasy-intel-questions-predictions" rel="noopener">encouraging progress in practices</a>, though a Week 3 comeback against the New York Jets may be overly ambitious.</p><p>Fowler noted that Week 4 against the Philadelphia Eagles is viewed internally as a far more realistic return date. Godwin himself has been ramping up activity, but the Buccaneers are reluctant to rush him back, given his importance to the offense long term. For now, Tampa Bay will continue to rely on Evans, Emeka Egbuka, Tez Johnson, and Sterling Shepard until their Pro Bowl receiver is fully cleared.</p><p>Chris Godwin’s injury is felt most in short and intermediate routes, where his reliability has long been a safety net for quarterbacks. While Baker Mayfield has spread the ball effectively through the first two games, having Godwin back would give the Buccaneers a more complete receiving corps.</p><p>The team started strong at 2-0, but their passing attack could reach another level with Godwin’s return to action. The Jets matchup is tempting for fans eager to see him, but the coaching staff’s approach suggests patience.</p><p>Tampa Bay’s broader outlook remains bright despite the injury list. Offensive tackles Tristan Wirfs and Luke Goedeke are still recovering, and defensive tackle Calijah Kancey has been ruled out for the year.</p><p>Yet, even with those setbacks, the <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/nfl/tampa-bay-buccaneers/injuries-are-an-issue-now-buccaneers-super-bowl-contenders">Buccaneers look like a team capable of making a deep playoff run</a>. Once Godwin and rookie Jalen McMillan return, Tampa Bay could field one of the league’s most dangerous groups of pass-catchers.</p><p>With a defense anchored by Vita Vea and Haason Reddick, and a quarterback in Mayfield who has looked sharp since arriving in Tampa, the Bucs have already proven they can withstand adversity. At full strength, they’ll be even more dangerous.</p><figure class="op-tracker"></figure></article>    </body></html>

Buccaneers rumors: Could Chris Godwin really return for Week 3 vs. Jets?

<!DOCTYPE html PUBLIC "-//W3C//DTD XHTML 1.0 Transitional//EN" "http://www.w3.org/TR/xhtml1/DTD/xhtml1-transitional.dtd"><html xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml" xml:lang="en" lang="en">    <head>        <script>   (function(i, s, o, g, r, a, m) {     i["GoogleAnalyticsObject"] = r;     i[r] = i[r] || function() {       (i[r].q = i[r].q || []).push(arguments)     }, i[r].l = 1 * new Date();     a = s.createElement(o),       m = s.getElementsByTagName(o)[0];     a.async = 1;     a.src = g;     m.parentNode.insertBefore(a, m)   })(window, document, "script", "https://www.google-analytics.com/analytics.js", "ga");   ga('create', 'UA-66147751-16', {     'storage': 'none',     'clientId': localStorage.getItem('ga:clientId')   });   ga(function(tracker) {     localStorage.setItem('ga:clientId', tracker.get('clientId'));   });   ga('set', 'checkProtocolTask', null);      ga('set', 'page', '/nfl/tampa-bay-buccaneers/buccaneers-news-chris-godwin-next-step-recovery-week-2');   ga('set', 'title', 'Buccaneers’ Chris Godwin takes next step in recovery ahead of Week 2');   ga('send', 'pageview');</script>        <style type="text/css" media="all">            body {    background: transparent;    margin: 0px;}h1, h2, h3 {    color: #DDDDDD;    font-family: "SFUIText-Semibold";    margin: 30px 15px 15px 15px;    font-size: 21px;    line-height: 125%;    letter-spacing: -0.41px;}header {    margin: 0px;    height: 0px;    display: none;}p {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 15px 15px 15px 15px;    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}p > img {    margin-left: -15px;    width: calc(100% + 30px);}a {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;    text-decoration: underline;}ul {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 3px 10px 3px 10px;    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}ol {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}img {    margin: 0px;    width: 100%;    height: auto;}blockquote {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);    font-family: "SFUIText-Medium";    margin: 30px 15px 30px 15px;    font-size: 19px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.41px;}blockquote p {    margin: 0px;}.op-tracker, .op-ad {    display: none;    height: 0px;}article > figure {    margin: 0px;}figcaption {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 10px 15px 30px 15px;    font-size: 13px;}iframe {    width: __SCREEN_SIZE_WIDTH__;    margin: 0px;    border: 0;}.vine-embed {    height: __SCREEN_SIZE_WIDTH__;}.twitter-tweet, .instagram-media {    margin-left: 15px !important;    margin-right: 15px !important;    width: __SCREEN_CONTENT_SIZE_WIDTH__ !important;}.clutchpoints-widget {    /*margin: 10px 15px 10px 15px !important;*/    /*margin-top: 1px !important;*/    padding-top: 10px;    /*margin-left: 15px !important;*/    /*margin-right: 15px !important;*/    /*width: __SCREEN_CONTENT_SIZE_WIDTH__ !important;*/}        </style>        <meta http-equiv="Content-Type" content="text/html; charset=UTF-8" />    </head>    <body>        <article id="mvp-content-main"><header><figure><img src="https://wp.clutchpoints.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/Chris-Godwin.jpg"><figcaption>Matthew Hinton-Imagn Images</figcaption></figure><h1>Buccaneers’ Chris Godwin takes next step in recovery ahead of Week 2</h1><time class="op-published" datetime="2025-09-11T09:11:41-07:00">September 11th, 9:11am</time><time class="op-modified" datetime="2025-09-11T09:11:41-07:00">September 11th, 9:11am</time><address><a>Dan Fappiano</a>Dan Fappiano is a Connecticut-based sports journalist with over five years of professional experience. After graduating from Central Connecticut State University with a bachelor's degree in journalism, he has covered every sport from fencing to football in the online and print medium. Dan hopes to see his beloved Bears win a Super Bowl someday.</address><h3 class="op-kicker">NFL</h3><figure class="op-ad"></figure></header><p>The Tampa Bay Buccaneers seem to have found a <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/nfl/tampa-bay-buccaneers/rethinking-buccaneers-emeka-egbukas-offensive-rookie-of-the-year-chances-after-stellar-nfl-debut">premier offensive weapon in rookie Emeka Egbuka</a>. However, <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/nfl/tampa-bay-buccaneers/buccaneers-rumors-chris-godwins-injury-return-target-date-revealed">when fellow wide receiver Chris Godwin makes his return</a> to the gridiron, the Buccaneers’ offense will only be more dynamic.</p><p>Godwin took a <a href="https://x.com/RapSheet/status/1966154914566152679" rel="noopener">giant step towards making that return</a>, as he is expected get in a limited practice on Thursday, via Ian Rapoport of the NFL Network. While he still has a ways to go before actually suiting up, it’s at least a sign that Godwin is getting closer.</p><figure class="op-interactive"><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p dir="ltr" lang="en">Good news for the <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Bucs?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Bucs</a>: Star WR Chris Godwin is expected to practice today for the first time and he’ll be limited. Part of his return to play process, but a very good sign. <a href="https://t.co/YBq4HEFGt1">pic.twitter.com/YBq4HEFGt1</a></p><p>— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) <a href="https://twitter.com/RapSheet/status/1966154914566152679?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">September 11, 2025</a></p></blockquote><p><script async="" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></p></figure><p>Godwin is making his way back from offseason ankle surgery. He and the team are targeting a Week 5 return date, <a href="https://x.com/RapSheet/status/1964712951191064645" rel="noopener">although they could wait</a> until Week 7, via Rapoport. Ultimately, the Buccaneers want to ensure Godwin is fully healthy before making his return. Before his ankle issues, the receiver tore his ACL in 2021.</p><p>When on the field though, Godwin has been a crucial contributor to the Buccaneers. Since joining the team in 2017, he has caught 579 passes for 7,266 yards and 39 touchdowns. The receiver is a former Pro Bowl bower and is a member of Tampa Bay’s Super Bowl winning team in 2021.</p><p>Egbuka’s emergence could change Godwin’s role slightly in 2025. However, the team signed him to a three-year, $66 million extension prior to the season. Joining Mike Evans and Jalen McMillan, when he returns from injury, the Buccaneers are hoping Godwin helps Tampa Bay host one of the best passing attacks in the NFL.</p><p>The Bucs will continue to stay cautious with Godwin and work him back from his injury at his speed. But as he gets closer to his return, Tampa Bay is salivating at the idea of what their offense can look like.</p><figure class="op-tracker"></figure></article>    </body></html>

Buccaneers’ Chris Godwin takes next step in recovery ahead of Week 2

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Rebilas-Imagn Images</figcaption></figure><h1>Buccaneers rumors: Chris Godwin’s injury return target date revealed</h1><time class="op-published" datetime="2025-09-07T09:05:27-07:00">September 7th, 9:05am</time><time class="op-modified" datetime="2025-09-07T09:05:27-07:00">September 7th, 9:05am</time><address><a>Ben Strauss</a>Ben Strauss is an Associate Editor at ClutchPoints. He is a die-hard NFL fan who cheers for the Detroit Lions. He has previously written fantasy football content for IDPGuys and ImportantNonsense.com.</address><h3 class="op-kicker">NFL</h3><figure class="op-ad"></figure></header><p>The Tampa Bay Buccaneers are ready to start off the 2025 NFL season on a high note. <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/nfl/tampa-bay-buccaneers/buccaneers-falcons-bold-predictions-week-1-2025-nfl-season">Tampa faces off against Atlanta in Week 1</a> and has a chance to get an early division lead with a win. The team also received some positive injury news surrounding one of their best offensive players just hours before the season opener.</p><p>The Buccaneers will be without receiver Chris Godwin in Week 1 as he recovers from ankle surgery. But now there is an idea of when he will return.</p><p>The Buccaneers are reportedly hoping to get Godwin back in practice soon <a href="https://x.com/RapSheet/status/1964712951191064645" rel="noopener">with a targeted return</a> in Week 5, per NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport. He added that Weeks 6 or 7 could also be possible return dates for Godwin.</p><p><a href="https://clutchpoints.com/nfl/tampa-bay-buccaneers/buccaneers-news-chris-godwin-gets-surprise-update-after-ankle-surgery">Godwin suffered a season-ending ankle injury</a> during Week 7 of the 2024 season against the Ravens. He has been rehabbing the injury ever since.</p><p>Despite the injury, Tampa made it a priority to keep Godwin around for the future. <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/nfl/tampa-bay-buccaneers/buccaneers-news-chris-godwin-leaves-20-million-table-66-million-contract">Godwin signed a three-year, $66 million contract</a> with the Buccaneers at the start of NFL free agency this spring. He even left $20 million on the table, turning down lucrative offers from other teams to stay in Tampa.</p><p><a href="https://clutchpoints.com/nfl/tampa-bay-buccaneers/buccaneers-news-chris-godwin-to-be-activated-off-pup-list-but-a-catch">Tampa Bay activated Godwin off the PUP list</a> back in August just weeks before the regular season.</p><p>The Buccaneers will lean on Mike Evans, Emeka Egbuka, Tez Johnson, and Sterling Shepard with Godwin out for the first month of the season.</p><h2><b>Buccaneers keys to victory in Week 1 against the Falcons</b></h2><figure><img src="https://wp.clutchpoints.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/Buccaneers-Baker-Mayfield.jpg"><figcaption>Nathan Ray Seebeck-Imagn Images</figcaption></figure><p>The Buccaneers know the Falcons well as division rivals.</p><p>They also happen to match up well against Atlanta, which could result in fireworks in Week 1.</p><p>Tampa Bay has a stout run defense, headlined by huge defensive tackle Vita Vea. If the Buccaneers can find a way to slow down Bijan Robinson, the Falcons may not have an effective counterpunch.</p><p>Meanwhile, the Falcons only have a few known commodities on their young defense.</p><p>Buccaneers fans can expect Mayfield to diagnose very quickly whether the run or puss will be most effective against the Falcons. Once Tampa has that answer, they could start taking over this game.</p><p><a href="https://clutchpoints.com/nfl/tampa-bay-buccaneers/schedule">Buccaneers at Falcons kicks off at 1PM ET</a> on Sunday at Mercedes-Benz Stadium.</p><figure class="op-tracker"></figure></article>    </body></html>

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