Latest Chris Godwin News

Rookie Bucky Irving relishes opportunity to help Buccaneers any way he can against skidding Raiders

Dec. 05, 2024 18:29 PM EST

TAMPA, Fla. (AP) — Bucky Irving isn’t choosy. The rookie running back relishes any opportunity he gets to contribute to the success of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, who have rebounded from a tough stretch to climb back into a tie for first place in the NFC South. ...

Surging Bucs look for 3rd straight win, while reeling Raiders aim to end 8-game skid

Dec. 05, 2024 16:54 PM EST

Las Vegas (2-10) at Tampa Bay (6-6) Sunday, 1 p.m. ET, CBS BetMGM NFL Odds: Buccaneers by 6 1/2. Series record: Raiders lead 7-4 Against the spread: Raiders 5-7, Buccaneers 7-5 Last meeting: Buccaneers beat Raiders 45-20 in...

Baker Mayfield, Bucs look to keep momentum alive against Panthers, former coordinator Dave Canales

Nov. 29, 2024 15:26 PM EST

CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — Baker Mayfield and the Tampa Bay Buccaneers are looking to make a run at their fourth straight NFC South championship. Former offensive coordinator Dave Canales stands in the way. The Buccaneers (5-6) trail the Atlanta Falcons by one game in...

QB Tommy DeVito and the Giants face Baker Mayfield and the Bucs

Nov. 23, 2024 11:58 AM EST

Tampa Bay (4-6) at N.Y. Giants (2-8) Sunday, 1 p.m. EST, CBS BetMGM NFL Odds: Bucs by 5 1/2. Series record: Giants lead 16-9. Against the spread: Buccaneers 6-4, Giants 3-7. Last meeting: Buccaneers beat Giants 30-10 in...

Bucs TE Cade Otton emerging as reliable target for Baker Mayfield in absence of injured receivers

Nov. 14, 2024 16:33 PM EST

TAMPA, Fla. (AP) — Cade Otton is showing the rest of the NFL the type of offensive weapon the Tampa Bay Buccaneers always felt he could become. The third-year tight end, generally regarded as a strong blocker, has emerged over the past month as a reliable go-to target for Baker...

Struggling Bucs feel they will turn their season around when they stop making critical mistakes

Nov. 11, 2024 14:54 PM EST

TAMPA, Fla. (AP) — The Tampa Bay Buccaneers blame themselves for a four-game skid that has followed a promising start to the NFL season. Injuries to Mike Evans, Chris Godwin and other key players haven’t helped, however the Bucs (4-6) simply haven’t played well enough in...

Bucs host 49ers with both teams aiming to build momentum for strong second-half push

Nov. 09, 2024 17:38 PM EST

San Francisco (4-4) at Tampa Bay (4-5) Sunday, 1 p.m. EST, FOX BetMGM NFL Odds: 49ers by 6. Series record: 49ers lead 20-7 Against the spread: 49ers 4-4, Buccaneers 5-4 Last meeting: 49ers beat Buccaneers 27-14 in Santa...

Buccaneers without Jalen McMillan in banged-up wide receiver corps for game against Chiefs

Nov. 04, 2024 19:13 PM EST

KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — Buccaneers quarterback Baker Mayfield was without another wide receiver after Jalen McMillan was ruled out of Monday night's game against the Kansas City Chiefs because of a hamstring injury. The Buccaneers already were playing without Chris Godwin, whose...

Bowles says fixing Bucs defense won't involve him giving up calling plays

Oct. 28, 2024 19:27 PM EDT

TAMPA, Fla. (AP) — Fixing Tampa Bay's struggling defense won't involve wholesale lineup changes, nor will Buccaneers coach Todd Bowles consider another play caller other than himself. “We look at personnel changes every week and see what’s best for us," Bowles said Monday,...

Bowles says the answers to fixing struggling Buccaneers defense are in the locker room

Oct. 27, 2024 19:52 PM EDT

TAMPA, Fla. (AP) — No Chris Godwin, no Mike Evans — and the Tampa Bay Buccaneers still had a big day offensively. Instead, a normally reliable defense that seems to be getting worse as the season progresses cost the Bucs (4-4) in a 31-26 loss to the Atlanta Falcons on Sunday. ...