The Tampa Bay Buccaneers (3-0) will host the Philadelphia Eagles (3-0) in Week 4. Here’s the latest fantasy football news and advice to help you with your lineups this week and moving forward, specifically regarding WR Chris Godwin.
Is Chris Godwin Playing in Week 4?
Godwin (ankle) is expected to play Sunday against the Eagles, ESPN’s Adam Schefter reports.
We’ll continue to monitor the Buccaneers’ injury report leading up to kickoff for any changes. You can also visit and bookmark our Fantasy News Tracker for the latest updates.
Should You Start or Sit Chris Godwin in Week 4?
The Bucs activated Chris Godwin off the PUP list on August 21 (Week 7, fractured ankle), but it wasn’t until early September that he returned to practice. The middle of October remains the current estimation for his return to action, but this is a situation that should be monitored weekly, if not daily.
This, of course, was baked into the draft-day price tag on the 29-year-old. Unless something changes drastically, this will be the sixth time in seven years that Godwin has missed multiple games. But there is hope that the cautious rehab approach will result in him peaking at the right time for both the Bucs and his loyal fantasy managers.
Tampa Bay has a well-positioned Week 9 bye, which could allow Godwin to test his body to its limits in the second month of the season, knowing that an off week isn’t too far off.
In any event, you drafted him with the hope that he’d be a 1,000-yard pace player for a seventh straight season with consistent volume for you when he hits the field, and we have no real reason to think he won’t be.
His lack of touchdowns was a concern heading into last season, but five of his 50 catches in 2021 resulted in scores, giving us hope that we are looking at a WR2 down the stretch. The Bucs close the season with about as favorable a schedule as anyone in the league, giving him an even better chance to impact your fantasy season massively, even if he’s not doing that in the first month.
Are you looking for start/sit advice for other players in your lineup? Read our Fantasy Football Start ‘Em, Sit ‘Em Cheat Sheet.
Godwin’s Fantasy Points Projection in Week 4
Godwin is projected to score 11 points in PPR formats. This includes 4.4 receptions for 49.4 receiving yards and 0.2 touchdowns.
Check out the free PFSN Fantasy Start-Sit Optimizer for the latest projections and advice for your lineups this week.
Week 4 Weather Impact: Eagles at Buccaneers
The forecast for kickoff is 92 degrees Fahrenheit with 8 mph winds. Hot conditions may lead to fatigue in the second half.
