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Chris Godwin Activated off PUP But Not Playing Until October

<h1 data-start="159" data-end="213">Chris Godwin of the Buccaneers: Betting on a Delayed Return in Tampa Bay</h1>
<h2 data-start="215" data-end="249">Off the PUP, But Not Back Yet</h2>
<p data-start="250" data-end="930">The Buccaneers got positive news with Godwin being activated off the PUP list, but fantasy managers need to temper expectations. While he’s eligible to practice sooner than later, reports suggest he won’t play in real games until October as he works his way back from last year’s fractured ankle. Tampa is essentially burning a roster spot to preserve the chance of an earlier return, but that decision underscores the uncertainty. For fantasy drafters, Godwin’s delayed start means he’s more of a midseason stash than an every-week WR2 in September. Bettors should be wary of overs on his season-long receiving totals if books are projecting him for a near full workload.</p>
<h2 data-start="932" data-end="969">Fantasy Value: Patience Required</h2>
<p data-start="970" data-end="1500">Godwin has long been one of the most reliable PPR receivers in the NFL, with crisp route running and steady volume. However, his 2025 fantasy profile is tricky: he’s unlikely to contribute meaningfully until October, meaning managers must survive a month without him. That makes him better suited for deeper rosters or IR slots in redraft leagues, while keeper/dynasty formats can afford to wait. In drafts, his ADP is likely to slip into WR3/Flex territory, where the upside makes sense for teams willing to play the long game.</p>
<h2 data-start="1502" data-end="1547">Betting Angles: Unders Early, Overs Late</h2>
<p data-start="1548" data-end="2084">From a betting standpoint, Godwin’s delayed availability makes his markets volatile. If sportsbooks open his receiving yards line in the 850–900 range, the sharp side may be the under given missed time. On the flip side, once he’s fully healthy and working into the offense with Mike Evans and Baker Mayfield, Godwin could be a profitable weekly over bet on receptions, especially in PPR-style markets. Savvy bettors might also look for adjusted “rest-of-season” props if they’re posted in October, when Godwin’s role could normalize.</p>
<h2 data-start="2086" data-end="2118">Tampa’s WR Room Without Him</h2>
<p data-start="2119" data-end="2643">Until Godwin returns, Mike Evans is once again the unquestioned WR1, with rookie depth and rotational pieces forced into bigger roles. That fragility makes the Bucs’ offense thinner than usual—one more injury would leave Mayfield with very few reliable weapons. For fantasy managers, this could mean a slight volume bump for Evans early in the season. For bettors, it suggests leaning toward unders on Tampa’s passing game efficiency props in September, with an eye on potential overs once Godwin is back in the mix.</p>
<h2 data-start="2645" data-end="2666">Betting Takeaway</h2>
<p data-start="2667" data-end="3000">Godwin remains a difference-maker when healthy, but fantasy and betting players need to account for the slow ramp-up. In drafts, he’s a stash play with WR2 upside by midseason. In betting markets, early unders on season totals make sense, but his weekly overs later in the year could be a sharp angle once he’s in game shape.</p>
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