Overview
- The Buccaneers' pregame inactive list confirmed Chris Godwin was active and starting for Week 12 against the Rams.
- Returning for the first time since Week 5, he operated on a snap count and finished with two catches for nine yards.
- Head coach Todd Bowles said Godwin came out of the game fine and the team intends to ramp up his usage next week.
- Before kickoff, Ian Rapoport and Adam Schefter reported he was expected to play, and ESPN indicated the team would manage his workload.
- Most reports described the injury as a hairline fibula fracture, though at least one outlet referred to a tibia fracture, highlighting a minor discrepancy.