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Bucs Expect Chris Godwin to Sit vs. 49ers as Injuries Mount on Offense

The wideout has a fibula issue after two missed practices this week, leaving rookie Emeka Egbuka as Baker Mayfield’s top target.

TAMPA, FLORIDA - SEPTEMBER 28: Chris Godwin Jr. #14 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers plays against the Philadelphia Eagles during the second half of the game at Raymond James Stadium on September 28, 2025 in Tampa, Florida. (Photo by Megan Briggs/Getty Images)
Sep 10, 2023; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Tampa Bay Buccaneers wide receiver Chris Godwin (14) catches a pass against the Minnesota Vikings cornerback Byron Murphy Jr. (7) in the fourth quarter at U.S. Bank Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Brad Rempel-USA TODAY Sports
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Overview

  • ESPN’s Jeremy Fowler reported Friday that Chris Godwin is not expected to play Sunday against San Francisco due to a fibula injury.
  • Godwin was listed as a did not participate on Wednesday and Thursday, and local reporter Rick Stroud did not see him on the practice field.
  • The Buccaneers also are expected to be without Mike Evans (hamstring) and lead running back Bucky Irving (foot/shoulder) for Week 6.
  • Targets are poised to concentrate on Emeka Egbuka, who has 25 receptions for 445 yards and five touchdowns, with Sterling Shepard, Tez Johnson and tight end Cade Otton factoring in.
  • Returning from a 2024 ankle dislocation and surgeries, Godwin played in Weeks 4 and 5 as Todd Bowles noted he was sore, and his timetable beyond this week remains unclear.