Chris Godwin grabbed four catches on a season-high eight targets for just 37 yards this past Week 6, as the Tampa Bay Buccaneers fell in overtime to the Pittsburgh Steelers. Yeah, a season-high in targets sounds kinda good, but when that’s all you’re getting for yards, it’s rough.
Eight Targets, Zero Impact?
Look, getting eight targets in a game is a step up for any receiver, right? But for Godwin, that’s where the “good news” ends. He hasn’t topped 46 receiving yards in any game this season, and the worst part? Still no touchdowns on the year. Zero. It’s a tough look for a guy the Bucs are clearly hoping can get back to his pre-2024 gruesome leg injury form. Week 6 was just another reminder that he’s got a long way to go.
The Numbers Are Not Lying
This isn’t just a one-game slump. Godwin has been consistent in his catches, pulling in between three and six receptions in all six games this season. That’s solid, sure. But the problem is the yardage. Averaging less than 10 yards per reception means he’s not creating explosive plays, he’s not stretching the field, and he’s not turning those targets into anything impactful for the Bucs’ offense. Right now, he’s barely a WR5 option, even with a Week 7 matchup against the Carolina Panthers on the horizon. Can he turn it around? Tampa Bay sure hopes so, but the numbers right now are brutal.
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Originally reported by Yahoo Sports.
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