Latest Chris Godwin News

Buccaneers lose top receivers Evans and Godwin to injury in double-digit loss to Ravens

Oct. 22, 2024 02:05 AM EDT

TAMPA, Fla. (AP) — The sight of Mike Evans stretched out on the ground in the back of the end zone, then limping off with a hamstring injury was bad enough. When Tampa Bay’s other top receiver, Chris Godwin, went down in the closing minute of a 41-31 loss to the Baltimore Ravens, an already...

Lamar Jackson throws for 281 yards, 5 TDs to lead streaking Ravens to 41-31 victory over Buccaneers

Oct. 22, 2024 00:55 AM EDT

TAMPA, Fla. (AP) — Lamar Jackson, who may be playing the best football of his career, made it look easy. The two-time MVP threw for 281 yards and five touchdowns Monday night, helping the Baltimore Ravens overcome an early double-digit deficit and extend their winning streak to...

Feeling like his old self again, Chris Godwin is flourishing in Tampa Bay's offense

Oct. 20, 2024 14:13 PM EDT

TAMPA, Fla. (AP) — Chris Godwin is back, even if the Tampa Bay Buccaneers receiver who’s a model of consistency never actually went away. But nearly three years removed from a serious knee injury he feels is finally behind him, the longtime sidekick of Mike Evans is flourishing...

Analysis: Offenses have their way in Week 6 with highest scoring output of the season

Oct. 14, 2024 07:31 AM EDT

On Football analyzes the biggest topics in the NFL from week to week. For more On Football analysis, head here. ___ Baker Mayfield and the Buccaneers moved the ball at will against the Saints. Jared Goff and the Lions were unstoppable in Dallas. The Texans, Falcons,...

Mayfield passes for 4 TDs as the Bucs treat storm-weary fans to a 51-27 win over the Saints

Oct. 13, 2024 18:37 PM EDT

NEW ORLEANS (AP) — To Baker Mayfield, the way the Tampa Bay Buccaneers weathered a wild second quarter in which they lost a 17-point lead was symbolic of their mindset ever since they traveled to New Orleans on Tuesday to escape the path of Hurricane Milton. Mayfield overcame three...

Saints aim to end 3-game skid as they host Buccaneers squad also trying to bounce back from a loss

Oct. 11, 2024 18:10 PM EDT

Tampa Bay (3-2) at New Orleans (2-3) Sunday, 1 p.m. EDT, Fox BetMGM NFL Odds: Buccaneers by 3 1/2. Against the spread: Buccaneers 3-2, Saints 2-2-1. Series record: Saints lead 41-24. Last meeting: Saints beat Buccaneers...

Falcons looking for more points from Cousins-led attack as they brace for visit from Mayfield, Bucs

Oct. 02, 2024 14:05 PM EDT

ATLANTA (AP) — The Atlanta Falcons had big plans for their offense when they decided to invest heavily in quarterback Kirk Cousins and add new coach Raheem Morris and offensive coordinator Zac Robinson. The widespread belief was they only needed an established quarterback and a...

Short week doesn't afford first-place Bucs much time to rest

Sep. 30, 2024 21:53 PM EDT

TAMPA, Fla. (AP) — The Tampa Bay Buccaneers are off to a 3-1 start with a lot of room for improvement. That was coach Todd Bowles' message in the aftermath of a 33-16 victory over the Philadelphia Eagles that left the Bucs in a familiar position — sole possession of first place...

Bucs face struggling Broncos and rookie QB Nix, going for their first 3-0 start since 2005

Sep. 21, 2024 12:08 PM EDT

Denver (0-2) at Tampa Bay (2-0) Sunday, 1 p.m. EDT, FOX BetMGM NFL Odds: Buccaneers by 6 1/2. Series record: Broncos lead 7-3 Against the spread: Broncos 1-1, Buccaneers 2-0 Last meeting: Buccaneers beat Broncos 28-10 at...

Mayfield-led Buccaneers believe they have the makings of a dominant, high-scoring offense

Sep. 09, 2024 18:48 PM EDT

TAMPA, Fla. (AP) — The Tampa Bay Buccaneers believe they have the potential to have a dominant offense. Granted it's just one game, but the Bucs only punted once during a season-opening 37-20 victory over the Washington Commanders and scored on seven of eight possessions before...